A Big Country Revisited
'A Big Country Revisited' returns to eight original 'A Big Country' programs from the late '60s and early '70s to take a poignant and nostalgic look at who we were and who we've become. From horse wranglers to station owners, union officials to the CWA, this broad-ranging series is an engaging look at Australia and its people, then and now.
Tuesday, 7 October 2003: Episode 1
Success is a hard fall
In 1975, 'A Big Country' told the story of a young couple, Heath and Evanne Harris, who were just starting out in the movie industry as horse wranglers. READ MORE»
Tuesday, 14 October 2003: Episode 2
I'll never change sides
In 1974, if you were a worker in Australia, you belonged to a union. READ MORE»
Tuesday, 21 October 2003: Episode 3
Keepers of the Light
John Cook was head lighthouse keeper at Maatsuyker, Australia's most southerly lighthouse. READ MORE»
Tuesday, 28 October 2003: Episode 4
Grey Hair Doesn't Mean You're a Fuddy Duddy
The Country Women's Association has long been a bastion of the traditional female role: renowned for their tea and scones and knitting. READ MORE»
Tuesday, 4 November 2003: Episode 5
A place like Strathmore
In 1973, Strathmore Station was a sprawling 750,000 acres of prime cattle country. READ MORE»
Tuesday, 11 November 2003: Episode 6
Project Survival
Bob Connolly revisits the 1976 'Big Country' film about John Browning, a prison guard who has dedicated almost half his life to rehabilitating prisoners. READ MORE»
Tuesday, 18 November 2003: Episode 7
The Islander
George Mye is the leader of the island community and representative of the Eastern Island Group which, for nearly 30 years, is under the paternal control of the Queensland Government. READ MORE»
Tuesday, 25 November 2003: Episode 8
Stag licence
Bob Penfold is a man with a passion for hunting. READ MORE»
