1983 mini-series covering 60 years in the lives of the Cleary family of Australia. The story centers on Meggie Cleary (Rachel Ward) and her love for the family's priest, Father Ralph de Bricassart (Richard Chamberlain). Based on the novel by Colleen McCullough.
For commercial and fan sites related specifically to "The Thorn Birds" television mini-series. The mini-series includes "The Thorn Birds" and "The Thorn Birds: The Mising Years."