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Episode 2
Episode 2 of 3
Miriam Margolyes scouts the freedom hotspot of Byron Bay, where individualism and influencers thrive. Is Byron’s idea of freedom still alive or fading fast?
Byron Bay, which sits on the easternmost point of Australia, became famous as a beacon of creativity and freedom. And now Miriam, on her quest to better herself, is keen to see if this is still a place where anything goes, if it's changing, and if indulging in all this 'freedom' does anything for the community.
Beneath the carefree exterior of the town, she learns about the issues affecting it, as well as catching up with local influencers, hippies and surfers to experience the fun and unusual activities that bring people to the area.
Last on
Thu 27 Feb 202521:00
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
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The housing crisis in Byron Bay
Duration: 02:41
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"Oh, you're a bit of a weirdo!"
Duration: 00:36
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Miriam discovers the 'Hemsworth Effect' on Byron Bay
Duration: 00:44
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Miriam Margolyes |
| Director | Helen Barrow |
| Director | Robert Hill |
| Director | Robert Bennett |
| Producer | Marta Jelec |
| Producer | Kaite Milicich |
| Producer | Esther Spiccia |
| Series Producer | Jo Siddiqui |
| Production Manager | Katherine Hristoforidis |
| Executive Producer | Paulo Vivan |
| Editor | Zac Grant |
| Editor | Derek Jones |
| Editor | Jordan King-Lacroix |
| Production Company | Southern Pictures Pty Ltd |
