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A Sort of Gentleman

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.

Release Date: Wed, Mar 31, 1976

Country: AU
Language: En
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A Sort of Gentleman
Episode 1: A Sort of Gentleman (Mar 31, 1976)
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.
The Land Lovers
Episode 2: The Land Lovers (Apr 07, 1976)
Jason Firbeck, shocked to discover land assigned to him is occupied by another, tries to sort out the legal aspects of ownership.
The Bait
Episode 3: The Bait (Apr 14, 1976)
Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.
A Man Worse Than Cormac
Episode 4: A Man Worse Than Cormac (Apr 21, 1976)
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
A Woman Waiting
Episode 5: A Woman Waiting (Apr 28, 1976)
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 However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.
The Man from Home
Episode 6: The Man from Home (May 05, 1976)
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.
The Surveyor
Episode 7: The Surveyor (May 12, 1976)
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 King's Gentleman
Episode 8: The King's Gentleman (May 19, 1976)
The Governor has set up a committee to inquire into squatting and the possible granting of Tenancy Rights to the squatters.
The Dam and the Damned
Episode 9: The Dam and the Damned (May 26, 1976)
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 Hypocrites
Episode 10: The Hypocrites (Jun 02, 1976)
In common with all squatters, Luke is finding the aboriginals troublesome. His sheep are being speared and anger against the aboriginals is growing.
Devil's Man
Episode 11: Devil's Man (Jun 09, 1976)
In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army
An Enemy Too Many
Episode 12: An Enemy Too Many (Jun 16, 1976)
Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.
The Prisoner
Episode 13: The Prisoner (Jun 23, 1976)
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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