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Luke's Kingdom

1976 · 1 season · 13 episodes · Ended · ITV1

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.

Episodes

  • S01E01A Sort of Gentleman1976-03-31

    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.

  • S01E02The Land Lovers1976-04-07

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

  • S01E03The Bait1976-04-14

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

  • S01E04A Man Worse Than Cormac1976-04-21

    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

  • S01E05A Woman Waiting1976-04-28

    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 However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.

  • S01E06The Man from Home1976-05-05

    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.

  • S01E07The Surveyor1976-05-12

    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.

  • S01E08The King's Gentleman1976-05-19

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

  • S01E09The Dam and the Damned1976-05-26

    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.

  • S01E10The Hypocrites1976-06-02

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

  • S01E11Devil's Man1976-06-09

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

  • S01E12An Enemy Too Many1976-06-16

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

  • S01E13The Prisoner1976-06-23

    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.

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