Australian Story continues the saga of Beth Heinrich and her involvement from her school days, with a married priest who went on to become Australia's most senior Anglican bishop. Ms Heinrich's association with Bishop Donald Shearman continued for 40 years. When finally revealed publicly three years ago, it fuelled a controversy that eventually led to the resignation of Governor-General Peter Hollingworth. Until Australian Story last week, Beth Heinrich had never identified herself publicly or divulged the full extent of her experiences with now defrocked Donald Shearman. This week she tells of the promises that led her to believe she had a future with him and the shock and betrayal she felt when the Anglican Church hierarchy failed to give her a proper hearing. She also, for the first time, gives an insight into the events leading up to the former Governor-General's controversial comments in 2002.
—Australian Story