The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.
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- TriviaThursday 13th February 1986 saw legendary Rat Packer Sammy Davis Jr. arrive (via Network Ten's "Eyewitness News" helicopter) at the Nunawading studios to visit the show's set and gallery. Meeting the cast he declared his adoration for Joan Ferguson, much to Maggie Kirkpatrick's amusement. A fan of the show, he expressed a desire to make a guest appearance, preferably opposite The Freak - unfortunately for the entertainer no suitable shooting dates proved viable, and the drama was soon in the processes of winding down.
- GoofsOnce the Wentworth staff adopt khaki uniforms, the female officers have the option of wearing skirts or trousers. Invariably a skirt-wearer, Joan's arrival for work in trousers always signifies that she will be taking part in an action sequence.
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Lizzie Birdsworth: Don't you call me names, ya smart alecky trollop!
- Alternate versionsIn the version shown by Channel 5 in the UK, episode 601, there was a cut of around 20 seconds when Wendy is threatening the women. She says, "Same goes for the rest of you scabs. Lou wasn't too rapt when she heard you broke the strike so I hear [from here onward, it was cut] (to Nancy) Oh what are you looking so scared about? You're name on the list is it? Eh? I wouldn't bet my boots on big chief Moron doing anything to help yous lot. He's too full of himself to worry about you lot. You should have known what side your bread was buttered on girls! Oh don't tell me [this is where the cut ended] Bird Brain's got something to say!"
- ConnectionsEdited into The Franky Doyle Story (1980)
- SoundtracksOn the Inside
(Prisoner theme)
Composed by Allan Caswell
Conducted by William Motzing
Performed by Lynne Hamilton
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Best TV-series ever!
This is the best series ever shown on television. It has it all! Laughs, nerves, drama and heart. It´s not at all like any other soap-opera. One thing I like about the show is that it´s about the weak in society. Women in prison, what group can possibly be lower on the scale? And this series is totally on their side! Everything about this series is great! See it!
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- Apr 17, 2000
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- Prisoner: Cell Block H
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- 27 Howard Street, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia(Joan Ferguson's house)
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