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For the Term of His Natural Life
First Aired: May 23, 1983
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Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime

In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's daughter. Meanwhile, back in England, an imposter lays claim to the young man's inheritance.

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Colin Friels | Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes
Anthony Perkins | Rev. James North
Patrick Macnee | Major Vickers
Samantha Eggar | Mrs. Vickers
Diane Cilento | Lady Elinor Devine
Rod Mullinar | Lt. Maurice Frere
Featured Crew
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Rob Stewart | Director
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Marcus Clarke | Novel
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Philip Reid | Editor
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Patricia Payne | Writer
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Wayne Le Clos | Editor
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Wilton Schiller | Writer