Use the primary episode identifier
ABC iview’s episode page identifies Back Roads, series twelve, episode thirteen, Cocos Islands, with a specific programme identifier in the URL. Retain that full reference when sharing the work. A third-party catalogue may number episodes or repeats differently; the broadcaster’s own item is the stronger starting point for this edition. Do not silently combine a date from one listing with an episode number from another. If the item is unavailable, keep its identity evidence separate from current playback.
Choose the community episode rather than a generic reef film
ABC’s series description says this episode follows Lisa Millar into local culture and a wedding celebration. That is a community-focused travel format, not simply an underwater nature documentary. If a relative remembers a particular person or ceremony, search the episode title with that subject. A short promotional extract may show the wedding without containing the full programme. Compare the actual running time, opening and credits before calling the clip a complete episode.
Keep North Keeling and the southern atoll distinct
Parks Australia explains that the Cocos group has a southern atoll with twenty-six islands and a northern atoll containing North Keeling Island, which forms Pulu Keeling National Park. Those are different geographic contexts. A documentary about community life should not automatically be described as footage from the national park. Check the location named in the programme or image caption. An island-group title is broader than a particular beach, settlement or protected area.
Check the actual version and appointment
Inspect ABC’s current item message, audio, captions and any accessibility options directly. A programme description does not establish Canadian playback, and the presence of a broadcaster app does not grant worldwide rights. For a separately scheduled island event, use a current dated source with Indian/Cocos and your Canadian city; the local half-hour offset makes casual mental conversion especially error-prone. Save the exact episode URL and title rather than a guessed playlist position. The evidence identifies a work and geography, not a local television market or third-party package.
Related questions
Which numbering should anchor this edition?
Start with ABC’s own series12 episode13 item and its programme identifier.
Is Pulu Keeling the whole Cocos island group?
No. Parks Australia identifies it with the northern atoll, distinct from the southern group.
Sources and scope
Scope notes distinguish published documentation, supplied information and editorial methods. They do not report a hands-on service test.
- ABC Back Roads Cocos Islands episode — Primaryseries/episodeidentifier
- ABC Back Roads catalogue — Community/weddingepisodecontext
- Parks Australia Pulu Keeling profile — Northernversussouthernatollgeography
