All the Rivers Run
originally aired on HBO
All the Rivers Run is an Australian historical novel by Nancy Cato, first published in 1958. It was adapted as a 1983 Australian television miniseries starring Sigrid Thornton and John Waters. The series was a massive ratings success in Australia and was sold to over 70 countries, including the US, where it was screened by HBO premiering on 15 January 1984. The sequel follows on with the same main characters, but with actress Nikki Coghill replacing Thornton. The paddle steamer was filmed as the PS Philadelphia.