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1 4 form y separately published work icon An Accidental Soldier Blake Ayshford , ( dir. Rachel Ward ) Australia : Taylor Media Essential Viewing , 2013 Z1912311 2013 single work film/TV

'Harry Lambert, a shy and gentle man, shamed by his rural Australian town into joining the armed forces as a baker in the service corps. When the bakers are thrown into the front line, Harry deserts. In countryside swarming with gendarmes, Harry barely avoids capture when Colombe Jacotot takes pity on him. Colombe is a stoic farm-wife, bowed by hard work and tragedy. Within her bare cottage, Harry and Colombe discover a love that is as powerful as it is unexpected.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 31/3/2014)
1 form y separately published work icon Crimes of the Heartless Shelley Birse , ( dir. James Bogle ) Sydney : Nine Network Essential Viewing , 2010 Z1709708 2010 single work film/TV

'According to Sarge, the worst crime of all is heartlessness — when you know your actions will hurt others but you do it anyway. Mr Streeton, it would seem, is the king of heartlessness, if building a retirement home in the swamp is any indication. Mr Streeton's blunt assessment of Sarge's world- view causes Sarge to reassess himself. His introspection spirals to despair when it appears Mum's wedding ring has been stolen. However, the final blow comes when Lockie admits to Sarge that he is the town's biggest criminal — he knowingly broke Mel's heart. Lockie's heartlessness, Phillip's growing frustration with the science faculty, and a surprise job offer for Mum cause the Leonards to question if they belong in Angelus anymore. Blob, however, has other ideas' ('Crimes of the Heartless' Australian Television Information Archive).
1 form y separately published work icon Scorched Scorched: The Complete Story Tim Pye , ( dir. Tony Tilse ) Australia : Essential Viewing , 2008 Z1613475 2008 single work film/TV thriller science fiction

In the not-so-distant future, Australia suffers permanent drought. Potable water is a sought-after contraband item and the fire department has risen to control every other branch of the emergency services, even the police. But in a world in which water is so scarce, what happens when a firestorm threatens metropolitan Sydney?
1 6 form y separately published work icon Lockie Leonard Nine Network (publisher), Keith Thompson , Drew Proffitt , LeeAnne Innes , Sarah Rosetti , Matt Ford , Shelley Birse , Michael Miller , Ken Kelso , David Ogilvy , James Bogle , Tim Pye , Wayne Blair , Peter Templeman , Rhys Muldoon , Ellie Beaumont , Joshua Wakely , ( dir. Tony Tilse et. al. )agent Sydney : Nine Network Essential Viewing , 2007-2010 Z1389794 2007- series - publisher film/TV children's

Based upon the novels by Western Australian author Tim Winton, the series revolves around 12-year-old Lockie Leonard, a surf rat whose family moves to the most remote town on Earth, Angelus. Lockie's convinced that this is a total disaster. He has no friends, a new school, and a house that is truly in danger of disappearing into a swamp. But then Lockie spots the one thing that makes it all okay. This weird little town has the best surf he has ever seen.
1 form y separately published work icon Joy to the World Keith Thompson , ( dir. Roger Hodgman ) Australia : Essential Viewing , 2007 Z1855150 2007 single work film/TV 'It's the last day of school and Vicki drops a bombshell: she won't be coming back to Angelus High next year. In fact, she's leaving Angelus altogether to go to boarding school. The Leonard family awaits Mum's return from hospital in time for Christmas, Phillip's nightmare nears an end, and volunteers lineup to help Rev Egg put on his Christmas Rock Opera.' (Australian Television Information Archive record)
1 form y separately published work icon The Ladder of Love Keith Thompson , ( dir. Peter Templeman ) Sydney : Essential Viewing Nine Network , 2007 Z1438666 2007 single work film/TV

'Lockie and Vicki are back on. And unlike before, Lockie takes the public attention in his stride.'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 22/5/2014)
1 2 form y separately published work icon Stepfather of the Bride Geoffrey Atherden , ( dir. Roger Hodgman ) Australia : Essential Viewing Australian Broadcasting Corporation , 2006 Z1329618 2006 single work film/TV humour

'A comedy about a modern wedding, where the bride plans an extravagant celebration, the groom can't believe his luck, the parents and ex-husbands and current wives squabble over who is going to pay for it all, and standing on the side, waiting for disaster to strike is the groom's best friend.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 27/10/2014)
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