Leyland brothers
Leyland brothers (MBE) | |
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| Notable work | Ask the Leyland Brothers (TV series) |
| Mike Leyland | |
| Birth name | Michael James Leyland |
| Born | 4 September 1941, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Death | September 14, 2009 (aged 68), Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Mal Leyland | |
| Birth Name | Malcolm Rex Leyland |
| Born | October 2, 1944, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom |
The Leyland brothers were an English-born Australian duo of explorers and documentary filmmakers, consisting of Michael James "Mike" Leyland, MBE (4 September 1941 – 14 September 2009) and Malcolm Rex "Mal" Leyland, MBE (born 2 October 1944).
The Leylands were best known for their popular television show, Ask the Leyland Brothers, which aired from 1976 to 1980 and 1983 to 1984. Through their exploits the brothers introduced many Australians to the sights of the Australian outback.