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I Can Jump Puddles

Alan Marshall's life story is a remarkable tale of overcoming adversity, as he recounts his journey from infancy to young adulthood, sharing his struggles with the debilitating effects of polio in childhood and his path to personal growth and resilience.

The autobiographical trilogy of Alan Marshall recounts his inspiring journey from overcoming childhood polio to achieving an extraordinary life, as told through "I Can Jump Puddles", "This Is the Grass", and "In Mine Own Heart".

Episodes:

Episode 1 Run Like the Wind

1. Run Like the Wind

Aired: Jun 7, 1981

The next episode follows Alan Marshall's early years, as he begins his educat...

Episode 2 The Weight of Air

2. The Weight of Air

Aired: Jun 14, 1981

Alan adjusts to his new reality, navigating school with crutches and a wheelc...

Episode 3 Starlight

3. Starlight

Aired: Jun 21, 1981

Alan's newfound confidence on crutches motivates him to tackle an even more d...

Episode 4 Crutches Are Nothing

4. Crutches Are Nothing

Aired: Jun 28, 1981

As he ventures out of his hometown for the first time, Alan discovers a newfo...

Episode 5 Bona Fide Traveller

5. Bona Fide Traveller

Aired: Jul 5, 1981

A young adult with a disability faces the challenges of job hunting in Melbou...

Episode 6 Getting Your Breath

6. Getting Your Breath

Aired: Jul 12, 1981

Alan's excitement soars to new heights as his debut story is selected for pub...

Episode 7 Take It or Leave It

7. Take It or Leave It

Aired: Jul 19, 1981

Alan's physical disability prompts a fresh perspective on his salary demands,...

Episode 8 Boots, Boots, Boots

8. Boots, Boots, Boots

Aired: Jul 26, 1981

Alan trades in his usual routine for a new career in accounting at a boot fac...

Episode 9 Walk Into Paradise

9. Walk Into Paradise

Aired: Aug 2, 1981

Alan takes on a daunting challenge to save his employer's factory from financ...

Info about I Can Jump Puddles

Network: ABC TV

Genres:Drama