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Great Australian Stuff

  • 2023
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • ~1h / ep
  • 1 season
  • 5.0/10

Hosted by Tony Armstrong, this four-part series uncovers the surprising stories behind some of our most loved - and loathed - iconic Australian 'stuff'.

Latest: Season 1 · 2023

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  1. E1. Food

    Apr 11, 2023 · 59m

    This episode unpacks great Aussie classics like the meat pie, the Macadamia nut, and how marketing played its part in promoting the Granny Smith apple, the Chiko Roll, and the one and only: Vegemite.

  2. E2. The Land

    Apr 18, 2023 · 55m

    Tony Armstrong explores all the stuff from the land that's become iconic and recognisable as Great Australian Stuff - including the boomerang, the Akubra and the Permanent Pleat.

  3. E3. Home

    Apr 25, 2023 · 58m

    It's 'sweet'! It's where the heart is! Yes, it's the Home. Tony Armstrong opens the front door onto some of our best-known, strangest, and daggiest icons inspired by all-things domestic.

  4. E4. Play

    May 2, 2023 · 58m

    We're a nation that loves to play, which is why it has given us some of our most memorable icons like Speedos, the Sherrin football, a dress made from polystyrene balls and our most popular museum attraction: a horse's heart.

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