Season 1 (2011)
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Episodes 6
Race to the End of the World
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.
Read MoreAgainst the Odds
Tony investigates early settlers to Australia and finds their challenges to grow and find food and their relationships with the Aboriginals.
Read MoreThe People Are Revolting
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.
Read MoreWelcome to Australia
Tony explores why Australia's need for migrants leads to bounties for human cargo from the UK and Ireland; immigration and multiculturalism.
Read MoreStill Stroppy Beggars
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