Episode 1
Worlds Collide
45m
We travel from prehistoric Austrailia thru the Aboriginals to the British colony in 1790 thru 1808
Guest stars Sophie Bloom, James Pratt
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TV series
Australia: The Story of Us
20151 season6.3 / 10
Australia: The Story of Us is an extraordinary journey through the people, places and events that have shaped Australia, from the first footprints on our continent to the present day. Astounding visual sequences, amazing CGI and dramatic re-enactments bring these stories to life and show how we came to be the country we are today.
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Australia: The Story of Us premiered February 8, 2015. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Australia: The Story of Us is an extraordinary journey through the people, places and events that have shaped Australia, from the first footprints on our continent to the present day. Astounding visual sequences, amazing CGI and dramatic re-enactments bring these stories to life and show how we came to be the country we are today.
Cast, crew and production details
About Australia: The Story of Us
Cast
Richard RoxburghNarrator
Sophie BloomElizabeth Perry
Geraldine HakewillBridget Hynes
James PrattLieutenant Major SmithJonathan LaneConvict Worker
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 8
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Seven NetworkAustralia
Essential Media and EntertainmentAustralia
Themes
australiaaustralian history
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Break Out
45m
We journey through 1837 to 1854, as wool drives British expansion across the continent. Australia begins to break free from its convict shackles and the discovery of gold creates a global population explosion.
Guest stars Geraldine Hakewill, Jonathan Lane
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Episode 3
Fair Go
45m
As we journey through 1862-1890, gold brings new wealth to Australian colonies and AFL is born.
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Episode 4
New Nation At War
45m
In the years 1915-1918, our nation throws itself into a global conflict that will decide Australia's fate and leave a historic mark. In WWI, Australian nurses help transform emergency medicine.
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Episode 5
Hard Roads To Glory
45m
From 1928-1942, Australia emerges from WWI. Charles Kingsford Smith attempts to cross the Pacific, the Sydney Harbour Bridge nears completion, Phar Lap races to victory and soldiers are tested on the Kokoda Track.
Where to watch Australia: The Story of UsEpisode 6
Nation Building
45m
Holden, Lang Hancock, Sydney Opera House, Snowy Mountains Scheme, Melbourne Olympics and Television.
Where to watch Australia: The Story of UsEpisode 7
Revolution: 1956 to 1974
45m
Rock ‘n’ Roll Riot, Beach Wars, The Rise of the Larrikin, Evonne Goolagong, Cyclone Tracy.
Where to watch Australia: The Story of UsEpisode 8
New Frontiers: 1975 to 2015
45mFinale
Operation Babylift, America’s Cup, Exporting Australia, Bionic Ear, Sydney Olympics.
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