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For the Term of His Natural Life

"Justice will not be held prisoner."

Release

23 May 1983

Country

Australia

Language

English

Production

Nine Network

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.

Miniseries

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.

Air Date:24 May 1983
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Episode 1

Runtime:2h
Air Date:24 May 1983Available

Episodes of Miniseries

3 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
S1 E1