Martin Clunes: Islands of Australia
Martin Clunes presents an Australian documentary series exploring the lesser known islands off of mainland Australia.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Documentary
Martin Clunes presents an Australian documentary series exploring the lesser known islands off of mainland Australia.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
46 mins
Martin begins his odyssey by flying 600 kilometers east over the Pacific Ocean to Lord Howe Island. It's his first experience of Australia's remote island communities: the pace of life is slow and the population is a steady 350. Jack Shick introduces Martin to the treasures of a place that was untouched by humans until Europeans accidentally stumbled across it in 1788, just three weeks after the first mainland colony was founded where Sydney is today.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
46 mins
Surrounded by the warm waters of the Arafura Sea,16 miles off the Australian coast, lies one of the nation's most exotic, colourful destinations. On the next leg of his journey Martin travels to the heart of the tropical north to a destination known as the "the islands of smiles" - the Tiwi Islands.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
46 mins
Martin begins the next part of his journey on Mundoo Island. Located in the mouth of Australia's longest river, the Murray, it is an island farm. Its unique combination of succulent saltmarsh plants and life giving fresh water make it ideal for beef cattle.