Luke's Kingdom
Luke's Kingdom
Luke's Kingdom
Drama
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Overview
A family of British pioneers in 1829 Australia.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 1976-03-31
Runtime: Unknown
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Oliver Tobias
Oliver Tobias
Helen Morse
Helen Morse
Gerard Maguire
Gerard Maguire
James Condon
James Condon
Episodes - Season 1
A Sort of Gentleman
A Sort of Gentleman
Episode 1
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.
The Land Lovers
The Land Lovers
Episode 2
Jason Firbeck, shocked to discover land assigned to him is occupied by another, tries to sort out the legal aspects of ownership.
The Bait
The Bait
Episode 3
Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.
A Man Worse Than Cormac
A Man Worse Than Cormac
Episode 4
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
A Woman Waiting
A Woman Waiting
Episode 5
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 However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.
The Man from Home
The Man from Home
Episode 6
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.
The Surveyor
The Surveyor
Episode 7
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.
The King's Gentleman
The King's Gentleman
Episode 8
The Governor has set up a committee to inquire into squatting and the possible granting of Tenancy Rights to the squatters.
The Dam and the Damned
The Dam and the Damned
Episode 9
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.
The Hypocrites
The Hypocrites
Episode 10
In common with all squatters, Luke is finding the aboriginals troublesome. His sheep are being speared and anger against the aboriginals is growing.
Devil's Man
Devil's Man
Episode 11
In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army
An Enemy Too Many
An Enemy Too Many
Episode 12
Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.
The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Episode 13
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.
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