The Silver Brumby

This article is about the television series. For the books, see Silver Brumby. For the 1993 film, see The Silver Brumby (1993 film).
The Silver Brumby
Genre Cartoon series
Created by Elyne Mitchell (original),
Jon Stephens and Judy Malmgren
Starring John Higginson
Brett Climo
Doug Tremlett
Rhys Muldoon
Stephen Whittaker
Rebecca Gibney
Michael Carman
Marg Downey
Bud Tingwell
Richard Aspel
Edward Hepple
John Stanton
Opening theme "Son of the Wind"
Ending theme "Son of the Wind"
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 39
Production
Producer(s) Colin J. South
John Tatoulis
Running time 29 Mins
Broadcast
Original channel Film Finance Corporation Australia
Film Victoria
CBBC
RTE

The Silver Brumby is an Australian animated children's television series written by Jon Stephens and Judy Malmgren based on Elyne Mitchell's Silver Brumby books. A total of thirty-nine episodes were produced by Media World between 1994 and 1998 and these were broadcast on CBBC in the United Kingdom and RTE in Ireland.[1]

The episodes featured Thowra, a silver colt, his brothers Storm and Arrow and their friends the bush animals in their continued quest to resist the Men's efforts to capture them.

The series was remade into a feature length film by Media World Features and Lionsgate Home Entertainment with Barnholtz Entertainment in 1993. The title was changed to The Silver Stallion, and starred Russell Crowe and Caroline Goodall. The Australian based film was directed by John Tatoulis and produced by Colin J. South, and went on to win 5 Film Festivals.

Characters

Home Media

Release The Animated Adventures of The Silver Brumby on DVD The Complete Series 1 DVD in 2006 and all these Volume 1-6 VHS in 1997 Australia on Roadshow Entertainment As many of you know, The Animated Adventures of The Silver Brumby is not available to buy on DVD. As of 29/4/2011 only the first series has been released in its entirety, with a bonus episode from series two, on Region 4 DVD format. Nine episodes have to date been released on Region 2 format

Episodes

# Title Summary Air Date
1Friends of the High CountryThowra befriends Boon Boon. Later he tries to save his small herd from the Man, but he manages to capture two foals. Thowra then gets chased by Brolga, Arrow left to face his wrath.
2Wombats to the RescueDetermined to prove courage, Arrow tries to rescue the captured foals, but gets himself caught along with Storm by the Man. Thowra convinces the wombats to help them rescue them.
3Lost in the SnowIn the middle of winter, two skiing children Tom and Anne fall and get lost in a ravine. Thowra leads Anne to the Man to rescue them.
4Flight To FreedomThe Man embarks on a new hunt for the wild horses. With the combined efforts of Boon Boon, Storm, Arrow, Thowra and Brolga they all manage to elude capture.
5An Old Prospector Saves a FriendThe Tappers come to shoot dingoes for their tails. The traps they set are a danger to other animals too. A Prospector is giving the animals a helping hand against this threat, especially Benni and Silky's injured daughter.
6Benni Returns the FavourBenni and Silky reclaim their daughter from the Prospector. Thowra gets caught in a chase by the Man barely escaping. Meanwhile the prospector has a nasty fall and Benni requests Thowra to the lead the Man to him.
7Racing against the WindA racehorse Ebony, is encouraged by Currawong to challenge Thowra. Ebony evades the Man but he runs into Brolga. Together Ebony and Thowra escape Brolga and get on good terms.
8The Sight of GoldenThe Man has brought to the country a Palomino Filly named Golden. This catches the attention of Thowra. With help from Storm, Thowra frees Golden into the wild.
9Golden in TroubleWhile Golden learns about and enjoys the country and meeting new friends, the Man seeks to reclaim her. Golden is almost cornered by the Man, but Thowra arrives to divert him.
10A Wombat on the RoadMen with a bulldozer have come to clear a path, through the high country. An accident diverts the stream. The prospector sorts out the problem and rescues Wombat's missing son.
11FireThe Trappers have returned, but the area catches fire from their camp. Arrow does not take heed and gets trapped, but Thowra rescues him and the emus. The fire is finally out when the rain comes.
12Golden Goes HomeA razorback enters the high country. The Man goes out to hunt that boar after it took his cattle. Golden feels vulnerable, so she returns to the Man. The animals manage to drive the boar away.
13Seeking a LegendIIinga seeks the legendary Thowra. Each of Thowra's friends share information about him, while Thowra visits Golden. IIinga angers Brolga into fighting Thowra, but Thowra leads him to fall into a river.
14SpringThowra has an odd sensation he is being followed by something. Then Thowra rescues Arrow from Brolga and finds the follower is a lost orphaned foal named Yooralla and he adopts him.
15To Catch a BrumbyThowra raises Yooralla and teaches him about the high country. The Prospector's son captures Boon Boon. Thowra follows their trail down the plains to begin a rescue attempt.
16Swimming to SafetyCharlie frees Boon Boon and Thowra leads her back to safety in the High County. After taking refuge on an island in the middle of a fast-flowing river, Thowra and Boon Boon await rescue by Arrow.
17A Leap Into LegendMrs Dingo's son Warri goes missing and Thowra, Boon Boon and Benni help to look for him. They eventually find the missing dingo pup in a hidden valley. Thowra later uses this valley to evade the Man.
18Charlie Heads for the MountainsAfter doing his chores, Charlie rides off to meet his grandfather. Charlie is stranded on a cliff ledge, but Thowra summons the Prospector to rescue him.
19Charlie Helps a FriendWhile trying to follow Thowra during a storm, Yooralla gets into trouble but is rescued by the Old Prospector and his grandson Charlie.
20In it TogetherCurrawong and Mopoke get caught in a trap set by the two trappers.
21Trappers Go HomeThowra and Benni organise the creatures of the High Country to help drive-out the two trappers once and for all.
22A Wombat in TroubleOne of Wombat's babies gets knocked over by the Trapper's jeep. Charlie takes him to be cared by his grandfather.
23Wombat Goes on a HolidayThe Wombats go on a holiday but goes back to help a new brumby Gunda and save Thowra from Brolga.
24Arrow Makes a FriendYooralla and Gunda are finally reunited. During a run in with Brolga, Arrow accidentally comes to their rescue.
25Arrow Goes SouthWhile Arrow and Yoorella look for a migrating Gunda, the Man in pursuit. Arrow is almost capture, but manages to shake off the Man.
26Golden Returns Golden returns to the High Country, then escapes and finds Thowra. They then rescue the Trappers who crashed down from a hot air balloon.
27Long Hot SummerCarrawong breaks the Man's mirror, which causes the sun to start a fire. Thowra and his friends rescue Golden with unexpected help from Carrawong.
28An Unwelcome StrangerAn escaped lion frightens the High Country animals. Thowra gets the lion trapped in a pit, then helps him get home.
29Foals in TroubleYooralla and Yuri disregard Thowra's warning and get trapped in a flooding gorge, until lightning strikes the dam away.
30The Brolga Wants a FightBrolga has to stop his fight with Thowra in order to help Aranda. Mopoke provides Aranda directions to save herself.
31Charlie Saves the BrumbiesArrow returns to the high country. Chased by Brolga, Arrow unwittingly helps Charlie to prevent the Brumbies getting caught.
32Emus Get a BreakAfter a tangle with an Echidna, one of the emus has laid an egg. It turns out to be a gold nugget.
33Trapped in the SnowThe man's prized bull breaks loose and rampages across the high country, until Thowra helps the man to catch him.
34Youngsters' Winter WoesYooralla and Narrabri are trapped in the ice gorge and Wombat is stranded on an ice lake. Thowra comes to their rescue.
35An Unexpected EncounterArrow is getting flustered from the harsh winter. The prospector gets trapped in his own house buried in snow. Thowra heads south to summon help, which Arrow is in need later.
36The Cave of WonderAfter an earthquake occurs, Arrow hides in the waterfall cave from the Man. Thowra learns his destiny as he searches for Arrow. Brolga pursues them but the wombats unwittingly help them.
37A Bothersome NuisanceWhile Arrow is looking after Thowra's herd, a new ill-mannered brumby wants Boon Boon for a mate. After a run in with the Man, Brolga drives the new brumby away.
38Getting TogetherArrow assumes leadership over the herd, taking them to Misty Lake, where some mysterious creature lingers revealed by Thowra to be a Bunyip. Brolga swears revenge after Currawong informs him.
39The Final EncounterBrolga challenges Thowra hearing that Boon Boon is his mate, which also arouses envy in Arrow. Thowra takes the challenge and eventually emerges victorious and banishing the Brolga from the High Country.

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