Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? Q&A Webinar

Primary students from around Australia ask Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? creator Vanna Morosini, host Ghenoa Gela, and cast members Jeffrin and Harry (from the ‘Milk Run’ episode) about the ideas behind this engaging series, and the work that goes into bringing a TV series to life.
02:00 - Where did the idea for the series come from? (Peregian Springs State School, QLD)
03:05 - Why is it important to see history through the eyes of children?
04:20 - What does it feel like to walk in the shoes of your ancestors? (Loxton Lutheran School, SA)
06:20 - What do think were the toughest challenges the kids faced throughout the series?
10:08 - What were the toughest challenges Harry and Jeffrin faced in the Milk Run?
12:33 - How were the children selected for the series? (Great Ryrie Primary School, VIC)
16:15 - What made you pick Conway's Milk Run as the focus for an episode? (Loxton Lutheran School, SA)
19:47 - Why is it important for all Australian kids (Indigenous or non-indigenous) to see Aboriginal histories explored on screen?
21:00 - Why was reflecting Australia’s diversity important in the series?
22:56 - What was your worst/favourite challenge in the Milk Run? (Peregian Springs State School, QLD)
24:30 - What troubles did you have with Molly the horse? (Loxton Lutheran School, SA)
25:00 - Was it tough to record the episodes? (Great Ryrie Primary School, VIC)
29:15 - What did Ghenoa enjoy most about being the host of the series?
31:30 - How important was it having someone like ‘G’ as the host?
34:00 - Did the series teach you something new about Australia’s history?
36:08 - What feedback have you received about the series? (Loxton Lutheran School, SA)
41:46 - Who wrote the theme music? (Loxton Lutheran School, SA)