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Australia in Colour

Season 1 · 4 episodes · Mar 6, 2019

A look at pivotal moments in Australia's history from 1900 to 1970, through the use of cutting-edge technology which colourises black and white archive footage.

  1. Episode 1

    Outpost of Empire

    Mar 6, 2019

    Explore Australia's history from 1897 to 1929, including explorer Douglas Mawson, swimmer Annette Kellerman, and the men fighting in WWI.

  2. Episode 2

    Shifting Allegiances

    Mar 13, 2019

    Explores how sport and comedy offered relief from the hunger of the Great Depression, at least until the outbreak of war.

  3. Episode 3

    Populate Or Perish

    Mar 20, 2019

    Indigenous people must deal with racism and discrimination, and their children are removed, creating the stolen generations.

  4. Episode 4

    The Decade Of Protest

    Mar 27, 2019

    The public supports Australia's efforts in the Vietnam War, until the toll becomes apparent; awareness rises about discrimination and racism against Indigenous people.