Carson's Law (1983)
Carson's Law is a 1983 drama series created by Terry Stapleton. It stars Lorraine Bayly, Kevin Miles and Christine Amor.
Carson's Law is an Australian television series made by Crawford Productions for the Ten Network between 1983-1984. The series was a period piece set in the 1920s and starred Lorraine Bayly as progressive solicitor Jennifer Carson. The episodes revolved around the cases taken on by Jennifer, and the various personal intrigues of her family. The series' premiere was billed as a 90-minute "movie-length" episode on 24 January 1983, with another two-hour episode in the same timeslot the following night, before settling into its twice-weekly 60-minute (with ads) format the following week. Carson's Law was noted for its quality scripts and period production values, however although the programme was very popular in Melbourne where the series was based and filmed, it did not succeed in Sydney. It was cancelled in 1984 after 184 episodes with the final episode airing on ATV-10 on 1 December 1984.
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What is Carson's Law about?
Carson's Law is an Australian television series made by Crawford Productions for the Ten Network between 1983-1984. The series was a period piece set in the 1920s and starred Lorraine Bayly as progressive solicitor Jennifer Carson. The episodes revolved around the cases taken on by Jennifer, and the various personal intrigues of her family. The series' premiere was billed as a 90-minute "movie-length" episode on 24 January 1983, with another two-hour episode in the same timeslot the following night, before settling into its twice-weekly 60-minute (with ads) format the following week. Carson's Law was noted for its quality scripts and period production values, however although the programme was very popular in Melbourne where the series was based and filmed, it did not succeed in Sydney. It was cancelled in 1984 after 184 episodes with the final episode airing on ATV-10 on 1 December 1984.
When was Carson's Law released?
Carson's Law was released on 24 January 1983.
How many episodes does Carson's Law have?
Carson's Law has 184 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made Carson's Law?
Carson's Law was created by Terry Stapleton.
Cast
- Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson
- Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson
- Christine Amor as Felicity Carson / Felicity Bryce
- Louise Pajo as Margery Carson
- Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan
- Ross Thompson as Robert Carson
- Noel Trevarthen as Gerard Kent
- Chris Orchard as Thomas Carson
- Christine Harris as Amy Carson
- Greg Caves as Billy Carson
- Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson
- Marion Heathfield as Esme Brookes
