For many, it was the absolute must-see television show every Sunday night across Australia. The show that shaped the musical tastes of a generation and made superstars out of many of its discoveries. That show was Countdown, and authors Brett Leslie and Milton Hammon have painstakingly detailed the history of the show in a very large way with their book Countdown - The Complete Episode Guide. 

It's over 400 pages, reliving the music and stars of one of the most influential shows of all time. Brett Leslie talks about the challenges they encountered in compiling the book, including the fact the ABC recorded over or wiped much of the early recording of the show. 

It is an incredible chronicle of a modern day icon and copies have sold fast.  

There may be a few left via Brett bleslie@bigpond.com.au    

All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. The new year is the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect and reassert where you currently are and where you are heading financially.

CSCG have experts in all financial fields ready to listen to you. Visit www.cscg.com.au  and see the range of services and the people you will be dealing with. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.    

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates 

for Howdy Partners Media 

© 2026

For many, it was the absolute must-see television show every Sunday night across Australia. The show that shaped the musical tastes of a generation and made superstars out of many of its discoveries. That show was Countdown, and authors Brett Leslie and Milton Hammon have painstakingly detailed the history of the show in a very large way with their book Countdown - The Complete Episode Guide.&nbsp;
It's over 400 pages, reliving the music and stars of one of the most influential shows of all time. Brett Leslie talks about the challenges they encountered in compiling the book, including the fact the ABC recorded over or wiped much of the early recording of the show.&nbsp;
It is an incredible chronicle of a modern day icon and copies have sold fast.&nbsp;&nbsp;
There may be a few left via Brett&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bleslie@bigpond.com.au">bleslie@bigpond.com.au</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. The new year is the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect and reassert where you currently are and where you are heading financially.
CSCG have experts in all financial fields ready to listen to you. Visit <a href="https://www.cscg.com.au">www.cscg.com.au</a>&nbsp; and see the range of services and the people you will be dealing with. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for Howdy Partners Media&nbsp;
&copy; 2026

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.

Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.
Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.

Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.

Authorised is a Howdy Partners Media Production.  

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.
Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.
Authorised is a Howdy Partners Media Production. &nbsp;