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  • For the Term of His Natural Life (1983–1983)
  • TV Mini-series | 520 min | Adventure, Drama
For the Term of His Natural Life (1983–1983)
TV Mini-series | 520 min | Adventure, Drama

In 1830's England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Dieman's Land (Tasmania) where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, ...See moreIn 1830's England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Dieman's Land (Tasmania) 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. Written by dinky-4 of Minneapolis See less
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Marcus Clarke (novel "His Natural Life") | Patricia Payne (written for television by) | Wilton Schiller (written for television by)
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Updated May 23, 1983

Release date (First episode)
May 23, 1983 (Australia)

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48 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Anthony Perkins
Rev James North Rev James North   See fewer
3
Patrick Macnee
Major Vickers Major Vickers   See fewer
3
Samantha Eggar
Mrs. Vickers Mrs. Vickers   See fewer
3
Diane Cilento
Lady Elinor Devine Lady Elinor Devine   See fewer
3
Rod Mullinar
Lt. Maurice Frere Lt. Maurice Frere   See fewer
3
Robert Coleby
John Rex John Rex   See fewer
3
3
Penelope Stewart
Sylvia Vickers Sylvia Vickers   See fewer
3
Colin Friels
Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes   See fewer
3
3
Barry Lovett
Captain Blunt Captain Blunt   See fewer
2
Glynn Nicholas
Kirkland Kirkland   See fewer
2
David Jobling
Convict Convict   See fewer
2
Jeremy Coote
Frank Edgely Frank Edgely   See fewer
2
Henry Salter
Troke, prison warder Troke, prison warder   See fewer
2
Stephen Marney
Prison Guard Prison Guard   See fewer
2
1
1
John Dick
Francis Wade Francis Wade   See fewer
1
1
Patrick Frost
Collins Collins   See fewer
1
Jonathon Leigh
Randolph Randolph   See fewer
1
1
1
Drummond Jewitt
Sailor Johnson Sailor Johnson   See fewer
1
1
Damon Herriman
Blinker Blinker   See fewer
1
Reg Lye
Blind Mooney Blind Mooney   See fewer
1
Donald MacDonald
Reverend Meekin Reverend Meekin   See fewer
1
Johnny Johnstone
Matthew Gabbett Matthew Gabbett   See fewer
1
Brenton Whittle
Captain Best Captain Best   See fewer
1
Leo Taylor
Lord Bellasis Lord Bellasis   See fewer
1
Jack Heywood
Constable Constable   See fewer
1
John Turnbull
Jeremy Vetch Jeremy Vetch   See fewer
1
David Burchell
Sir Richard Devine Sir Richard Devine   See fewer
1
Damon Sanders
Quincy Quincy   See fewer
1
Ron Parry
Doctor Pine Doctor Pine   See fewer
1
Rebe Taylor
Sylvia Vickers (Child) Sylvia Vickers (Child)   See fewer
1
John Trinder
Jarvis Jarvis   See fewer
1
1
Brian Debnam
Grimes Grimes   See fewer
1
David Winston
Shears Shears   See fewer
1
Jimmy Jenkins
Mackelwain Mackelwain   See fewer
1
Geoffrey Pullan
Judge - Hobart Town Judge - Hobart Town   See fewer
1
1
Theo Benton
Convict (uncredited) Convict (uncredited)   See fewer
2
Gary Raymond Hancock
Miner (uncredited) Miner (uncredited)   See fewer
2
Huw Williams
Extra (uncredited) Extra (uncredited)   See fewer
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