Prisoner(1979)
Prisoner Synopsis
Prisoner is an Australian soap opera that is set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison.
Prisoner (1979) is a soap and drama series that premiered on February 27, 1979, spanning 8 seasons and 692 episodes. It stars Gerda Nicolson, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Janet Andrewartha and Elspeth Ballantyne. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-02-27
- Last aired:
- 1986-12-11
Prisoner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gerda Nicolson
as Ann Reynolds
Maggie Kirkpatrick
as Joan "The Freak" Ferguson
- Janet Andrewartha
Janet Andrewartha
as Reb Kean
Elspeth Ballantyne
as Meg Morris
- Louise Siversen
Louise Siversen
as Lou Kelly
Glenda Linscott
as Rita Connors
- Lois Collinder
Lois Collinder
as Alice "Lurch" Jenkins
Julia Blake
as Nancy McCormack
- Pepe Trevor
Pepe Trevor
as Lexie Patterson
Joy Westmore
as Joyce Barry / Joyce Pringle
- Peter Adams
Peter Adams
as Bob Moran
Kylie Belling
as Sarah West
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Prisoner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 35 ratings.
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Prisoner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Prisoner?
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Prisoner (1979) is available to stream on WOW Presents Plus. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Prisoner are there?
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Prisoner has 8 seasons and 692 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 27, 1979.
Is Prisoner still running?
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No. Prisoner is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 11, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Prisoner?
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Prisoner (1979) stars Gerda Nicolson, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Janet Andrewartha, Elspeth Ballantyne and Louise Siversen. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Prisoner any good?
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Prisoner (1979) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like soap and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.