1915 (miniseries)
1982 television miniseries by Peter Yeldham
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1915 is an Australian historical drama television miniseries written by Peter Yeldham, based on Roger McDonald's 1979 novel 1915: A Novel of Gallipoli, that premiered on ABC TV on 27 June 1982, and concluded on 8 August 1982.
by Roger McDonald
- Chris Thomson
- Di Drew
| 1915 | |
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| Based on | 1915: A Novel of Gallipoli by Roger McDonald |
| Written by | Peter Yeldham |
| Directed by |
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| Starring | |
| Composer | Bruce Smeaton |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Geoffrey Daniels |
| Producer | Ray Alchin |
| Cinematography | Peter Hendry |
| Editors |
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| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC TV |
| Release | 27 June â 8 August 1982 |
Plot
Cast
- Scott Burgess as Billy Mackenzie
- Scott McGregor as Walter Gilchrist
- Lorraine Bayly as Helen Gilchrist
- Gary Holmes as Douggie Gilchrist
- Bill Hunter as Alan Gilchrist
- Jackie Woodburne as Dianna Bendetto
- Arna-Maria Winchester as Brigid Scott
- Sigrid Thornton as Frances Reilly
- Anne Haddy as Mrs. Gillen
- Andrew McFarlane as Robert Gillen
- Gerard Kennedy as Dent
- Serge Lazareff as Blackly Reid
- Richard Moir as Reverend Fox
- Maurie Fields as Mayor
- Ilona Rodgers as Mrs. Reilly
- Martin Vaughan as Hugh Mackenzie
- Vince Martin as Frank Barton
- Adrian Wright as Oliver Melrose
- Ric Herbert as Pig Nolan
- Mervyn Drake as Lt. Fagan
- Alan David Lee as Corporal
- Ned Manning as Captain Ashworth
- Noel Hodda as Captain Barnes
Reception
John Voorhees of the Seattle Times wries "But while the characters are compelling enough to hold our interest through all seven episodes, the real reason for watching 1915 is because it captures the feeling of time and place so expertly, exhibiting a sense of history that goes beyond old cars and period clothes. And it is that historical ambience that sets 1915 apart from many TV miniseries."[6] Daniel Ruth of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it 2 1/2 stars, criticising the pacing: "This mini-series takes too long to establish itself, as McGregor and Burgess spend the first four hours of "1915" swooning over Thornton and Woodburne and calling each other "mate". Enough already.", but praising other aspects: "Two virtues of "1915" are its terrific production values and period costuming."[7]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Recipient/nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 1983 | Logie Awards | Best Single Drama or Miniseries | 1915 | Won | [8] |
| Best Support Actor in a Single Drama or Miniseries | Adrian Wright | Won | |||
| Best Lead Actor in a Single Drama or Miniseries | Scott McGregor | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Best Lead Actress in a Single Drama or Miniseries | Sigrid Thornton | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Best Support Actress in a Single Drama or Miniseries | Jackie Woodburne | Nominated | [11] | ||