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Vietnam

1987-02-23 War & Politics 13

The Goddard family is about to be torn apart by the arrival of Australian conscription during the Vietnam War.

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Storyline

The Goddard family is about to be torn apart by the arrival of Australian conscription during the Vietnam War.

  • First Aired
    1987-02-23
  • Last Aired
    1987-04-27
  • Creator
  • Genre
    War & Politics, Drama
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    10
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    Network Ten

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  • Season 1
Episode 1

1. Episode 1

This episode introduces the Goddard family - Douglas (Barry Otto) as the father, a politician in the A...More
This episode introduces the Goddard family - Douglas (Barry Otto) as the father, a politician in the Aussie government, Evelyn (Veronica Lang) and their children Phil (Nicholas Eadie) who gets drafted into the army and Megan (Nicole Kidman) the teenage rebel. At the age of 15, Megan is only interested in boys, hanging out with her friends and going to parties, and has to deal with her annoying older brother Phil winding her up! When she meets the charismatic Serge she pretends she is at University so she can go out with him.Less
45mins 1987-02-23
Episode 2

2. Episode 2

The announcement of Australia joining the war in Vietnam rocks the family as Phil is enlisted and leav...More
The announcement of Australia joining the war in Vietnam rocks the family as Phil is enlisted and leaves to fight for his country. His family say an emotional farewell to him.Less
45mins 1987-03-02
Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Once in Vietnam, the soldiers are pushed to their limits and beyond, dealing with landmines, civilian ...More
Once in Vietnam, the soldiers are pushed to their limits and beyond, dealing with landmines, civilian casualties, capture and the other horrors of war. The war puts a massive strain on his family back at home too - Douglas Goddard works in the Government and is involved in policy and decision making regarding the war, which creates tension between him and his family.Less
45mins 1987-03-09
Episode 4

4. Episode 4

As Megan grows up and gets closer to Serge, she begins to feel frustrated at not being allowed her ind...More
As Megan grows up and gets closer to Serge, she begins to feel frustrated at not being allowed her independence at home, so runs away to Sydney where Serge is at Uni.Less
45mins 1987-03-16
Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Much to the embarrassment of her father, Megan and her friends become publicly involved with anti-war ...More
Much to the embarrassment of her father, Megan and her friends become publicly involved with anti-war demonstrations, and Megan begins to challenge her father on his war policies. The family are re-united - on the surface - when Phil returns home on leave. Once her annoying older brother, Megan and Phil are now happy to hang out with each other, and go to a club together with friends. But it doesn't last long, as Phil has to return to Vietnam.Less
45mins 1987-03-23
Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Megan becomes increasingly frustrated with her father up to the point where she moves out and goes to ...More
Megan becomes increasingly frustrated with her father up to the point where she moves out and goes to live with Serge. Serge and Megan are key figures in anti-war and draft resistance protests.Less
45mins 1987-03-30
Episode 7

7. Episode 7

Her parents separate, and Megan introduces her mother to her new friends involved in anti-war protests...More
Her parents separate, and Megan introduces her mother to her new friends involved in anti-war protests, allowing the two to relate to each other in a new way and develop a real bond.Less
45mins 1987-04-06
Episode 8

8. Episode 8

Meanwhile, on the frontline in Vietnam Phil is continuing to deal with endless horrors, and is seeing ...More
Meanwhile, on the frontline in Vietnam Phil is continuing to deal with endless horrors, and is seeing more of his friends die or become injured. When he is able to come home to Australia, he doesn't make contact with his family, and for months they are left without news of his safety.Less
45mins 1987-04-13
Episode 9

9. Episode 9

Now an important part of the Vietnam anti-war protests, Megan is asked to take part in a radio intervi...More
Now an important part of the Vietnam anti-war protests, Megan is asked to take part in a radio interview about her groups efforts. Megan is informed and assured and answers questions with confidence. But she is rocked to her core when a man calling himself Tom calls up and immediately recognises the voice - it's her long lost brother Phil.Less
45mins 1987-04-20
Episode 10

10. Episode 10

Megan struggles to retain her composure, and tries to defend her protests when her brother questions h...More
Megan struggles to retain her composure, and tries to defend her protests when her brother questions her support of the troops. When he hangs up, she breaks down. Following the end of the war, Megan and her parents are able to be civil to each other again, and have a mutual respect for each other.Less
45mins 1987-04-27

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Cast

Barry Otto

Barry Otto

Douglas Goddard
Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Megan Goddard
Nicholas Eadie

Nicholas Eadie

Phil Goddard
Veronica Lang

Veronica Lang

Evelyn Goddard
Mark Lee

Mark Lee

Laurie Fellows

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