13. 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.
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Luke's Kingdom is a drama TV series that premiered on ITV1 on March 31, 1976. It has 1 season and 13 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 13 "The Prisoner", aired on June 23, 1976.
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.
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13 episodes · 1 season
1976 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 50 years ago
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.
Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.
In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army
In common with all squatters, Luke is finding the aboriginals troublesome. His sheep are being speared and anger against the aboriginals is growing.
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.
The Governor has set up a committee to inquire into squatting and the possible granting of Tenancy Rights to the squatters.
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.
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.
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 However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.
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
Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.
Jason Firbeck, shocked to discover land assigned to him is occupied by another, tries to sort out the legal aspects of ownership.
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.
Luke's Kingdom has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 23, 1976.
The most recent episode of Luke's Kingdom, Season 1 Episode 13 "The Prisoner", aired on June 23, 1976.
Luke's Kingdom has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.
Luke's Kingdom first aired on ITV1 on March 31, 1976.
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