The Man from Snowy River is an Australian television series based on Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River". Released in Australia as Banjo Paterson's The Man from Snowy River, the series was subsequently released in both the United States and the United Kingdom as Snowy River: The McGregor Saga. The television series has no relationship to the 1982 film The Man from Snowy River or the 1988 sequel The Man from Snowy River II. Instead, the series follows the adventures of Matt McGregor, a successful squatter, and his family. Matt is the hero immortalized in Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River", and the series is set 25 years after his famous ride.
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The Man from Snowy River is an Australian television series based on Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River". Released in Australia as Banjo Paterson's The Man from Snowy River, the series was subsequently released in both the United States and the United Kingdom as Snowy River: The McGregor Saga. The television series has no relationship to the 1982 film The Man from Snowy River or the 1988 sequel The Man from Snowy River II. Instead, the series follows the adventures of Matt McGregor, a successful squatter, and his family. Matt is the hero immortalized in Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River", and the series is set 25 years after his famous ride.
Season 1 episodes
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Danni McGregor secretly enters the electrifying and dangerous Snowy River cross-country race — an annual race created in honour of her father's famous ride years before. Then, a mysterious American appears, determined not only to win the race at any cost, but also to challenge Matt McGregor himself in the original death-filled ride down the mountainside.
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Directed by Marcus ColeWritten by Peter SchreckGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Mick Slocum, Terry Brittingham, Jack Finnister, Tom Travers, Buri Cooper, Bruce Crowl
Matt suggests to Jack Kelly that he work for Kathleen in exchange for food and board. Reluctantly, he agrees to do so. Jack and Kathleen argue from the start, but obviously need one another. Oliver Blackwood continues his efforts in trying to undermine Kathleen's hold on her land. Rob and Luke court danger to win Victoria's affections, chasing down a wild stallion. Matt must intervene when Danni is severely punished by the new teacher.
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Directed by Colin BuddsWritten by Peter A. KinlochGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Nigel Bradshaw, Colette Mann, Rachel McCully, Nathan Doekes
Matt McGregor finds he has a competitor for Kathleen's affections when his mate, Steve Page, arrives at Paterson's Ridge and becomes smitten with the fiery Kathleen. Kathleen's new Braham breaks loose, and she gets caught in the middle of a sudden storm looking for it. When she hasn't arrived back by nightfall, Matt rides off in search of her. Meawnile, Luke starts prospecting for gold on his father's old claim.
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Directed by Colin BuddsWritten by Peter SchreckGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Terry Brittingham, David Bradshaw, Nathan Doekes, Maggie King, Reg Gorman, Sheryl Munks
Victoria Blackwood and her chaperone return from shopping in Melbourne, but their train journey ends when the tracks are washed away in heavy rain. Rob is sent to collect them and shares a passionate kiss with Victoria. Matt and Kathleen have a disagreement about Sean Carney's education and Emily donates a new organ to Colin's church.
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Directed by Marcus ColeWritten by Ted RobertsGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Chris Waters, Roy Edmunds, Colette Mann, Rachel McCully, Chris Inglis, Sheryl Munks
Matt's old flame Anita Hargreaves returns to town after 25 years away just as her father suffers a heart attack. Matt is dumbfounded by her hospitality towards him — and Kathleen's coldness. A bitter Anita forcloses on Matt's loan, only to learn that she had not been jilted by Matt years ago, but tricked by her father. Luke strikes gold.
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Directed by Marcus ColeWritten by Everett De RocheGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Robin Dene, Denis Moore, Jason Khoo, Victoria Tennant, Warwick Randall, Colette Mann
Danni McGregor and Michael ride into a herd of brumbies. In the confusion Danni is thrown and falls into a disused mine shaft. Michael goes for help, but becomes lost in dense scrub and falls unconcious from cold and shock. Anita sees Matt's obvious affection for Kathleen and realises trying to rekindle their lost love could be useless. News of Luke's gold strike spreads.
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Directed by Colin BuddsWritten by Ted RobertsGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Stan Dryden, Rebecca Strok, Kylie Dryden, Ross Simmons, Victoria Tennant, Maggie King
Lawlessness abounds as miners stream into Paterson's Ridge. Anita Hargreaves invites Luke to dinner. Colin McGregor proposes to his organist Emily Cornish. Rob and Luke, in defending Victoria Blackwood's honour, get into a punch up with some miners, and Matt finds the courage to ask Kathleen to go with him to the Mountain Ball. Meanwhile, Frank Blackwood plans to poison Kathleen's cattle to force her from her land.
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Directed by Colin BuddsWritten by David PhillipsGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Johnny Raaen, Tom Coltraine, John Arnold, Chris Stevenson, Nicholas Antipas, Roger Stephen
Oliver Blackwood schemes to take over Matt's land. Frank Blackwood is jealous of his father's business dealings with Luke. Herbert arrives home with some local dignitaries to find Anita and Luke in a passionate embrace. The next day their liaison is all over town, and Anita arrives at the Mountain Ball on Luke's arm. Oliver Blackwood asks Anita to share his life at Balmoral, but before she can answer, a shot rings out and he falls to the floor.
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Directed by Marcus ColeWritten by David PhillipsGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Libby Stone, Tony Hicks, John Rogers, Victoria Tennant, Warwick Randall, RIchard Montgomery
Frank steals a substantial amount of gold from Luke, only to have it taken from him by gentleman bushranger Harry Roebuck. Meanwhile Luke, already mortgaged to the hilt, falls further into Blackwood's debt. Blackwood arrogantly makes Matt an offer for Langara, saying he has plans to marry Anita.
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Directed by Marcus ColeWritten by Ted Roberts, Margaret KellyGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Victoria Tennant, Andy Anderson, Denis Moore, Roy Edmunds, Warwick Randall, Sheryl Munks
Luke is again pursuing a more than willing Victoria as she helps him search for a new house. Oliver Blackwood inadvertantly nominates a reluctant Matt to run for state parliament forcing him to get Luke to run against him. Danni experiences first love when she falls for an accused cattle rustler. Colin and Emily marry but Matt seems to have eyes only for Kathleen.
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Directed by Colin BuddsWritten by David PhillipsGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Nicholas Crawford-Smith, Josh Picker, Georgina Dymockl, April Howard, Bob Halsall, Maggie King
Oliver Blackwood becomes part owner of the bank and is delighted to learn that Langara's deeds are security against Matt's loan. Luke proposes to Victoria Blackwood to the dismay of her father who refuses to support the union. When Luke and Victoria persist, Oliver tells his daughter she will be completely disinherited if she marries a McGregor. Matt wins the election.
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Directed by Colin BuddsWritten by Peter A. KinlochGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Colette Mann, Fiona Corke, Colwyn Roberts, Terry Gill, Terry Brittingham, RIchard Montgomery
Everyone is excited that the railway is coming to Paterson's Ridge, except Kathleen, because it will run straight through the middle of her property. She decides to go to Melbourne to argue her case. Matt is also going to the city to be sworn in as a new Member of Parliament. They travel together and Matt takes Kathleen to the ceremony where she pleads her case to the governor and then to a ball. They dance together and, filled with emotion, he tells her he loves her. Meanwhile, Oliver hires a mining engineer to conduct an assay of Luke's mine and Vernoica is sent to England.
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Directed by Marcus ColeWritten by Ted RobertsGuest stars Rachel McCully, Nathan Doekes, Chris Inglis, Maggie King, Reg Gorman, Charles Tingwell, Bruce Kerr, Charlene Fenn
Oliver Blackwood learns Luke's mine is worthless and tricks Luke into buying him out. Luke discovers the truth but it is too late and he is forced to abandon the mine and lose his mansion. The bank threatens to foreclose on Matt forcing him to muster his cattle through Blackwood's property to get to the cattle sales, but Blackwood is determined to stop him. Luke is knocked unconscious after an explosion in his gold mine.
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Directed by Marcus ColeWritten by Ted RobertsGuest stars Amanda Douge, Rodney Bell, Sheryl Munks, Greg Parker, Chris Stevenson, John Flaus, Peter Farago, Jason Khoo
Peter A. Kinloch, Ted Roberts, Shane Brennan, David Phillips, Jan Sardi, Jock Blair, Peter Gawler, Everett De Roche, Patrick Edgeworth, Tony Morphett, Denise Morgan, Peter Schreck, Judith Colquhoun, Jutta Goetze, Leon Saunders, Rick Maier, Tom Hegarty
