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The Leaving of Liverpool (1992–1992) — drama · history on ABC
About The Leaving of Liverpool
The Leaving of Liverpool ended in 1992 on ABC. The series was a drama and historical show that aired in July 1992. It depicted the story of the Home Children migration scheme, which involved over 100,000 British children being sent to countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. The series followed two children, Lily and Bert, who met at the Star of the Sea Orphanage in Liverpool in the 1950s. They were transported to Australia, where they faced hardships such as being placed in a labour camp and later working at a sheep station. The show was a limited series that consisted of two episodes, broadcast over two days. It aimed to portray the struggles and experiences of children involved in this migration scheme, highlighting their journey and life in the new lands they were sent to. The series provided a historical perspective on this chapter of migration history, set against the backdrop of the 1950s.
The Leaving of Liverpool episode schedule
2 aired
Aired · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 1992 | S1·E2 | Part II |
| July 8, 1992 | S1·E1 | Part 1 |