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1. Play School (1966– )
28 min | Family
Preschoolers are provided with learning opportunities through music, crafts, stories, games and information. The aim is to encourage a child to wonder, think, feel and imagine, striving to reflect a modern, diverse Australian society.
Stars: Benita Collings, John Hamblin, Noni Hazlehurst, Alister Smart
Votes: 366
2. A Country Practice (1981–1993)
60 min | Drama, Romance
The highs and lows of the Wandin Valley residents, from the patients and staff at the rural town's hospital, to the locals and their everyday lives.
Stars: Shane Porteous, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond, Joyce Jacobs
Votes: 699
3. The Dismissal (1983)
90 min | Drama, History
The drama surrounding the dismissal of Mr. Gough Whitlam as the Labor Prime Minister of Australia, 1975 - by the then Governor General of Australia, Sir John Kerr, and the subsequent installation, in Parliament.
Stars: Max Phipps, John Stanton, John Meillon, Bill Hunter
Votes: 205
4. The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978)
108 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
After suffering racist abuse throughout his life - which intensifies following his marriage to a white woman - a half-Aboriginal farmhand finds himself driven to murder.
Director: Fred Schepisi | Stars: Tommy Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Angela Punch McGregor, Ray Barrett
Votes: 2,541
5. Division 4 (1969–1975)
50 min | Crime, Drama
This series was about the wide variety of cases dealt with by the Criminal Investigation and Uniform branches at Melbourne's fictional Yarra Central police station.
Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Terence Donovan
Votes: 111
6. Mother and Son (1984–1994)
30 min | Comedy
The story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says), and her faithful, yet long suffering son, Arthur. Despite all of Maggies manipulative ways, he is her carer, even if they don't always get along.
Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps, Judy Morris
Votes: 806
7. Boney (1972–1973)
60 min | Crime
Drama series set in outback Australia about aboriginal policeman Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte. Based on the books by Arthur Upfield.
Stars: James Laurenson, Kate Fitzpatrick, David Gulpilil, Ken Goodlet
Votes: 192
8. Australian Story (1996– )
30 min | Documentary, Biography
Putting the 'real' back into reality TV, the award-winning series with no narrator and no agendas, just authentic stories told in people's own words. For 26 years we have been telling the stories of extraordinary Australians.
Stars: Caroline Jones, Leigh Sales, Eddie Perfect, Wayne Bennett
Votes: 140
9. Emerald City (1988)
92 min | Comedy, Drama
A couple is being tested by the temptations of a big city.
Director: Michael Jenkins | Stars: John Hargreaves, Robyn Nevin, Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman
Votes: 690
10. Bellbird (1967–1977)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Carmel Millhouse, Carl Bleazby, Peter Aanensen, Maurie Fields
Votes: 39
11. Lilian's Story (1996)
Not Rated | 94 min | Drama
For forty years Lilian Singer has been locked up in a 'loony bin' by her father. Her release is eventually secured by her eccentric Aunt Kitty and her brother, John. Lilian starts to carve ... See full summary »
Director: Jerzy Domaradzki | Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Barry Otto, Toni Collette, John Flaus
Votes: 319 | Gross: $0.00M
12. Seven Little Australians (1973)
294 min | Drama, Family
Based on Ethel Turner's classic children's novel, this award-winning miniseries is about a family of seven children set in 1890s Australia.
Stars: Barbara Llewellyn, Mark Clarke, Anna Hruby, Jennifer Cluff
Votes: 109
13. Joey (1997)
PG | 96 min | Family, Adventure, Comedy
12-year-old Billy McGregor's friendship with a playful baby kangaroo leads him on the ultimate adventure in this fun-filled story for all ages. Featuring amazing animals, beautiful scenery and a positive message about friendship and love.
Director: Ian Barry | Stars: Jamie Croft, Rebecca Gibney, Alex McKenna, Harold Hopkins
Votes: 616
14. Alice to Nowhere (1986)
Not Rated | 110 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
A nurse who has been hired to staff a remote outpost in the Australian outback unwittingly carries a stash of jewels taken in a foiled robbery. The robbers track her to the outback, and are... See full summary »
Stars: John Waters, Steve Jacobs, Rosey Jones, Esben Storm
Votes: 92
15. The Night, the Prowler (1978)
90 min | Drama, Comedy
From the Director of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' Jim Sharman and Nobel Prize winning author Patrick White A haunting tale of obsession and possession.
Director: Jim Sharman | Stars: Ruth Cracknell, John Frawley, Kerry Walker, John Derum
Votes: 237
16. Good News Week (1996–2012)
Comedy, Game-Show
It's a quiz about the week and stuff.
Stars: Paul McDermott, Mikey Robins, Julie McCrossin, Claire Hooper
Votes: 379
17. Ben Hall (1975)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Follows the life of the Australian bushranger Ben Hall.
Stars: Jon Finch, Evin Crowley, Vincent Ball, Brian Blain
Votes: 56
18. Smiley Gets a Gun (1958)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
A sequel to the movie Smiley (1956). Young Smiley gets into more strife as he attempts to prove himself a responsible citizen by helping others, so that he can earn a new gun from Sergeant Flaxman.
Director: Anthony Kimmins | Stars: Sybil Thorndike, Chips Rafferty, Keith Calvert, Bruce Archer
Votes: 127
19. Young Ramsay (1977–1980)
60 min | Drama
Tired of city life, a young veterinarian moves to the countryside and connects with the locals.
Stars: John Hargreaves, Serge Lazareff, Barbara Llewellyn, Louise Howitt
Votes: 38
20. Molly (1983)
88 min | Drama
When weary Old Dan collapses at Central Railway Station he entrusts his beloved dog Molly to young Maxie. Maxie takes up the challenge, developing a soft spot for her special new companion - a dog with the rare ability to sing in tune.
Director: Ned Lander | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Garry McDonald, Molly, Reg Lye
Votes: 48
21. Golden Soak (1979)
50 min | Drama
An Englishman becomes involved with a mysterious Australian goldmine.
Stars: Ray Barrett, Christiane Krüger, Elizabeth Alexander, Heinz Schimmelpfennig
Votes: 37
22. Spider & Rose (1994)
94 min | Comedy
Spider and Rose are on the road to Coonabarabran. It's Spider's last day working as an ambo, and he's in a hurry. Rose has been in a car crash and would prefer they take their time. Along ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Bennett | Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Simon Bossell, Max Cullen, Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Votes: 310
23. That Lady from Peking (1971)
Not Rated | 93 min | Crime, Drama
Max Foster (Carl Betz), an American newspaper reporter, is in Hong Kong to assist a defecting Russian diplomat. In return for arranging an escape, the diplomat must turn over to Foster a ... See full summary »
Director: Eddie Davis | Stars: Carl Betz, Nancy Kwan, Bobby Rydell, Sid Melton
Votes: 40
24. The Rovers (1969–1970)
30 min | Adventure
Stars: Rowena Wallace, Noel Trevarthen, Edward Hepple, Grant Seiden
Votes: 30
26. Tall Tales but True: David Williamson - Playwright (1994 TV Special)
58 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Director: Don Featherstone | Stars: David Williamson, Annette Shun Wah, Betty Burstall, Ruth Cracknell
27. The Long Arm (1970)
50 min | Crime
Stars: Robert Bruning, Lyndall Moor, Sandy Harbutt, Barbara Mason
28. The Singer and the Dancer (1977)
52 min
An elderly woman who is treated as a simple-minded invalid, periodically escapes to sit by the river and listen to the races on her radio. There she befriends Charlie, a woman who has come to seek a new life in the country.
Director: Gillian Armstrong | Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Elizabeth Crosby, Russell Kiefel, Jude Kuring
Votes: 19
29. Dead Men Running (1971)
30 min | Drama
Between 1910 and 1916 an old man teaches a boy many things about life after rescuing him.
Stars: Ewen Solon, Brendon Lunney, Diane Craig, Stewart Ginn
30. Island Trader (1982 TV Movie)
95 min | Adventure
An island boy battles an evil ship's captain over the wreckage of a downed plane that was transporting gold bullion.
Director: Howard Rubie | Stars: John Ewart, Sancho Gracia, Eric Oldfield, Heleen Rebel
Votes: 14
31. Catch Kandy (1973– )
30 min | Drama
Youngsters Catch Kandy and his sister Kate Kandy hide out in a zoo, mistakenly believing that they have accidentally killed their uncle.
Stars: Jann Ramel, Jacqueline Foley, Shane Porteous, Peter Reynolds
Votes: 22
32. Frontier (1987)
Drama, History
A three-part historical series charting the development of European policy towards Australian Aborigines from 1788 to 1938.
Stars: Hugo Weaving, Geoffrey Rush, Richard Roxburgh, Noah Taylor
Votes: 13
33. Kokoda Crescent (1989)
83 min | Drama
The grandson of a war veteran is found dead from an overdose of heroin. He and his old army buddies swing into action and stake out the drug dealer, only to discover a web of police ... See full summary »
Director: Ted Robinson | Stars: Warren Mitchell, Ruth Cracknell, Bill Kerr, Madge Ryan
Votes: 30
34. The Importance of Being Earnest (1992 TV Movie)
130 min | Comedy
Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff have taken to bending the truth in order to add a dash of excitement to their lives. Jack has invented an imaginary brother, Ernest, whom he uses as an ... See full summary »
Director: Virginia Lumsden | Stars: Gordon Chater, Andrew Tighe, Jonathan Biggins, Ruth Cracknell
Votes: 23
36. The Best of Friends (1982)
97 min | Comedy, Romance
The story of two best friends who have an affair one night, resulting in the woman becoming pregnant.
Director: Michael Robertson | Stars: Angela Punch McGregor, Graeme Blundell, Ruth Cracknell, Henri Szeps
Votes: 27
37. World Series Debating (1992–1995)
Comedy
Stars: Campbell McComas, Wendy Harmer, Andrew Denton, Jean Kittson
38. Australian Playhouse (1966–1967)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Terry McDermott, Ed Devereaux, Wyn Roberts, Syd Conabere
39. Spring & Fall (1980–1982)
50 min | Drama
Anthology series of self-contained plays.
Stars: Robyn Nevin, Paul Chubb, Mark Kounnas, Gabrielle Shornegg
40. Split Level (1964 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
A drama set in Sydney about an architect, his wife and their children.
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Diana Davidson, Leonard Teale, Ruth Cracknell, Judi Farr
41. Chequerboard (1969–1975)
Family
A half hour documentary series that pioneers the 'fly on the wall' approach that began observational documentary filmmaking in Australia. Each week the program would be about people in ... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Oxenburgh, Robin Hughes, Peter Grose, John Power
42. Sammy Awards 1977 (1977 TV Special)
180 min
Stars: Stuart Wagstaff, Julie Anthony, Ray Barrett, Lorraine Bayly
43. I'm Alright Now (1967– )
45 min | Musical, Fantasy
Stars: Reg Livermore, Sue Walker, Ruth Cracknell, Toni Lamond
44. Fiends of the Family (1968 TV Movie)
60 min | Mystery
Three middle-aged sisters are repressed by their mother, but how long can this last?
Director: John Croyston | Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Betty Lucas, Judith Fisher, Charles McCallum
45. The Nights Belong to the Novelist: Elizabeth Jolley, Australian Writer (1987)
48 min | Documentary
Director: Christina Wilcox | Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Kerry Walker
46. The Patriots (1962)
30 min | Drama, History
William Charles Wentworth gets into trouble with the governor who believes Sydney is still British when he starts a newspaper called "The Australian".
Stars: James Condon, Allan Trevor, Nigel Lovell, Beverley Phillips
47. Smugglers Beware (1963– )
30 min | Family
Young William gets involved with a group of smugglers, Huggle and Croaker. William's sister Henrietta has a romance with Jamie, a soldier..
Stars: Paddy Conroy, Jack Allen, Brendon Lunney, Ruth Cracknell
48. McFeast: Portrait of a Power Pussy (1997 TV Special)
Comedienne Elle McFeast's documentary special about women who speak only openly and frankly about life and love in the '90s. Who are the Power Pussies? Women with credibility and goals who ... See full summary »
Director: Mark FitzGerald | Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Libbi Gorr
49. Carry on Spike in Australia (1972 TV Special)
55 min | Comedy
Stars: Patricia Amphlett, Wendy Blacklock, Ruth Cracknell, Buster Fiddess
50. Mrs Finnegan (1970–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Penny Ramsey, Reg Gorman, Max Cullen, Delore Whiteman