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A Fortunate Life

S1 E1- Starting Out (1897-1905)

4.0

1986

1 Seasons

Bert Facey's tormented early years through his father's death and harsh economic depression

Bert Facey's tormented early years through his father's death and harsh economic depression

90m

Bert goes to work for the Phillips, a childless couple who treat him as one of the family.

Reunited with his mother after 12 years, Bert soon moves north to seek work.

A champion prize fighter, Bert enlists when WWI breaks out, surviving the nightmare of Gallipoli.