Rewind Series 4 Episode 21 – Leyland Brothers
Proudly presented by McDonald Jones
Mike and Mal Leyland became household names in the mid seventies but prior to this the duo were developing their talents locally.
Mal gained skills as a film technician and Mike was NBN’s first news cameraman..but soon their focus was on the outback.
Our News Archive reveals snippets of their early adventure films..Down the Darling, Wheels Across a Wilderness and Open Boat To Adventure.
Capturing the wonders of the Australia landscape, taking the viewer on a journey to the far reaches of our continent..
NBN News has rich history and we’re proud to celebrate our pioneers…those that paved the way including legends of Australian Television, Mike and Mal Leyland.