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1. 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: 696
2. 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: 365
3. 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: 110
4. 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: 138
5. 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: 2,532
6. 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: 685
7. Bellbird (1967–1977)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Carmel Millhouse, Carl Bleazby, Peter Aanensen, Maurie Fields
Votes: 39
8. 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: 803
9. 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
10. 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: 378
11. The Dismissal (1983)
90 min | Drama, History
The drama surrounding the dismissal of Mr. Gough Whitlam as the Labor Prime Minister of Australia - on 11 November, 1975 - by the then Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr - and the... See full summary »
Stars: Max Phipps, John Stanton, John Meillon, Bill Hunter
Votes: 203
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. 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: 47
14. 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: 318 | Gross: $0.00M
15. 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
16. 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: 91
17. 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: 614
18. The Rovers (1969–1970)
30 min | Adventure
Stars: Rowena Wallace, Noel Trevarthen, Edward Hepple, Grant Seiden
Votes: 30
19. 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
20. 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
21. The Long Arm (1970)
50 min | Crime
Stars: Robert Bruning, Lyndall Moor, Sandy Harbutt, Barbara Mason
22. 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: 37
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. Australian Playhouse (1966–1967)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Terry McDermott, Ed Devereaux, Wyn Roberts, Syd Conabere
25. 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
26. 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: 126
27. 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
28. 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
29. Frontier (1987)
Drama, History
A three-part historical series charting the development of European policy towards Australian Aborigines from 1788 to 1938.
Stars: Richard Roxburgh, Hugo Weaving, Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor
Votes: 13
31. 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
32. 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
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. 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
35. The Cousin from Fiji (1972 TV Movie)
165 min | Drama
Period drama. In the 1890's 18 year old Ella Belairs returns home to Ballarat from a childhood spent in Fiji.
Director: Alan Burke | Stars: Diana Davidson, Judy McBurney, Neva Carr-Glynn, Zoe Lake
36. 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
37. World Series Debating (1992–1995)
Comedy
Stars: Campbell McComas, Wendy Harmer, Andrew Denton, Jean Kittson
38. Spring & Fall (1980–1982)
50 min | Drama
Anthology series of self-contained plays.
Stars: Robyn Nevin, Paul Chubb, Mark Kounnas, Gabrielle Shornegg
39. 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
40. Mrs Finnegan (1970–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Penny Ramsey, Reg Gorman, Max Cullen, Delore Whiteman
42. Mac and Merle (1974)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Gordon Chater, Gwen Plumb, Wendy Blacklock, Noel Brophy
43. I've Married a Bachelor (1968– )
Comedy
Sitcom examining the problems faced by a pair of Newlyweds Peter and Molly Prentice, Pete found it hard to shake off his bachelor ways (mainly thanks to his mate Mervyn), Molly would often seek the wisdom of her mother Mrs Malley.
Stars: Peter Whitford, June Thody, Aileen Britton, Donald MacDonald
44. 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
45. The Scree (2004)
15 min | Short
Director: Paul McDermott | Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Sara Groen, Steve Abbott, Paul Livingston
Votes: 51
46. 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
47. Ruth Cracknell (1960–1961)
5 min | Comedy
In this 5-minute comedy series, Ruth Cracknell gave comedic lectures on "gracious living".
Star: Ruth Cracknell
48. Sammy Awards 1977 (1977 TV Special)
180 min
Stars: Stuart Wagstaff, Julie Anthony, Ray Barrett, Lorraine Bayly
49. Tilley Landed On Our Shores (1969 TV Movie)
55 min | Comedy
Director: John Croyston | Stars: Donald MacDonald, Pat Bishop, Michael Boddy, Ric Hutton
50. 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