Tales of the South Seas

Australian TV series or program
  • William Snow
  • Rene Naufahu
  • Rachel Blakely
  • Rowena King
  • Mark Lee
  • Kimberley Joseph
  • Adrian Wright
Composers
  • Garry McDonald
  • Lawrence Stone
Country of originAustraliaOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons1No. of episodes22 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producers
  • Marla Ginsburg
  • Jeffrey M. Hayes
ProducerDarryl SheenCinematographyMark WarehamEditors
  • Suzanne Flannery
  • Tim Wellburn
  • Michael J Hagan
Running time45 minutesProduction companies
  • CLT-UFA[1]
  • Gaumont Télévision[1]
  • South Pacific Pictures[2]
  • Village Roadshow Pictures
Original releaseNetworkNetwork TenReleaseFebruary 3 (1998-02-03) –
June 30, 1998 (1998-06-30)

Tales of the South Seas is a 1998 Australian TV series[3] loosely based on Jack London's 1912 novel A Son of the Sun.

Plot

Set at the turn of the 20th century, Tales of the South Seas follows David Grief, captain of The Rattler, and his Polynesian friend and partner, Mauriri Lepau, on their adventures in the Pacific South Sea Islands. After helping to prove her innocence after she was falsely accused of murder, they are often joined by Isabelle Reed, a stable owner on the island.

Main Cast[4]

  • William Snow as David Grief
  • Rene Naufahu as Mauriri Lepau
  • Rachel Blakely as Isabelle Reed
  • Rowena King as Lavinia Timoto
  • Mark Lee as Rev. Colin Trent
  • Kimberley Joseph as Claire Devon
  • Adrian Wright as Lt. Jean Morlais

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
1"Paradise Regained"Ian BarryPeter McCabeFebruary 3, 1998 (1998-02-03)9701

  • Guest cast: Gottfried John as Gunter; Anthony Hawkins as the bishop
2"The Devil's Pearl"Donald CrombiePeter McCabeFebruary 10, 1998 (1998-02-10)9702

  • Guest cast: Bruce Spence as Naari Herring
3"The Locket"Donald CrombiePeter McCabeFebruary 17, 1998 (1998-02-17)9703
4"Lessons for a Warrior"Scott Hartford-DavisTeleplay by : Michael Norell & Cynthia A. Cherbak
Story by : Peter McCabe		February 24, 1998 (1998-02-24)9704

5"Trent in Love"Ian BarryTeleplay by : Jennifer Cecil
Story by : Peter McCabe		March 3, 1998 (1998-03-03)9705

6"The Fiery Messiah"Scott Hartford-DavisTeleplay by : Lynn Mamet
Story by : Peter McCabe		March 10, 1998 (1998-03-10)9706
7"Blackbirding"Ian GilmourTeleplay by : Sean Clark
Story by : Peter McCabe		March 17, 1998 (1998-03-17)9707

8"The Rabblerouser"Donald CrombieKaren HarrisMarch 24, 1998 (1998-03-24)9708

9"Isabelle's Brother"Ian GilmourTeleplay by : Jeffrey BloomMarch 31, 1998 (1998-03-31)9709

10"The Boxer Rebellion"Not creditedJennifer CecilApril 7, 1998 (1998-04-07)9710
11"The Statue"Donald CrombiePeter McCabeApril 14, 1998 (1998-04-14)9711

12"Fool's Gold"Scott Hartford-DavisMike SussmanApril 21, 1998 (1998-04-21)9712
13"The Assassin"Colin BuddsTeleplay by : Lynn Mamet
Story by : Peter McCabe		April 28, 1998 (1998-04-28)9713
14"The Outlaws"Ian GilmourTim Davis & Elinor JewettMay 5, 1998 (1998-05-05)9714
15"Fatal Shore"Donald CrombiePeter McCabeMay 12, 1998 (1998-05-12)9715
16"Fast Company"Brendan MaherPhyllis StrongMay 19, 1998 (1998-05-19)9716

17"The Eye of Tangaroa"Brendan MaherShane BrennanMay 26, 1998 (1998-05-26)9717
18"Rock of Ages"Karl ZwickyYuki AsanoJune 2, 1998 (1998-06-02)9718
19"Grief and the Lepers"Karl ZwickyStory by : Peter McCabe
Teleplay by : Hannah Louise Shearer		June 9, 1998 (1998-06-09)9719
20"The Compass and the Killer"Brendan MaherJennifer CecilJune 16, 1998 (1998-06-16)9720
21"The Tender Trap"Ian GilmourMike SussmanJune 23, 1998 (1998-06-23)9721
22"The End of Jenny"Brendan MaherJennifer CecilJune 30, 1998 (1998-06-30)9722

References

  1. ^ a b "Gaumont looks to Pacific for new fare" by Michael Williams at variety.com
  2. ^ "HBO sees island in ‘ Seas’ hour" at variety.com
  3. ^ Tales of the South Seas at Australian Television
  4. ^ Screen Australia. "The Screen Guide - Tales of the South Seas (1997)". Retrieved 2024-01-15.

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