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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.

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2nd May 1984 - 4th July 1984
Director
Bill Steller
Writer
Bill Peach
Top Cast
Bill Peach
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The Prison Walls Still
The Prison Walls
2nd May 1984

Episode 1

After 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.

Across the Great Divide Still
Across the Great Divide
9th May 1984

Episode 2

No overview available.

Overland to Port Phillip Still
Overland to Port Phillip
16th May 1984

Episode 3

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The Secret of the Rivers Still
The Secret of the Rivers
23rd May 1984

Episode 4

The 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.

Australia Felix Still
Australia Felix
30th May 1984

Episode 5

No overview available.

The Pinnacle of Fame Still
The Pinnacle of Fame
6th June 1984

Episode 6

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East to West Still
East to West
13th June 1984

Episode 7

No overview available.

East to North Still
East to North
20th June 1984

Episode 8

No overview available.

South to North Still
South to North
27th June 1984

Episode 9

No overview available.

The Desert Explorers Still
The Desert Explorers
4th July 1984

Episode 10

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