The Explorers
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Play S1 E1Bill Peach explains the stories of the great 18th and 19th century explorers of Australia, complete with full-cast re-enactments.
★ 8.0/1019841 season
Cast: Bill Peach
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Season 1
10 episodes
- 1. The Prison WallsAfter Matthew Flinders' circumnavigation of Australia, the next great barrier to face our expanding economy was the Blue Mountains. Bill Peach retraces the steps of Wentworth, Blaxland and Lawson on their epic journey to discover the lush pastures west of the mountains.CC30minMay 2, 1984
- 2. Across the Great DivideNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 9, 1984
- 3. Overland to Port PhillipNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 16, 1984
- 4. The Secret of the RiversThe most baffling question facing the early explorers was the destination of the inland rivers of NSW. They seemed to flow into the centre of the continent, perhaps to an inland sea. Bill Peach traces the career of the Captain Charles Sturt who solved this great mystery in an epic whaleboat journey to the mouth of the Murray River and back again.CC30minMay 23, 1984
- 5. Australia FelixNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 30, 1984
- 6. The Pinnacle of FameNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 6, 1984
- 7. East to WestNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 13, 1984
- 8. East to NorthNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 20, 1984
- 9. South to NorthNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 27, 1984
- 10. The Desert ExplorersNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJul 4, 1984
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The Explorers
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Bill Peach explains the stories of the great 18th and 19th century explorers of Australia, complete with full-cast re-enactments.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Bill Steller
- Created by
- Bill Peach
- Cast
- Bill Peach
- Studio
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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