Gallipoli
As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915, ANZAC troops go into battle on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula. Landing in the dark chaos, Tolly, Bevan and their mates struggle to establish a tenuous foothold on the treacherous slopes and deep ravines. They endure the next eight months on the peninsula learning lessons of survival. By the time of the final evacuation they have also learned the skills of combat and what it means to be a young man in war.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- Drama, Documentary, Action & Adventure
As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915, ANZAC troops go into battle on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula. Landing in the dark chaos, Tolly, Bevan and their mates struggle to establish a tenuous foothold on the treacherous slopes and deep ravines. They endure the next eight months on the peninsula learning lessons of survival. By the time of the final evacuation they have also learned the skills of combat and what it means to be a young man in war.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
The First Day
Sun, Feb 8, 2015 81 mins
As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915, ANZAC troops go into battle on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula. Landing in the dark chaos, Tolly, Bevan and their mates struggle to establish a tenuous foothold on the treacherous slopes and deep ravines. They endure the next eight months on the peninsula learning lessons of survival. By the time of the final evacuation they have also learned the skills of combat and what it means to be a young man in war.
Episode 2
My Friend, the Enemy
46 mins
After a month of heavy fighting, the Anzac and Turkish soldiers meet in No Man's Land during a cease fire to bury their dead. Tolly risks his life by charging a machine gun nest to protect his brother. The newly arrived light horsemen are shocked by the aftermath.
Episode 3
A Man Alone
47 mins
Tolly is promoted ahead of his older brother, but disaster strikes when their platoon launches a surprise midnight attack against the Turks. Meanwhile, British journalist Ashmead-Bartlett finds an opportunity to outwit the military censor by visiting Lord Kitchener in London with dire reports on the ANZAC campaign.
Episode 4
The Deeper Scar
41 mins
Tolly recovers from his injuries in Cairo, and reluctantly returns to the front line at Gallipoli. He carries the bullet that almost killed him, given to him by a nursing sister in Cairo. Tolly thinks it might be a good omen, despite Two Bob's warning it will bring nothing but bad luck. After one of his close mates is killed, Tolly volunteers for sniper duty alongside the legendary Chinese-Australian sniper Billy Sing.
Episode 5
The Breakout
41 mins
In August 1915, General Hamilton devises a massive attack across the Gallipoli Peninsula to break the stalemate. Tolly and his mates defy the odds to win the battle of Lone Pine, while the Light Horseman are decimated at The Nek. With Kodi Smit-McPhee as Tolly Johnson, Harry Greenwood as Bevan Johnson, Sam Parsonson as Dave Kelin, Tom Budge as Cliff Sutton, James Callis as Ellis Asmead-Bartlett and John Bach as Sir Ian Hamilton.
Episode 6
If Only...
43 mins
Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett urges the newly arrived Australian correspondent Keith Murdoch to break censorship agreements and deliver a secret letter criticising Hamilton's campaign to the British Prime Minister. Together, the two men set in motion a series of events forcing London to finally intervene in the Gallipoli campaign. Tolly is commended for his bravery at Lone Pine, while Dave refuses to get help for chronic illness.
Episode 7
The Earth Abides
42 mins
After eight long months of failures, General Hamilton is sacked and Lord Kitchener finally visits Gallipoli to assess the situation. In freezing winter conditions the ANZACS prepare for a mass evacuation, without alerting the Turks. With Kodi Smit-McPhee as Tolly Johnson, Harry Greenwood as Bevan Johnson, Sam Parsonson as Dave Kelin, Tom Budge as Cliff Sutton, James Callis as Ellis Asmead-Bartlett and John Bach as Sir Ian Hamilton.
