Miriam Margolyes: A New Australian Adventure

Miriam Margolyes explores Perth, the capital of Western Australia, where she meets a host of colourful characters, gets out of her comfort zone, and learns from people carving their own paths to success.

Byron Bay, which sits on the easternmost point of Australia, became famous as a beacon of creativity and freedom. On her quest to better herself, Miriam is keen to see if this is still a place where anything goes, if it is changing, and if indulging in all this 'freedom' does anything for the community. Beneath the carefree exterior of the town, she learns about the issues affecting it and catches up with local influencers, hippies, and surfers.

Miriam arrives in Broken Hill, heading into the Outback town to see how people creatively reinvent themselves in a place built on legends and traditions. As she drives into town, the famous mines are everywhere. They brought tens of thousands to the Outback and built the place, but the mines are dwindling, and so is the population. She checks into the iconic Palace Hotel, where 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert' was filmed, learns about the local community, and joins a walking drag tour.