Against the Wind
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About
Against the Wind was a 1978 Australian television mini-series. It is a historical drama portraying both the British rule of Ireland, and the development of New South Wales and Australia. The producers were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones and Henry Crawford. The directors were George T. Miller and Simon Wincer. The scriptwriters were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones, Peter Kinlock, Tony Morphett, Paul Davies and Cliff Green. Jon English won the Logie Award in 1979 for "Best new talent" for his role in the miniseries as "Jonathan Garrett". The complete series is now available on DVD in Australia, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands in PAL format. It is also available in North American format.
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Season 1
The Seeds of Fire
Mary and her boyfriend Michael are harrassed by British soldiers while out walking. In repsonse to the troops taking over a nearby farm, Michael and his mates burn down the house which is now being used to store supplies. When the Mulvane family can't pay rent and church tax, the British troops take their cow away as payment. Mary and Michael attempt to retrieve the cow back but are discovered and Michael is shot dead - leaving Mary to stand trial.
The Wild Geese
Mary is onboard a convict transport ship on route to Australia and Polly, a streetwise convict in charge, makes Mary life harder. Ensign Grenville gives Mary a chance to escape the prison below, but he is furious when she turns down his offer. This leads him to what revenge which backfires when Mary cuts a soldier in self-defence. Worse is to come though when there is talk of a mutiny.
A Question of Guilt
A concerned Doctor ensures that Mary is given a good chance in the colony by being assigned to Captain Wiltshire. He sends Jonathan to escourt her back, himself a convict serving his sentence. Polly decides that she isn't going to let just any man choose her, so she does the work and snags Will Price, an Innkeeper.
The Flogging Parson
The men are forced to work very hard at their labour. Jonathan befriends a wiley fellow convict Dinny O'Byrne.
An Agreement Between Officers and Others
Mary meets up again with Polly, a fellow captive on the long sea voyage to the colony, who now works at the local inn. Jonathan learns to read and write prior to becoming a free man.
A House on the Hill
Mary, who had originally planned to return to Ireland, decideds to stay in the Colony and marry Jonathan after seeing his house and land.
The Tree of Liberty
Work on the land is hard and there is talk of an uprising among the convicts and Jonathan, against Mary's will, wants to help them.
When Kings Go Forth to Battle
The uprising has begun but the convicts are tricked and betrayed. The British troops are too powerful and the uprising has failed.
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Stream Against the Wind online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama series originally produced in English and released in 1978, it's earned a solid 7.6/10 from 14 viewers worldwide.
About Against the Wind
Against the Wind was a 1978 Australian television mini-series. It is a historical drama portraying both the British rule of Ireland, and the development of New South Wales and Australia. The producers were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones and Henry Crawford. The directors were George T. Miller and Simon Wincer. The scriptwriters were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones, Peter Kinlock, Tony Morphett, Paul Davies and Cliff Green. Jon English won the Logie Award in 1979 for "Best new talent" for his role in the miniseries as "Jonathan Garrett". The complete series is now available on DVD in Australia, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands in PAL format. It is also available in North American format. Across 1 season and 13 episodes, originally airing on Seven Network.
Against the Wind Cast and Characters
The cast features Jon English (as Jonathan Garrett), Mary Larkin (as Mary Mulvane), Kerry McGuire (as Polly McNamara), Warwick Sims (as Ensign Greville), and Hu Pryce (as Jonas Pike). Their performances are a major reason Against the Wind has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Against the Wind keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Against the Wind
Where can I watch Against the Wind online for free?
You can watch Against the Wind online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Against the Wind have?
Against the Wind has 13 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Against the Wind good? What's the rating?
Against the Wind holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 14 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Against the Wind?
The main cast includes Jon English, Mary Larkin, Kerry McGuire, and Warwick Sims, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Against the Wind available in English?
Yes — Against the Wind was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Against the Wind released?
Against the Wind first aired in 1978.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Against the Wind for free?
You can watch Against the Wind online for free on Bowood.TV. All 13 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Against the Wind have?
Against the Wind currently has 1 season and a total of 13 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Against the Wind about?
Against the Wind was a 1978 Australian television mini-series. It is a historical drama portraying both the British rule of Ireland, and the development of New South Wales and Australia. The producers were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones and Henry Crawford. The directors were George T. Miller and Simon Wincer. The scrip… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Against the Wind originally available?
Against the Wind was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Against the Wind first released?
Against the Wind first premiered on September 12, 1978 (1978). The series has since concluded its run.
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