Against the Wind
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 13 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Tue, Sep 12, 1978
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “The Whip Hand”
Jonathan and Will, Polly's husband, start their own illegal distillery. But when this is discovered , Will is fiercely punished.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jon English: Six Ribbons - Against The Wind: Australian Mini-Series
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-29
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George T. Miller, Simon Wincer
Bronwyn Binns, Paul Davies, Cliff Green, Tom Hegarty, Ian Jones, Peter A. Kinloch, Tony Morphett
Jon English, Mario Millo
Dan Burstall
Philip Reid
Bronwyn Binns, Henry Crawford, Ian Jones
Department Leadership Roster
George T. Miller
Director
Simon Wincer
Director
Bronwyn Binns
Writer
Paul Davies
Writer
Cliff Green
Writer
Tom Hegarty
Writer
Ian Jones
Writer
Peter A. Kinloch
Writer
Tony Morphett
Writer
Henry Crawford
Producer
Dan Burstall
Director of Photography
Philip Reid
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Against the Wind
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What is Against the Wind about?
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.
How many seasons does Against the Wind have?
Against the Wind comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Against the Wind?
Key cast members in Against the Wind include Jon English, Mary Larkin, Kerry McGuire, Warwick Sims, Hu Pryce.
Who created or directed Against the Wind?
Against the Wind was developed and directed by George T. Miller, Simon Wincer.