A Fortunate Life

Miniseries

Four part biopic about classic Australian author A.B. Facey (1894-1982). Born in a large impoverished family, uneducated and illiterate, he had to fend for himself since he was eight, and as a recruit in WWI, he was sent to Gallipoli.

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4 Episodes

Starting Out (1897-1905)
E1
Starting Out (1897-1905)Bert Facey's tormented early years through his father's death and harsh economic depression
Bush Schooling (1905-1908)
E2
Bush Schooling (1905-1908)Bert goes to work for the Phillips, a childless couple who treat him as one of the family.
Journey (1908-1914)
E3
Journey (1908-1914)Reunited with his mother after 12 years, Bert soon moves north to seek work.
Providence (1914-1916)
E4
Providence (1914-1916)A champion prize fighter, Bert enlists when WWI breaks out, surviving the nightmare of Gallipoli.