
For the Term of His Natural Life
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.
Last Episode Date: 1983-05-25
Action & Adventure
Drama
Crime
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Casts

Colin Friels
as Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes

Anthony Perkins
as Rev. James North

Patrick Macnee
as Major Vickers

Samantha Eggar
as Mrs. Vickers

Diane Cilento
as Lady Elinor Devine

Rod Mullinar
as Lt. Maurice Frere

Robert Coleby
as John Rex

Susan Lyons
as Sarah

Penelope Stewart
as Sylvia Vickers

Wendy Strehlow
as Jenny