While convalescing in New Zealand, British aristocrat Sir Charles Pemberton schemes to build a thermal spa in the town of Wainamu, but conflict ensues as the spa's planned location is on Māori land. The action is seen through the eyes of youngsters: hotelier’s son Tom, and Pemberton’s granddaughter Sarah Jane; who - alongside an erupting volcano - will ultimately teach Sir Charles a lesson about colonial hubris.
Cast: Paul Airey, Rachel Weston, Ian Narev
Season 1
13 episodes
1. TomTrouble with the local butcher Doomy Dwyer and the arrival of some aristocratic guests at the Albion Hotel add up to a very depressing day for Tom Gregory.CC25minMar 3, 1981
2. Miss PrimTom has problems getting along with Sarah Jane (who he calls Miss Prim).CC25minMar 10, 1981
3. Double TroubleThe men of Wainamu are encouraged to enlist in the army to fight in the Boer War.CC25minMar 17, 1981
4. The TaniwhaThings go wrong for Tom Gregory with his aristocratic foes. Even a last ditch attempt to improve matters backfires.CC25minMar 24, 1981
5. InitiationThere appears to be a truce between the Tom Gregory gang and the English aristocrat.CC25minMar 31, 1981
6. ConfrontationThe children are on the trail of Doomy Dwyer's illegal still.CC25minApr 7, 1981
7. Dark SecretsThere's conflict in Wainamu over the location of a secret still/CC25minApr 14, 1981
8. Black MagicThe arrival of two strangers in the town leads to the disappearance of one of the townsfolk.CC25minApr 21, 1981
9. The Ghost of Doomy DwyerThe mystery of Doomy Dwyer's disappearance deepens and strange occurrences at the lakeside bring unease to the town.CC25minApr 28, 1981
10. HeroesChristopher makes some strange discoveries, while success seems to be within the grasp of the gang.CC25minMay 5, 1981
11. MafekingSara sees a ghostly canoe on the lake, and news of the victory in Mafeking reaches Wainamu.CC25minMay 12, 1981
12. EvacuationThe town of Wainamu seems to be in great danger as predictions are coming true.CC25minMay 19, 1981
13. FarewellThe arrest of Doomy Dwyer and a volcanic eruption.CC25minMay 26, 1981
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While convalescing in New Zealand, British aristocrat Sir Charles Pemberton schemes to build a thermal spa in the town of Wainamu, but conflict ensues as the spa's planned location is on Māori land. The action is seen through the eyes of youngsters: hotelier’s son Tom, and Pemberton’s granddaughter Sarah Jane; who - alongside an erupting volcano - will ultimately teach Sir Charles a lesson about colonial hubris.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Peter Sharp
- Created by
- Roger Simpson
- Studio
- South Pacific TV
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
