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Snowy River - The McGregor Saga: episode guide

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The Race

Episode 01
Written by Peter Schreck
Directed by Marcus Cole

An adventure and romantic drama of epic proportions, The Man From Snowy River is the most recognised of all the Banjo Paterson characters and is captured on film in this acclaimed Australian production. In this movie length episode to launch the weekly series, viewers join Matt McGregor 25 years on from his famous ride. A beautiful and independent young widow, Kathleen O'Neil returns to the district with her son to claim her homestead. Matt, who once held strong feelings for Kathleen, discovers there is still an emotional bond.

Danni McGregor secretly enters the electrifying and dangerous Snowy river cross-country race—the annual race created in honour of her father's famous ride years before. Then a mysterious American appears, determined not only to win the race at any cost, but also to challenge Matt McGregor himself in the original death-filled ride down the mountain side.

Guest starring: Terry Brittingham as Stockman #1, Jack Finnister as Stockman #2, Terry Gill as Mayor, Mick Slocum as Balladeer, Tom Travers as Registration Officer, Clive Hearne as Blacksmith, Burt Cooper as Lands Inspector, The Sundowners Bush Band as Bush Band, Bruce Crowl as Balmoral Stockman, Charlene Fenn as Chaperone, Colette Mann as Mrs. Carney.

Pascoe's Principle

Episode 02 Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Colin Buds

Matt suggests to Jack Kelly that he work for Kathleen in exchange for food and board. Reluctantly, he agrees to do so. Jack and Kathleen argue from the start, but obviously need one another. Oliver Blackwood continues his efforts in trying to undermine Kathleen's hold on her land. Rob and Luke court danger to win Victoria's affections, chasing down a wild stallion. Matt must intervene when Danni is severely punished by the new teacher.

Guest starring: Nigel Bradshaw as Thomas Pascoe, Colette Mann as Mrs. Carney

Kathleen's Choice

Episode 03

Matt McGregor finds he has a competitor for Kathleen's affections when his mate, Steve Page, arrives at Paterson's Ridge and becomes smitten with the fiery Kathleen. Kathleen's Braham breaks loose, and she gets caught in the middle of a sudden blizzard looking for it. When she hasn't arrived back by nightfall, Matt rides off in search of her.

Guest starring: David Bradshaw as Steve Page, Terry Brittingham as Local, Nathan Doekes as Sean Carney, Reg Gorman as Mr. Fowler, Maggie King as Mrs. Fowler

Partnerships

Episode 04

Victoria Blackwood and her chaperone return from shopping in Melbourne, but their train journey ends when the tracks are washed away in heavy rain. Rob is sent to collect them and shares a passionate kiss with Victoria.
Rob and Victoria's romance turns comedic when he is forced to rescue her in the outback; Matt and Kathleen have a serious disagreement.

Guest starring: Colette Mann as Mrs. Carney, Chris Waters as Train Conductor, Roy Edmunds as Coach Driver

Where There's Smoke

Episode 05

Anita Hargreaves, an old love of Matt's, returns after 25 years away. Matt is dumbfounded by her hospitality towards him, and Kathleen's coldness. A bitter Anita forcloses on Matt's loan, only to learn that she had not been jilted by Matt years ago, but tricked by her father. Luke strikes gold.

Guest starring: Victoria Tennant as Anita Hargraves

Tracks of Gold

Episode 06

Danni McGregor and Michael ride into a herd of brumbies. In the confusion Danni is thrown and falls into a disused mine shaft. Michael goes for help, but becomes lost in dense scrub and falls unconcious from cold and shock. Anita sees Matt's obvious affection for Kathleen and realises trying to rekindle their lost love could be useless.

Guest starring: Reg Gorman as Mr. Fowler, Maggie King as Mrs. Fowler, Victoria Tennant as Anita Hargraves

Plans of Poison

Episode 07

Anita Hargreaves invites Luke to dinner. Colin McGregor proposes to his organist Emily Cornish. Rob and Luke, in defending Victoria Blackwood's honour, get into a punch up with some miners, and Matt finds the courage to ask Kathleen to go with him to the Mountain Ball.

Guest starring: John Arnold as Cullen, Tom Coltraine as Enright, Nathan Doekes as Sean Carney, David Le Page as Riley, Brad Lindsay as Sharp, John Raaen as Wicks, Warwick Randall as Dr. Stone, Roger Stephen as Griffin, Chris Stevenson as Rogers, Kevin Summers as Surveyor #2, Brett Swain as Surveyor #1, Victoria Tennant as Anita Hargraves, Tom Travers as Dignitary

Stepping Out

Episode 08

Herbert arrives home with some local dignitaries to find Anita and Luke in a passionate embrace. The next day their liaison is all over town, and Anita arrives at the Mountain Ball on Luke's arm. Luke and Rob end up in a fist fight. Blackwood humiliates Frank when Luke brushes him off. Blackwood asks Anita to share his life at Balmoral, but before she can answer, a shot rings out and he falls to the floor.

Guest starring: Maggie King as Mrs. Fowler, Warwick Randall as Dr. Stone, Libby Stone as Gossiping Woman, Victoria Tennant as Anita Hargraves

The Bushranger

Episode 09

Frank steals a substantial amount of gold from Luke, only to have it taken from him by gentleman bushranger, Harry Roebuck. Meanwhile Luke, already mortgaged to the hilt, falls further into Blackwood's debt. Blackwood arrogantly makes Matt an offer for Langara, saying he has plans to marry Anita.

Guest starring: Andy Anderson as Harry Roebuck, Roy Edmunds as Coach Driver, Warwick Randall as Dr. Stone, Victoria Tennant as Anita Hargraves

The Rustlers

Episode 10

True love is finally on course... well almost. It's Colin and Emily's wedding day but Matt seems to have eyes only for Kathleen. Luke is again pursuing a more than willing Victoria. A reluctant Matt is nominated to run as the local member of Parliament.

Guest starring: Nicholas Crawford-Smith as Kevin Rorke, Reg Gorman as Mr. Fowler, Bob Halsall as Worker, Maggie King as Mrs. Fowler, Josh Picker as Brian Casey

The Loneliness of Luke McGregor

Episode 11

Blackwood becomes part owner of the bank and is delighted to learn that Langara's deeds are security against Matt's loan. Luke proposes to Victoria, so her father throws him off the property. Blackwood learns they plan to elope and tells Victoria she will be completely disinherited.

Guest starring: Terry Brittingham as Station Hand, Fiona Corke as Lola Hatton, Oliver Dennis as Violinist, Terry Gill as Mayor, Clive Hearne as Charlie The Blacksmith, Colette Mann as Mrs. Carney, Colwyn Roberts as Johnson

Love Finds a Way

Episode 12

Everyone is excited that the railway is coming to Paterson's Ridge, except Kathleen, because it will run straight through the middle of her property. She decides to go to Melbourne to argue her case. Matt is also going to be sworn in as a new Member of Parliament. They travel together and Matt takes Kathleen to the ceremony and then a ball. They dance together and filled with emotion, he tells her he loves her.

Guest starring: Nathan Doekes as Sean Carney, Charlene Fenn as Miss Cavill, Gary Files as Clarendon, Reg Gorman as Mr. Fowler, Clive Hearne as Charlie The Blacksmith, Bruce Kerr as Concannon, Maggie King as Mrs. Fowler, Richard Moss as Hotel Manager, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell as Governor

The Stampede

Episode 13

Blackwood discovers Luke's mine is worthless, so he tricks Luke into buying him out. Luke discovers the truth, but it is too late, he is forced to abandon the mine and lose his mansion. Matt is running out of time to pay the bank. He must muster his cattle through Blackwood's property to get to the cattle sales, but Blackwood is determined to stop him.

Guest starring: John Flaus as Masters, Chris Stevenson as Balmoral Stockman

The Hostage

Episode 14

Moonshine Whiskey is taking over Patersons Ridge. When Colin McGregor preaches restraint, he is threatened by moonshine manufacturer, Hocking, who, with his sons, burns the church down and takes Danni hostage. She is rescued by Matt and the family while Kathleen keeps the police at bay.

Guest starring: Myles Collins as George Hocking, Stephen Curry as Harry Jarvis, Erik Donnison as Sergeant, John Flaus as Ralph Temple, Frank Gallacher as Grady Hocking, Brigid Kelly as Pretty Girl, Roger Stephen as Signwriter

The Savage Land

Episode 15

When Matt and Oliver travel to the outback town of Salt Springs to buy cattle, they become stranded in the desert after saving an aboriginal woman from a violent trooper. Kathleen takes over the newspaper.

Guest starring: David Gulpilil as Manulpuy, Tim Robertson as Trooper John Clarke

The Railroad

Episode 16

Kathleen starts a hospital for sick railroad workers who townsfolk blame for a diphtheria outbreak. Charlotte Holloway arrives with her parents and Frank becomes besotted with her.

Guest starring: Suzy Cato as Lady Catherine Holloway, Doug Dew as Telegraph Operator, John Dicks as Sir John Holloway, Jeremy Dridan as Tommy, John Flaus as Ralph Temple, Abbe Holmes as Mrs. Harris, Neil Melville as Fergus Ross, Colin Moody as Mark Haskins, George Novak as Heavy #1, Phil Reilley as Butcher, Tamara Saulwick as Fiona Ross, Greg Stone as Dr. Cameron, Jeffrey Walker as Jamie Ross, Trevor Welsh as Heavy #2, Kym Wilson as Charlotte Holloway, Naomi Wright as Small Child

Fathers and Sons

Episode 17

Rob McGregor is excited about Victoria Blackwood coming home but she turns up with cavalryman Hugh Trevealyan. A cad, Hugh has already had a fling with Frank's Charlotte in England. When caught in the act Frank punches Hugh and is challenged to a duel.

Guest starring: Jane Badler as Yvonne Waugh, Tony Hawkins as Major Sutcliffe, Julie Nihill as Nora Reilly, Emily-Jane Romig as Lizzie Reilly, Dean Stockwell as Professor Julius Waugh, Zbych Trofimiuk as Darcy Reilly, Kym Wilson as Charlotte Holloway

The Manly Art

Episode 18

The arrival of a boxing troupe in Patersons Ridge, led by Dandy Jim O'Rourke, has the community, including the McGregors, ready to try their hand. A visiting pianist may have a secret.

Guest starring: John Bach as Dandy Jim O'Rourke, Jane Badler as Yvonne Waugh, Craig Beeby as Boxer #2, Doug Dew as Fan #1, John Flaus as Ralph Temple, Dean Stockwell as Professor Julius Waugh