23 Oct 1982
The Rainmaker
Traveling rainmaker Starbuck arrives at the drought-ridden Curry place, promising rain for the farm and perhaps a romance for 'spinster sister' Lizzie.
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Nicola Barber Jenny
Ellie Haddington Sandy
Rosemary McHale Karen
Jeremy Child Matthew
Dido Miles Abigail
Susan Tracy Valerie
Bill Wallis Ziggy
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