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1. Prisoner (1979–1986)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.
Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Barbara Jungwirth, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance
Votes: 2,229
2. On the Beach (1959)
Approved | 134 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
After a global nuclear war, the residents of Australia must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months.
Director: Stanley Kramer | Stars: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins
Votes: 14,395 | Gross: $11.00M
3. Sons and Daughters (1982–1987)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Dramatic incidents in the lives of the wealthy Hamilton family and working class Palmer family, linked by the long-ago secret affair of David Palmer and Patricia Hamilton and the offspring ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Rawlings, Leila Hayes, Brian Blain, Pat McDonald
Votes: 345
4. Police Rescue (1989–1996)
50 min | Crime, Drama
The lives and cases of the members the Australian, Sydney based, New South Wales Police Rescue Squad.
Stars: Gary Sweet, Sonia Todd, Steve Bastoni, John Clayton
Votes: 588
5. Number 96 (1972–1977)
25 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Follows the lives and relationships of residents in a Sydney apartment building, exploring adult themes and featuring risky content like sex scenes.
Stars: Pat McDonald, Jeff Kevin, Joe Hasham, Elaine Lee
Votes: 143
6. 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
7. Wildside (1997–1999)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Follow the men and women who work in a downtown police station and a renegade crisis centre in the tough red light district of Sydney, as they deal with the endless array of problems, crimes and triumphs that tumble onto the streets.
Stars: Tony Martin, Rachael Blake, Victoria Longley, Aaron Pedersen
Votes: 383
8. Homicide (1964–1977)
120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The cases and crimes actioned by the Victoria (Australia) homicide squad, with many cases based of true events.
Stars: Leonard Teale, George Mallaby, John Fegan, Alwyn Kurts
Votes: 138
9. Cop Shop (1977–1984)
50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Life in a suburban Australian police station.
Stars: Paula Duncan, Gregory Ross, Gil Tucker, John Orcsik
Votes: 146
10. Bluey (1976–1977)
90 min | Drama
Bluey was set at Melbourne's Russell Street Police Headquarters (Victoria, Australia), with "Bluey" Hills heading his own squad ("Department B"), due to his inability to work within the existing police squads.
Stars: Lucky Grills, Gerda Nicolson, John Diedrich, Ken Goodlet
Votes: 80
11. Phar Lap (1983)
PG | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Family
The true story of a New Zealand racehorse that became a champion, with the help of a local stable-boy.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Tom Burlinson, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan, Celia De Burgh
Votes: 1,967
12. Brides of Christ (1991)
Drama
Diane, a young woman growing up in Australia in the mid 1960s, walks away from her fiancé to join a convent after being sure she has a calling to the faith. The Catholic Church and its ... See full summary »
Stars: Brenda Fricker, Sandy Gore, Josephine Byrnes, Lisa Hensley
Votes: 700
13. The Young Doctors (1976–1983)
25 min | Drama, Romance
The lives, loves and medical complaints of the doctors, nurses and patients at Sydney's Albert Memorial Hospital.
Stars: Tim Page, Lyn James, Gwen Plumb, Michael Beecher
Votes: 122
14. Phoenix Five (1970)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A low-budget science fiction series that followed the adventures of the crew of the galactic patrol ship Phoenix Five, 'the most sophisticated craft in the Earth Space Control Fleet.' This ... See full summary »
Stars: Patsy Trench, Damien Parker, Stuart Leslie, Mike Dorsey
Votes: 36
15. Matlock Police (1971–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Policing in a small rural town, popular in its day.
Stars: Vic Gordon, Paul Cronin, Michael Pate, Tom Richards
Votes: 93
16. Whiplash (1960–1961)
30 min | Western
The story of American Christopher Cobb and his foundation of Australia's first coach-line, which he established in the colony of New South Wales, Australia.
Stars: Peter Graves, Tony Wickert, Robert Tudawali, Phillip Ross
Votes: 87
17. Skyways (1979–1981)
50 min | Drama
Pacific International Airport has five million passengers a year, and 800 people who work there; with Paul MacFarlane who is in charge.
Stars: Kylie Minogue, Bill Stalker, Ken James, Tina Bursill
Votes: 55
18. Ryan (1973)
60 min | Drama
The exploits of a private investigator in Australia in 1973.
Stars: Rod Mullinar, Pamela Stephenson, Luigi Villani, Colin McEwan
Votes: 43
19. Carson's Law (1983–1984)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Set in the 1920s. A female lawyer faces prejudice when she marries into a influentual family law firm. On top of this she has to bring up three children when her husband is killed in a plane crash.
Stars: Lorraine Bayly, Kevin Miles, Christine Amor, Irene Inescort
Votes: 86
20. Special Squad (1984)
50 min | Drama
An elite division of the Victoria Police handles crimes too sensitive for regular squads
Stars: John Diedrich, Alan Cassell, Anthony Hawkins, Paul Dawber
Votes: 37
21. Spyforce (1971–1972)
50 min | Drama, Thriller, War
Australian Intelligence Officers during World War 2.
Stars: Jack Thompson, Peter Sumner, Redmond Phillips, Katy Wild
Votes: 94
22. Rafferty's Rules (1987–1991)
50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Michael Rafferty, who is a Stipendiary Magistrate, drives to work in an old blue VW Kombi van. He owns a cat named Rhubarb.
Stars: John Wood, Arky Michael, Simon Chilvers, Catherine Wilkin
Votes: 63
23. The Restless Years (1977–1982)
25 min | Drama
Tragedy tinged story of various school-leavers entering the adult world of careers and relationships as overseen by matriarchal former teacher Miss MacKenzie.
Stars: June Salter, Malcolm Thompson, Kim Lewis, Benita Collings
Votes: 35
24. I Can Jump Puddles (1981)
60 min | Drama
We follow the life of Alan Marshall who was struck down by Polio as a child and it shows how he overcame the crippling effects of the disease. It traces his life from childhood into early ... See full summary »
Stars: Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Tony Barry, Julie Hamilton, Adam Garnett
Votes: 67
25. Don't Blame the Koalas (2002–2003)
30 min | Comedy, Family
After going bankrupt, the King family arrive from England to live with their Australian relatives. The King's think they have inherited a large cattle ranch, but discovery it is a run down Australian wildlife "Wallaby Park".
Stars: Shaun Loseby, Basia A'Hern, Hollie Chapman, Liam Hess
Votes: 104
26. Dawn! (1979)
Not Rated | 109 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Biopic of Australian 3 Time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Dawn Fraser.
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Bronwyn Mackay-Payne, Ron Haddrick, Bunney Brooke, Tom Richards
Votes: 70
27. The Rovers (1969–1970)
30 min | Adventure
Stars: Rowena Wallace, Noel Trevarthen, Edward Hepple, Grant Seiden
Votes: 30
28. 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: 108
29. Between Wars (1974)
100 min | Drama, History, War
This film traces the career of Dr Edward Trenbow (Corin Redgrave), who becomes a well-respected Sydney psychiatrist. In the 1920s, he takes up residence at Callan Park Asylum. The film ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Thornhill | Stars: Corin Redgrave, Judy Morris, Günter Meisner, Arthur Dignam
Votes: 43
30. Consider Your Verdict (1961–1964)
60 min | Drama
Based on a successful radio drama which ran 312 episodes between 1958-1960. The novelty of this programme, which featured a different court case each episode, was that scripts were only ... See full summary »
Stars: George Fairfax, Kenrick Hudson, Wyn Roberts, John Ross
Votes: 19
31. Glenview High (1977–1979)
50 min | Drama
Set in a Sydney secondary school located in a tough, under-privileged suburb; Greg Walker, the new English teacher has just transferred in from a country school.
Stars: Grigor Taylor, Rebecca Gilling, Elaine Lee, Ken James
Votes: 15
32. Behind the Legend (1972–1975)
Drama, History
"Behind the Legend" is 1972 anthology series based on the lives of various Australians hosted by Manning Clark.
Stars: Manning Clark, Barry Lovett, James Condon, Don Philps
33. 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
34. Silent Number (1974–1976)
60 min | Crime
"Silent Number" was an Australian television series about a police doctor played by Grigor Taylor.
Stars: Grigor Taylor, Deryck Barnes, Tony Wager, Elizabeth Alexander
Votes: 13
35. Motel (1968– )
30 min | Drama
The Green Fields Motel, located between Sydney and Canberra and run by the Gillian family, is the setting for this soap.
Stars: Walter Sullivan, Brenda Senders, Noel Trevarthen, Jill Forster
Votes: 8
36. Case for the Defence (1978– )
90 min | Drama
"Case for the Defence" was a courtroom 'whodunit' series that ran in 1978, with John Hamblin as John Case, Judith Arthy as Win Blake, Max Osbiston as Proudfoot and Edward Howell as Wheems.
Stars: John Hamblin, Judith Arthy, Max Osbiston, Edward Howell
37. The Recruiting Officer (1965 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: John Meillon, Reg Livermore, Edward Hepple, Anna Volska
38. No Room to Run (1977 TV Movie)
94 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Concert promoter Nick Loomis is sent to Sydney by his ex father-in-law and boss Garth Kingswood, and asked to deliver a briefcase to a foreigner. When the man is killed in the airport, ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Michael Lewis | Stars: Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Barry Sullivan, Noel Ferrier
Votes: 34
39. Twelfth Night (1966 TV Movie)
85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Viola and her twin brother Sebastian have been shipwrecked; each believes the other to be drowned. Viola disguises herself as a young man and, under the name of Cesario, gets a job as a servant for the Duke, Orsino.
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Roger Climpson, Helen Morse, Judith Fisher, Lola Brooks
40. Bertrand (1964 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
A stray cat brings together three people: an ex-suffragette, a recluse and a teenager.
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Michael Thomas, Eve Wynne, Ronald Morse, James Workman
41. Der schwarze Bumerang (1982)
90 min | Adventure, Thriller
German biochemist Dr. Peter Lester, his wife and 15-year-old son Michael, become the victims of an unscrupulous pharmaceutical company in Australia, as young Michael disappears from the heavily guarded research camp in the outback.
Stars: Klaus Barner, Danielle Volle, Paul Spurrier, Trevor Kent
Votes: 25
42. Stormy Petrel (1960)
30 min | Drama, History
The story of Mutiny On The Bounty's William Bligh.
Stars: Brian James, Delia Williams, Alistair Duncan, Ric Hutton
43. Press Gang (1959 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
A live television revue, which was a satire on daily newspapers.
Stars: Diana Bell, Stuart Finch, Frank Gatliff, Phillip Jones
44. Rusty Bugles (1965 TV Movie)
75 min | Comedy
Bored Australian soldiers while away the hours with nothing to do during the Second World War.
Director: Alan Burke | Stars: Graham Rouse, Stuart Finch, Kerry Francis, Robert McDarra
45. The Spoiler (1972)
50 min | Crime
Stars: Bruce Barry, Carmen Duncan, Serge Lazareff, Slim DeGrey
46. Nice 'n Juicy (1966– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Willie Fennell, John Ewart, Carmen Duncan, Gwen Plumb
47. She'll Be Right (1962 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
Live television play. In a French mountain inn in 1962, an Englishman relates his WW2 story.
Director: Christopher Muir | Stars: Frederick Parslow, Kevin Hanily, Mary Reynolds, Alan Hopgood
48. The General Motors Hour (1960–1962)
Documentary, Comedy, Crime
The show was loosely scheduled series which was aired occasionally on Australian television from 1960 to 1962, ranging from screen plays of overseas stage plays and anthology episodes, to Australian dramas and a documentaries.
Stars: Joan Miller, Frederick Parslow, Frank Waters, Kurt Ludescher
49. Mother's Day (1974 TV Movie)
40 min
Stars: Hilton Bonner, John Clayton, Stuart Finch, Joseph Fürst
50. Say You Want Me (1977 TV Movie)
75 min | Drama
The wife of a radio presenter struggles to recover after being raped by one of her husband's colleagues.
Director: Oliver Howes | Stars: Belinda Giblin, Serge Lazareff, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Henri Szeps
Votes: 14