TV Series
A collection of Malcolm Douglas' journeys across Australia alongside the Aborigines and nature over a span of 40 years.
Malcolm Douglas
S1 E1 — Across The Top Part 1
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Across The Top Part 1
Dec 31, 1969
Made in 1967 it has become a classic Australian adventure film. The film shows aboriginal tribal life in Arnhem Land and an incredible journey through the Gulf of Carpentaria and up Cape York
Across The Top Part 2
Oct 25, 2026
Follow The Sun Part 1
A journey by lugger along the north-west coast and by 4WD vehicle into the rugged Kimberley. A classic adventure showing pearling, fishing, tribal aborigines and the rugged wilderness of the north west coast.
Follow The Sun Part 2
Beyond The Kimberley Coast
With a small group from a coastal tribe Malcolm travels in an open boat to Montgomery Reef and camps on the islands. An old man shows his grandson the ancient skills; hunting and cave painting.
The Last Of A Tribe
Malcolm lives with the tribal elders of the Worora and Narinjin tribes at their bush camp in the remote Kimberley. Daily he films activities; collecting food, hunting and ceremonial life. An important film showing a culture rapidly changing.
Return To The Top
Returning to the Top End. Malcolm retraces his adventures of earlier years.
North To Niugini
From Sydney to Port Moresby, up the east coast of Australia and across Torres Strait. Travelling up the mighty Fly River, Malcolm camps with the Bagwa people, recording their tribal ways. After 84 days they reach Port Moresby.
Return To The Desert
With a group of Kukadja men, Malcolm travels into the remote Great Sandy Desert of Western Australia. The desert tribesmen teach him their skills of survival, hunting and collecting. The amazing wildlife in the film includes rare footage of the tiny marsupial mole.
In The Bush With Malcolm Douglas Part 1
In The Bush With Malcolm Douglas Part 2
Life In Broome
Malcolm lives at his crocodile farm in the north west of WA. He reveals his favourite places around historic Broome and along the wild and lonely coast.
Survival In The Outback Part 1
Survival In The Outback Part 2
Survival In The Outback With Malcolm Douglas
Canoes In The Kimberley
In this classic adventure Malcolm travels with his aboriginal companions in two Canadian canoes down the Charnley River gorge in the Kimberley. They are the first people to traverse this spectacular river chasm. On reaching the sea they fit out-riggers to the big canoes to complete the journey down the rugged coast to Derby.
