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5.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNRFirst Aired: 201512 Seasons

Back Roads

Topics:#australia

Series Overview

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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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionDocumentary
Original Network
ABC TV
Episodes & Seasons

12 Seasons • 189 Episodes

27–30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2015 – Present

Premiered: Mon, Nov 30, 2015

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Season 12, Episode 24: “Grampians, VIC”

When the land that lifts you up also brings you to your knees, how do you find the strength to rise? Lisa Millar discovers the strength and resilience of the people of the Grampians, in north-west Victoria.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Back Roads | Series 5 | TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-06

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Roads

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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.

How many seasons does Back Roads have?

Back Roads comprises 12 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Back Roads?

Key cast members in Back Roads include Heather Ewart.

Who created or directed Back Roads?

Back Roads was developed and directed by Not specified.