TV series
Runaway Island
1984–1985, English, on Seven Network. Created by Roger Mirams.
Australia 1830. Jemma and Jamie McCloud are left behind on their father's farm with their aunt Agatha. Lachlan McCloud sails to England to ask attention from the government to do something about the corruption in New South Wales. While he's away aunt Agatha sells the farm and the two children are left homeless. Jemma and Jamie are told that their father drowned at sea. They meet Red Tom and Nipper and are determined to find their father's will.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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Latest episode
S1 E16: The Duel
Aired 19 January 1985
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Roger MiramsCreator
- Miles BuchananJamie McLeod · 16 ep
- Simone BuchananJemma McLeod · 16 ep
- Rodney BellRed Tom · 16 ep
- Julian GillespieNipper · 16 ep
- Ric HuttonCapitan Corkle · 16 ep
- Kerry McGuireMolly McKencie · 16 ep
- Beth BuchananNancy · 16 ep
- Aldo SambrellJose Rodriguez · 16 ep
- Claudia GravyTheresa · 16 ep
- Sancho GraciaCapitán Piñero · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 October 1984
- Last aired
- 19 January 1985
- Network
- Seven Network
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Scripted
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Runaway Island: quick answers
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How many seasons of Runaway Island are there?
Runaway Island has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Runaway Island finished?
Yes. Runaway Island ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created Runaway Island?
Runaway Island was created by Roger Mirams and stars Miles Buchanan, Simone Buchanan, Rodney Bell.