Series synopsis
The Secret River is an Australian drama television series that premiered on ABC TV on June 14, 2015. It ended on June 21, 2015. It stars Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Sarah Snook, Lachy Hulme and Tim Minchin.
In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.
Premise
In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as William Thornhill
- Sarah Snook as Sal Thornhill
- Lachy Hulme as Thomas Blackwood
- Tim Minchin as Smasher
- Trevor Jamieson as Gumang / Grey Beard
- Rory Potter as Willie Thornhill
- Finn Scicluna-O'Prey as Dickie Thornhill
- Katherine Kelly as Mrs. Webb
Supporting cast
- Huw Higginson as Alexander King
- Samuel Johnson as Saggity
- Rhys Muldoon as Lord Loveday
- Geneviève Lemon as Mrs. Herring
- James O'Connell as Dan
- Dom Phelan as Ned
- Angus Pilakui as Long Bob/Durunung
- Leila Gurruwiwi as Marrabu
- Heath Bergersen as Mullaba
- Clarence John Ryan as Greybeard's Warrior #1
- Adrian Pickering as Lavender Brother #1
Guest cast
- James O'Connell as Dan
- Aaron L. McGrath as Jospeh
- Benjamin Rigby as Flogging Soldier
- Jim Daly as Reverend Pyne
- Jon Brydon as Market Trader
- Maureen Bruce as Topless Woman
- Paul Hallett as Customs Officer (uncredited)
- Tim Clarke as Redcoat Captain
- Thomas Blackburne as Dickie (24 years)
- Chloe Armstrong as Maidservant (uncredited)
- Jeremy Costello as Convict (uncredited)
- Amanda Woodhams as Mary (17 years)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | June 14, 2015 | June 21, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In 1813 ex-convict Will Thornhill settles on the beautiful Hawkesbury River. But his plans are soon overshadowed by misunderstandings and conflict with the local Indigenous people. |
June 14, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Will's increasing desperation to hold onto 'his' land despite the resistance of the local Indigenous people, leads to his involvement in a brutal incident which will haunt him forever. |
June 21, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 14, 2015 |
| Last aired | June 21, 2015 |
| Runtime | 80 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:30:00 |