The Bush Tucker Man Les Hiddins is making a digital comeback 🤠🦐 | Landline | ABC Australia
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Since appearing on television screens thirty years ago, Les Hiddins - the ‘Bush Tucker Man’ - has not stopped documenting and teaching people about bush tucker. After countless shows and books, the man in the memorable hat is going digital in a move to meet modern demand.
In the late 1980s, in the depths of remote Arnhem Land, a captain from the Australian Army sleeps in a swag and fishes the creeks. As he ventures through the bush, he picks leaves, berries and bark from the dense, wild land.
He knows which are poisonous and which make for a nice cup of tea. He knows how to find fresh water on an isolated beach and how to create fire from tree sap. Thanks to invaluable local knowledge gleaned from local Indigenous communities, he knows exactly how to survive.
This is Les Hiddins - aka the Bush Tucker Man, Australian icon and beloved ABC TV personality - doing what he does best.
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that was real tv back then.
up the lads
down the ladies
Absolutely! It couldn't be made today without some over the top host and over the top presentation, with "drama" inserted into every episode.
@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns Exactly. And with repeating clips before and after numerous commercial breaks they'd stretch ten minutes of program into an hour.
Absolute bloody legend, and Les has done immeasurable good with young veterans, his pandanus park project just one example.
Agreed a true giant. He took his fame and enhanced name and used it to help other servicemen who had more difficult times in civvy life. Ray Mears can be a bit of a humourless bastard at times, but you saw both respect and humour when he met Les. Absolutely top man.
@@COIcultist oh my gosh .. he is old and fat.. hmmmm..
I guess time and evolution if we as a human species can comprehend.. hmmmm..
This guy isn't just an Australian treasure, he is an international treasure! Greetings from the other side of the world.
Legendary Australian, thank you mate.
BTM is the best TV ive ever seen.
I loved this show as a kid. Despite being an Officer in the Australian Army and a Vietnam War veteran, there was no faux-macho bravado and complete respect for the wildlife.
Agree. And he demonstrated respect towards and camaraderie with the aboriginals he came across, an important aspect to quell the racist streak in our country.
@@carlbennett2417 very, very much so. He was definitely one of my role models of masculinity as a boy: capable, intelligent and charismatic yet respectful to all. I lament that too many, in this country at least, grow up believing masculinity and manhood is all muscle, alcohol and how many people (or animals) you can trample under foot.
I wish he'd start a youtube channel and make his own new shows.
He’s no spring chicken
Watched this guy as a young fella in Ireland and fell in love with Australia and the outdoor life, the skills and the knowledge needed to be in the bush. Les also instilled a huge respect in me for the aboriginal culture and customs that had been sadly lacking in me at the time.
Well, I grew up, moved to Australia and eventually became a super proud Australian citizen and I never really climbed out of the "bushman" rabbit hole and got a real life/career...all thanks to Mr. Hiddins. Top bloke and a bloody legend.
true blue, good on you
Loved him as a kid no bs 4 wheel driving and camping I’m glad I found him again . 🤙
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@@rideswithhoover9789 you alright mate?
Watching this guy on TV in England all those years ago, learnt more about Australia than any crappy holiday program
yeah happy days i watched every episode i could he taught me so much about survival, respect for the land.
Me and my mates used to pretend we were bush tucker man! Wen we were kids!
Les Hiddins and Rex Hunt .
He saved many pomeys who were too dumb enough to venture into the Australian bush.
@@icysaracen3054 if want to insult us learn to spell first... It's pommies
What a guy !! And an amazing series which stands head and shoulders above the crap on tv nowadays I loved these as a kid and just keep watching them to this day .
absolutely love this bloke and enjoyed my time watching his show as a kid on the ABC
Les Hiddins the bush tucker man and the leyland brothers were my favorite tv shows growing up.
Yep, you could ask Les or ask the Leyland, ask the Leyland brothers 👍
And Malcolm Douglas
i saw Mike and Mal when they did school tours with their films , twenty cents to watch in a packed hall of 2nd graders for an hour , over 48 years ago now.
@@blackg0076 would of been a real treat. I met Malcolm Douglas and done some traveling camping with him . Another nice man. Now gone.
What a legend this bloke is,I remember watching him as a child
I am 31 and everyone my age grew up watching the Bush Tucker Man, we used to walk around primary school debating which tree leaves we could eat and which would kill us, none of us knew anything, we all thought if we got lost we would definately survive though, Les is a legend.
We are watching the Bush Tucker Man
@@adamholden4874 yeah his name is Les you dingbat, i think your also thinking of Les Stroud bro L0L!!
I am from the united kingdom and i watched the bushtucker man in the 80s still watch it even now, the man should have a statue built for what hes done for australia they built them for the explorers and I think hes done far more then what they done, I tip my hat of to you sir you are the best of them all les hiddins :)
Jack Absalom and Les Hiddins, both of them are my heros, I watched their shows when I was a kid here in Canada, I am 40 now and I am still captivated watching their videos.
Yeah I did the same, i was 7yrs old, i,m 39 now haha..
Dont forget Malcolm Douglass........rip
So good to see him still going strong. It's great to be able to re watch his shows after all these years and be reminded of the wonderful Australian wilderness
Now that's a genuine bloke
A true blue mate, he's a ripper 👍
Tremendous bloke!
Loved the series and also loved the theme music. RIP Rory.
It is wonderful to see Les in his so-called 'retirement' living the good life in FNQ, still active and still so engaged.....Australians of my generation have good memories of BTM. I think it is important to recall that at that time, Indigenous race relations in Australia were moving along, with the Mabo decision then in the process culminating in 1992. Les did more than anyone at that time to represent the original inhabitants of Australia and his obvious respect and understanding spoke volumes in building links between 'whitefella' Australia and Indigenous Australians. Add to that that on a Sunday night, he took us all to parts of Australia most of us will never see. I do not think there has been another guide like Les since.
Its also good to see-you can take the bloke out of Army but you cannot take Army out of the boy- I note he's tramping around in Terra mk 1 combat boots, heating water over a hexy stove and using a cups canteen-once Army gets in tyour system, you never get rid of it! I also wanted to make 3 more points ( =bit of a long post here0 The first is to LANDLINE, you need a lesson on ranks, Les was not a Captain when he made the series- but a MAJOR, so please correct your video notes!
The second point is : thankyou for your service Les, as a RAINF soldier in South Vietnam.
And lastly-a big hats off to the late and great Rory O Donoghue who composed the haunting theme- older viewers may recall he was one of the original cast of Aunty Jack. RIP Rory, and go well.
Well said, Ron.
THANK YOU Ron and Les. Like many Aussies I grew up with Les's wandering around Oz. I have done thousands of kilometres around all parts, but mostly in the north and north/west. Joining 7IRC in Darwin, not long after Tracey, I had the privilege of seeing places which few people got to see. Serving with Indigenous people from the communities was a "blast from the past". As well, in civilian life I was able to bring programs to the communities, to Arnhem Land and beyond...something which I will never forget! 25/04/2121
@@ianrobinson8974 Wow Ian: 7IRC is really dating you! ( =I mean that in a good way) I served in one of the RFSU's in the late 90's and myself have only recently transferred back to the reserves from ARA. What a wonderful experience you had- and thanks for your service on this ANZAC Day. BTW there is a very interesting episode of BTM from the late 90s where Les does a survival course with some diggers from 51 FNQR ( my old unit) I think somewhere near Aurukun, a little east of where you were operating. They fly in a Kiowa and its all green giggle hats, black boots, green webbing and SLR's. I'm sure you would be very familiar with this! I recall when I did some rotary wing training in the late 90's the Kiowa actually had plastic inset ashtrays for the rear seat row passengers :)
I'm 25 and I love Bushtucker man. The show lives on.
Iconic. I'm here from the UK where they showed it in the late 80's/early 90's, I guess, soon after airing in Aus.
I'm nearly 60. When your shows aired Les me and my father had plenty to talk about when we discussed you. Dad particularly loved your sidearm worn on special days. Cheers from Queenslander
I agree with Les, the terrain and scenery are beautiful. But I listened to the nomads of the Arabian deserts too, the Bedouin, who told me: The desert is a woman with many beautiful faces. But if you are an ignorant fool, or disrespect her only once, she will kill you. It can equally be said of Australia's desolate places. We loved Les, but more so did the Aboriginals, who for millennia had lived with and from the land. They understood that Les was just as in touch with the land as they were, and shared their knowledge. That knowledge which now will not be lost. This was just one of the remarkable things Les Hiddins achieved. His television series was such an eye opener, and still is. I am so glad that Les took the time to show us all how much the land is a part of us. That there is no need to fight it, or conquer it. That all that is required is to accept it, live with it, blend in and become part of it, and survive in it. Magnificent. A truly magnificent achievement. Les Hiddins, your series taught me what Australia is, a remarkably beautiful country to be respected, rich in traditions and past, long before the white man ever arrived and after. May it always be this way. By the way....if I were going into the Australian bush I would want a copy of Les's field guide to hand. It could save your life.
aussie legend les hiddins, the bush tucker and malcom douglas inspired me to learn as much as i could about survival and wild edibles
How come Les hasn’t been knighted? He also does great things for veterans with PTSD.
We don't have Knighthoods, except for the Mad Monk who gave one away, l'm glad that Wankers in England, probably looking for one himself.
Major Leslie James hiddins, AM.
In 2008 he was appointed a
Member of the Order of Australia or AM.
@@Rob-fc9wg thanks man yeah I should be more aware of what the highest honors are for an Aussie who has made significant contributions in Australia not UK. But yeah you get the sentiment. What a guy.
@@Frontman936 👍
@ABC Australia BEST show EVER that graced the silver screen! His voice, his knowledge, his acceptance by the Aboriginal communities due to the respect he showed to nature speaks volumes. Politicians can take an example how to engage with people! Thank you ABC for this ripper tv show. Looking forward to seeing all the seasons. Real treat to our family free time on cold winter days...
This bloke is a Aussie legend. His shows are timeless.
This brings back memories. Loved watching this show as a kid. What a legend. Don’t see many of his kind on screen any more which is a true shame. That’s real tv right there.
May this footage never be lost.
As a lad, I watched everyone of his shows and gave me a thirst for wanting to learn more about bush tucker. Thanks Les. Your a great bloke.👍🏻😁🇦🇺
MichaelKingsfordGray Yes, I realise that. I usually proof read what I write. Thanks for your concern.
Les and Steve Irwin had that thing called passion, which was backed up with knowledge and experience. Shines through every time. 👍🏼
John Rambo, Bear Grylls, Flash Flashhart and Ace Rimmer bow down to a proper Mans man. Major Les Hiddins....OOH what a guy.
Why can’t ABC start a new series with Les? I love him!! The bush tucker man was such a GREAT unique and beautifully filmed show.
I grew up watching Les as a kid, he instilled the love of the outdoors, respect of how the First Nations lived with the land. bless him. showed it to many of my friends while living back in Europe. Always used to bring a tear to my eye, felt so homesick id go out in the yard and bake a damper and boil a billy
Bush Tucker Man - Aussie Legend
Grew up in the UK watching BTM original and brilliant series in the 90's, thankfully they have been put all online. I had the chance to tour Oz in 2013 by motorbike alone, from east to west via unsealed roads, watched the series in case I ever got in trouble (had some desert survival training in the Army too). Oz is a fantastic country and I wish I could live there.
Loved watching the bush tucker man with my old dad on a Sunday afternoon here in the uk 🇬🇧 good the see he is still at it .👍🏻🍺
I grew up on Les Hiddins the Bush Tucker Man, every episode was an adventure packed full of interesting stories and of course valuable survival tips, As i watched from the comfort of my Yorkshire home, not knowing that I would ever really see much of the plants he featured, but as it is with life, I spent most of my adult years living in South East Asia, so it was good to put viewing pleasure to practice, Thank you Les, top bloke, top program,
I just discovered Bush tucker man a week ago and can't get enough. We need a Canadian version.
one of the best tv shows in the history of Australian TV
MAJ Les Hiddens, True Aussie outback Legend. I would have loved to have had his posting while I was in the Army...True Inspiration to ALL.
I remember shaping my hat like his occasionally when I was growing up, one of the best shows back in the day.
Love them all. Les Hiddins, Jack Absalom, Malcolm Douglas, Leyland Brothers, Alby Mangles... All are great Australian legends ;)
Absolute legend... national treasure... All his episodes should be treasured and even shown in primary/high schools.
Watched him as a kid he was awesome... and still is!
ABC should do a new series of this with the Army. People would watch it for sure.
I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this series.
I just found retro tv its got a lot of of shows on it cant stop watching them all again just as good now as they were back in the late 80s
aw - I used to LOVE watching his series... I couldn't get the channel when it was live - but people kept talking about it and I'd never seen it - then eventually I managed to tap into a whole bunch of episodes and I think I binge-watched the whole lot in one sitting. I was wandering round the house talking Australian and looking for 'tucker' in the fridge (while my partner rolled her eyes wearily).
A living legend. Greetings from Denmark
Used to watch this in Perth & it made me move up to North Queensland. Thanks ABC & thanks Les.
I absolutely loved this show growing up. Les was a true champ.
Les Hiddins - Bl**dy marvellous! Excellent shows presented by an enthusiastic expert.
Still have the VHS videos and loved this show as a teen and so wanted to go with him to explore.
Loved the shows up here in the UK, probably never likely to see Australia, but Les made these shows a must watch.
Thank you Mr Les Hiddens, for the inspiration, Knowledge and the memories! A, true Aussie icon, legend and all round bloody good bloke.
As, an 18 yr old watching you on the tv every week, i took many adventures in the N.T. using all the things i learnt from you. You, changed my whole life and i am so grateful sir!
Les hiddens...what an icon..grew up with his tv shows back in the late 80's..your a lucky lady Sandy..
Bloody legend in so many ways must be a national treasure for sure.
Best wishes to Les. Legend. We are big fans. 🇬🇧👍🇦🇺
Have always admired this man and his passion for Australia . His recognition of the local people always . Hes mocked some explorers lack of insight , but hes kindly laid bare the facts of the time . They dont make them like the Bushtucker Man thats for sure
I have so much respect for Les, Hello from Yorta Yorta tribe descendant.
The Legend! Les Hiddins!!! Hello from Canada!
A lifelong hero of mine. Absolute legend.
I've got an Australian friend who introduced me to this series. Now I'm hooked on Major Hiddins and his show. Much respect to this gentleman.
GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN I HOPE YOU RETURN TO THE BOX YOU GIVE US SOME THING WORTH WATCHING ,GOOD LUCK LES .
Hes a bloody legend.
Fricken LOVED this show as a kid!
He IS and always will be the true Australian icon. No debate on this
One of my Heros
Ive just gotten into the bush tucker man series after seeing on a ray mears episode. Extremely knowledgable and intelligent man doing authentic bushcraft. Great stuff
Who can forget that "guitar Twang" theme song as most Australians living in the 80's always looked forward to The Bush Tucker Man episodes when they first came out in a time of epic Australian explorers shown on TV. Les Hiddins will be remembered with other iconic Aussies like Steve Irwin, Malcolm Douglas, The barefoot bushman, Alby Mangles, The Leyland Brothers, Harry Bulter, Jack Absalom and Richard Green all true Aussie Legends when growing up and exploring the bush and beach was a true adventure. I tip my hat to you all.
MATE..U are know doupt the world's ICON...grew up with your shows..Very inspiring..your a cool dude..
We kids were shown Bush Tucker Man at school when it first came out in 1988. I remember it well.
And what a great show it was we spent hours watching Les on his adventures as I'm sure many people did.
First it was Harry Butler then it was Les Hiddins, quality TV and never grew tired of any episode he was in!
LMAO i'm canadian and just loved to watch this show hat's off to the Bush Tucker Man, your one of the reason's i bought my first beat up Landrover nowadays i wish i had kept it in better shape. Then again i should have kept me in better shape too. Still watch the reruns on youtube, Thanks again for the entertainment and memories.
I hope we get to see the whole complete series once again
Amazing Man! Greetings alnd lots of love for you Les, sending straigh from Poland 🦘🦘🦘
Even though I’m of Aboriginal heritage I used to love watching the bush Rucker man as a kid
This takes me back! Think I’ll watch some Alby Mangles and Leyland brothers next.
An Aussie Legend and treasure. Les was a well known and well respected officer, that went out bush to educate us all on bush tucker. His contribution is very underrated and under appreciated.
Les is the reason I now call Australia home
An Aussie legend second to none.
As a young man, I loved Les Hiddins's shows. So much to learn and to enjoy, even if I live in the UK. A great guy.
You the man Les 👍
A legend in his lifetime.....what an amazing individual.
Loved this show. Reminds me of my older brother. He loved this show. Still miss you (1966 - 1991)
Absolute legend! Grew up watching the bush Tucker man and still love finding an episode to watch
top bloke, great to see him still well.
Loved watching these shows and repeats , I never get tired of watching his films. The aboriginals learnt some amazing things for surviving Australia
Bring back Harry Butler!
That guy would swim in places I'd be frightened to look at a picture of. He'd pick up some toxic horror, explain its place in the biome and then always say "I'll just pop him back where he was: and *let it go* . *Right near him* .
Harry was a total legend.
Harry was definitely one of a kind. Haha.
Watching from San Diego Beach California., Les what a Legend ✊🇺🇸
Les you legend. I found your shows in the early 90s and you're amongst a handful that have inspired me to a lifetime of wilderness adventures. Not just on various outback trips in Australia in the late 90's, that courtesy of your programme I felt comfortable enough to do, but on land and at sea all around the world ever since. Great work fella.
I worked with Les on one of the last days I was in the Army at Laverack Barracks in Townsville in 1986, great bloke :-)
Australia's nation treasure.
hi Ashley here have been a fan of Mr Hiddins since he started the bush tucker man and his Australian Explorers
This guy is amazing. I was in the Army when he was doing this and everyone thought Major Hiddens was cool.
Love the buch tukker man
I ran across the series a few weeks ago circa July 2022 on youtube. Just a great bit of knowledge about the edible plants/animals that are found around parts of Australia