Screen Adaptations

The story spans eight years in the life of Shannon Jones as she develops from country girl to mature woman. Neither her simple farming family nor her eccentric aunt in the nearby town can give scope for her enquiring mind. Leaving behind the country, s …

The eight-hour mini-series Captain James Cook is an incisive portrayal of Captain James Cook, the man, and his battle against class prejudice in England as well as the elements in his three epic voyages. The series reflects Cook’s brilliance as a navig …

World War 1 was the first time Australia went into battle as a federated country and the troops were keen to prove themselves to Britain and establish a true national identity. The onset of the war interrupts the lives of Walter Gilchrist and Billy Mac …