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  • Rogue Nation (2009–2009)
  • TV Series | Drama, History
Rogue Nation (2009–2009)
TV Series | Drama, History

Historian Michael Cathcart tells the epic story of how the colourful characters of early colonial Australia transformed a penal settlement into a land with rights and opportunity in a mere 40 years. This sweeping two-part dramatised ...See moreHistorian Michael Cathcart tells the epic story of how the colourful characters of early colonial Australia transformed a penal settlement into a land with rights and opportunity in a mere 40 years. This sweeping two-part dramatised documentary covers formative events in Australia's history, including the Rum Rebellion and early court cases, which established independence and civil rights for all settlers. Rogue Nation explores how a fledgling colony on the wrong side of the globe was rapidly transformed from a place of punishment to a place of opportunity; a confident and prosperous community. It examines the fight for power and control between two powerful interest groups--the wealthy and entrepreneurial landowners and the offspring of convict settlers who took on the governors appointed by the Colonial Office in London. Rogue Nation introduces well known figures including pastoralist John Macarthur, barrister and newspaper proprietor William Wentworth, and Governors William Bligh, Lachlan Macquarie and Ralph Darling. And it shows how a handful of driven, anti-authoritarian and fiercely independent men saw off several British governors, encouraged upheaval and learnt the art of politics - discovering that debates, pressure groups and propaganda could change governments and shape policy. In doing so, they helped to lay the foundations of the prosperous liberal democracy of Australia. See less
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Release date (First episode)
Mar 15, 2009 (Australia)

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48 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Michael Cathcart
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
2
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Governor Macquarie Governor Macquarie   See fewer
2
Geoff Morrell
John Macarthur John Macarthur   See fewer
2
Andrew Hofman
Edward Macarthur Edward Macarthur   See fewer
2
Shane Briant
Lord Camden Lord Camden   See fewer
1
Joey Barton
James New James New   See fewer
1
Simon Chilvers
Chief Judge Chief Judge   See fewer
1
Michael Beattie
Private Patrick Thompson Private Patrick Thompson   See fewer
1
Alan Dukes
Orderley Sergeant Whalley Orderley Sergeant Whalley   See fewer
1
Yann Le Berre
Francis Girard Francis Girard   See fewer
1
Abe Forsythe
Captain John Glen Captain John Glen   See fewer
1
Paul Bertram
John Bigge John Bigge   See fewer
1
John Gregg
Sir Joseph Banks Sir Joseph Banks   See fewer
1
Alan Blinder
Officer of the Jury Officer of the Jury   See fewer
1
Ian Bolt
Justice James Dowling Justice James Dowling   See fewer
1
Jamie Edward Harris
Lieutenant Minchin Lieutenant Minchin   See fewer
1
John Brumpton
William Charles Wentworth William Charles Wentworth   See fewer
1
Richard Healy
Lieutenant Colonel William Paterson Lieutenant Colonel William Paterson   See fewer
1
Les Hill
Sergeant Sutherland Sergeant Sutherland   See fewer
1
Sophie Cleary
Jane New Jane New   See fewer
1
Patrick Dickson
Governor Ralph Darling Governor Ralph Darling   See fewer
1
Nicholas Hope
Judge Advocate Richard Atkins Judge Advocate Richard Atkins   See fewer
1
Katie Fitchett
Eliza Darling Eliza Darling   See fewer
1
Anita Hegh
Young Elizabeth Macarthur Young Elizabeth Macarthur   See fewer
1
Sam Isaacs
Sergeant Major Whittle Sergeant Major Whittle   See fewer
1
Stephen Hodge
Robert Wardell Robert Wardell   See fewer
1
Paul Lyons
John Dunn John Dunn   See fewer
1
Alexander Jenkins
John Macarthur Jnr John Macarthur Jnr   See fewer
1
Monette Lee
Madame Rens Madame Rens   See fewer
1
Antony Milne
Jeremy Bentham Jeremy Bentham   See fewer
1
Heather Mitchell
Elizabeth Macarthur Elizabeth Macarthur   See fewer
1
David Lillicot
Madame Rens' Barrister Madame Rens' Barrister   See fewer
1
Wayne Pygram
Governor King Governor King   See fewer
1
Grant Lyndon
Sidney Stephen Sidney Stephen   See fewer
1
Anthony Simcoe
Major George Johnston Major George Johnston   See fewer
1
Peter O'Brien
John Stephen Jr. John Stephen Jr.   See fewer
1
Andrew Tighe
Robert Campbell Robert Campbell   See fewer
1
John O'Hare
Chief Justice Francis Forbes Chief Justice Francis Forbes   See fewer
1
William Usic
Captain Anthony Kemp Captain Anthony Kemp   See fewer
1
Leeanna Walsman
Mary Putland Mary Putland   See fewer
1
Stephen Pease
John Wilson John Wilson   See fewer
1
Adrienne Pickering
Sarah Wentworth Sarah Wentworth   See fewer
1
John Wood
Governor William Bligh Governor William Bligh   See fewer
1
Duncan Young
Chief Constable Francis Oakes Chief Constable Francis Oakes   See fewer
1
Milan Pulvermacher
Boy at Beach Boy at Beach   See fewer
1
Damian Rice
Private Joseph Sudds Private Joseph Sudds   See fewer
1
Michael Sutherland
Police Constable Police Constable   See fewer
1
Benedict Paxton-Crick
Amos Crisp Amos Crisp   See fewer
1
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