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 Hanlon

Series Synopsis

This was the first big historical drama to be made after the controversy over the cost of The Governor almost a decade earlier. Over seven episodes — set between 1895 and 1914 — it followed the life of Dunedin barrister Alf Hanlon, focussing on six of his most important cases. British actor David Gwillim played Hanlon while Australian Robyn Nevin was cast as convicted baby murderer Minnie Dean in the series’ most celebrated episode. A major critical, ratings and awards success, it immediately recouped its budget when the Minnie Dean episode sold internationally.

 
 

Series Notes

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Produced by

 TVNZ

TVNZ

 

Awards

1986 Emmy Awards (USA) 
Finalist Best Overseas Programme

1986 GOFTA Awards
Best Drama Programme (Hanlon - In Defence of Minnie Dean)
Best Performance, Female, in a Dramatic Role (Robyn Nevin) (Hanlon - In Defence of Minnie Dean)
Best Director (Wayne Tourell) (Hanlon - In Defence of Minnie Dean)
Best Drama Script (Ken Catran) (Hanlon - In Defence of Minnie Dean)
Best Performance, Male, in a Dramatic Role (David Gwilliam)
Best Original Music (Terry Gray)