Australia in Colour (2019): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2019, Australia in Colour is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Told through a unique collection of iconic archival footage brought to life in stunning colour for the very first time, Australia in Colour tells the story of how Australia came to be what it is today. Narrated by Hugo Weaving, the series is a reflection on our nation’s character, its attitudes, its politics and its struggle to value its Indigenous and multicultural past. Australia in Colour gives us a chance to look at Australia’s history from a fresh perspective. This four-part series curates classic historical footage, as well as home movies and never-before-seen archival material to chart how Australia has developed as a nation. From the oldest surviving footage captured in Australia – in 1896 in Sydney’s Prince Alfred Park – to the beginning of colour television in the mid-1970s, each sequence has been lovingly restored and colourised with historical accuracy. The effect is remarkable, bringing to light history that is both shared and deeply personal.

Who’s in it. Australia in Colour stars Hugo Weaving as Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Australia in Colour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on BINGE, Foxtel Now, DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Australia in Colour page.

If you liked it. Fans of Australia in Colour tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.