Bush Tucker Man (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 8.8
Released in 1988, Bush Tucker Man is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Major Les Hiddins of the Australian Army was born in Queensland and was always interested in Aboriginal customs and practices and how those practices helped a people survive in a hostile environment for thousands of years. When he joined the Army he developed this interest into a skill and put it to good use. Learning how to survive in the Australian bush and then to teach others the same skills. He wrote various survival manuals for the Australian Armed forces and added survival notes to the back of maps used by pilots flying over the Australian bush. In this series of programmes Les shares that knowledge with us, teaching us some of his survival skills and his great respect for the Aboriginal people that taught him.
Who’s in it. Bush Tucker Man stars Les Hiddins.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, Bush Tucker Man sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bush Tucker Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bush Tucker Man tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bush Tucker Man (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bush Tucker Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bush Tucker Man worth watching?
- Bush Tucker Man holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bush Tucker Man?
- Bush Tucker Man stars Les Hiddins.
- When was Bush Tucker Man released?
- Bush Tucker Man was released in 1988.