The Battlers (TV series)

The Battlers is an Australian television series that aired in 1968 and 1969 on the ABC. It was based on the novel The Battlers by Kylie Tennant. The series is set in the 1930s during the Great Depression and follows the lives of a group of itinerant workers, known as "battlers," as they travel across New South Wales, Australia, seeking work and survival.

The series aimed to depict the hardships and resilience of the Australian working class during this difficult period. Key themes included poverty, unemployment, social inequality, and the struggle for dignity and survival.

The cast included prominent Australian actors of the time. While specific episode titles and cast lists are readily available, details about the writers and directors can be more difficult to source. The series is notable as an early example of Australian drama exploring uniquely Australian stories and historical events. It has been cited as an important contribution to Australian television history, even though it has not been widely available for viewing in subsequent years.