Boy in the Bush 

In the 1880s, Jack Grant, a young Englishman, has been sent by his parents to make a new life in the pioneering colony of Western Australia.

Stars:

Kenneth Branagh, Sigrid Thornton, Steve Bisley

Cast

Series cast summary:
Kenneth Branagh	...	Jack Grant 4 episodes, 1984
Sigrid Thornton	...	Monica Ellis 4 episodes, 1984
Steve Bisley	...	Esau 4 episodes, 1984
Jon Blake	...	Tom Ellis 4 episodes, 1984
Celia De Burgh	...	Mary 4 episodes, 1984
John Frawley	...	Mr. George 4 episodes, 1984
Alfred Bell	...	Dr. Rackett 4 episodes, 1984
Felicity Gordon	...	Ma Ellis 3 episodes, 1984
Richard Morgan	...	Herbert 3 episodes, 1984
Paul Smith	...	Lennie 3 episodes, 1984
Sally McLennan	...	Katie 3 episodes, 1984
Lou Brown	...	Ross 3 episodes, 1984
Howard Bell	...	Pa Ellis 2 episodes, 1984
Bunney Brooke	...	Gran Ellis 2 episodes, 1984
Ron Hackett	...	Paddy 2 episodes, 1984

Storyline

In the 1880s, Jack Grant, a young Englishman, has been sent by his parents to make a new life in the pioneering colony of Western Australia. When he arrives, he is met at the dock by Mr. George, who introduces him to his mother's relatives. Jack's life is to be full of adventures, including taming horses and fighting kangaroos. Jack also competes for the love of two cousins.

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Plot Keywords:

australian | aboriginal | australian aboriginal | tv mini series | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | History | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

First lead acting role of Sir Kenneth Branagh (Jack Grant).

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Connections

Referenced in Rabbit-Proof Fence: Cast and Crew Interviews (2002)

User Reviews

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 March 1984 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Castigo para una vida

Filming Locations:

Frenchs Forest, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Portman Productions, Channel 4

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min (2 episodes) 60 min (4 episodes)

Color:

Color