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Brave New WorldSeries 4: Australia
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Documentary series in which William Crawley explores the legacy of Ulster-Scots men and women who emigrated 'down under'. William begins his journey in Sydney.

William Crawley explores the legacy of Ulster-Scots men and women who emigrated 'down under.'

Beginning in Sydney, he discovers how one of the founding fathers of Australian democracy was the son of a suspected highwayman from Portadown, and meets the descendant of one of a thousand girls sent to Australia from Ulster workhouses during the Famine.

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Sat 11 Aug 201819:30
BBC Two Northern Ireland

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Credits

PresenterWilliam Crawley
ProducerLaura Doherty
DirectorJane Magowan
Production CompanyDoubleBand Productions

Broadcasts

  • Sun 1 Oct 201722:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Sat 11 Aug 201819:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland

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