A Fortunate Life
At eight years old, an impoverished Bert Facey was forced to start the backbreaking, dawn-to-dusk life of a farm labourer. Unschooled, his father dead, abandoned by his mother, by the age of twenty he had survived the rigours of pioneering the harsh Australian bush and the slaughter of the bloody WWI campaign at Gallipoli.
Cast: Dorothy Allison, Dale Randall, John Ley
Miniseries
4 episodes
- 1. Starting Out (1897-1905)Bert Facey's tormented early years through his father's death and harsh economic depressionPGCC1 h 30 minApr 27, 1986
- 2. Bush Schooling (1905-1908)Bert goes to work for the Phillips, a childless couple who treat him as one of the family.PGCC1 h 30 min
- 3. Journey (1908-1914)Reunited with his mother after 12 years, Bert soon moves north to seek work.PGCC1 h 30 minApr 29, 1986
- 4. Providence (1914-1916)A champion prize fighter, Bert enlists when WWI breaks out, surviving the nightmare of Gallipoli.PGCC1 h 30 minApr 30, 1986
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A Fortunate Life
At eight years old, an impoverished Bert Facey was forced to start the backbreaking, dawn-to-dusk life of a farm labourer. Unschooled, his father dead, abandoned by his mother, by the age of twenty he had survived the rigours of pioneering the harsh Australian bush and the slaughter of the bloody WWI campaign at Gallipoli.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Marcus Cole, Henri Safran
- Studio
- PBL Productions
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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