Finding food, water in the Tanami Desert 🤠🗺️ | Bush Tucker Man | S1 EP3 | ABC Australia

VIEWER ADVICE: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this program may contain images and voices of people who have died.
Join us as we head out bush in Australia's north with the original Bush Tucker Man! In episode 3, Les is in the arid zone demonstrating that it is possible to find food and water in the desert. You just have to know where to look!
This episode originally aired on ABC TV in 1988.
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[@philruane5910]

He knew and appreciated the knowledge and skills of the Aboriginal people.

[@matthewcullen1298]

We could learn a lot from the aboriginal people

[@andrewlivesey2777]

If Bush Tucker Man was made today 05/05/2023 it would win any television awards, a superb series with brilliant video/photography and fantastic wildlife. Add in the simply unparalleled Les Hiddens and you have something the generations can look back on with pride, simply the best Australian documentary in the history of down under (antipodean television) take a bow Australia, we are still re visiting Les and Bush Tucker nearly forty years later, that is how good this series was and still is today. Thank you, Andrew in the UK.

[@Crazy--Clown]

Doubt it, todays generation is too stupid

[@stevenwild39]

Probably the first show of its kind, before everyone had to be a "personality". Used to love watching these, and trying to remember all the info in case I ever got lost in the desert.

[@theoloutlaw]

Have not seen these in decades! They're still great. Why don't they make shows like this anymore? Some decent television watching.

[@jodyknight]

Yes, we had the best TV programs when we were growing up.

[@PibrochPonder]

They don’t want to spend the money. Also they dumb things down so they can sell the format to another country. This is hard to sell

[@vergadain]

@@PibrochPonder That surprises me given the USAs fascination with Australia except for the fact that these are dated, it's probably not much different to the sort of things Steve Irwin was doing and Bear Grylls except it wasn't getting up close with the animals so much nor as dramatic as Bear Grylls . Subtitles are probably necessary for international Audiences.

[@spiralsturns9835]

​@@PibrochPonderinterestingly many positive comments from people in the UK who watched the series originally

[@annabethwivell327]

@@vergadainI think Bush Tucker Man was far better than Crocodile Hunter. Just my opinion though. 😊

[@northislandguy]

To be taught from the Elders who grew up in the outback before contact, how special to have learned from them I could sit for hours listening to their stories

[@timrosenthal46]

Loving watching these again after so many years.

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

True real actual honest 'Reality TV' ! ..Used to watch this every Sunday morning in the UK without fail.! Usually after an amazing few night's nights since Thursday, Usually with my soulmate ( Who passed away in '05 ) snuggled up with her head on my shoulder as gripped by Les as I was ,often still tripping ,on a mellow comedown or in that mood when you really tune into and appreciate on a whole other level whatever art or music you love and the ..'Bush tucker man' triggers great memories and I'm pretty sure if I was actually stranded in the outback I would last a few hours longer simply by stopping to draw in the mud trying real hard to remember what the right leaf Les showed me in 2002 looked like...

[@alexjohnward]

Quality Australian television.

[@vicsaul5459]

Can someone please upscale these classic shows, Les is legend ❤

[@RandellMonaghan]

Another Excellent Ep. Les What a legend, this man needs a statue built in his honour, his knowledge of the bush is vital to all Australians.

[@robertevans8024]

I've been binge watching these videos along with Jack Absalom and Ray Mears for the past few days. This guy is awesome ! Just when you think you've seen them all. 👍👍

[@Crazy--Clown]

Don't forget Macolm Douglas

[@whycantifindaname69]

Les is a national treasure. I dare say this guy helped to inspire an entire generation of nature loving Australians.

[@HULKHOGAN1]

One of the best episodes! So relaxing. His knowledge and wholesome interactions with the Aboriginal folk was waaaaaay ahead of its time. I wish this show was made available in HD format

[@longtallshorty5791]

Stop saying wholesome. Ffs.

[@bungiebenno536]

​@@longtallshorty5791woah what? I'm watching this with my kids and I did as a kid? Why is that word a trigger for you?

[@zb1307]

@@longtallshorty5791this show is very wholesome

[@HULKHOGAN1]

@@longtallshorty5791 I'll say whatever I like, whenever and wherever I want. It makes me feel wholesome.

[@Elinor_Scott-Lester]

I’m just grateful these have been made available again. I’ve got grandchildren who need to know where we came from.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

If only we were taught this sort of information more at school. I guess back in the 80's and 90's when I was at school we simply didn't know it. Just another reason we should all be listening to the T/O's more.

[@richardthomas4471]

Les was detached to 3 Task Force, Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, which allowed him to do his bush survival study. This was a time when the defense of Australia was the emphasis of all military training (post Vietnam). He is a character and a legend.

[@adventure002006]

First it was Bush Tucker Man, then Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter. I see similarities in both series. Both wore same outfit whether on land or under water, both did a tremendous job educating. Les was more into the history of explorers and of course Bush Tucker, while Steve was more into the wildlife and of course Steve Irwin was like the energizer bunny while Les was more chill. Both great series. Really enjoying these Bush Tucker Man episodes, thanks for posting.

[@jamesvozar1]

What a job the sound team did with the soundtrack, overall production is top notch

[@kaiuluitova6369]

use to watch this series in Fiji when i was a kid as a native it is invigorating and helps me to respect my ancestors even more how they live probably Loved it ❤️🇫🇯🇦🇺

[@mrkanangra]

Loved everything Maj Hiddens did - never got to meet him I was in the Army just after him, and I served in the NT, Darwin..... He is a legend - made Army maps with the back showing what food can be found within that area - awesome..... He had the BEST job in the Army back then.....

[@0xFluke]

The music is insane. The shots are top tier. This show is timeless

[@JacobafJelling]

13:32 this conversation is the most beautiful and most Australian exchange in the history of the world

[@stoolpigeon4285]

yeeeh

[@MarkSmith-og8xn]

Les is an absolute legend , I wish I had his life experiences growing up ! It's just a pleasure to watch him appreciate the world around him ! I actually watched this on TV as a young boy and I'm 53 now !

[@jodyknight]

Yes, we were so lucky I think we got the best of TV programming when we were kids, and it would be very cool to have knowledge.

[@andhewonders]

The knowledge is still in use, and all can use extra observation, the first waterhole had finches as a food source, Les then went down to the waterhole and removed the sticks from the water the finches were using to drink, without the sticks they can easily drown, little things in fragile environments must be paid attention to.

[@HULKHOGAN1]

Bush Tucker Man was before I was born, but I really appreciate his knowledge and connection to land. Wouldn't have known about Les Hiddens were is not for the ABC promoting him again. This show is the best entertainment I've discovered all year.

[@a.r.t.4611]

Loved watching these when i lived in the UK in the late 80s.

[@DebOxy]

Must be near on 30 years, I met Les, loved a yarn, signed his / my Bush Tuckerman Book, still have it and cherish 😁

[@JohnLeeman-f9c]

How cool would it be to spend a few months with les, that would be the most amazing experience of a life time. Brilliant stuff

[@iandaniel2153]

Lajamanu home sweet home ... lived and worked there for two years '78 - '79. On any given afternoon we would go a few mies out of town, dig up some lichu beside the road... the Warlpiri language name for Les's witchery grub and watch the sun set over the desert. Quite often you could see the line in the sky where night began with the stars trailing while the glow of the lost sunset met it from the west. My father told me years later it was the happiest he's ever known me to be and he was right.

[@starcorpvncj]

I was an officer in 4 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery with Les way back in 1973. He's a very nice guy and a much better showman than he was an artillery officer, ha ha.

[@larryparis925]

These episodes are highly informative and entertaining to watch. Many thanks, from San Diego, California, USA.

[@prizecowproductions]

Thirty years on this stuff dose not get old. Eat your heart out Bear Grylls

[@Slaktrax]

I remember watching this in the UK many years ago. This series was very well done and still valid now some 35 years later. Thanks Les, good stuff 🙂

[@bowman4275]

This just hasn't aged and is just as enjoyable as back in the 80's. I know they made many more and I would love to see them again.

[@Jackie-rc6cj]

Great show, I remember it when I was young. It's still valiable as a resourse for survivalism today. I love the choice of guitaring music in the background too!!.

[@PeterNissen878112]

Thank you, ABC. I still have Bush Tuckerman's books. This is a really early episode when Major Les Hiddens was still with the Aust Army. His landrover still has Army plates of 48:001

[@outdoors5352]

The Land Rover never made it to the auctions?

[@waltergreen5894]

I remember seeing his shows 25yrs ago in NZ - those were great times back then watching his shows on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon

[@thenightangel6533]

I love the way Les talks like a local. The Aborigines would have a lot of respect for this man.

[@PibrochPonder]

It looks like they did.

[@Blue1Sapphire]

An iconic Australian series exploring outback Australia. Well done Les & team.

[@MegaROCKY001]

Major Hiddens showed me the spinifex resin back in the mid 80s. After being a Red Centre tour guide I have incredible respect for the Red Centre Aboriginals and their knowledge love and connection to the land is incredible. They have not just a knowledge but an energy connect to their land that you can feel. Thank you Les. It is a long time now

[@SuperAlexMck]

What a great show

[@kennethalcorn7104]

I used to watch these years ago love them thanks for putting them up again

[@colonialdad1]

A quite remarkable and very informative programme fronted by the excellence of major Les Hiddens. Loved it way back when first aired and still enjoying it now. Thank you ABC Australia.

[@SuperRoo_22]

I remember this episode from when I was kid. Those Honey Ants look delicious! 😋

[@stuiep1983]

I loved this programme when I was a kid. Legend

[@michaelsecomb4115]

Realy love this show. So many bloggers could learn heaps from it.

[@abcaustralia]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jalbu8330]

Wonderful to watch 😊

[@d.k.1394]

What a great series

[@CascaydAzgard]

Am I the only one who was baffled by him thinking anyone but him would be carrying Condy's Crystals around the outback?

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Condy's Crystals are (or were) part of every medical kit. As a disinfectant.

[@kusogames]

I AM SO READY. LES IS A LEGEND!

[@4x4andfishing]

I love these, I remember watching as a kid

[@robertnolan502]

Brings back great memories

[@kellielliott2313]

Love it. Back again.

[@brentmcd12]

great episode🏜️🌄 thanks ABC 🇦🇺

[@muss8587]

How young was the Bush Tucker Man in this not a wrinkle in sight😎🇦🇺👍

[@mistaman4638]

I was a Bush tracking man in the 70s 🤣

[@WhatisAPaladin]

OK Boomer

[@tonyrandall3146]

@@WhatisAPaladin ok ZOOMER

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Loved all his shows👍. Got a 1-200 by 600poster of him with a( Foster's can) next to him Kimberly background absolutely spot on.

[@stevenwardrope1460]

How good was the bush Tucker man growing up

[@alpineflauge909]

awesome

[@simonsmith2017]

I love how on billiard table flat ground Les yanks on the handbrake

[@paulwallis1366]

it should be a natural thing to do. no matter what level ground you are on.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Only got to roll a couple of feet off the crown of a track into that field of sharp stakes and you've got a bit of a walk and plenty of time to regret your stupidity, sonny! 😉

[@mmmbass6068]

Awesome

[@sparky5916]

Love this u cant beat it!

[@garyspeed8961]

What a legend of a show! was compulsory viewing for me

[@d.k.1394]

That takes me back

[@nickerzzbell4811]

Beats 4wd24/7 any day of the week.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Thats really not difficult but I would say he beats most other KZbin channels any day of the week, Even my own.

[@tosgem]

You mean Advertising24/7. And the youtube algorithm loves them, if you watch one 4wd24/7 video you can't stop getting them in your suggestions for weeks. Like shit to fur.

[@jeffparryncc1701]

You can still get the DVD's :)

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Apparently in Canberra is. Their is a place which sells every video's DVDs which entered the Market good LUCK 🤞

[@mikel3030]

love it

[@adventure002006]

Very cool hat, never seen anything like it. Looks stylish but also functional protecting against sun and rain. He should sell them because even after all these years since this series they would still be wanted.

[@mikek2258]

He shapes it himself from an acubra anybody can do it....

[@waynecallister5297]

Roo's ears.

[@saiahr5463]

this is a great series

[@darneyoung537]

If you listen and take notice of him you would survive the outback

[@herbsmith6871]

You all should drag the Major out of retirement and restart this program 🤠

[@seanbalmer9361]

Keep these coming

[@boblordylordyhowie]

I have always wondered how the Aboriginals lived out in the bush, did they make bushcraft shelters?

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

i said in the comments last time,please knight les,sir les hiddens!!!!sounds good...

[@raypestrapur2897]

Gudjil Gudjil eh marni yah goona bunji yip heh yah!!!

[@gordonmichaellee]

I honestly thought that he pulled an iPhone out of his pocket as a “handy thing to have with him”!

[@paulwallis1366]

les hiddins did 3 tours of vietnam as a forward scout.

[@slickstrings]

I really think there should be a bigger effort to incorporate native plants into the food market. As les says, some of them have superior nutritional qualities to anything you normally buy. We really should be cultivating them and selling them as we do any other fruit.

[@iancameron7292]

Malcolm Douglas has it all over this bloke in my view.

[@paulmidd5523]

theres jack also but gotta give the man some credit.

[@rafevelly7295]

Legend

[@d.k.1394]

He is the real croc dundee

[@markissboi3583]

Nothing out there but gold & mineral mines wouldnt be out there for quids . i did a 3day job at gold rush mine flying over nothing for 100.s miles

[@mareewalker1478]

teenage crush, real aussie bloke

[@WatchTheMoss]

bush banana, more like bush corn

[@null3175]

what kind of crystals do you mix with sugar for the firestarter? I can't figure out what he's saying

[@anthonyeccleston6059]

What was the material used to make the fire,( something and sugar )???? Great video. Cheers Tony.

[@tosgem]

dynamite

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Condy's Crystals. Potassium Permanganate.

[@Uenaeons]

Les Hiddins makes Irwin look like just another snake catcher and Grylls look like just another survival enthusiast. Les is the real deal. He explored, developed interracial relationships, investigated, learnt and documented all his info. This sort of a project is one of a kind - to first investigate and discover the bush tucker and second to document and present it to the rest of... the world really. What Les shows us here is knowledge only really known by one culture on earth, which for the most part was slaughtered and diminished to the point where a lot of indigenous Australians today are unfamiliar with the botany of their local areas. The knowledge that has been kept safe within the culture, is often considered undeserved by white man. The secrets of Australia, her evolution and the cultures of humans, plants and animals that come before white man, are something that humans at large, may NEVER understand as well as indigenous culture did before white folk rocked up.

[@kotahurt]

There is a big inland freshwater ocean out there where that kadachi man lives and the gidgi-gidgi, me I live in a gutter, did have a shotgun, nice pump action 12 gauge Winchester xtr1200 but that was 2019 and this is Queensland

[@DamianMealor]

how was the aerial footage taken?

[@DamianMealor]

i think i just answered my own question lol, in the credits it says helicopter pilot. very cool

[@bondy284]

👏👏👏👏🏆

[@robertevans8024]

" H2O, that's my go " ! 😜💦

[@dappa4608]

Anyone know what the stuff was that he used for the fire starter ?

[@adrianlivingstone8520]

Conty''s crystals, a type of bath salts, used to be able to buy from your local pharmacy when I was a kid, I used to mix them with the same weight ratio of glycerine, wrap it in foil, and put them into a glass jar with a lid, made a fairly decent shrapnel bomb, lol, those were the days of a misspent youth.

[@joeyphaahla]

Listen

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Condy's crystals mix 50-50 with sugar and stole to create a spark onto a cotton ball✔️

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

And you can also use steel wool with battery Leeds coming off your battery hold at each end of the steel wool 😁

[@PibrochPonder]

@@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120 you can also use a cigarette lighter

[@sonycans]

What's the name of those crystals at 21:25.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Condy's Crystals. Potassium Permanganate.

[@alisonvanbockel8146]

What is it that he mixed with the sugar to create fire?

[@danc.5509]

Condy's crystals, or potassium permanganate

[@presstuckinthe70s87]

Always remember intelligence is what other people Accredit. Sheared in

[@presstuckinthe70s87]

Teligenc is free unnoticeable so But more remembered.

[@normasnockers323]

is it safe using that old car?

[@robroy6804]

how did they survive without salt ????

[@osmosis1st]

After watching Bush tucka man years ago i once ate something that looked like a turd,smelt like a turd and tasted absolutely horrible! Turns out it actually was a turd💩🤢

[@silverbackanimal7215]

Les

[@stephanievegter5438]

🇿🇦👍🏻

[@stevenpratt8655]

The aborigines that live/ lived there certainly were very tough to live in such a hostile environment

[@deanoaussie1716]

First