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1.
Brides of Christ (1991)
Episode:
Paul
(1991)
Drama
Sister Paul is a born teacher who joined the convent at 18 and is happy in her vocation. At 24 she goes home to attend a family wedding and meets up with radical priest, Jack Delahunty, who changes her life.
Director: Ken Cameron | Stars: Brenda Fricker, Sandy Gore, Josephine Byrnes, Lisa Hensley
Votes: 17
2. 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
3.
Wildside (1997–1999)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(1998)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Recovering from the shooting, Maxine questions her future at the crisis centre. Kim is under investigation from internal affairs which reveals a link to the bikie gang responsible for the massacre.
Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Tony Martin, Rachael Blake, Aaron Pedersen, Jessica Napier
Votes: 5
4. 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
5.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.59
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
After Terry is shot dead, Vera makes a final decision that rocks the staff of Wentworth. She accepts the promotion of Governor at Barnhurst, and in typical Vera style, decides to leave quietly when everyone else is celebrating.
Director: Wayne Cameron | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Patsy King
Votes: 15
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. 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
8. 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
9.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.29
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
The women support Bea's stand on the strike. Meg talks to Chrissie and Mick about getting legal aid to fight for custody of Chrissie's daughter Elizabeth.
Director: Geoffrey Nottage | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Ernie Bourne, Stuart Finch
Votes: 13
10. 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: 2,233
11. 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: 701
12. 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
13. The Rovers (1969–1970)
30 min | Adventure
Stars: Rowena Wallace, Noel Trevarthen, Edward Hepple, Grant Seiden
Votes: 30
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.51
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Lizzie and Sid discuss their wedding which is to be held in the prison garden - who gets the ball-and-chain?
Director: Leigh Spence | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Maureen Bailey, Betty Bobbitt, Billy Caramel
Votes: 11
18.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.52
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Bea saves Alison's life by applying cardiac massage.
Director: John McRae | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Laurie Dobson, Stuart Finch
Votes: 11
19.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.53
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Vera and Terry argue. Erica's decision about Alison alarms Jim. Kathy's flatmate has disturbing news.
Director: John McRae | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Max Fairfield, Jennifer Finch
Votes: 11
20.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.54
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Alison is upset and confused. Kathy worries about getting out. Vera goes for an interview.
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: Paul Bertram, Betty Bobbitt, Peter De Salis, Maureen Edwards
Votes: 11
21.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.55
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Don threatens to take the matter of the attack further. Bea is interested in Alison's access to files. Kathy is let out of prison - with tragic consequences.
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: John Bishop, Betty Bobbitt, Belinda Davey, Rod Densley
Votes: 11
22.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.56
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Alison is allowed out of isolation while Doreen is sent to solitary. Terry makes Vera a startling proposal.
Director: Juliana Focht | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Stuart Finch, Sheila Florance
Votes: 12
23.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.57
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Terry pressures Vera for an answer, and Lizzie awaits news of her parole.
Director: Juliana Focht | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Simon Finch, Stuart Finch
Votes: 12
24.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.58
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Terry tells Vera how he is implicated in Kathy's death. Alison is allowed to visit Don in hospital. The women decide to wear black arm bands.
Director: Wayne Cameron | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Jennifer Finch, Simon Finch
Votes: 11
25.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.61
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Alison is put on a charge when she hits out at Colleen, and Don has an accident at work.
Director: Gary Conway | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Marion Edward, Stuart Finch
Votes: 12
26. 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: 88
27. 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
28. 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: 94
29. 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
30. 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
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. 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
33. 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: 589
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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: 14,404 | Gross: $11.00M
38. 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: 147
39. 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
40. 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
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.
Whiplash (1960–1961)
Episode:
Convict Town
(1960)
25 min | Western
Big Tom Ledward rules his settlement with a rod of iron, much to his son Dan's distaste. Big Tom is determined to stop Cobb from opening a new stage route.
Director: Peter Maxwell | Stars: Peter Graves, Tony Wickert, Alexander Cann, John Fegan
Votes: 8
43. 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
44. 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
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. 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