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The Explorers

1984-05-02 · 30 min / episode · ★ 8.0

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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Creators
Bill Peach
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Australia
Status
Ended

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Bill PeachPresenter

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