For the Term of His Natural Life

For the Term of His Natural Life

Justice will not be held prisoner.

1983•2h 0m•5.9/10

Action & AdventureDramaCrime

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.9/10(4)

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.

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Production

Filmco Limited, Patricia Payne Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 23, 1983

Last Aired

May 25, 1983

Networks

Nine Network

Created By

Wilton Schiller, Patricia Payne

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 1983-05-23

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 1983-05-24

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 1983-05-25

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

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