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Rogue Nation

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Historian Michael Cathcart tells the epic story of how the colourful characters of early colonial Australia transformed a penal settlement into a land with rights and opportunity in a mere 40 years. Starring: John Wood, Peter O’Brien, Leanna Walsman, Geoff Morrell, John Brumpton, Les Hill and Heather Mitchell

Episode 1 – Bligh, Macarthur and the Rum Rebellion of 1808
Episode 2 – Wentworth, Darling and the court cases that shaped our Nation

Year:
2008
Director:
Peter Andrikidis, Lisa Matthews
Producer:
Ian Collie
Editor:
Karin Steininger
Prod Company:
Essential Media & Entertainment
Episdoes:
2 x 1 hr
Broadcaster:
ABC1
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“In terms of audience size, this will be the most popular treatment of its subject in many years, and will presumably become and important educational resource on DVD…Rogue Nation is well worth a look.” “This is great television, both educational and entertaining.”

Greg Hassall
Sydney Morning Herald

"...the one real criticism of Rogue Nation: it leaves us wanting more.” 3 out of 4 stars

Melinda Houston
Sunday Age

“(John) Wood plays the pompous and autocratic Governor William Bligh to perfection, while (Geoff) Morrell as the greedy, entrepreneurial pastoralist John Macarthur is superb.”

PICK OF THE WEEK
Sunday Telegraph

“There’s a tendency to see Australian history as a little dull when compared with the grand sweep of European or US history but this series reveals our early days to be full of intrigue and drama.”

SHOW OF THE WEEK
Sydney Morning Herald

“With re-enactments featuring some of the country’s best actors, Rogue Nation explores a rich colonial history filled with duels, treachery and power plays. A gripping and original look at early Australia’s story.”

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Daily Telegraph
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