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The Thorn Birds

Season 1 Episode 4

The Cardinal's unexpected return to Drogheda plunges the Cleary family into turmoil, ending their 18-year period of tranquility.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Mar 27, 1983

In the 1920s, a wealthy Australian landowner's life is turned upside down whe...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: Mar 28, 1983

Meggie faces a new reality after Mary's death, as Father Ralph's power within...

Episode 3

3.

Aired: Mar 29, 1983

Meggie leaves Drogheda in pursuit of a fresh start, but finds herself entangl...

Episode 4

4.

Aired: Mar 30, 1983

The Cardinal's unexpected return to Drogheda plunges the Cleary family into t...

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Info about The Thorn Birds

Network: ABC

Production Countries: Australia, United States

Genres:Drama, Romance

Main Cast

Richard ChamberlainRichard ChamberlainRalph de Bricassart
Rachel WardRachel WardMeggie Cleary
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerArchbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
Bryan BrownBryan BrownLuke O'Neill
Brett CullenBrett CullenBob Cleary
Stephanie FaracyStephanie FaracyJudy
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinPete
John de LancieJohn de LancieAlastair MacQueen
Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckMary Carson
Piper LauriePiper LaurieAnne Mueller
Earl HollimanEarl HollimanLuddie Mueller
Philip AnglimPhilip AnglimDane O'Neill
John FriedrichJohn FriedrichFrank Cleary
Ken HowardKen HowardRainer Hartheim
Richard KileyRichard KileyPaddy Cleary
Mare WinninghamMare WinninghamJustine O'Neill
Chard HaywardChard HaywardArne Swenson
Sydney PennySydney PennyMeggie Cleary
Rance HowardRance HowardDoc Wilson
Jean SimmonsJean SimmonsFee Cleary

Creators

Colleen McCulloughColleen McCulloughWriter
Lee StanleyLee StanleyCreator, Writer
Carmen CulverCarmen CulverCreator, Writer

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