Back Roads: Jan 2

Tonight in a special 100th episode of Back Roads, Heather Ewart looks at The Great Australian Pub.

Our very own unique style of watering hole, the humble pub sits at the heart of many communities. A place to congregate, of sporting triumphs and losses, of meat raffles and music. A reflection of society, the pub has always been there to bring us together. But it wasn’t always this way.

Back Roads looks at the history of our pubs. From the hard drinking male dominated roots and the infamous 6 O’clock swill, to today’s pub, a place where politicians want to be photographed. Heather Ewart shows off some of her favourites. The Black Stump Hotel where the horses still come up to the bar. The Karumba pub that was once known as the roughest pub in Australia. The Middleton Hotel where the clientele has changed from shearers to film stars. And the Hebel Pub that saved its town. Join Heather Ewart as she wanders through the evolution of this national institution.

8pm tonight on ABC.