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Eureka Stockade (miniseries)

Eureka Stockade is a 1984 Australian miniseries based on the battle of Eureka Stockade. It reunited the producer, writer and star of A Town Like Alice.

Cast

Production

The series was researched over two years and filmed over four months. It was shot on location near Ballarat and Bendigo. It was a difficult shoot as it took place during a heatwave. A $250,000 set of the British camp was almost destroyed during the Ash Wednesday bushfires. A Eureka flag was stolen during filming.

Reception

The series was a ratings disappointment compared to A Town Like Alice. However it sold widely overseas and screened in the US.

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