Talking Language With Ernie Dingo

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Talking Language With Ernie Dingo (2013)

Before the advent of white settlement in Australia, there were approximately 350 Aboriginal languages, at outset of the C21st that number has shrunk to less than half. But 130 of them are on the endangered list. Ernie is travelling throughout the country, meeting the elders of the people who still speak them.

Series, 2013, Documentary, Society & Culture


Talking Language With Ernie Dingo - TV Showtimes

Sunday, May 17

11:45pm

Talking Language With Ernie Dingo ‘Pansey Cheedy’

NITV

Talking Language With Ernie Dingo

'Pansey Cheedy'

NITV, 11:45pm, Sun, 17 May 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Ernie Dingo chats with Pansy Cheedy, a member of the Yindjibarndi aboriginal people, about the mining industry and its impact on the language and lore of his people in Roebourne, WA, as well as their attempts to preserve their knowledge for future generations.

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 5


Talking Language With Ernie Dingo ‘Pansey Cheedy’

NITV HD

Talking Language With Ernie Dingo

'Pansey Cheedy'

NITV HD, 11:45pm, Sun, 17 May 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Ernie Dingo chats with Pansy Cheedy, a member of the Yindjibarndi aboriginal people, about the mining industry and its impact on the language and lore of his people in Roebourne, WA, as well as their attempts to preserve their knowledge for future generations.

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 5


Monday, May 18

12:15am

Talking Language With Ernie Dingo ‘Bill Harney’

NITV

Talking Language With Ernie Dingo

'Bill Harney'

NITV, 12:15am, Mon, 18 May 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Bill Harney chats with Ernie Dingo, explaining how ancient traditions connect the Wardaman language in the Northern Territory with the law of the land and the night sky.

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 6


Talking Language With Ernie Dingo ‘Bill Harney’

NITV HD

Talking Language With Ernie Dingo

'Bill Harney'

NITV HD, 12:15am, Mon, 18 May 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Bill Harney chats with Ernie Dingo, explaining how ancient traditions connect the Wardaman language in the Northern Territory with the law of the land and the night sky.

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 6


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