Tony Robinson Explores Australia

Season 1

2011 · 6 episodes

Tony Robinson travels across Australia, giving an insight into the history of Australia.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Race to the End of the World

   3 May 2011

   Tony Robinson (played Baldrick in the Black Adder series with Rowan Atkinson), explores the history of settlement in Australia from its humble beginnings as a dumping ground for British criminals.

2. 2

   2. Against the Odds

   11 May 2011

   Tony investigates early settlers to Australia and finds their challenges to grow and find food and their relationships with the Aboriginals.

3. 3

   3. The People Are Revolting

   18 May 2011

   The authority of the penal government is repeatedly questioned by convicts and soldiers; we also look at solitary confinement in Port Arthur. Tony also finds out that he gas a skeleton in his family's closet.

4. 4

   4. Eureka!

   25 May 2011

   The discovery of gold brings people, commerce, corruption and dissent to Australia.

5. 5

   5. Welcome to Australia

   1 Jun 2011

   Tony explores why Australia's need for migrants leads to bounties for human cargo from the UK and Ireland; immigration and multiculturalism.

6. 6

   6. Still Stroppy Beggars

   8 Jun 2011