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John Doyle is a city boy who's never been to the outback. Dr Tim Flannery, is one of Australia's leading scientists who knows the bush like the back of his hand.

As the voyage of the mighty Bismarck begins First Mate John Doyle and Captain Tim Flannery explore the tributaries of the Murray Darling basin in Southern Queensland. They make a futile attempt to launch the Bismarck in a river of sand before heading further south and encountering the overwhelming scale of the cotton industry around St George. Motoring across the border they meet floodplain graziers angry at the lack of water coming from upstream. Finally, after travelling to Brewarrina and seeing its ancient Aboriginal fish traps they reach Bourke, the biggest town on the Darling. There they encounter a mixture of intriguing and under whelming history.

 

Format

5x30

Broadcaster

ABC Australia

Producer

CJZ

Definition

HD

Year of Production

2006

Director

TBC


Running Time

5x30


Year of Production

2006


Production Company

CJZ


Broadcaster

ABC Australia


Awards

 


Available in HD

Yes