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The Gift
Genre Children's television series
Created by David Ogilvy
Directed by
  • Kendal Flanagan
  • Mark DeFriest
  • Alicia Walsh,
  • Lis Hoffmann
  • Steven Peddie
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 26
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Paul D. Barron
  • Claire Henderson
  • John Hugginson
  • Joan Peters
  • Madeleine Warburg
Producer(s) Barbi Taylor and Paul D Barron
Production company(s) Barron Entertainment Ltd
Release
Original network Nine Network
Original release 27 October (1997-10-27) – 19 December 1997 (1997-12-19)

The Gift is an exciting Australian TV show made for kids. It first appeared on the Nine Network Australia in 1997. There were 26 episodes, each about half an hour long. Barron Entertainment Ltd. made the show. Later, it was shown again on the ABC in 1998. You could also watch it on ABC3 in 2011.

What is The Gift About?

Imagine having a special power that lets you do anything you can dream of! That's what The Gift is all about. It's a mysterious item that moves from one person to another.

The Power of Dreams

When someone has The Gift, they gain the amazing ability to make their dreams come true. This means they can do almost anything they imagine. It's a very powerful and unique ability.

Passing It On

But there's a catch! Once a person figures out just how powerful The Gift truly is, they can't keep it forever. They have to pass it on to someone else. This makes for exciting stories as The Gift travels to new people.

Who Are the Characters?

The show features a fun cast of characters who encounter The Gift. Here are some of the main actors and their roles:

  • Peter Rowsthorn as Raff
  • Kate Beahan as Enzo
  • Khan Chittenden as Leo
  • Clinton Voss as Desmond
  • Claire Sprunt as Jess
  • Kazmir Sas as Henry
  • Igor Sas as Robert
  • Gillian Alexy as Sharon
  • Joseph Atherden as Phillip
  • Nicolette Findley as Edwina
  • Kahren Hampton as Helen
  • Alan Rosenwald as Eric
  • Steele Sciberras as Billy
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