Australia – a land as massive as it is vast. And when it comes to outback adventurers they don't come any better, bigger or more reckless than Russell Coight. Winner of the prestigious Ocker Award for services to khaki shorts, Russell takes us on a unique blend of over-the-top, off-road, outback, in-your-face Aussie Adventures!
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2001-08-05
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The first episode in Russell Coight's adventures. Russell has been asked by a mate to help with a cattle muster. As he makes his way through central Australia, he comes across people in need of help. While he gives his own tips on outback survival and Australia's history.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2001-08-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Russell continues making his way to help with the cattle muster in Central Australia.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2001-08-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Russell makes his way to the North Queensland Daintree region. Again sharing his own version of the history of the region and historical figures. Whilst giving survival tips for the outback. All of which should not be taken seriously.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2001-08-26
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The continuing adventures of Russell Coight. In this episode Russell takes three city kids with him into the Highlands of South Eastern Australia.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2001-09-02
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Russell introduces the kids to the intricate art of sheep shearing and the safe way to handle and use firearms. Also, they are taught the correct way to set a trap to catch some dinner.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2001-09-09
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Russell needs to do a bit of travelling to get to his niece Penny's wedding in far north Queensland. On the way he takes part in a fishing challenge with some old mates, has a couple of beers in a local pub and finally arrives at the wedding - by helicopter.
