Australia: The Story of Us - Season 1 Episode 2

Seasons & Episodes

Episode 1

Australia: The Story of Us – S01E01 – Worlds Collide

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Episode 2 Current

Australia: The Story of Us – S01E02 – Break Out

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Episode 3

Australia: The Story of Us – S01E03 – Fair Go

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Episode 4

Australia: The Story of Us – S01E04 – New Nation at War

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Episode 5

Australia: The Story of Us – S01E05 – Phar Lap

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Episode 6

Australia: The Story of Us – S01E06 – Risky Business

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Episode 7

Australia: The Story of Us – S01E07 – Revolution

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Episode 8

Australia: The Story of Us – S01E08 – Cochlear Implant

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Episode Overview

Wool drives the colonies' expansion. For some convicts Australia becomes a land of opportunity. Caroline Chisholm saves vulnerable young women. Gold rushes spark population and wealth explosions. An incredible journey wires Australia to the world and new leisure time encourages a unique football code. Gold miners fight and die for their rights against the deadliest army in the world.

Episode Details

Airdate: 2015-02-22

Episode Title: Break Out

Runtime: 60

Director: Hugh Ballantyne

Genre: Documentary, History

Cast: Chris Bath, Chris Broadbent, Elliott Collinson, Geraldine Hakewill, Gig Clarke, Michael Cathcart, Penelope Andrews, Rupert Degas, Tim Costello, Trent Baines

Release Year: 2015

Seasons: 1

Status: Returning Series

Creators: Lisa Matthews, Hugh Ballantyne, Alan Erson, Chris Thorburn

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