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“Justice will not be held prisoner.”

For the Term of His Natural Life (1983)

First aired May 23, 19832h/ep1 season · 3 epsEnded
6.5

5 votes

Action & AdventureDramaCrime

Overview

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.

Created By

Wilton Schiller, Patricia Payne

Top Billed Cast

Colin Friels

Colin Friels

Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Reverend James North

Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee

Major Vickers

Samantha Eggar

Samantha Eggar

Mrs. Vickers

Diane Cilento

Diane Cilento

Lady Elinor Devine

Rod Mullinar

Rod Mullinar

Lieutenant Maurice Frere

Robert Coleby

Robert Coleby

John Rex

Susan Lyons

Susan Lyons

Sarah

Penelope Stewart

Penelope Stewart

Sylvia Vickers

Wendy Strehlow

Wendy Strehlow

Jenny

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

May 25, 1983

Networks

Nine Network

Production

Filmco LimitedPatricia Payne Productions

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