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Back Roads

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2015
12 Seasons
181 Episodes
EN
Returning Series
NR

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Take a road less travelled to the small towns and communities that make Australia special. Join Heather Ewart and guest presenters as they discover remarkable stories and inspiring people you'll never forget.

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Cast

Episodes

Series 1

Ceduna
E1

Ceduna

Nov 30, 201528m

Award winning journalist Heather Ewart takes a trip to the Nullarbor frontier town of Ceduna on the Great Australian Bight, where breaking conventions is the rule.

Winton
E2

Winton

Dec 7, 201528m

Heather Ewart visits the Western Queensland town of Winton, in Waltzing Matilda country. Heather spends a day at the races, goes digging for dinosaur bones & meets former Governor-General Dame Quentin Bryce.

Yackandandah
E3

Yackandandah

Dec 14, 201528m

This week Heather Ewart travels to the remote town of Yackandandah. In the foothills of Victoria's high country, this picture-perfect gold rush town gambled on itself and won.

Karumba
E4

Karumba

Dec 21, 201528m

This week Heather Ewart travels to the remote fishing town of Karumba in Far North Queensland and discovers why the locals love the isolation so much.

Birchip
E5

Birchip

Dec 28, 201528m

This week Heather Ewart explores the heart of wheat country, Birchip in the Victorian Mallee to enjoy a slice of country life in a town that thrives on bucking trends.

Derby
E6

Derby

Jan 4, 201628m

Heather Ewart swaps reporting from political corridors of power to a new beat around the bush. In this episode she meets the characters and explores the stories from the WA community of Derby.

Queenstown
E7

Queenstown

Jan 11, 201629m

In this episode Heather Ewart meets Young Tasmanian of the year, Adam Mostogl and explores the stories from the Tasmanian community of Queenstown.

Clarence River
E8

Clarence River

Jan 18, 201628m

Heather Ewart swaps reporting from political corridors of power to a new beat around the bush. In this episode she meets the characters and explores the stories from the community of Clarence River in NSW.

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Stream Back Roads online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about documentary series originally produced in English and released in 2015, it's earned a solid 5.0/10 from 3 viewers worldwide.

About Back Roads

Take a road less travelled to the small towns and communities that make Australia special. Join Heather Ewart and guest presenters as they discover remarkable stories and inspiring people you'll never forget. Across 12 seasons and 181 episodes, originally airing on ABC TV, with status "Returning Series".

Back Roads Cast and Characters

The cast features Heather Ewart (as Self - Presenter). Their performances are a major reason Back Roads has built such a passionate audience.

Where to Watch Back Roads Online

On Bowood.TV you can watch Back Roads free — no account, no credit card, no ads in the middle of the show. We stream the full series in 720p / 1080p HD, with subtitles when available, on any device: phone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV browser.

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Why People Are Watching Back Roads

Back Roads flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Roads

Where can I watch Back Roads online for free?

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How many episodes does Back Roads have?

Back Roads has 181 episodes across 12 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Back Roads good? What's the rating?

Back Roads holds a 5.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Back Roads?

The main cast includes Heather Ewart.

Is Back Roads available in English?

Yes — Back Roads was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Back Roads released?

Back Roads first aired in 2015.

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Where can I watch Back Roads for free?

You can watch Back Roads online for free on Bowood.TV. All 181 episodes across 12 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does Back Roads have?

Back Roads currently has 12 seasons and a total of 181 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Back Roads about?

Take a road less travelled to the small towns and communities that make Australia special. Join Heather Ewart and guest presenters as they discover remarkable stories and inspiring people you'll never forget. It belongs to the Documentary genre.

In which language is Back Roads originally available?

Back Roads was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Back Roads first released?

Back Roads first premiered on November 30, 2015 (2015). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.

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