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Against the Wind

Mary Mulvane, an 18-year-old Irish girl, is sent to New South Wales as a convict for seven years after defending her own property.

Mary Mulvane, an 18-year-old Irish girl, is exiled to New South Wales for seven years after bravely defending her property, leading to a harrowing experience of fear and uncertainty as a convict.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Seeds of Fire

1. The Seeds of Fire

Aired: Sep 12, 1978

In the next episode, the Mulvane family struggles against British rule in 179...

Episode 2 The Wild Geese

2. The Wild Geese

Aired: Sep 12, 1978

Mary, a convicted criminal, embarks on a perilous journey to Sydney aboard th...

Episode 3 A Question of Guilt

3. A Question of Guilt

Aired: Sep 19, 1978

Mary and Polly enjoy their new life in Sydney after their successful sea voya...

Episode 4 The Flogging Parson

4. The Flogging Parson

Aired: Sep 19, 1978

In the next episode, Mary and Polly settle into their new life in the colony,...

Episode 6 A House on the Hill

6. A House on the Hill

Aired: Oct 3, 1978

Mary forgoes her initial intentions and chooses to stay in the Colony, ultima...

Episode 7 The Tree of Liberty

7. The Tree of Liberty

Aired: Oct 10, 1978

Rebellion whispers spread among the convicts, catching Jonathan's attention a...

Episode 9 The Farmer's Friend

9. The Farmer's Friend

Aired: Oct 17, 1978

Dinny, gravely wounded, flees the carnage and finds refuge at Jonathan's resi...

Episode 12 The Whip Hand

12. The Whip Hand

Aired: Oct 30, 1978

The secretive distillery venture takes an unexpected turn when Will, Polly's ...

Episode 13 The Windfall Summer

13. The Windfall Summer

Aired: Oct 10, 1978

Jonathan is locked away for six months in prison after his courageous act of ...

Info about Against the Wind

Current Status: Ended

Network: Seven Network

Production Country: Australia

Genres:Drama, History, Western