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Luke's Kingdom Season 1, Episode 8: The King's Gentleman

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The Governor has set up a committee to inquire into squatting and the possible granting of Tenancy Rights to the squatters. Watch Luke's Kingdom Season 1, Episode 8 The King's Gentleman in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Luke's Kingdom Season 1, Episode 8 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

13 episodes
Season 1
1

A Sort of Gentleman

It's 1829, Jason Firbeck, a retired naval Leiutenant, recently widowed arrives with his family - Samuel, his elder son, Luke, his second son and Jassy his daughter - in NSW, where land granted by influential friends, supposedly awaits him.
2

The Land Lovers

Jason Firbeck, shocked to discover land assigned to him is occupied by another, tries to sort out the legal aspects of ownership.
3

The Bait

Luke has taken control of the family and has occupied land in the wilderness. The family have thus become 'squatters'.
4

A Man Worse Than Cormac

In squatters territory it is law of the strong that prevails and Cormac Doyle, an English-hating Irishman, sets his sights on occupying Luke's kingdom
5

A Woman Waiting

In New South Wales in the 1830s convicts were granted "Tickets to Leave" to find employment on their own account. However one mistake, the slightest misdemeanor, and the ticket could be withdrawn.
6

The Man from Home

The Firbecks have been squatters for two years. The building of a timber homestead is finished and an area of land cleared. The arrival of an uninvited guest causes complications for Luke because of an association he builds up with Jassy.
7

The Surveyor

For Jassy, life as a housekeeper to her squatting family has become unbearable. Jason watches anxiously as with each day she grows more tired, more depressed, and more listless.
8

The King's Gentleman

The Governor has set up a committee to inquire into squatting and the possible granting of Tenancy Rights to the squatters.
9

The Dam and the Damned

It has not rained for four months. Sheep and cattle are dying and settlers are facing ruin. Luke, taking advantage of the dry state of the river bed, is struggling to build an immense dam. However his ambitious plan is plagued by tragedy.
10

The Hypocrites

In common with all squatters, Luke is finding the aboriginals troublesome. His sheep are being speared and anger against the aboriginals is growing.
11

Devil's Man

In Lieutenant Elliot's command is a veteran corporal about to retire from the army
12

An Enemy Too Many

Luke has shot a bushranger, leaving his pregnant lover swearing vengeance upon him.
13

The Prisoner

Luke's brooding restlessness is apparent to all who know him with, perhaps the exception of his family who are accustomed to ignoring his many moods.