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Tasmania

Episode 4 of 8

Series exploring Australia's coastline. Neil Oliver probes Port Arthur's harsh penal history, while Brendan Moar examines the 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. Emma Johnston dives into an underwater battleground to see how science and industry are saving the marine neighbourhood. Neil joins the southern hemisphere's largest wooden boat festival, and Tim Flannery investigates Hobart's long and illustrious role in Antarctic exploration. Finally, Xanthe Mallett delves into the violent history of whaling and a legacy that helped build a colony.

50 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Neil Oliver
Presenter Brendan Moar
Presenter Emma Johnston
Presenter Tim Flannery
Presenter Xanthe Mallett
Director Pria Viswalingam
Series Producer Elissa McKeand
Executive Producer Philip Smith

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Coast

Take a fascinating journey around the coast of the United Kingdom.