TV series
For the Term of His Natural Life
1983, English, on Nine Network. Created by Wilton Schiller & Patricia Payne.
Justice will not be held prisoner.
In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's daughter. Meanwhile, back in England, an imposter lays claim to the young man's inheritance.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 120 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 25 May 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Wilton SchillerCreator
- Patricia PayneCreator
- Colin FrielsRichard Devine / Rufus Dawes · 3 ep
- Anthony PerkinsReverend James North · 3 ep
- Patrick MacneeMajor Vickers · 3 ep
- Samantha EggarMrs. Vickers · 3 ep
- Diane CilentoLady Elinor Devine · 3 ep
- Rod MullinarLieutenant Maurice Frere · 3 ep
- Robert ColebyJohn Rex · 3 ep
- Susan LyonsSarah · 3 ep
- Penelope StewartSylvia Vickers · 3 ep
- Wendy StrehlowJenny · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 May 1983
- Last aired
- 25 May 1983
- Network
- Nine Network
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Miniseries
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What For the Term of His Natural Life is based on
For the Term of His Natural Life is adapted from a novel.
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For the Term of His Natural Life has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 120 minutes each.
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Who created For the Term of His Natural Life?
For the Term of His Natural Life was created by Wilton Schiller and Patricia Payne and stars Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins, Patrick Macnee.
What is For the Term of His Natural Life based on?
For the Term of His Natural Life is adapted from a novel.