Tony Robinson's Time Walks
Tony Robinson brings his inquisitive storytelling approach to Australia's diverse suburbs and towns. His mission is to uncover the hidden history that lies behind, below and above the places we walk every day. In each episode we find a different postcode laden with stories. They're all established walks that tourists and locals frequently do, but Tony digs deeper to draw out the drama of the past. He'll roam through the streets and lane-ways; divulging the tales of crimes, recounting acts of bravery, notable characters and showdowns that have shaped the area.
- 2012-2012
- 1 season
- Documentary
Tony Robinson brings his inquisitive storytelling approach to Australia's diverse suburbs and towns. His mission is to uncover the hidden history that lies behind, below and above the places we walk every day. In each episode we find a different postcode laden with stories. They're all established walks that tourists and locals frequently do, but Tony digs deeper to draw out the drama of the past. He'll roam through the streets and lane-ways; divulging the tales of crimes, recounting acts of bravery, notable characters and showdowns that have shaped the area.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Fremantle
The port of Australia's west coast began life as a place of punishment, but the ethnically diverse city has also been the site of some of Australia's greatest triumphs.
Episode 2
Melbourne
Tony Robinson walks down memory lane in Melbourne. He discovers the city's hidden alleyways, internationally celebrated art and digs deep into its history.
Episode 3
Hobart
You don't need to dig deep to find evidence of Hobart's convict past - it was founded as penal colony in 1804. However, Tony digs deeper and reveals more fascinating history.
Episode 4
Bendigo
Bendigo is literally built on rivers of gold. But there is more to be discovered than the history of the Victorian gold rush and Tony Robinson is out to dig it up.
Episode 10
Adelaide
Adelaide has always been a strange mix of progressive politics and small town parochialism. Tony Robinson walks down memory lane to reveal the city's hidden stories.