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Prisoner

  • TV Series
  • 1979–19861979–1986
  • 50m
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Maggie Kirkpatrick in Prisoner (1979)
Prisoner Cell Block H: Episode 667
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The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,553
313
  • Stars
    • Elspeth Ballantyne
    • Barbara Jungwirth
    • Betty Bobbitt
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  • Stars
    • Elspeth Ballantyne
    • Barbara Jungwirth
    • Betty Bobbitt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 39User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 10 wins

    Episodes692

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    Prisoner Cell Block H: Episode 667
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    Prisoner Cell Block H: Episode 667
    Prisoner Cell Block H: Episode 586
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    Prisoner Cell Block H: Episode 586
    Prisoner Cell Block H: Episode 20
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    Prisoner Cell Block H: Episode 1
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    Prisoner Cell Block H
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    Prisoner Cell Block H
    Prisoner Cell Block H: What are you doing here?
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    Prisoner Cell Block H: What are you doing here?
    Prisoner Cell Block H Disc 3
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    Prisoner Cell Block H: Episode 3
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    Prisoner Cell Block H: Episode 3
    Prisoner Cell Block H Set 2
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    Elspeth Ballantyne
    • Meg Morrisas Meg Morris…
    669 episodes669 eps • 1979–1986
    Barbara Jungwirth
    • Lorna Youngas Lorna Young…
    511 episodes511 eps • 1979–1986
    Betty Bobbitt
    Betty Bobbitt
    • Judy Bryantas Judy Bryant
    429 episodes429 eps • 1980–1985
    Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance
    • Lizzie Birdsworthas Lizzie Birdsworth…
    404 episodes404 eps • 1979–1984
    Maggie Kirkpatrick
    • Joan 'The Freak' Fergusonas Joan 'The Freak' Ferguson…
    389 episodes389 eps • 1982–1986
    Val Lehman
    Val Lehman
    • Bea Smithas Bea Smith…
    378 episodes378 eps • 1979–1983
    Patsy King
    • Erica Davidsonas Erica Davidson…
    353 episodes353 eps • 1979–1984
    Gerda Nicolson
    • Ann Reynoldsas Ann Reynolds…
    319 episodes319 eps • 1981–1986
    Colette Mann
    • Doreen Burnsas Doreen Burns…
    294 episodes294 eps • 1979–1984
    Judith McGrath
    Judith McGrath
    • Colleen Powellas Colleen Powell
    263 episodes263 eps • 1979–1984
    Joy Westmore
    • Joyce Barryas Joyce Barry…
    255 episodes255 eps • 1979–1986
    Fiona Spence
    • Vera Bennettas Vera Bennett…
    222 episodes222 eps • 1979–1981
    Rod Allen
    • Gate Guard Johnas Gate Guard John
    217 episodes217 eps • 1982–1984
    Gerard Maguire
    Gerard Maguire
    • Jim Fletcheras Jim Fletcher
    209 episodes209 eps • 1979–1982
    Delva Hunter
    • Officer Locking Upas Officer Locking Up…
    193 episodes193 eps • 1979–1984
    Lois Collinder
    • Alice 'Lurch' Jenkinsas Alice 'Lurch' Jenkins
    171 episodes171 eps • 1984–1986
    Louise Siversen
    • Lou Kellyas Lou Kelly…
    151 episodes151 eps • 1981–1986
    Reylene Pearce
    • Phyllis Huntas Phyllis Hunt…
    141 episodes141 eps • 1979–1984
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    • Trivia
      After episode 692 was shown in Sweden in early 2000, fans demonstrated outside the building of TV 4 ( which had shown the series), demanding a rerun. It was the first time in Sweden this had happened, and the demonstration convinced the company to air the show again.
    • Goofs
      Once the Wentworth staff adopt khaki uniforms, the female officers have the option of wearing skirts or trousers. Invariably a skirt-wearer, Joan's arrival for work in trousers always signifies that her character will be taking part in an action sequence.
    • Quotes

      Bea Smith: I'm going Freak-hunting.

    • Alternate versions
      In the version shown by Channel 5 in the UK, episode 601, there was a cut of around 20 seconds when Wendy is threatening the women. She says, "Same goes for the rest of you scabs. Lou wasn't too rapt when she heard you broke the strike so I hear [from here onward, it was cut] (to Nancy) Oh what are you looking so scared about? You're name on the list is it? Eh? I wouldn't bet my boots on big chief Moron doing anything to help yous lot. He's too full of himself to worry about you lot. You should have known what side your bread was buttered on girls! Oh don't tell me [this is where the cut ended] Bird Brain's got something to say!"
    • Connections
      Edited into The Franky Doyle Story (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      On the Inside
      (Prisoner theme)

      Composed by Allan Caswell

      Conducted by William Motzing

      Performed by Lynne Hamilton

    User reviews39

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    Top review
    Brilliant, Absolutely Brilliant!!
    Excellent, gripping, funny and over the top. Inside the gates of Wentworth Detention Centre are housed the most dangerous criminals in H Block. From the camp style of true English upper class snobbery of Erica Davidson, who is Govenor, to the evil, sadistic, cruel ways of the "Freak" Joan Ferguson.

    From episode one the main story line has you gripped, and through out all 692 episodes you will be a fanatic. Riots, fires, murders, LSD trips, bashings - everything you could ask for in a prison drama and more.

    Well worth renting or buying, you will NOT be sorry! 12 out of 10! A+++
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    • Jan 22, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official fan site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prisoner: Cell Block H
    • Filming locations
      • 27 Howard Street, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Grundy Television Productions
      • Network Ten
      • The Grundy Organization
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 576i (SDTV)

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