Children of the Dog Star

Children of the Dog Star

7.5

1984-04-02

12 year old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start to happen. Gretchen has a passion for science and a talent for all things mechanical, which is why the old brass weathervane fascinates her. But the brass daisy rod has a complex and terrifying significance, and Gretchen and her new friend Ronny discover its links with the far distant Sirius, the Dog Star.

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Children of the Dog Star

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12 year old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start to happen. Gretchen has a passion for science and a talent for all things mechanical, which is why the old brass weathervane fascinates her. But the brass daisy rod has a complex and terrifying significance, and Gretchen and her new friend Ronny discover its links with the far distant Sirius, the Dog Star.

First Aired

1984-04-02

Last Aired

1984-05-07

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Language

English

Network

TVNZ 1

Production

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    Sarah Dunn

    Sarah Dunn
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    Jeison Wallace

    Jeison Wallace
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    Hamish Bartle

    Hamish Bartle
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    Roy Billing

    Roy Billing
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    Susan Wilson

    Susan Wilson
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    Raymond Hawthorne

    Raymond Hawthorne
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    David McKenzie

    David McKenzie
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    Anzac Wallace

    Anzac Wallace