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Coast Australia

Victoria - Mornington Peninsula to Port Campbell
Season 1  |  Episode 6  |  The History Channel  |  January 6, 2014

Geography
7-8 9-10
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In the tranquil south-east of Tasmania, Neil Oliver probes Port Arthur's harsh penal history. Brendan Moar examines the dramatic grip of lighthouse life on a remote Island.

In the tranquil south-east of Tasmania, Neil Oliver probes Port Arthur's harsh penal history. Brendan Moar examines the dramatic grip of lighthouse life on a remote Island.

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Neil Oliver goes for a swim at Brighton and meets two of the owners of the colourful bathing boxes.

Brighton bathing boxes

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Neil Oliver goes for a swim at Brighton and meets two of the owners of the colourful bathing boxes.

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Neil and the team embrace the rich colours and stories from where the desert meets the sea. Neil Oliver tries fishing with a pole and a line - and meets the pioneers who began the industry that made Port Lincoln rich. On the Spencer Gulf, distinguished scientist Professor Tim Flannery finds food to feed the world in a horticultural experiment powered by the sun and the sea. Brendan Moar champions the camel's role in Australian exploration at Port Augusta. Historian Alice Garner travels to the Copper Triangle to unearth the intriguing Cornish history associated with the precious metal mined there. Dean Miller joins the tuna Cowboys on a wet-ranch. And Marine Ecologist, Professor Emma Johnston has an intriguing visit to a whale-sized morgue.

Coast Australia: Port Lincoln To Adelaide

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Neil and the team embrace the rich colours and stories from where the desert meets the sea. Neil Oliver tries fishing with a pole and a line - and meets the pioneers who began the industry that made Port Lincoln rich. On the Spencer Gulf, distinguished scientist Professor Tim Flannery finds food to feed the world in a horticultural experiment powered by the sun and the sea. Brendan Moar champions the camel's role in Australian exploration at Port Augusta. Historian Alice Garner travels to the Copper Triangle to unearth the intriguing Cornish history associated with the precious metal mined there. Dean Miller joins the tuna Cowboys on a wet-ranch. And Marine Ecologist, Professor Emma Johnston has an intriguing visit to a whale-sized morgue.
Coast documents the industry, ingenuity and beauty of the coastline south of Sydney to the Shoalhaven. From the engineering wonder of Seacliff Bridge to pivotal moments in the aviation history, this episode charts a densely populated coastline with stories that brim with new insights and captivating natural beauty. Neil Oliver examines a 18th Century close encounter in Botany Bay - before following the footsteps of legendary Australian aviator, Charles Kingsford Smith at Seven Mile Beach. Brendan Moar hits the sandhills at Kurnell to reimagine a seminal Australian film from the 1940s. Alice Garner visits an isolated - but innovative coastal community in Sydney's Royal National Park and Dean Miller learns the art of survival in a naval rescue exercise.

Coast Australia: Botany Bay To The Shoalhaven

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Coast documents the industry, ingenuity and beauty of the coastline south of Sydney to the Shoalhaven. From the engineering wonder of Seacliff Bridge to pivotal moments in the aviation history, this episode charts a densely populated coastline with stories that brim with new insights and captivating natural beauty. Neil Oliver examines a 18th Century close encounter in Botany Bay - before following the footsteps of legendary Australian aviator, Charles Kingsford Smith at Seven Mile Beach. Brendan Moar hits the sandhills at Kurnell to reimagine a seminal Australian film from the 1940s. Alice Garner visits an isolated - but innovative coastal community in Sydney's Royal National Park and Dean Miller learns the art of survival in a naval rescue exercise.
Neil Oliver examines James Cook's run of luck on the Great Barrier Reef. In this episode, Neil Oliver finds out how Captain James Cook resolved the crisis for which Cape Tribulation is named. And then, the indigenous story of his 'lucky landing' on sacred ground. Emma Johnston dives for a natural treasure beneath the Great Barrier Reef - while Brendan Moar simulates a cyclone - to test how this coast withstands the ferocious tropical storms that frequent it. And Dean Miller storms the beaches with an elite army unit that's the eyes and ears over 640,000km2 of Northern Australia.

Coast Australia: Cooktown To Townsville

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Neil Oliver examines James Cook's run of luck on the Great Barrier Reef. In this episode, Neil Oliver finds out how Captain James Cook resolved the crisis for which Cape Tribulation is named. And then, the indigenous story of his 'lucky landing' on sacred ground. Emma Johnston dives for a natural treasure beneath the Great Barrier Reef - while Brendan Moar simulates a cyclone - to test how this coast withstands the ferocious tropical storms that frequent it. And Dean Miller storms the beaches with an elite army unit that's the eyes and ears over 640,000km2 of Northern Australia.
A journey along Victoria's fabled shipwreck coast to discover a diverse collection of stories from the deep - and shallow. Neil Oliver joins the Port Phillip Pilots to navigate the bay's treacherous entrance - ominously known as 'The Rip'. Emma Jonshton discovers a mirrored coastline - under the sea. Brendan Moar meets the Penguin Protectors of Warrnambool while Dean Miller learns a heartbreaking personal history associated with one of the coast's worst shipwrecks. And Tim Flannery finds evidence of giant, native marsupials in the cliffs at Portland.

Coast Australia: Port Melbourne To Portland

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A journey along Victoria's fabled shipwreck coast to discover a diverse collection of stories from the deep - and shallow. Neil Oliver joins the Port Phillip Pilots to navigate the bay's treacherous entrance - ominously known as 'The Rip'. Emma Jonshton discovers a mirrored coastline - under the sea. Brendan Moar meets the Penguin Protectors of Warrnambool while Dean Miller learns a heartbreaking personal history associated with one of the coast's worst shipwrecks. And Tim Flannery finds evidence of giant, native marsupials in the cliffs at Portland.
Neil and the team reveal fascinating tales from the inspiring and remote North Kimberley. Neil visits Australia's secret wartime airbase on the remote Anjo Peninsula before joining the traditional owners there to fight fire with fire. Tim Flannery travels to the iron islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and back into deep geological time. Marine Ecologist Emma Johnston examines how tidal pull is pivotal in the Kimberley's biggest aquaculture venture. Landscape Architect, Brendan Moar visits the most enchanted corner of the Dampier Peninsula - where oysters grow on trees and mud crabs are served for lunch. And marine scientist, Dean Miller discovers how local fauna are adapting to survive the inevitable march of the dreaded cane toad across the Kimberley.

Coast Australia: The Northern Kimberley

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Neil and the team reveal fascinating tales from the inspiring and remote North Kimberley. Neil visits Australia's secret wartime airbase on the remote Anjo Peninsula before joining the traditional owners there to fight fire with fire. Tim Flannery travels to the iron islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and back into deep geological time. Marine Ecologist Emma Johnston examines how tidal pull is pivotal in the Kimberley's biggest aquaculture venture. Landscape Architect, Brendan Moar visits the most enchanted corner of the Dampier Peninsula - where oysters grow on trees and mud crabs are served for lunch. And marine scientist, Dean Miller discovers how local fauna are adapting to survive the inevitable march of the dreaded cane toad across the Kimberley.
A journey through the meandering waterways of Sydney's Hawkesbury River system to the sublime wilderness of Lord Howe Island. Neil travels to the Heritage-listed treasure of Lord Howe Island in search for the world's rarest insect before meeting some curious sea birds endemic to the island. Back on the mainland - he digs deep to find the true history of coal in Newcastle. Distinguished scientist Tim Flannery unleashes his inner fly-boy in the plane that was to Australia what the Spitfire was to England. Marine Scientist Dr Dean Miller puts his body on the line at Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club. Brendan Moar cruises the Hawkesbury River on the wartime boat that became a leisure-time icon. And Marine Ecologist Emma Johnston tattoos a seahorse for science near Nelson Bay.

Coast Australia: Lord Howe Island To Hawkesbury

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A journey through the meandering waterways of Sydney's Hawkesbury River system to the sublime wilderness of Lord Howe Island. Neil travels to the Heritage-listed treasure of Lord Howe Island in search for the world's rarest insect before meeting some curious sea birds endemic to the island. Back on the mainland - he digs deep to find the true history of coal in Newcastle. Distinguished scientist Tim Flannery unleashes his inner fly-boy in the plane that was to Australia what the Spitfire was to England. Marine Scientist Dr Dean Miller puts his body on the line at Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club. Brendan Moar cruises the Hawkesbury River on the wartime boat that became a leisure-time icon. And Marine Ecologist Emma Johnston tattoos a seahorse for science near Nelson Bay.
Neil Oliver heads offshore and ticks a big one off his bucket list. He's on the trail of that most majestic marine creature - the mighty Orca. Neil also examines the notion that the ANZAC spirit was forged - not on the beaches of Gallipoli - but in the port of Albany where Australian and New Zealand troops gathered for their departure to World War One. Brendan Moar reimagines the night Skylab fell to earth in Esperance in 1979. Marine Ecologist Dr Emma Johnston investigates the now politically incorrect industry of whaling in the Western Australian town of Albany. Dr Alice Garner travels to Lucky Bay to test whether it can legitimately claim the title of 'whitest sand in Australia'. And Professor Tim Flannery makes the journey offshore to Bald Island in search of an endangered marsupial with a taste for truffles.

Coast Australia: Albany To Esperance

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Neil Oliver heads offshore and ticks a big one off his bucket list. He's on the trail of that most majestic marine creature - the mighty Orca. Neil also examines the notion that the ANZAC spirit was forged - not on the beaches of Gallipoli - but in the port of Albany where Australian and New Zealand troops gathered for their departure to World War One. Brendan Moar reimagines the night Skylab fell to earth in Esperance in 1979. Marine Ecologist Dr Emma Johnston investigates the now politically incorrect industry of whaling in the Western Australian town of Albany. Dr Alice Garner travels to Lucky Bay to test whether it can legitimately claim the title of 'whitest sand in Australia'. And Professor Tim Flannery makes the journey offshore to Bald Island in search of an endangered marsupial with a taste for truffles.
Tim Flannery begins this north-western adventure in the remote Montebello Islands where he finds evidence of British atomic testing from 1952. Neil Oliver boards an iron ore carrier to discover only a tiny margin of error allowed in docking and loading these enormous vessels. Emma Johnston travels to Dampier to dig into the world's largest solar salt operation. Tim Flannery explores the highest concentration of rock art in the world in an ancient gallery off the Burrup Peninsula.

Coast Australia: Pilbara

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Tim Flannery begins this north-western adventure in the remote Montebello Islands where he finds evidence of British atomic testing from 1952. Neil Oliver boards an iron ore carrier to discover only a tiny margin of error allowed in docking and loading these enormous vessels. Emma Johnston travels to Dampier to dig into the world's largest solar salt operation. Tim Flannery explores the highest concentration of rock art in the world in an ancient gallery off the Burrup Peninsula.
Neil Oliver discovers the fatal engineering errors behind Cape St George Lighthouse that cursed Wreck Bay for four decades. In Callala Bay, Tim Flannery uncovers the life saving properties of seaweeds. On Gabo Island, on the Victorian side of the border, Emma Johnston witnesses a secret method for growing unusual pearls in wild abalone. In Eden, Neil Oliver investigates the truth behind the folktale of Old Tom, the country's most famous killer whale.

Coast Australia: Southern NSW

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Neil Oliver discovers the fatal engineering errors behind Cape St George Lighthouse that cursed Wreck Bay for four decades. In Callala Bay, Tim Flannery uncovers the life saving properties of seaweeds. On Gabo Island, on the Victorian side of the border, Emma Johnston witnesses a secret method for growing unusual pearls in wild abalone. In Eden, Neil Oliver investigates the truth behind the folktale of Old Tom, the country's most famous killer whale.
On this lush-green island, 1500 kilometres from the mainland, Neil Oliver wanders amidst penal ruins, as he discovers the inspiring legacies of two historic figures; the first an audacious convict, and the second a reforming commandant.

Coast Australia: Norfolk Island

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On this lush-green island, 1500 kilometres from the mainland, Neil Oliver wanders amidst penal ruins, as he discovers the inspiring legacies of two historic figures; the first an audacious convict, and the second a reforming commandant.
In Australia's extreme North, Neil Oliver arrives on Horn Island to uncover the role of Australia's only indigenous battalion, a World War II fighting force of Torres Strait Islanders.

Coast Australia: Torres Strait

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In Australia's extreme North, Neil Oliver arrives on Horn Island to uncover the role of Australia's only indigenous battalion, a World War II fighting force of Torres Strait Islanders.
Neil Oliver begins this journey in the rigging of the Duyfken, a replica 16th century Dutch ship, the first known European vessel to visit Australia.

Coast Australia: South WA

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Neil Oliver begins this journey in the rigging of the Duyfken, a replica 16th century Dutch ship, the first known European vessel to visit Australia.
Neil Oliver becomes one of only five people known to have set foot on the isolated island known as Skull Rock, as he joins the first scientific expedition there to discover what life it has sustained over millennia. At Eagle's Nest, Tim Flannery delves into pre-history, revealing his own role in discovering Australia's polar dinosaurs. Neil Oliver heads offshore to explore the incredible engineering feat that keeps Bass Strait oil pumping, even under a hundred-year wave. Alice Garner visits Victoria's notorious Cheviot Beach, reliving the fateful day Australia lost its Prime Minister to these inclement waters. Neil Oliver travels to Phillip Island, and reveals how an entire town was removed to save the penguins. Brendan Moar tackles the tricky sport of Blo-Karting along the flat sands of Waratah Bay. On the Gippsland Lakes, Emma Johnston hunts for a brand new species of dolphin, and finally Neil Oliver takes to the skies with aviatrix Judy Pay, for an unforgettable tour of the Bass Strait Coast in a fully-restored warbird.

Coast Australia: Northern New South Wales - Byron Bay to South West Rocks

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Neil Oliver becomes one of only five people known to have set foot on the isolated island known as Skull Rock, as he joins the first scientific expedition there to discover what life it has sustained over millennia. At Eagle's Nest, Tim Flannery delves into pre-history, revealing his own role in discovering Australia's polar dinosaurs. Neil Oliver heads offshore to explore the incredible engineering feat that keeps Bass Strait oil pumping, even under a hundred-year wave. Alice Garner visits Victoria's notorious Cheviot Beach, reliving the fateful day Australia lost its Prime Minister to these inclement waters. Neil Oliver travels to Phillip Island, and reveals how an entire town was removed to save the penguins. Brendan Moar tackles the tricky sport of Blo-Karting along the flat sands of Waratah Bay. On the Gippsland Lakes, Emma Johnston hunts for a brand new species of dolphin, and finally Neil Oliver takes to the skies with aviatrix Judy Pay, for an unforgettable tour of the Bass Strait Coast in a fully-restored warbird.
Neil Oliver becomes one of only five people known to have set foot on the isolated island known as Skull Rock, as he joins the first scientific expedition there to discover what life it has sustained over millennia. At Eagle's Nest, Tim Flannery delves into pre-history, revealing his own role in discovering Australia's polar dinosaurs. Neil Oliver heads offshore to explore the incredible engineering feat that keeps Bass Strait oil pumping, even under a hundred-year wave. Alice Garner visits Victoria's notorious Cheviot Beach, reliving the fateful day Australia lost its Prime Minister to these inclement waters. Neil Oliver travels to Phillip Island, and reveals how an entire town was removed to save the penguins. Brendan Moar tackles the tricky sport of Blo-Karting along the flat sands of Waratah Bay. On the Gippsland Lakes, Emma Johnston hunts for a brand new species of dolphin, and finally Neil Oliver takes to the skies with aviatrix Judy Pay, for an unforgettable tour of the Bass Strait Coast in a fully-restored warbird.

Coast Australia: South Australia - Kangaroo Island and Port Adelaide to the Limestone Coast

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Neil Oliver becomes one of only five people known to have set foot on the isolated island known as Skull Rock, as he joins the first scientific expedition there to discover what life it has sustained over millennia. At Eagle's Nest, Tim Flannery delves into pre-history, revealing his own role in discovering Australia's polar dinosaurs. Neil Oliver heads offshore to explore the incredible engineering feat that keeps Bass Strait oil pumping, even under a hundred-year wave. Alice Garner visits Victoria's notorious Cheviot Beach, reliving the fateful day Australia lost its Prime Minister to these inclement waters. Neil Oliver travels to Phillip Island, and reveals how an entire town was removed to save the penguins. Brendan Moar tackles the tricky sport of Blo-Karting along the flat sands of Waratah Bay. On the Gippsland Lakes, Emma Johnston hunts for a brand new species of dolphin, and finally Neil Oliver takes to the skies with aviatrix Judy Pay, for an unforgettable tour of the Bass Strait Coast in a fully-restored warbird.
Neil Oliver becomes one of only five people known to have set foot on the isolated island known as Skull Rock, as he joins the first scientific expedition there to discover what life it has sustained over millennia. At Eagle's Nest, Tim Flannery delves into pre-history, revealing his own role in discovering Australia's polar dinosaurs. Neil Oliver heads offshore to explore the incredible engineering feat that keeps Bass Strait oil pumping, even under a hundred-year wave. Alice Garner visits Victoria's notorious Cheviot Beach, reliving the fateful day Australia lost its Prime Minister to these inclement waters. Neil Oliver travels to Phillip Island, and reveals how an entire town was removed to save the penguins. Brendan Moar tackles the tricky sport of Blo-Karting along the flat sands of Waratah Bay. On the Gippsland Lakes, Emma Johnston hunts for a brand new species of dolphin, and finally Neil Oliver takes to the skies with aviatrix Judy Pay, for an unforgettable tour of the Bass Strait Coast in a fully-restored warbird.

Coast Australia: Victoria - Mornington Peninsula to the Gippsland Lakes

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Neil Oliver investigates why no one survived the attack on HMAS Sydney in its dramatic battle with a German raider in 1941. Xanthe Mallett heads to the Houtman Abrolhos islands and unearths the gruesome tale of the Dutch Batavia murders of 1629.

Coast Australia: Coral Coast WA - Wedge Island to the North West Cape

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Neil Oliver investigates why no one survived the attack on HMAS Sydney in its dramatic battle with a German raider in 1941. Xanthe Mallett heads to the Houtman Abrolhos islands and unearths the gruesome tale of the Dutch Batavia murders of 1629.
In the tranquil south-east of Tasmania, Neil Oliver probes Port Arthur's harsh penal history. Brendan Moar examines the dramatic grip of lighthouse life on a remote Island.

Coast Australia: Darwin and Beyond- Darwin to the Cobourg Peninsula

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Coast Australia: Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast

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Years 7-8, 9-10 Geography
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In the tranquil south-east of Tasmania, Neil Oliver probes Port Arthur's harsh penal history. Brendan Moar examines the dramatic grip of lighthouse life on a remote Island.
In the tranquil south-east of Tasmania, Neil Oliver probes Port Arthur's harsh penal history. Brendan Moar examines the dramatic grip of lighthouse life on a remote Island.

Coast Australia: Tasmania - Freycinet to Bruny Island

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Neil Oliver begins this stunning journey through the world's largest coral reef in the wake of James Cook, and in the hands of the Australian Navy's hydrography team.

Coast Australia: Great Barrier Reef: Lizard to Heron Is

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Neil Oliver begins this stunning journey through the world's largest coral reef in the wake of James Cook, and in the hands of the Australian Navy's hydrography team.
Across the glittering waters of Sydney, Neil Oliver explores the network of fortification to protect 'Fortress Sydney', and discovers how close the city came to being taken in WW2.

Coast Australia: Sydney: Botany Bay to North Head

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Across the glittering waters of Sydney, Neil Oliver explores the network of fortification to protect 'Fortress Sydney', and discovers how close the city came to being taken in WW2.
In the pristine Kimberley of Western Australia Neil Oliver discovers Broome's dark pearling history and the delicate science of their cultivation. Tim Flannery walks in primeval tracks along the legendary Dinosaur Coast. Xanthe Mallett explores a unique maritime war grave. Brendan Moar learns the art of Indigenous Raft making and Emma Johnston investigates the lush, protected habitat of migratory shorebirds.

Coast Australia: The Kimberley - Broome to Freshwater Cove

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In the pristine Kimberley of Western Australia Neil Oliver discovers Broome's dark pearling history and the delicate science of their cultivation. Tim Flannery walks in primeval tracks along the legendary Dinosaur Coast. Xanthe Mallett explores a unique maritime war grave. Brendan Moar learns the art of Indigenous Raft making and Emma Johnston investigates the lush, protected habitat of migratory shorebirds.

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The Nile is an ancient river that has defined Africa for many centuries. And its most symbolic creature is the mighty Nile Crocodile.

Africa River Wild

Science, Geography, Earth and environment

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, Geography, Earth and environment
47:41
The Nile is an ancient river that has defined Africa for many centuries. And its most symbolic creature is the mighty Nile Crocodile.
In our Stargazing special, Jerry Coleby-Williams explores what's happening in his garden at night; Millie Ross builds a box to welcome microbats; and Josh Byrne builds some covers to keep cats off his vegie patch at night.

Gardening Australia

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
57:04
In our Stargazing special, Jerry Coleby-Williams explores what's happening in his garden at night; Millie Ross builds a box to welcome microbats; and Josh Byrne builds some covers to keep cats off his vegie patch at night.
Dirtgirl and Scrapboy discover a pirate chest and key and play pirates for the day leading Ken and Grubby to confuse them with real pirates.

dirtgirlworld: Arhhh!

Geography, Science, Sustainability

Years F, 1-2 Geography, Science, Sustainability
10:57
Dirtgirl and Scrapboy discover a pirate chest and key and play pirates for the day leading Ken and Grubby to confuse them with real pirates.
The Fierce Earth team investigate the terrifying giant waves of the tsunami. Zoe and Dougal travel to Japan to meet child survivors of the 2011 disaster and test ride the brand new tsunami escape pod.

Fierce Earth: Tsunami

Science, Earth and environment, Geography

Years 3-4, 5-6 Science, Earth and environment, Geography
27:01
The Fierce Earth team investigate the terrifying giant waves of the tsunami. Zoe and Dougal travel to Japan to meet child survivors of the 2011 disaster and test ride the brand new tsunami escape pod.
In a region wrenched between seasonal extremes, the Luangwa River is a lifeline. Home to the world's largest hippo population, it becomes a war zone when the waters dry out.

Africa River Wild

Science, Geography, Earth and environment

Years 9-10, 11-12 Science, Geography, Earth and environment
46:31
In a region wrenched between seasonal extremes, the Luangwa River is a lifeline. Home to the world's largest hippo population, it becomes a war zone when the waters dry out.
A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realise a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Media arts, Earth and environment, Geography

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, Earth and environment, Geography
1:28:46
A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realise a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.
Levison travels from Armenia towards the Caspian Sea, where his journey will end. Travelling via the ancient valley of the assassins, he reaches Iran's capital, Tehran.

From Russia to Iran

Geography

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography
47:06
Levison travels from Armenia towards the Caspian Sea, where his journey will end. Travelling via the ancient valley of the assassins, he reaches Iran's capital, Tehran.

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