Tony Robinson Explores Australia — Season 1
Tony Robinson travels across Australia, giving an insight into the history of Australia.
About this season
Tony Robinson travels across Australia, giving an insight into the history of Australia.
Episodes (6)
1. Race to the End of the World
Aired 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. Against the Odds
Aired 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. The People Are Revolting
Aired 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. Eureka!
Aired 25 May 2011
The discovery of gold brings people, commerce, corruption and dissent to Australia.
5. Welcome to Australia
Aired 1 June 2011
Tony explores why Australia's need for migrants leads to bounties for human cargo from the UK and Ireland; immigration and multiculturalism.
6. Still Stroppy Beggars
Aired 8 June 2011