Oliver Tobias
Luke's Kingdom (1976)
Season 1
A family of British pioneers in 1829 Australia.
Released March 30, 1976
Episode 45 min
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S1E1 - 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.
March 31, 1976, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
April 7, 1976, midnight
S1E3 - The Bait
Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.
April 14, 1976, midnight
S1E4 - 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
April 21, 1976, midnight
S1E5 - 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 However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.
April 28, 1976, midnight
S1E6 - 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, midnight
S1E7 - 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, midnight
S1E8 - 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, midnight
S1E9 - 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, midnight
S1E10 - 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.
June 2, 1976, midnight
S1E11 - Devil's Man
In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army
June 9, 1976, midnight
S1E12 - An Enemy Too Many
Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.
June 16, 1976, midnight
S1E13 - 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.
June 23, 1976, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 45 min.
Released: March 30, 1976
Last Air Date: June 23, 1976, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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