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.
1 season · 13 episodes
A Sort of Gentleman
Mar 31, 1976
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
Apr 7, 1976
Jason Firbeck, shocked to discover land assigned to him is occupied by another, tries to sort out the legal aspects of ownership.
The Bait
Apr 14, 1976
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
Apr 21, 1976
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
Apr 28, 1976
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 However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.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
May 5, 1976
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.
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
