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Luke's Kingdom

19761 Season7.0

Drama

TMDB7.0

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Genre: Drama
Origin: AU

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In 1829, a recently widowed Englishman brings his children to New South Wales to claim land and begin a new life, only to find it already occupied. Forced to settle as squatters, the family faces mounting challenges from colonial authorities, rival settlers, and the harsh conditions of the frontier.

Where to watch

Region

Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in Australia, New Zealand.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Mar 31, 1976
Network: ITV1, Nine Network
Studio: Nine Network Australia, The Australian Film Development Corporation

Time to finish

10 hrs

13 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.

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Cast

Oliver Tobias

Luke Firbeck

Helen Morse

Journal Extracts Read By/Kate

Gerard Maguire

Samuel Firbeck

James Condon

Jason Firbeck

Les Foxcroft

Morgan

Willie Fennell

Shepherd

Elizabeth Crosby

Jassy Firbeck

Shirley Cameron

Innkeeper

Joseph Fürst

Storekeeper

Bettina Kenter

Anna-Louise

Edmund Pegge

Lieutenant Robarts

Victoria Anoux

Rosie

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SERIES

Luke's Kingdom

19761 Season7.0

Drama

TMDB7.0

Votes2

Your rating

Genre: Drama
Origin: AU

About

Where to watch

Region

Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in Australia, New Zealand.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Mar 31, 1976
A Sort of Gentleman
It's 1829, Jason Firbeck, a retired naval Leiutenant, recently widowed arrives with his family - Samuel, his elder son, Luke, his second son and Jassy his daughter - in NSW, where land granted by influential friends, supposedly awaits him.
E2 · Airs Apr 7, 1976
The Land Lovers
Jason Firbeck, shocked to discover land assigned to him is occupied by another, tries to sort out the legal aspects of ownership.
E3 · Airs Apr 14, 1976
The Bait
Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.
E4 · Airs Apr 21, 1976
A Man Worse Than Cormac
In squatters territory it is law of the strong that prevails and Cormac Doyle, an English-hating Irishman, sets his sights on occupying Luke's kingdom
E5 · Airs Apr 28, 1976
A Woman Waiting
In New South Wales in the 1830s convicts were granted "Tickets to Leave" to find employment on their own account. However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.
E6 · Airs May 5, 1976
The Man from Home
The Firbecks have been squatters for two years. The building of a timber homestead is finished and an area of land cleared. The arrival of an uninvited guest causes complications for Luke because of an association he builds up with Jassy.
E7 · Airs May 12, 1976
The Surveyor
For Jassy, life as a housekeeper to her squatting family has become unbearable. Jason watches anxiously as with each day she grows more tired, more depressed, and more listless.
E8 · Airs May 19, 1976
The King's Gentleman
The Governor has set up a committee to inquire into squatting and the possible granting of Tenancy Rights to the squatters.
E9 · Airs May 26, 1976
The Dam and the Damned
It has not rained for four months. Sheep and cattle are dying and settlers are facing ruin. Luke, taking advantage of the dry state of the river bed, is struggling to build an immense dam. However his ambitious plan is plagued by tragedy.
E10 · Airs Jun 2, 1976
The Hypocrites
In common with all squatters, Luke is finding the aboriginals troublesome. His sheep are being speared and anger against the aboriginals is growing.
E11 · Airs Jun 9, 1976
Devil's Man
In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army
E12 · Airs Jun 16, 1976
An Enemy Too Many
Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.
E13 · Airs Jun 23, 1976
The Prisoner
Luke's brooding restlessness is apparent to all who know him with, perhaps the exception of his family who are accustomed to ignoring his many moods.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Mar 31, 1976
Network: ITV1, Nine Network
Studio: Nine Network Australia, The Australian Film Development Corporation

Time to finish

10 hrs

13 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Cast

Oliver Tobias

Luke Firbeck

Helen Morse

Journal Extracts Read By/Kate

Gerard Maguire

Samuel Firbeck

James Condon

Jason Firbeck

Les Foxcroft

Morgan

Willie Fennell

Shepherd

Elizabeth Crosby

Jassy Firbeck

Shirley Cameron

Innkeeper

Joseph Fürst

Storekeeper

Bettina Kenter

Anna-Louise

Edmund Pegge

Lieutenant Robarts

Victoria Anoux

Rosie

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20064.6

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TV8.5

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19987.2

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