Luke's Kingdom - Season 1

Luke's Kingdom - Season 1

Season 1

Network
DatesMar 31, 1976 - Jun 23, 1976

Episodes

A Sort of Gentleman
Season 1Episode 160 min

A Sort of Gentleman

The first episode of this epic story, "A Sort of Gentlemen," opens when the Firbeck family disembark in 1829 into a strange world of red-coated soldiery, yellow-jacketed convicts, a tanned peasantry and an elite decked out as colourfully as the myriad parrots on display in thriving Sydney town.

Mar 31, 1976
The Land Lovers
Season 1Episode 260 min

The Land Lovers

Newly arrived in Australia, Jason Firbeck sees his position as leader of the family being steadily undermined.

Apr 7, 1976
The Bait
Season 1Episode 360 min

The Bait

Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.
Apr 14, 1976
A Man Worse Than Cormac
Season 1Episode 460 min

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
Apr 21, 1976
A Woman Waiting
Season 1Episode 560 min

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 However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.
Apr 28, 1976
The Man from Home
Season 1Episode 660 min

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.
May 5, 1976
The Surveyor
Season 1Episode 760 min

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.
May 12, 1976
The King's Gentleman
Season 1Episode 860 min

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.
May 19, 1976
The Dam and the Damned
Season 1Episode 960 min

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.
May 26, 1976
The Hypocrites
Season 1Episode 1060 min

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.
Jun 2, 1976
Devil's Man
Season 1Episode 1160 min

Devil's Man

In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army
Jun 9, 1976
An Enemy Too Many
Season 1Episode 1260 min

An Enemy Too Many

Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.
Jun 16, 1976
The Prisoner
Season 1Episode 1360 min

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.
Jun 23, 1976

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