Scorchin' Summer Streamin' 26 - Goolagong - Miniseries

Goolagong landed right in time for the Australian Open at a quieter time in 2026. Sadly life got in the way, so I only finished the third and final episode last night.

The ABC series is based on the real life story of Aboriginal Australian champion tennis player Evonne Goolagong Cawley, played by Lila McGuire.

Directed by Wayne Blair & produced by Werner Film Productions. This is honestly the most wholesome series of the Scorchin' Summer Streamin' 26 blog series.

Goolagong tells the story of the rise of tennis star Evonne Goolagong Cawley, from her childhood through to becoming a champion at Wimbledon. It shows her drive to succeed and her path to the top of her game, including overcoming a career-threatening injury and beating her tennis rivals in the face of adversity.

Goolagong is based on the inspiring true-life story of world champion tennis player Evonne Goolagong, one of Australia’s most revered sporting heroes. From her Wimbledon debut in 1970, to becoming the first mother to win Wimbledon in the modern era in 1980, Evonne’s story is one of family, love, loss, and an unwavering spirit. 

In the time of burgeoning black rights and women’s lib, Evonne proved to herself, her people, and the world that she was a true champion.

Alongside McGuire, the three part series stars, Felix Mallard, Marton Csokas and Luke Carroll.

Filming for the series took place across several locations in Victoria, including on location at the Kooyong Tennis Club and South Yarra Tennis Club, using a purpose-built Wimbledon Centre Court.

Other locations include Kyneton, Seaford, Seymour, Sunshine, Tallarook, and Woodend. The shoot brought in over 1,200 local jobs and 100 jobs for local crew.

Last November, it was announced at the ABC Upfronts that the series would go to air this year. The ABC is really punching above its weight for local content this year. With Dog Park also being a super sweet series.

I look forward to the ABC announcing its next Sunday series with some crackers promised. Tonight the ABC has acquired Amazon's Top End Bub streaming tonight, along with Kiwi series (with Aussies) Blue Murder Motel.

Well done to the ABC for bringing this beautiful homegrown story to our screens.