Series synopsis
Bush Mechanics is an Australian documentary drama comedy television series that premiered on ABC TV on October 2, 2001. It ended on October 2, 2001. It was created by David Batty, Francis Jupurrula Kelly. It stars Simeon Jupurrula Ross, Steven Jupurrula Morton, Errol Jupurrula Nelson and Junior Jupurrula Wilson.
This off-beat series follows the exploits of the Bush Mechanics, a group of engaging Aboriginal characters, as they travel through central Australia.
Combining adventure, magic, realism and a distinctive brand of humour, Bush Mechanics provides an insight into both contemporary and traditional Aboriginal culture.
Premise
This off-beat series follows the exploits of the Bush Mechanics, a group of engaging Aboriginal characters, as they travel through central Australia.
Combining adventure, magic, realism and a distinctive brand of humour, Bush Mechanics provides an insight into both contemporary and traditional Aboriginal culture.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Simeon Jupurrula Ross as Himself
- Steven Jupurrula Morton as Himself
- Errol Jupurrula Nelson as Himself
- Junior Jupurrula Wilson as Himself
- Randall Jupurrula Wilson as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 4 | October 2, 2001 | October 2, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Making Bush Mechanics An interview with the writer and director, David Batty. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Motorcar Ngutju (Good Motorcar) The Bush Mechanics have promised to travel up to Willowra and play a gig. On the way the roof caves in from being overloaded... so they chop it off and use it as a sled. But they get there eventually and the kids go wild! |
October 2, 2001 |
| 2 |
Payback Uncle is getting out of jail in Alice Springs. He calls the his nephews…the Bush Mechanics to came and pick him up. All goes well till they run into the law on the way back home. |
October 2, 2001 |
| 3 |
The Chase When a rival football team steal the coaches car, the Bush Mechanics go in hot persuit to track them down. |
October 2, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 2001 |
| Last aired | October 2, 2001 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |