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The Shiralee

6.819881 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Macauley is a swagman on the road in the 1940s looking for work. He's a laid back, laconic sort of bloke but when he gets landed with his daughter after his drunken play-girl wife in Adelaide makes him face up to what she believes are his…

DirectorGeorge Ogilvie
WritersTony Morphett·D'Arcy Niland
ProducersJock Blair·Bruce Moir

Where to watch

Foxtel NowFoxtel Now
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jun 26, 1988
E2
Episode 2
Jun 27, 1988

Cast · Directed by George Ogilvie

BBBryan Brown
Bryan Brown
Macauley
NHNoni Hazlehurst
Noni Hazlehurst
Lily
RSRebecca Smart
Rebecca Smart
Buster
LFLewis Fitz-Gerald
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Tony
LLLorna Lesley
Lorna Lesley
Marge
NM
Ned Manning
Jim
MBMadeleine Blackwell
Madeleine Blackwell
Lucy
REReg Evans
Reg Evans
Luke
JHJulie Hamilton
Julie Hamilton
Bella
SCSimon Chilvers
Simon Chilvers
Thaddeus
FGFrank Gallacher
Frank Gallacher
Beauty
WZWilliam Zappa
William Zappa
Donny

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The Shiralee — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shiralee?

The Shiralee is streaming on Foxtel Now in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shiralee on Netflix?

No, The Shiralee is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now.

Is The Shiralee on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Shiralee isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now instead.

Where can I watch The Shiralee for free?

The Shiralee is available on Foxtel Now in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Shiralee?

The Shiralee has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1988.

Are all episodes of The Shiralee out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Shiralee are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Shiralee?

No — The Shiralee ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Shiralee based on a book?

Yes — The Shiralee is based on a book or novel.