Tony Robinson's Tour Of Duty | E5 | Darwin

Tony’s Tour of Duty heads to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Tony learns that the last hundred years of Darwin’s war service is much more than the 1942 bombing as he discovers the untold stories; a fighting force whose weapons weren’t tanks and guns but spears and knowledge of the land, and recollections of a 14 year-old girl who became a refugee in her country. The Military Museum plays host to the Community Roadshow, where a rebellious feathered fighter pays Tony a visit, and it’s the kids’ turn as high school students prove they too have stories to share when it comes to Darwin and its military history.

[@silencedogood5766]

Always liked shows tony Robinson narrates he’s very good at his job and I always walk away with some great wisdom !

[@davederrick9431]

Hi Tony, I guess 5 years later to see this was worth it. My son lived in Darwin as a Navy person for about 20yrs. I have had many trips to Darwin & love it. Thank you for an excellent doco.

[@glenbaker5311]

Worth watching,, good history,, gb

[@DavidJones-ir3ks]

Wonderful, more please

[@nathanroberts355]

My grandfather John Roberts was a telegraphist in Darwin post office during the second world war and then he got sent to Brisbane and worked on the telex morsecoding machines on the telegraphy lines and he did went to Darwin 70th anniversary of bombing of darwin 1991 and 2005 and he died in 2010

[@maddyg3208]

Mistakes on war memorial were normal in those days. The one in my town has a few according to a friend of mine who is in the local historical society. Records weren't always kept well and/or were handwritten, so misreadings occurred

[@samroulstone3508]

Didn't know this existed

[@alquaridzmiehussien1764]

amazing

[@stuartgarfatth1448]

Very interesting, very informative, a bit 'showy', but still good. Well done.

[@jasonparr4275]

The historic Kelpie dog mentioned at about 24mins is not at all a Kelpie. It is a Collie/Kelpie cross at best!!! Please compare the modern Kelpie that is used in this programme as a comparison!!

[@panzermacher]

And now everyone is set to pay $12 a schooner......bet no one saw that coming...

[@davidparris7167]

I paid12 cents ( or 1/2 i.e. , 1 shilling and 2 pence) for my first middy back in1964 and that was good value. Not so today.

[@TrustinGodaydays]

I saw one Woman when the cry for " let's storm the Government House." walked out holding still holding her wine glass.. must have been a Kiwi.

[@Wotdermatter]

Tony omitted to say that it was not Japanese troops that landed and got to Katherine, they only landed in Western Australia, but it was the Japanese Air Force that went there and bombed the area. 'nuf sed.

[@glenbaker5311]

Thxs for setting us rite,cant bereaved there's so few folk watching this,,good history,,, gb

[@Pablodwnunda]

My Nanna was there in Sydney when the Japanese attacked they sunk three submarines. I have all the paperwork from her that she’s left behind as she was a Morse code messenger it’s labelled top-secret so I’m not sure if I should have these documents or not

[@Pablodwnunda]

I’ve read some more of it now and is actually five more subs I think just outside the harbour

[@carolthorson7854]

The Canberra War Museum would be happy to have them​@@Pablodwnunda

[@ldbrush9941]

Good production, but ease up on the ads!

[@petewalker6663]

USE ADBLOCKER PLUS , I HAVE NO ADS !!!!!

[@James-kv6kb]

​@@petewalker6663please tell us how you block the ads not just ad blocker because I've never seen it

[@Lucille-bg9xh]

That helps his show get monetary support.

[@alaricengelen295]

My name is ALARIC king of viking s I'm proud of my name

[@roymcnicholas4825]

This country is coming to something when balrik gets a knighthood what a crazy pom country

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Too many ads- unwatchable. Bye.

[@user-dm2qh6sf7x]

Firstly, I haven't experienced one sine advert. The reason you are seeing your ads is because of KZbin. I have a premium membership. NO ADS. The ads have nothing whatsoever to do with Tony and the Tour of Duty production.