A Fortunate Life

S1 · E1 — Starting Out (1897-1905)

Season 1 · 4 episodesA Fortunate Life
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Starting Out (1897-1905)E1 · 90 min

Bert Facey's tormented early years through his father's death and harsh economic depression

Bush Schooling (1905-1908)E2 · 90 min

Bert goes to work for the Phillips, a childless couple who treat him as one of the family.

Journey (1908-1914)E3 · 90 min

Reunited with his mother after 12 years, Bert soon moves north to seek work.

Providence (1914-1916)E4 · 90 min

A champion prize fighter, Bert enlists when WWI breaks out, surviving the nightmare of Gallipoli.

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Bush Schooling (1905-1908)

Bert goes to work for the Phillips, a childless couple who treat him as one of the family.

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Episodes

Now playing
Starting Out (1897-1905)E1 · 90 min

Bert Facey's tormented early years through his father's death and harsh economic depression

Bush Schooling (1905-1908)E2 · 90 min

Bert goes to work for the Phillips, a childless couple who treat him as one of the family.

Journey (1908-1914)E3 · 90 min

Reunited with his mother after 12 years, Bert soon moves north to seek work.

Providence (1914-1916)E4 · 90 min

A champion prize fighter, Bert enlists when WWI breaks out, surviving the nightmare of Gallipoli.