The Shiralee
“A Special Kind Of Love Story...”
Series Overview
Macauley is a swagman on the road in the 1940s looking for work. He's a laid back, laconic sort of bloke but when he gets landed with his daughter after his drunken play-girl wife in Adelaide makes him face up to what she believes are his responsibilities, neither he nor his daughter are ready for each other. But in the beginning he's all she's got, and at the end, she's all he's got.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
93–95 min per episode
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Sun, Jun 26, 1988
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Mac has returned to Eucla with Buster, looking for a job from Thaddeus, only to find his old boss gravely ill and Lily running the family business. Although strongly attracted to each other, Mac's independence in refusing to work for a woman leads him to take to the road again. He resumes his career as a prize fighter, but leaves after an argument with Beauty. Swallowing his pride he asks Lily for a job, but weeks on the road have taken their toll on Buster
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Bryan Brown
Macauley
Noni Hazlehurst
Lily
Rebecca Smart
Buster
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Tony
Lorna Lesley
Marge
Ned Manning
Jim
Madeleine Blackwell
Lucy
Reg Evans
Luke
Julie Hamilton
Bella
Simon Chilvers
Thaddeus
Frank Gallacher
Beauty
William Zappa
Donny
Kirrily Nolan
Ruby
Lynette Curran
Hareema
Norman Kaye
Desmond
Warren Coleman
Lucky
Ray Meagher
Polkadot
Daphne Grey
Mrs. MacMillan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Ogilvie
Tony Morphett, D'Arcy Niland, Peter Gawler, Graeme Koetsveld
Chris Neal
Geoffrey Simpson
Denise Haratzis
Jock Blair, Bruce Moir
Department Leadership Roster
George Ogilvie
Director
Tony Morphett
Writer
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
Zev Eleftheriou
Stunt Coordinator
Kristian Fredrikson
Production Design
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Denise Haratzis
Editor
Bruce Moir
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shiralee
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What is The Shiralee about?
Macauley is a swagman on the road in the 1940s looking for work. He's a laid back, laconic sort of bloke but when he gets landed with his daughter after his drunken play-girl wife in Adelaide makes him face up to what she believes are his responsibilities, neither he nor his daughter are ready for each other. But in the beginning he's all she's got, and at the end, she's all he's got.
How many seasons does The Shiralee have?
The Shiralee comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Shiralee?
Key cast members in The Shiralee include Bryan Brown, Noni Hazlehurst, Rebecca Smart, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Lorna Lesley.
Who created or directed The Shiralee?
The Shiralee was developed and directed by George Ogilvie.