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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- Bill Peach
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- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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- Australia
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