Vietnam: episode guide


Part 1

Mon, February 23, 1987 (8:30 - 10:45)

First of a new 4 part Australian mini-series examining the effect the Vietnam War has on an Australian family. The 1960s are a time of sexual freedom and political confusion. Australia has entered the war in South East Asia and Philip Goddard, son of the Prime Minister's senior advisor on foreign affairs, is conscripted.

Note: summaries are as published in The Age's Green Guide, Feb 19, 1987

Part 2

Tue, February 24, 1987 (8.30-10:30)

Second of a new 4 part Australian mini-series examining the effect the Vietnam War has on an Australian family. Megan is experimenting with sex, pot and the anti-war movement, while Phil meets a young Vietnamese woman.

Part 3

Wed, February 25, 1987 (8.30-10:30)

Third of a new 4 part Australian mini-series examining the effect the Vietnam War has on an Australian family. Phil is affected by his involvement in secret activities; Douglas Goddard liases with a young linguist in Saigon; Megan's lifestyle undergoes drastic changes.

Part 4

Thu, February 26, 1987 (8.30-11:30)

Final of a new 4 part Australian mini-series examining the effect the Vietnam War has on an Australian family. Phil returns home to confusion and a divided family, and Megan makes a desperate plea to him.