E1 - A Separate Creation

Aired: November 13, 1988

Many millions of years ago Australia was once connected to South America, amongst other continents. This program highlights the connection between Australia's flora and fauna and that of our former neighbouring continents.

E2 - Seas Under Capricorn

Aired: November 20, 1988

Australia's rich diversity of life by no means ends at the coastline. This program explores life in the seas surrounding Australia.

E3 - The Making of the Bush

Aired: November 27, 1988

The flora and fauna of Australia has evolved immensely over many thousands and millions of years. This program traces the heritage and evolution of Australia's flora and fauna.

E4 - The Sunburnt Country

Aired: December 04, 1988

The vast majority of Australia is desert, but to the surprise of many there is still life to be found even in the most desolate of places - you just need to know where to look. This program explores Australia's rugged and desolate interior.

E5 - Land of Flood and Fire

Aired: December 11, 1988

Somewhere between 40,000 and 100,000 years ago, human beings arrived on the continent of Australia. With them they brought fire. This program traces the Aborigines' introduction of fire and its profound effect on the Australian environment. The program also explores wet season.

E6 - The End of Isolation

Aired: December 18, 1988

Developers balance environmental and economic factors to ensure the continent's survival.