The read
The series ran 1 season across 3 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's daughter. Meanwhile, back in England, an imposter lays claim to the young man's inheritance.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
5 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 3 ep1983 |
Key crew
- Rob StewartDirector
- Wilton SchillerWriter
- Patricia PayneWriter
Cast
- Colin FrielsRichard Devine / Rufus Dawes
- Anthony PerkinsReverend James North
- Patrick MacneeMajor Vickers
- Samantha EggarMrs. Vickers
- Diane CilentoLady Elinor Devine
- Rod MullinarLieutenant Maurice Frere
- Robert ColebyJohn Rex
- Susan LyonsSarah
- Penelope StewartSylvia Vickers
- Wendy StrehlowJenny
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookmutinyforced labouraustraliaminiserieswrongful imprisonmentconvictpenal colonyliterary adaptationtasmaniadisinheritance