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EP1 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.

EP2 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.

EP3 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'.

EP4 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

EP5 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 However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.

EP6 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.

EP7 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.

EP8 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.

EP9 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.