Season 1 (1988)
Release date: 1988-11-13
Writer: John Vandenbeld
Episodes (6):
1. A Separate Creation
Many millions of years ago Australia was once connected to South America, amongst other continents. This program highlights the connection between Australia's flora and fauna and that of our former neighbouring continents.
Release date: 1988-11-13
2. Seas Under Capricorn
Australia's rich diversity of life by no means ends at the coastline. This program explores life in the seas surrounding Australia.
Release date: 1988-11-20
3. The Making of the Bush
The flora and fauna of Australia has evolved immensely over many thousands and millions of years. This program traces the heritage and evolution of Australia's flora and fauna.
Release date: 1988-11-27
4. The Sunburnt Country
The vast majority of Australia is desert, but to the surprise of many there is still life to be found even in the most desolate of places - you just need to know where to look. This program explores Australia's rugged and desolate interior.
Release date: 1988-12-04
5. Land of Flood and Fire
Somewhere between 40,000 and 100,000 years ago, human beings arrived on the continent of Australia. With them they brought fire. This program traces the Aborigines' introduction of fire and its profound effect on the Australian environment. The program also explores wet season.
Release date: 1988-12-11
6. The End of Isolation
Developers balance environmental and economic factors to ensure the continent's survival.
Release date: 1988-12-18
Crew - click here to expand
John Vandenbeld - Writer, John Vandenbeld - Executive Producer