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The Genie from Down Under

When Penelope Townes discovers a long-forgotten old trunk in the attic of her decaying mansion home, her curiosity leads her to check its contents. In it, she finds a beautiful, but dusty, opal pendant and is delighted with her find - little realising how much this small gem will affect her future life (and that of her mother as well).

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Alexandra Milman
Penelope Townes
Glenn Meldrum
Baz
Rhys Muldoon
Bruce

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Wishing and Hoping

When upper class English girl Penelope Townes finds a magic opal which contains two Australian genies, Bruce and his son Baz, she thinks all her problems are over, and that she can have anything she wants. Bruce however has other ideas. With: Randall Berger as Mr Hemingway, Natalie Playford as Mrs. Hemingway, Bob Hornery as Minister, Judith Stewart as Stuffy Matron, Chris Krishna Pillay as Caterer, Allan Ferguson as Organist.

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Awards

  • 1996 - AFI Award - Best Children's Television Drama - nominated

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