8.0Season 1 • Episode 12
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Against the Wind was a 1978 Australian television mini-series. It is a historical drama portraying both the British rule of Ireland, and the development of New South Wales and Australia. The producers were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones and Henry Crawford. The directors were George T. Miller and Simon Wincer. The scriptwriters were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones, Peter Kinlock, Tony Morphett, Paul Davies and Cliff Green. Jon English won the Logie Award in 1979 for "Best new talent" for his role in the miniseries as "Jonathan Garrett". The complete series is now available on DVD in Australia, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands in PAL format. It is also available in North American format.
Acting
Jon English's breakout that launched a weirdly versatile career.
Production
Period detail on a budget that somehow still convinces.
Creator
Bronwyn Binns
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Australia's first major prestige miniseries, essentially inventing the format for the country before America's Roots even aired.
Jon English's Logie win launched him into a bizarre dual career as serious actor AND pop star; he later played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar and had a #1 hit with 'Six Ribbons' from the show's soundtrack.
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