
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
View all seasonsE1. 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.
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.
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.
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.




