The Winners (Australian TV series)

The Winners is an Australian anthology television series for children, produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF). It aired on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in 1985. The series consisted of eight self-contained episodes, each adapted from a different children's book by Australian authors.

Each episode featured a different cast, setting, and storyline, exploring various themes relevant to children and young teenagers, such as family relationships, peer pressure, self-discovery, and overcoming challenges. The series was notable for its high production values and its focus on quality storytelling.

Titles of the episodes included:

• Boy Soldiers
• Room to Move
• The Other Facts of Life
• Quarry Hill
• All the Rivers Run - Part One (The only episode split into two parts)
• All the Rivers Run - Part Two
• Golden Fiddles
• Sky Trackers

The Winners is considered a landmark series in Australian children's television, showcasing the talent of Australian writers, actors, and filmmakers. It has been re-run numerous times on Australian television and remains a fondly remembered series by those who watched it during its original broadcast. The series is available on DVD.