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Prisoner

On 27 February 1979, one of Australia’s most addictive soap operas debuted on Network Ten.

It finally came to an end after nearly eight years and 692 episodes, on 11 December 1986.

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Maggie Kirkpatrick on Prisoner

Actress Maggie Kirkpatrick, interviewed by Andrew Mercado, talks about her work on the Australian soap opera PRISONER, playing corrupt officer Joan 'The Freak' Ferguson.

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It's a bird... it's a plane - Prisoner behind the scenes

Gerard Maguire (Jim Fletcher), Patsy King (Erica Davidson), George Mallaby (Paul Reid) shooting a scene at the Wentworth Detention Centre gate.

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Open Air: Australian special

This special edition of Open Air focused on the success of Australian soap operas in the United Kingdom.

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On the Inside (Theme from Prisoner)- Lynne Hamilton

On the Inside is the main title theme from the 1979-1986 Australian soap opera Prisoner.

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You're really enjoying this, aren't you? - Prisoner episode 692

Officer Joan Ferguson (Maggie Kirkpatrick) has been arrested for her complicity in the bank robbery executed by Rita Connors (Glenda Linscott).

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The world's oldest biker! - Prisoner episode 692

Joan Ferguson is transferred to another prison, as the Wentworth immates witness in silence.

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Judy and Bea rehearsing - Prisoner behind the scenes

Rooftop protest rehearsal with Betty Bobbitt (Judy Bryant) and Val Lehman (Bea Smith). The scene is featured in episode 121.

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Place your bets - Prisoner behind the scenes

Sandy Gore (Kay White), Gerard Maguire (Jim Fletcher) and Jane Clifton (Margo Gaffney) during a break.

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Vera and Meg, BFFs - Prisoner behind the scenes

On screen rivals, off screen friends: Fiona Spence (Vera Bennett) and Elspeth Ballantyne (Meg Morris-Meg Jackson) having a drink.