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A Country Girl

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Part 1
Sunday, July 15, 1979 (ABC)
Written by Peter Yeldham
Directed by Carl Schultz

An oddity amongst her friends and family, sixteen-year-old Shannon is sent to her Aunt Edith's house in a country town, to give her an opportunity in life. There, as unpaid help, she meets a strange array of people and finds two friends; one introduces her to boys, the other to the world of books.

Starring: Liddy Clark as Shannon, Noni Hazlehurst as Beryl

With: Barbara Wyndon as Aunt Edith, Henri Szeps as Vincent Sladder, Michael Aitkens as John Terry, Moya O'Sullivan as Ada Jones, Ron Graham as Darcy Jones, Bunney Brooke as Grannie Jones, Kevin Leslie as Herbie Poole, Damien Parker as Rupert Barrington, Ian Gilmour as Freddy, Marshall Crosby as Don

Saints and Sinners

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Part 2
Sunday, July 22, 1979
Written by Peter Yeldham
Directed by Carl Schultz

Following her Aunt Edith's engagement to a quack healer, Shannon and her friend Beryl move to Sydney. The effects of the Depression are still felt, but after working as a waitress, Shannon is employed by the Abbey of Human Brotherhood, where she falls in love. Dismissed from the Abbey, she starts a new career in the world of radio.

Starring: Liddy Clark as Shannon, Noni Hazlehurst as Beryl, Warwick Sims as Damien Quilter, Peter Carroll as Mervyn Leggatt

With: John Bluthal as Joseph Litchin, Barbara Wyndon as Aunt Edith, Henri Szeps as Vincent Sladder, Margo Lee as Lucy Rossingdale, Walter Pym as Bishop Steele, Alfred Bell as Reggie, Brian McDermott as H.P. Holburray, John Warnock as Andy, Debra Lawrance as Jenny, Linda Newton as Girl in Park

Peace in Our Time

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Part 3
Sunday, July 29, 1979
Written by Peter Yeldham
Directed by Carl Schultz

Europe, on the edge of disaster, is a world away from Shannon, absorbed in the exciting life of radio. When she encounters the idealism of the Proletarian Movement, she plunges wholeheartedly into their activities, giving it all her time and energy, while her friend Beryl aims for material security. When personal tragedy strikes, Shannon questions the lifestyle she has adopted.

Starring: Liddy Clark as Shannon, Noni Hazlehurst as Beryl, Warwick Sims as Damien Quilter, Peter Carroll as Mervyn Leggatt

With: John Bluthal as Joseph Litchin, Barbara Wyndon as Aunt Edith, Henri Szeps as Vincent Sladder, Lorna Lesley as Olivia Asche, Noel Trevarthen as Chaverin Brome, Don Crosby as George Benson, Alfred Bell as Reggie, John Warnock as Andy, June Collis as Radio Producer, Marion Johns as Mrs. Knowles

Bread and Circuses

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Part 4
Sunday, August 05, 1979
Written by Peter Yeldham
Directed by Carl Schultz

Shannon returns to political activity to organise the electoral campaign for her old flame from the Abbey of Human Brotherhood. After years in the city, Shannon becomes disillusioned and seeks to escape, despite two ardent suitors. A crisis in her Aunt Edith's life gives Shannon the excuse to return home, leading to an unexpected and romantic union.

Starring: Liddy Clark as Shannon, Noni Hazlehurst as Beryl, Warwick Sims as Damien Quilter, Peter Carroll as Mervyn Leggatt

With: John Bluthal as Joseph Litchin, Barbara Wyndon as Aunt Edith, Henri Szeps as Vincent Sladder, Michael Aitkens as John Terry, Moya O'Sullivan as Ada Jones, Ron Graham as Darcy Jones, Don Crosby as George Benson, Norman Kaye as Inspector, Brian Wenzel as Detective, Alan Tobin as Mr Dodds