Simpson Desert doco on the box
A documentary on the re-enactment of the first vehicle crossing of the Simpson Desert will be on TV this SundayA one-hour TV documentary on the first crossing of Australia’s Simpson Desert by a motor vehicle, and Nissan’s recreation of that momentous journey 50 years later, will go to air this Sunday, September 30 at 1pm.
The documentary, titled 'Being First Is Forever – The Incredible Story of the First Simpson Desert Crossing by a Motor Vehicle', was filmed and produced by four-wheel-drive expert and film maker Pat Callinan and will be broadcast by Network Ten.
It paints a vivid picture of the original record-breaking journey by Reg Sprigg, his wife Griselda and their children Marg and Doug, completed in a Nissan Patrol G60.
The story is told against the backdrop of the repeat journey staged in July this year, with Marg and Doug driving a restored 1975 Nissan Patrol G60 amongst a group of modern day Patrols to commemorate the original crossing.
A special Nissan Patrol iPad app will also capture the stories of the Simpson Crossing anniversary, including behind the scenes articles, images and videos from the journey, as well as a detailed history of the Patrol that includes past product brochures.
Check local television guides for confirmation of broadcast times. The Nissan Patrol iPad app will be available to download from the iTunes App Store from October 1.
For a taste of what to expect this Sunday, check out the videos below...
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