The Lost Islands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Lost Islands |
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| Starring | Tony Hughes Jane Vallis Robert Edgington Amanda Ma Chris Benaud Margaret Nelson Rodney Bell Ric Hutton Ron Haddrick Ron Blanchard Wallas Eaton Willie Fennell Cornelia Frances Frank Gallacher Michael Howard Don Pascoe |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Running time | 26 x 30 minute episodes |
| Production company(s) | Paramount Television Network 10 |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution (syndication) |
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| Original network | The 0-10 Network |
| Original release | 1 January – 1 December 1976 |
The Lost Islands is an exciting Australian TV show. It first aired in Australia on Network Ten in 1976. Later, kids and families all over the world watched it. It was popular in places like the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and many other countries.
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What is The Lost Islands About?
The story begins with a huge hurricane. It almost sinks a ship called the United World. This ship was carrying 40 teenagers from different countries. Most of them escaped in lifeboats. But five teenagers were accidentally left behind. The big storm then pushed the damaged ship. It landed in a hidden lagoon on an unknown island.
Discovering the Island of Tambu
This mysterious island is called Tambu. It is ruled by a very old and powerful leader known as "Q". People say he is 200 years old and cannot die. Q arrived on the island a long time ago. He came on one of the ships that were originally going to New Holland.
In the middle of Tambu island, there is a special valley. Here, the families of the original ship's crew still live. They live like people from the 1700s.
The Island of Malo
Next to Tambu is a smaller island named Malo. This island is mostly empty and barren. It has a lagoon where prisoners are forced to work. They have to dive for a "blue weed." The people of Tambu believe Q uses this weed. They think it is made into a powder that helps him live longer.
The Five Stranded Teenagers
The five teenagers who were left behind become friends with a local family. This family is called the Quinns. The Quinns help them hide on the island. They stay in a swamp that locals usually avoid. People believe the swamp is haunted by ghosts.
Most of the adventures in the show involve the teenagers trying to outsmart Q. Q is worried that the teenagers know too much about the outside world. He fears their knowledge could threaten his power over Tambu.
Who Are the Characters?
The Main Young Characters
- Tony is from Australia and is an orphan.
- Anna is from Germany.
- David is from America.
- Su Yin is from China.
- Mark is from Britain.
The People of Tambu
- Helen Margaret Quinn
- Aaron James Quinn is Helen's younger brother.
- Jason Quinn is Helen's older brother.
- The Q is the powerful ruler of Tambu.
- Rufus Quad is Q's main helper.
- Jeremiah Quizzel is a friend of the Quinns and Q's personal servant.
- Elizabeth Quinn is Helen's mother.
- Adam Quinn is Helen's father.
- Quig and Quell are Quad's henchmen.
- Harry Lawrence plays the Hermit, who escaped from Malo. He was a friend of Adam Quinn.
- Harold Hopkins plays Thomas Quick, one of Q's guards. He becomes friends with the children after Su Yin saves his life.
- Quilter is the school headmaster.
- Kent Strickland plays Quimby, the village brat.
- Dianne Berryman plays Bess, who is Q's ward and becomes friends with Tony.
Visitors from the Modern World
- Jimmy Williams is a pilot. His plane crashed on Tambu in episode 8.
- Christian Dobler is a German sailor and school teacher. He gets stranded on Tambu in episode 16 and also appears in episode 17.
See also
In Spanish: The Lost Islands para niños
