A Fortunate Life
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
90 min per episode
1986 – 1986
Premiered: Sun, Apr 27, 1986
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Providence (1914-1916)”
A champion prize fighter, Bert enlists when WWI breaks out, surviving the nightmare of Gallipoli.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Dorothy Allison
Grandma Carr
Dale Randall
Roy Facey
John Ley
Eric Facey
Anthony Richards
Bert (9 Years)
Benedict Sweeney
Bert (14 Years)
Dominic Sweeney
Bert
Pat Bishop
Alice McCall
Paul Sonkkila
Archie McCall
Jeffrey Rhoe
Jock McKay
Maurie Ogden
Cop
Leslie Wright
Jack Lander
Raelene Hughes
Young Alice McCall
Val Lehman
Bert's Mother
Ray Meagher
Bad Bob
Bill Hunter
Charlie Bibby
Bill Kerr
Narrator (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Cole, Henri Safran
A.B. Facey, Ken Kelso
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Cole
Director
Henri Safran
Director
Ken Kelso
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is A Fortunate Life about?
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.
How many seasons does A Fortunate Life have?
A Fortunate Life comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A Fortunate Life?
Key cast members in A Fortunate Life include Dorothy Allison, Dale Randall, John Ley, Anthony Richards, Benedict Sweeney.
Who created or directed A Fortunate Life?
A Fortunate Life was developed and directed by Marcus Cole, Henri Safran.