Magical Land of Oz
A blue chip, continent-wide series ranging from Australia's highest snow peaks to the depths of the frigid and wild southern seas; from its last populations of wild numbats to its largest diorama of giant cuttlefish. It's a land of diverse beauty, that delights and surprises. The series both entertains and deepens our understanding of how the natural world is made up of not just unique species, but distinct individuals, whose lives are far from predictable.
Cast: Barry Humphries
Season 1
3 episodes
1. OceansJourneying through Australia's three surrounding oceans and islands, we discover an explosion of life in the spectacular southern sea, sanctuary of the Pacific and Indian Ocean with its awe-inspiring predators.TV-PGCC58minFeb 10, 2019
2. LandWe move from the continent's snow-covered peaks to its ancient rainforests and tropical savannahs to discover how it is that animals have learnt to thrive across the continent’s harsh and beautiful extremes.TV-PGCC58minFeb 17, 2019
3. Human ShiftThe force of human induced change has been rapid & dramatic, so animal populations have reacted in rapid & dramatic ways. In this episode we meet Australia's contemporary success stories, & those being left behind.TV-PGCC58minFeb 24, 2019
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Magical Land of Oz
A blue chip, continent-wide series ranging from Australia's highest snow peaks to the depths of the frigid and wild southern seas; from its last populations of wild numbats to its largest diorama of giant cuttlefish. It's a land of diverse beauty, that delights and surprises. The series both entertains and deepens our understanding of how the natural world is made up of not just unique species, but distinct individuals, whose lives are far from predictable.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Karina Holden, Caroline Hawkins, Sue Clothier, Clare Birks
- Cast
- Barry Humphries
- Studio
- Northern Pictures, Oxford Scientific Films
