The Patriots
William Charles Wentworth gets into trouble with the governor who believes Sydney is still British when he starts a newspaper called "The Australian".
- 1962-1962
- 1 season
- Drama, Documentary
William Charles Wentworth gets into trouble with the governor who believes Sydney is still British when he starts a newspaper called "The Australian".
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 1962
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Wentworth runs a legal practice and newspaper with his friend Dr Wardell. Wentworth's articles annoy Governor Darling. Sarah Cox hires Wentworth to sue on behalf of her sister Elizabeth, pursuing a Captain Payne for breach of promise. Private Sudds and Thompson commit a crime so they can be imprisoned rather than serve in the army.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Wardell escapes the charge from Darling. Wentworth represents the Coxes at a trial. Darling wants to make an example of Sudds and Thompson. Sudds is extremely unwell.
Episode 3
The Governor Acts
Wentworth protests against "rubber stamp" governorship. Sudds and Thompson's punishment leads to Sudds dying.
Episode 4
Out
The colony deal with the shock of Sudds' death. Wentworth decides to go after Darling. Robison gives evidence against Darling.
Episode 5
Full-scale War
He conflict between Darling and Wentworth increases. Wentworth gets engaged to Sara Cox. Wardell us challenged to a duel.
Episode 6
Pistol Duel
A duel is fought between Henry Dumaresq and Robert Wardell which ends with Dumaresq being injured. Robison confronts Stewart about the latter using labour at his farm.
Episode 7
A Marriage in Sydney Town
Sarah marries William. Robison gets in trouble.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
Robison is court martialed.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
Darling's answer to Wentworth's impeachment is to hold an official inquiry to the death of Private Sudds. Sarah has a baby. Wentworth is impeached. Wardell sells the newspaper. Robison is cashiered. Darling is exonerated through possible false evidence. Darling is replaced.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
Darling returns to England. Wentworth throws a big party. Wardell is seen at the end, alive.