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Documentary exploring the railway that runs 2979 kilometres from one side of the country to the other, beginning in suburban Adelaide and terminating in the tropical coastal town of Darwin. The route took 127 years to construct, with the work carried out by local Aboriginal surveyors and early immigrants, including the famous Afghan camel drivers, after whom the train is named. To complete the route in its entirety takes 54 hours, and includes a lengthy journey through the Outback and Australia's red centre. The programme examines how the railway led to the development of many central Australian towns, including Port Augusta and Alice Springs.
BBC4 now. Lasts three hours
BBC4 now. Lasts three hours
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghan
https://www.greatsouthernrail.com.au/trains/the-ghan |
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That looks good, I'll be watching that on catch-up.
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Satisfyingly simple and no Simon Reeve gushing incredulously at nowt at all.
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I've been on the Ghan, was an awesome trip
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However it mostly runs from one end of the country to the other, not the sides.
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Watched this in part today, looked good.
Hopefully will watch in full tomorrow. |