Eye of the Needle

Australia's rich maritime, immigration and shipwreck history is explored in this epic program of discovery and intrigue. Navigating the narrow western entrance to Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania was described by early mariners as 'threading the eye of a needle'. Bass Strait is renowned as one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the world and its violent, unpredictable and unforgiving waves have sent some 700 vessels and many thousands of souls to a watery grave. Hosted and narrated by 'Blue Heelers' actor John Wood. Share the joys and tragedies of our forebears as they endure the world’s longest and most grueling sea journey in the hope of a new life in a new land, many to die within sight of its shores.