TV series
Against the Wind
1978, English, on Seven Network. Created by Bronwyn Binns.
Against the Wind was a 1978 Australian television mini-series. It is a historical drama portraying both the British rule of Ireland, and the development of New South Wales and Australia. The producers were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones and Henry Crawford. The directors were George T. Miller and Simon Wincer. The scriptwriters were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones, Peter Kinlock, Tony Morphett, Paul Davies and Cliff Green. Jon English won the Logie Award in 1979 for "Best new talent" for his role in the miniseries as "Jonathan Garrett". The complete series is now available on DVD in Australia, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands in PAL format. It is also available in North American format.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1978
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Latest episode
S1 E12: The Whip Hand
Aired 31 October 1978
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Bronwyn BinnsCreator
- Jon EnglishJonathan Garrett · 13 ep
- Mary LarkinMary Mulvane · 13 ep
- Kerry McGuirePolly McNamara · 13 ep
- Warwick SimsEnsign Greville · 13 ep
- Hu PryceJonas Pike · 13 ep
- Gerard KennedyDinny O'Byrne · 13 ep
- Frederick ParslowCaptain Wiltshire · 13 ep
- Bryan BrownMichael Connor · 13 ep
- Julia BlakeCook · 13 ep
- Frank GallacherWill Price · 13 ep
- Sarah LambertElizabeth Wiltshire · 2 ep
- Louis McManusFiddler · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 September 1978
- Last aired
- 31 October 1978
- Network
- Seven Network
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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Against the Wind: quick answers
Is Against the Wind worth watching?
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How many seasons of Against the Wind are there?
Against the Wind has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Against the Wind finished?
Yes. Against the Wind ended in 1978, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Against the Wind suitable for kids?
Against the Wind is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Against the Wind?
If you liked Against the Wind, try The New Edition Story, Fosse/Verdon, Banished.
Who created Against the Wind?
Against the Wind was created by Bronwyn Binns and stars Jon English, Mary Larkin, Kerry McGuire.