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Tony Robinson's Time Walks

Tony Robinson explores Australia's diverse suburbs and towns, uncovering the hidden history that lies beneath the surface.

Tony Robinson explores Australia's suburbs and towns, uncovering hidden histories behind familiar places. In each episode, he delves into a new postcode, revealing stories of crime, bravery, and notable characters that have shaped the area.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Fremantle

1. Fremantle

Aired: Sep 10, 2012

The major port of Australia’s remote west coast, Fremantle began life as a pl...

Episode 2 Melbourne

2. Melbourne

Aired: Sep 17, 2012

The real story of Melbourne isn’t found in the grand tree-lined boulevards or...

Episode 3 Hobart

3. Hobart

Aired: Sep 24, 2012

You need only scratch the surface to find evidence of Hobart’s convict past –...

Episode 4 Bendigo

4. Bendigo

Aired: Oct 1, 2012

It's common knowledge that Bendigo was one of the biggest gold finds in histo...

Episode 5 Newcastle

5. Newcastle

Aired: Oct 8, 2012

Taking its name from the English coastal mining town, Australia’s Newcastle a...

Episode 6 Carlton

6. Carlton

Aired: Oct 15, 2012

Before it was a suburb it was a cemetery to the original Port Phillip settlem...

Episode 7 Brisbane

7. Brisbane

Aired: Oct 22, 2012

In 1941 sleepy tropical Brisbane found itself the nerve centre for the Pacifi...

Episode 8 St Kilda

8. St Kilda

Aired: Oct 29, 2012

Once a seaside retreat for 19 Century yuppies escaping “Smell-bourne”, later ...

Episode 9 Woolloomooloo

9. Woolloomooloo

Aired: Nov 4, 2012

Tucked around a corner from the iconic sights of Sydney is a forgotten pocket...

Episode 10 Adelaide

10. Adelaide

Aired: Nov 4, 2012

City of Churches it may be but Adelaide has always been a strange mix of prog...

Info about Tony Robinson's Time Walks

Current Status: Ended

Genres:Documentary, History