Series synopsis
Magical Land of Oz is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on ABC TV on February 10, 2019. It ended on February 24, 2019. It stars Barry Humphries.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Barry Humphries as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 10, 2019 | February 24, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oceans Journeying 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. |
February 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
Land We 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. |
February 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
Human Shift The 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. |
February 24, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 10, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 24, 2019 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:40:00 |