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Crutches Are Nothing

An interest in writing is awakened by Alan's experiences on his first trip away from home.

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Release Date: Sun, Jun 07, 1981

Country: AU
Language: En
Runtime: 60
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Season 1:

Run Like The Wind
Episode 1: Run Like The Wind (Jun 07, 1981)
In the country town of Turalla, Victoria in the early 1900s Alan Marshall had not long started school when he contracted the crippling disease poliomyelitis.
The Weight of Air
Episode 2: The Weight of Air (Jun 14, 1981)
With the aid of crutches and a wheelchair, young Alan is able to attend school, where he makes new friends and confronts the class bully.
Starlight
Episode 3: Starlight (Jun 21, 1981)
Young Alan adapts quickly to walking on crutches and goes on to the new challenge of horseback riding.
Crutches Are Nothing
Episode 4: Crutches Are Nothing (Jun 28, 1981)
An interest in writing is awakened by Alan's experiences on his first trip away from home.
Bona Fide Traveller
Episode 5: Bona Fide Traveller (Jul 05, 1981)
Nineteen-year-old Alan travels to Melbourne in search of a job and finds that few employers are eager to hire a handicapped person.
Getting Your Breath
Episode 6: Getting Your Breath (Jul 12, 1981)
Alan receives word that Australia's leading literary magazine is preparing to publish his first story.
Take It Or Leave It
Episode 7: Take It Or Leave It (Jul 19, 1981)
Because of his handicap, Alan is forced to work for half pay. Meanwhile, he travels the streets of Melbourne in search of material for his stories.
Boots, Boots, Boots!
Episode 8: Boots, Boots, Boots! (Jul 26, 1981)
The year 1929 finds Alan working as an accountant in a boot factory, and falling in love for the first time.
Walk Into Paradise
Episode 9: Walk Into Paradise (Aug 02, 1981)
The Depression takes its toll on the boot industry, so Alan helps his employer meet the payroll, and ultimately attempts to save the factory.

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