Malaria 

Some time having passed, social structure in the camp is breaking down, and more women are becoming sick. Some groups refuse to help other groups. Malaria makes its first appearance, and requests for quinine are denied.

Director:

Pennant Roberts

Writers:

Jill Hyem, Lavinia Warner (creator)

Stars:

Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Louise Jameson

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Ann Bell	...	Marion Jefferson
Stephanie Cole	...	Dr. Beatrice Mason
Louise Jameson	...	Blanche Simmons
Stephanie Beacham	...	Rose Millar
Patricia Lawrence	...	Sister Ulrica
Veronica Roberts	...	Dorothy Bennett
Renée Asherson	...	Sylvia Ashburton
Joanna Hole	...	Sally Markham
Jeananne Crowley	...	Nellie Keene
Claire Oberman	...	Kate Norris
Emily Bolton	...	Christina Campbell
Elizabeth Chambers	...	Mrs. Van Meyer
Ann Queensberry	...	Judith Bowen
Karin Foley	...	Debbie Bowen
Burt Kwouk	...	Capt. Yamauchi

Storyline

Baby Violet dies and morale is low amongst the prisoners, especially when Judith Bowen, Christina and others go down with malaria, necessitating that sleeping arrangements are switched around to allow for a sick bay. The upheaval leads to Marian overhearing criticism of the quality of her leadership, which she herself begins to doubt. However, at a meeting, she rallies all the women into organizing improvements to their lives. Then two Japanese secret policemen arrive and ask to see her.

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Genres:

Drama | History | War

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Trivia

This episode takes place in April 1942.

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Details

Release Date:

19 November 1981 (Australia)

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