This week on McLaren Versus, Spencer sits down with legendary producer Amanda Higgs and celebrated writer Judi McCrossin to unpack how The Secret Life of Us came to life, the creative risks that defined a generation of Australian drama, and why the emotional heartbeat of the series still resonates 25 years on.

Topics discussed:

1. Where Amanda and Judi were emotionally when Secret Life first began
2. How the characters were created
3. How St Kilda shaped its soul
4. The production and industry hurdles getting the show made
5. The storylines that made networks nervous and sparked difficult phone calls
6. The moment they realised the show was not just popular — but emotionally important
7. How The Secret Life of Us changed the landscape for Australian drama
8. What still surprises them 25 years later — the timeless and the very 2001 Follow Us instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mclarenversus facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mclarenversus

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