Available on Prime VideoCorrelli
CreatorDenise Roberts, Carol Long
Correlli was an Australian television series first broadcast by ABC TV in 1995. It starred Deborra-Lee Furness as prison psychologist Louisa Correlli. The series also featured her future husband Hugh Jackman in one of his earliest roles. The first episode entitled "The Rat Tamer" has been released on to DVD. The creators and Associate Producers of the show were actress Denise Roberts from the ABC's G.P., and Carol Long. Roberts also played the role of prison warden Helen Buckley in episodes four and five.
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Country
Australia
Status
Ended
Cast
Deborra-Lee Furness
Louisa Correlli · 10 eps
Hugh Jackman
Kevin Jones · 10 eps
John Brumpton
Officer Gilbert · 10 eps
Neil Melville
Governor Jim Sanderson · 10 eps
Sue Jones
Sister Pat · 10 eps
Richard Piper
Sam Montelle · 10 eps
Paul Reardon
Anthony Correlli · 10 eps
Tenley Gillmore
Danielle Correlli · 10 eps
Grant Piro
Toby Miller · 5 eps
Doug Bowles
Murphy · 5 eps
Robert Morgan
Officer Bannerman · 2 eps
Denise Roberts
Officer Helen Buckley · 2 eps
Nicholas Bell
Officer Holland · 1 eps
William Zappa
Officer Ben Costa · 1 eps
Luke Elliot
Howard Philips · 1 eps
Chris Bidlo
Dirt · 1 eps
Vince D'Amico
Officer Landa · 1 eps
Marcus Eyre
Officer 'Fatz' Bingham · 1 eps
Suzi Dougherty
Trina · 1 eps
Bill Young
Dean 'Specs' Redman · 1 eps
Tony Rickards
Officer McAlpine · 1 eps
Gerald Lepkowski
Officer Tyler · 1 eps
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1
Rat Tamer
As the new psychologist at Blackstream prison, Louisa Correlli must find her way to help a long-serving prison officer, Ben Costa, come to terms with the break up of his marriage and the death of his best friend.
2
Roman Holiday
Louisa discovers the truth about prisoner Kevin Jones but before she exposes him, she must establish why he chose to travel the path of deceit. Concurrently, Louisa is drawn into the fantastic world of prisoner Alfredo Martinelli and his pain when Jean, his long time visitor, dies in a car crash.
3
Shots in the Dark
Louisa is confronted by the parallels of life and work when Brett Hodges, a prisoner a little older than her son Anthony, arrives at the jail. Hodge's attitude problem and naivety makes him vulnerable to the drug network. Thwarted in her attempt to help him, Louisa is alerted by Pat to the realities of prison life and this impacts on Louisa's personal life.
4
Solitary
Officer Helen Buckley joins Blackstream Prison and is unwittingly seduced by Specs Redman, a prisoner with an hidden agenda.
5
Lock-Down
Louisa's progress with Brett Hodges is halted when a planned visit from his estranged sister is thwarted by industrial action resulting in a lock-down of the prison. After Redman's shooting, an isolated Officer Buckley must attempt to regain her status with the other officers and scornful prisoners.
6
Spoons
Louisa is faced with a self-mutilator known as Spoons who she is trying to have transferred to a psychiactric facility. Also, Louise and Sister Pat encourage a trio of inmates struggling with alcohol to form a band.
7
Wishin' and Hopin'
Terri and Kim, whose partners are in prison awaiting trial, anxiously await the outcome of their respective cases. When the men are convicted, the women make a pact to leave them if their sentences exceeds five years. Meanwhile, Louisa faces a performace review while trying to get Kevin to engage with his therapy.
8
An Early Release
Louisa faces a personal and professional crisis when she has to negotiate a meeting with inmate Stephen Haines, a psychopathic sadist, and the parents of one of his victims.
9
Revelations
Sister Pat's emotions are in disarray when Margaret, her support of many years, decides to leave the order. An inmate distraught over being turned down for early parole commits suicide. Kevin opens up to Louisa about his role in his brother's death. Anthony is brought home by the police.
10
Rumours
Blackstream is riddled with drugs and a cloud of suspicion hangs over some of the officers. Harry refuses to be put in isolation when his HIV status gets out. Louisa crosses the line with Kevin and rumours about their relationship quickly spread through the prison.
