TV series

Correlli

Name: Correlli
Released: 1995
Cast: Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman, Sue Jones, Richard Piper, Neil Melville

1995· 1 season· 50 min episodes★ 7.7Ended

On ABC TV — From Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Synopsis

Correlli was an Australian television series first broadcast by ABC TV in 1995. It starred Deborra-Lee Furness as prison psychologist Louisa Correlli. The series also featured her future husband Hugh Jackman in one of his earliest roles. The first episode entitled "The Rat Tamer" has been released on to DVD. The creators and Associate Producers of the show were actress Denise Roberts from the ABC's G.P., and Carol Long. Roberts also played the role of prison warden Helen Buckley in episodes four and five.

Themes

prison prisoner psychologist

Episodes

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E1 Rat TamerNext upJul 26, 1995 · 90 min
Synopsis
As the new psychologist at Blackstream prison, Louisa Correlli must find her way to help a long-serving prison officer, Ben Costa, come to terms with the break up of his marriage and the death of his best friend.
Guest stars: William Zappa (Officer Ben Costa), Marcus Eyre (Officer 'Fatz' Bingham), Anthea Davis (Officer Narelle Jenkins), Robert Morgan (Officer Ross Bannerman), Tom Considine (Officer Cross), John Atkinson (Officer Reid), Damien Pree (Officer Mark Bagley), Andrew Baker (Officer Ian Wisher)
E2 Roman HolidayAug 2, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Louisa discovers the truth about prisoner Kevin Jones but before she exposes him, she must establish why he chose to travel the path of deceit. Concurrently, Louisa is drawn into the fantastic world of prisoner Alfredo Martinelli and his pain when Jean, his long time visitor, dies in a car crash.
Guest stars: Anthea Davis (Officer Narelle Jenkins), Tom Considine (Officer Cross), John Atkinson (Officer Reid), Grant Piro (Toby Miller), Dan Reaper (Slug), Doug Bowles (Murphy), Julian Branagan (Downs), Helen Trenos (Debbie Wilson)
E3 Shots in the DarkAug 9, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Louisa is confronted by the parallels of life and work when Brett Hodges, a prisoner a little older than her son Anthony, arrives at the jail. Hodge's attitude problem and naivety makes him vulnerable to the drug network. Thwarted in her attempt to help him, Louisa is alerted by Pat to the realities of prison life and this impacts on Louisa's personal life.
Guest stars: Tom Considine (Officer Cross), Grant Piro (Toby Miller), Dan Reaper (Slug), Doug Bowles (Murphy), Julian Branagan (Downs), Phil Motherwell (Kirby), Dennis Moss (Baldy), Natasha Cajkovac (Slug's Wife)
E4 SolitaryAug 16, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Officer Helen Buckley joins Blackstream Prison and is unwittingly seduced by Specs Redman, a prisoner with an hidden agenda.
Guest stars: Grant Piro (Toby Miller), Dan Reaper (Slug), Doug Bowles (Murphy), Julian Branagan (Downs), Jonathon Brooks (Brett Hodges), Denise Roberts (Officer Helen Buckley), Gerald Lepkowski (Officer Tyler), Damien Pree (Officer Bagley)
E5 Lock-DownAug 23, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Louisa's progress with Brett Hodges is halted when a planned visit from his estranged sister is thwarted by industrial action resulting in a lock-down of the prison. After Redman's shooting, an isolated Officer Buckley must attempt to regain her status with the other officers and scornful prisoners.
Guest stars: Tom Considine (Officer Cross), John Atkinson (Officer Reid), Grant Piro (Toby Miller), Dan Reaper (Slug), Doug Bowles (Murphy), Julian Branagan (Downs), Helen Trenos (Debbie Wilson), Jonathon Brooks (Brett Hodges)
E6 SpoonsAug 30, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Louisa is faced with a self-mutilator known as Spoons who she is trying to have transferred to a psychiactric facility. Also, Louise and Sister Pat encourage a trio of inmates struggling with alcohol to form a band.
E7 Wishin' and Hopin'Sep 6, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Terri and Kim, whose partners are in prison awaiting trial, anxiously await the outcome of their respective cases. When the men are convicted, the women make a pact to leave them if their sentences exceeds five years. Meanwhile, Louisa faces a performace review while trying to get Kevin to engage with his therapy.
E8 An Early ReleaseSep 13, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Louisa faces a personal and professional crisis when she has to negotiate a meeting with inmate Stephen Haines, a psychopathic sadist, and the parents of one of his victims.
E9 RevelationsSep 20, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Sister Pat's emotions are in disarray when Margaret, her support of many years, decides to leave the order. An inmate distraught over being turned down for early parole commits suicide. Kevin opens up to Louisa about his role in his brother's death. Anthony is brought home by the police.
E10 RumoursSep 27, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Blackstream is riddled with drugs and a cloud of suspicion hangs over some of the officers. Harry refuses to be put in isolation when his HIV status gets out. Louisa crosses the line with Kevin and rumours about their relationship quickly spread through the prison.