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Luke's Kingdom

Luke's Kingdom

★ 7.0/10•1976•12•Drama
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In 1829, a recently widowed Englishman brings his children to New South Wales to claim land and begin a new life, only to find it already occupied. Forced to settle as squatters, the family faces mounting challenges from colonial authorities, rival settlers, and the harsh conditions of the frontier.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 31, 1976

Episodes

E1

A Sort of Gentleman

It's 1829, Jason Firbeck, a retired naval Leiutenant, recently widowed arrives with his family - Samuel, his elder son, Luke, his second son and Jassy his daughter - in NSW, where land granted by influential friends, supposedly awaits him.

Mar 31, 1976

E2

The Land Lovers

Jason Firbeck, shocked to discover land assigned to him is occupied by another, tries to sort out the legal aspects of ownership.

Apr 7, 1976

E3

The Bait

Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.

Apr 14, 1976

E4

A Man Worse Than Cormac

In squatters territory it is law of the strong that prevails and Cormac Doyle, an English-hating Irishman, sets his sights on occupying Luke's kingdom

Apr 21, 1976

E5

A Woman Waiting

In New South Wales in the 1830s convicts were granted "Tickets to Leave" to find employment on their own account. However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.

Apr 28, 1976

E6

The Man from Home

The Firbecks have been squatters for two years. The building of a timber homestead is finished and an area of land cleared. The arrival of an uninvited guest causes complications for Luke because of an association he builds up with Jassy.

May 5, 1976

E7

The Surveyor

For Jassy, life as a housekeeper to her squatting family has become unbearable. Jason watches anxiously as with each day she grows more tired, more depressed, and more listless.

May 12, 1976

E8

The King's Gentleman

The Governor has set up a committee to inquire into squatting and the possible granting of Tenancy Rights to the squatters.

May 19, 1976

E9

The Dam and the Damned

It has not rained for four months. Sheep and cattle are dying and settlers are facing ruin. Luke, taking advantage of the dry state of the river bed, is struggling to build an immense dam. However his ambitious plan is plagued by tragedy.

May 26, 1976

E10

The Hypocrites

In common with all squatters, Luke is finding the aboriginals troublesome. His sheep are being speared and anger against the aboriginals is growing.

Jun 2, 1976

E11

Devil's Man

In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army

Jun 9, 1976

E12

An Enemy Too Many

Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.

Jun 16, 1976

E13

The Prisoner

Luke's brooding restlessness is apparent to all who know him with, perhaps the exception of his family who are accustomed to ignoring his many moods.

Jun 23, 1976

Actors

Oliver Tobias

Oliver Tobias

Luke Firbeck

Helen Morse

Helen Morse

Journal Extracts Read By/Kate

Gerard Maguire

Gerard Maguire

Samuel Firbeck

James Condon

James Condon

Jason Firbeck

Les Foxcroft

Morgan

Willie Fennell

Shepherd

Elizabeth Crosby

Jassy Firbeck

Shirley Cameron

Shirley Cameron

Innkeeper

Joseph Fürst

Joseph Fürst

Storekeeper

Bettina Kenter

Anna-Louise

Edmund Pegge

Edmund Pegge

Lieutenant Robarts

Victoria Anoux

Rosie

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