Series
Luke's Kingdom
Drama
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.
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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.
- 1A Sort of Gentleman31 Mar 1976It'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.
- 2The Land Lovers7 Apr 1976Jason Firbeck, shocked to discover land assigned to him is occupied by another, tries to sort out the legal aspects of ownership.
- 3The Bait14 Apr 1976Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.
- 4A Man Worse Than Cormac21 Apr 1976In 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
- 5A Woman Waiting28 Apr 1976In 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 However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.
- 6The Man from Home5 May 1976The 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.
- 7The Surveyor12 May 1976For 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.
- 8The King's Gentleman19 May 1976The Governor has set up a committee to inquire into squatting and the possible granting of Tenancy Rights to the squatters.
- 9The Dam and the Damned26 May 1976It 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.
- 10The Hypocrites2 Jun 1976In common with all squatters, Luke is finding the aboriginals troublesome. His sheep are being speared and anger against the aboriginals is growing.
- 11Devil's Man9 Jun 1976In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army
- 12An Enemy Too Many16 Jun 1976Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.
- 13The Prisoner23 Jun 1976Luke'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
- Created by
- E.V. Timms
- First aired
- 31 Mar 1976
- Last aired
- 23 Jun 1976
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ITV1, Nine Network
- Episodes
- 13
- Votes
- 2 on TMDB
Cast
Oliver TobiasLuke Firbeck
Helen MorseJournal Extracts Read By/Kate
Gerard MaguireSamuel Firbeck
James CondonJason Firbeck- LLes FoxcroftMorgan
- WWillie FennellShepherd
- EElizabeth CrosbyJassy Firbeck
Shirley CameronInnkeeper
Joseph FürstStorekeeper- BBettina KenterAnna-Louise
Edmund PeggeLieutenant Robarts- VVictoria AnouxRosie
