As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915, ANZAC troops go into battle on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula. Landing in the dark chaos, Tolly, Bevan and their mates struggle to establish a tenuous foothold on the treacherous slopes and deep ravines. They endure the next eight months on the peninsula learning lessons of survival. By the time of the final evacuation they have also learned the skills of combat and what it means to be a young man in war.
Cast: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Nicholas Hope, Travis Jeffery
Season 1
7 episodes
1. The First DayAt dawn on 25 April 1915, four mates land with the ANZAC troops at Gallipoli and find themselves in a chaotic and heroic battle for the Turkish heights. By the end of the disastrous first day, the senior British officers make a drastic decision.18+CC1 h 20 minFeb 9, 2015
2. My Friend, the EnemyAfter a month of heavy fighting, the Anzac and Turkish soldiers meet in No Man's Land during a cease fire to bury their dead. Tolly risks his life by charging a machine gun nest to protect his brother. The newly arrived light horsemen are shocked by the aftermath.18+CC46minFeb 16, 2015
3. A Man AloneTolly is promoted ahead of his older brother, but disaster strikes when their platoon launches a surprise midnight attack. Journalist Ashmead-Bartlett visits Lord Kitchener in London with dire reports on the Anzac campaign.18+CC47minFeb 23, 2015
4. The Deeper ScarTolly recovers from his injuries in Cairo, and reluctantly returns to the front line at Gallipoli. After one of his close mates is killed, Tolly volunteers for sniper duty alongside the legendary Chinese-Australian sniper Billy Singh.18+CC43minMar 2, 2015
5. The BreakoutIn August 1915, General Hamilton devises a massive attack across the Gallipoli Peninsula to break the stalemate. Tolly and his mates defy the odds to win the battle of Lone Pine, while the Light Horseman are decimated at The Nek.18+CC42minMar 2, 2015
6. If Only...Australian journalist Keith Murdoch visits the British PM with a secret letter that will change the course of the war. Tolly is commended for his bravery at Lone Pine, while Dave refuses to get help for chronic illness.18+CC45minMar 9, 2015
7. The Earth AbidesAfter eight months of failures, General Hamilton is sacked and Lord Kitchener finally visits Gallipoli to assess the situation. In freezing winter conditions the ANZACS prepare for a mass evacuation, without alerting the Turks.18+CC44minMar 9, 2015
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Gallipoli
As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915, ANZAC troops go into battle on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula. Landing in the dark chaos, Tolly, Bevan and their mates struggle to establish a tenuous foothold on the treacherous slopes and deep ravines. They endure the next eight months on the peninsula learning lessons of survival. By the time of the final evacuation they have also learned the skills of combat and what it means to be a young man in war.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Imogen Banks, Jo Rooney, Andy Ryan, Robert Connolly
- Studio
- Nine Network Australia
Maturity rating
18+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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Cast
Kodi Smit-McPheeThomas "Tolly" Johnson
Nicholas HopeWalter Braithwaite
Travis JefferyHenry "Stewie" Stewart Watson
Matt NableHarry Perceval
Harry GreenwoodBevan Johnson
Sam ParsonsonDave Klein
Tom BudgeCliff Sutton
James CallisEllis Ashmead-Bartlett
John BachSir Ian Hamilton
Anthony HayesAnthony Chandler
Leon FordCharles Bean
Ashleigh CummingsCelia Houghton
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