Children of the Dog Star

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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons

1. The Brass Daisy

Air Date: 1984-04-02

Twelve-year-old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start happening.

2. Power Stop

Air Date: 1984-04-09

Gretchen knows there's something very mysterious about the brass daisy on top of the barn and she's determined to find out what it is.

3. Swamp Light

Air Date: 1984-04-16

Unexplained events are affecting the whole community of Wakaatua, and Ronny starts to get scared.

4. Alien Summons

Air Date: 1984-04-23

Bevis has gone missing and both Gretchen and Ronny realise the danger they are all in.

5. Kolob

Air Date: 1984-04-30

Gretchen has reached the source of the strange power and starts to learn it's secrets.

6. Alien Contact

Air Date: 1984-05-07

Ronny and Gretchen are forced to act when the alien power threatens to overwhelm them.

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Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

1984-04-02

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Children of the Dog Star

Seasons

Season 1

1. The Brass Daisy

2. Power Stop

3. Swamp Light

4. Alien Summons

5. Kolob

6. Alien Contact

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Cast

Sarah Dunn

Jeison Wallace

Hamish Bartle

Roy Billing

Susan Wilson

Raymond Hawthorne

David McKenzie

Anzac Wallace