Beyond Britain: Great TV from Australia and New Zealand
About this episode
This episode explores notable television series from Australia and New Zealand that share storytelling qualities with British TV.
British TV fans, there's a whole region of the world making television with the same DNA you love. Australia and New Zealand are Commonwealth nations with deep storytelling roots. From the cozy Kiwi charm of The Brokenwood Mysteries to the patient beauty of Darby and Joan , from the sharp wit of Lucy Lawless in My Life is Murder to the brutal outback drama of RFDS. Here’s your guide to what you've been missing from Australia and New Zealand. If you would like to support this podcast, check out our Patreon site. You can also support us by shopping at Cozy Earth and Pins and Aces . Use our promo code BTVW1 to get as much as a 30% discount when you check out.
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