Totally Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Totally Australia |
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Genre | documentary |
Written by | Tony Ryan (1997) Jo Ariel (1998) Ian Bremner (2004) Stephen Waller (2004) |
Directed by | Michael Ormond (1997-2000) Rob McCall (2001) Ross McIntosh (2001) |
Presented by | Sandra Sully Sam Harvey Angela Brown Stacey Thompson Sami Lukis Boyd Duff |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of series | 9 |
No. of episodes | 85 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Cherrie Bottger Ian Bremner |
Producer(s) | Jo Ariel Ian Bremner (2001) Geoffrey Cooper (2001) Ian Bremner (Series 5) Peter Slater (Series 5) Stephen Waller (2004) |
Production location(s) | Brisbane, Queensland |
Running time | 44 minutes |
Production company(s) | Southern Star Group (1997-1998) |
Release | |
Original network | Network Ten |
Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
Audio format | Stereo |
Original release | 1997 | – 2008
Totally Australia was an exciting Australian TV show. It was a documentary series made especially for children and teenagers. The show aired on Network Ten every morning at 6 AM, from 1997 until 2008. It helped viewers learn all about Australia, its amazing places, and its unique wildlife.
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Exploring Totally Australia
Totally Australia was a popular show that took its audience on a journey across the Australian continent. Each episode explored different parts of the country. It showed viewers the incredible landscapes, from sunny beaches to vast deserts. The series also introduced people to Australia's unique animals and plants.
What is a Documentary?
A documentary is a type of TV show or movie that teaches you about real things. It shows facts and true stories about people, places, or events. Documentaries are different from fictional shows, which are made-up stories. Totally Australia was a documentary because it showed real parts of Australia and shared true information.
Who Presented the Show?
The show had several presenters who guided viewers through Australia's wonders. They helped explain what was happening and shared interesting facts. Some of the presenters included:
- Sandra Sully
- Sam Harvey
- Angela Brown
- Stacey Thompson
- Sami Lukis
- Boyd Duff
These presenters helped make the show fun and easy to understand for young viewers.
Behind the Scenes
Totally Australia was created by a team of talented people. The show was produced by Southern Star Group, which is now part of Endemol Australia. It took a lot of work to film all the different places and animals across Australia. The show ran for nine series and had 85 episodes in total. Each episode was about 44 minutes long.