TV series
The Boy in the Bush
1984, English, on ABC TV.
n the 1880s, Jack Grant, a young Englishman, has been sent by his parents to make a new life in the pioneering colony of Western Australia. When he arrives, he is met at the dock by Mr. George, who introduces him to his mother's relatives. Jack's life is to be full of adventures, including taming horses and fighting kangaroos. Jack also competes for the love of two cousins.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1984
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Loving
Aired 1 March 1984
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Sigrid ThorntonMonica Ellis · 4 ep
- Kenneth BranaghJack Grant · 4 ep
- Steve BisleyEsau · 4 ep
- Jon BlakeTom Ellis · 4 ep
- Celia De BurghMary · 4 ep
- John FrawleyMr. George · 4 ep
- Alfred BellDr. Rackett · 4 ep
- Felicity GordonMa Ellis · 3 ep
- Paul SmithLennie · 3 ep
- Sally McLennanKatie · 3 ep
- Lou BrownRoss · 2 ep
- Howard BellPa Ellis · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 February 1984
- Last aired
- 1 March 1984
- Network
- ABC TV
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Boy in the Bush is based on
The Boy in the Bush is adapted from a novel.
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The Boy in the Bush: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Boy in the Bush are there?
The Boy in the Bush has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Boy in the Bush finished?
Yes. The Boy in the Bush ended in 1984, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Boy in the Bush?
If you liked The Boy in the Bush, try Frontier, The Lost World, Black Sails.
What is The Boy in the Bush based on?
The Boy in the Bush is adapted from a novel.