Series 1, Episode 1 - Alice Springs
Tina learns about traditional indigenous culture from local Kooris and compares it to the treatment of the Native Americans in her country.
Further details
Tina starts her trip in the heart of the continent and she's just fascinated with the original inhabitants of Oz. Yep she's 'going bush' and that's nothing to do with George W. She learns a little about traditional indigenous culture from local Kooris and compares it to the treatment of the Native Americans in her country.
Tina learns about the invasion of Western settlers and the stolen generation. Then a wise woman of the local mob tells Tina about the concept of Songlines: about how the traditional inhabitants navigated their way around the land by singing complicated songs. Tina immediately pens her own, which describes the journey between two of her mansions - Nashville and Knoxville.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 8th October 2008
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes
Repeats
- Friday 26th April 2024 at 11:45pm on Radio 4 Extra
Cast & crew