Sam Neill talks acting, winemaking and life during COVID-19 | Australian Story

He may be technically a Kiwi, but actor Sam Neill has done some of his best work in Australia. Whether he’s acting, making wine or serenading us on his ukulele, Sam recognises he’s simply in the “cheering-up business”. Watch more Australian Story documentaries here: https://bit.ly/36ABH2J From his 1979 breakthrough in My Brilliant Career, Sam has been a beloved presence on our screens. But Sam Neill has another brilliant career. For the last 30 years, he has been making wine in his beloved Central Otago in New Zealand’s South Island. What started as a delightful diversion gradually became an obsession. Now in COVID-19 isolation, Sam has taken to social media to entertain and reassure people. #AustralianStory #SamNeill #TwoPaddocks ____________________________________________________ Watch more Australian Story documentaries here: https://bit.ly/36ABH2J You can also like us on Facebook:   / abcaustralia  . Follow us on Twitter:   / australianstory   About Australian Story: Putting the "real" back into reality television, Australian Story is an award-winning documentary series with no narrator and no agendas — just authentic stories told entirely in people's own words. Take 30 minutes to immerse yourself in the life of an extraordinary Australian. They're sometimes high profile, sometimes controversial, but always compelling. It’s television guaranteed to make you think and feel. New episodes are available every Monday.