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For the Term of His Natural Life

In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's daughter. Meanwhile, back in England, an imposter lays claim to the young man's inheritance.

1983 |1 Season  | 2h 0m |  Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime

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Cast

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Colin Friels

Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes

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Anthony Perkins

Reverend James North

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Patrick Macnee

Major Vickers

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Samantha Eggar

Mrs. Vickers

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Diane Cilento

Lady Elinor Devine

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Rod Mullinar

Lieutenant Maurice Frere

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Robert Coleby

John Rex

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Susan Lyons

Sarah

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Penelope Stewart

Sylvia Vickers

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Wendy Strehlow

Jenny

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Creator

Wilton Schiller

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

Nine Network