The Carnival on SBS – The Carnival – the epic and fascinating third documentary in Australia Uncovered – follows six-generation travelling show family The Bells as they journey across the country with their convoy of trucks and workers, battling not only to keep Australia’s oldest show on the road – but also to keep their family’s legacy alive.
The Bells have been touring Australia for over a hundred years. Six weeks is the longest they stay in one place. As the family face some of the toughest times they’ve ever seen, including unprecedented bushfires and a global health pandemic, they’re preparing to hand over the reins to the next generation, with the empire expected to be handed down to the next boy in line.
Filmed over seven years and a Walkley Documentary Award Finalist, The Carnival is a larger-than-life road trip that unveils not just the mystery surrounding traveling show-people, but also the struggles of a family grappling with adapting a traditional way of life to the modern world.
The Carnival on SBS and SBS on Demand – SBS Original Premiere / Thursday 22 February, 2024 at 8.40pm.
TV Central SBS content HERE
