of 8 episodes was commissioned by Australian pay-TV provider Foxtel as a joint production with the BBC. It was first shown on The History Channel in Australia from 2 December 2013, becoming the channel's second highest-rated show ever, and later aired in Britain on BBC Two from 14 May 2014. A second series was commissioned and began airing in Australia on 12 January 2015, and on 2 April in Britain. A third series commenced production in early 2016 and was aired between 9 January 2017 and 27 February 2017. Presenters The main presenters and their fields of expertise are: Neil Oliver (lead presenter) — geography Tim Flannery - paleontology Emma Johnston - marine ecology (not 2.05) Brendan Moar - geography and social history (not 1.07, 2.05) Xanthé Mallett - anthropology (not 2.01-2.02, 2.06-2.08) Miriam Corowa - social evolution (Series 1) Alice Garner - history (Series 2) Series overview Following the same format as the UK version, the show explores the Australian Coastline in sections, detailing both the natural and social history. To introduce the series to as wide an audience as possible, the first series focused on well known and iconic Australian locations. These included the Great Barrier Reef, the Gold Coast, The Kimberley, Botany Bay, and Victoria's Shipwreck Coast. The series mixed the geological history of the Australian continent with modern post-European settlement of Australia. After the success of the first series, the second series began to explore more unique locations like Norfolk Island, Torres Strait, and the Gippsland Lakes. It also took in more Aboriginal history, as well as visiting South Australia for the first time. Series 1 (2013) The first series of Coast Australia aired on 2 December 2013 on the History Channel in Australia and on 14 May 2014 on BBC Two. Comprising 8 episodes, the series looked at iconic landmarks throughout Australia like the Great Barrier Reef, Botany Bay, and the Gold Coast. Series 2 (2015) The second series of Coast Australia aired on 12 January 2015 on the History Channel in Australia and on 2 April 2015 on BBC Two. After the success of the first series exploring more familiar areas, the second series began to investigate lesser known sections of Australia including Norfolk Island and the Gippsland Lakes. Series 3 (2017) The third series of Coast Australia aired on 9 January 2017 until 27 March 2017. The series covered 8 episodes, and visited