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  • 2023-04-11T09:30:00Z on ABC
  • 1h
  • 3h 50m (4 episodes)
  • Australia
  • English
  • Documentary
Hosted by Tony Armstrong, this four-part series uncovers the surprising stories behind some of our most loved - and loathed - iconic Australian 'stuff'.

4 episodes

Series Premiere

2023-04-11T09:30:00Z

1x01 Food

Series Premiere

1x01 Food

  • 2023-04-11T09:30:00Z59m

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.

2023-04-18T09:30:00Z

1x02 The Land

1x02 The Land

  • 2023-04-18T09:30:00Z55m

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.

2023-04-25T09:30:00Z

1x03 Home

1x03 Home

  • 2023-04-25T09:30:00Z58m

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.

2023-05-02T09:30:00Z

1x04 Play

1x04 Play

  • 2023-05-02T09:30:00Z58m

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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