Punishment is an Australian television soap opera made by the Reg Grundy Organisation for the Ten Network in 1981.
Set in a fictional men's prison, the series attempted to present a male version of the successful soap Prisoner. Attempts by the show's makers to differentiate the series from Prisoner saw Punishment imbued with greater realism; however, the formula did not attract high viewing figures. Network Ten deemed the new series a failure after only three episodes had gone to air, and it was quickly removed from the schedules. The remainder of the 26 episodes produced were shown out-of-ratings later that year. Unusually for a soap opera, the series was taped using the single camera technique.
The regular cast featured many notable Australian actors including Brian Wenzel, Barry Crocker, Michael Preston, Ross Thompson, Anne Haddy, George Spartels, Cornelia Frances, Lisa Peers and Julie McGregor. Mel Gibson played a prisoner in the first episode. Kris McQuade played the girlfriend of Gibson's character and was
This serial portrays the lives of young people in a student residence. Louise, who owns the house, has had to play every role imaginable, including mother, nurse, confidant, psychologist and probation officer. With their affection for Louise, it's no wonder they come back every year. Some manage to stand on their own two feet, but Louise is always there for them.
The story of a humble farmer who becomes President of Mexico. When he is falsely accused of fraud and incarcerated, he must fight back against the corrupt system behind the scheme and clear his name for the sake of his country and family.
Lorena, Frida, Lisset and Montse, four friends who are in prison serving a sentence. One of them is accused unjustly. In the prison where they are held there is a massive escape and they escape. After their escape, the fugitives take refuge in a bar looking for the opportunity to start a new life.
Como Tu, Ninguna is a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 281 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International. It was the first telenovela having Gabriela Spanic as the female lead and by casualty of life, she played a double role nearly the end of the story almost exactly as she would make it in La Usurpadora.
Christian and Renato are identical twins who have opposite lives: Christian grew up in an orphanage and is underemployed, struggling to survive. Renato was adopted by a rich family and had everything that money can buy. When they meet again as adults, a tragedy happens: Renato is murdered and identified as Christian who, in turn, takes the place of his brother. However, to this end, he must leave behind his identity and his great love.
Khun Ying Ai, a proud noblewoman, is forced into an arranged marriage with the son of a wealthy Chinese businessman after her mother's remarriage and an attempt on her life. While she resents the match due to her deep-rooted prejudice, the older son, Rab, is determined to win her heart. Can love grow from conflict and tradition?
In a coastal town, Beatriz Sarmiento is known for her fortune and charisma, also for having lost four husbands in different circumstances. When her lastest husband passes away, Rodrigo appears at her brother's funeral with hidden intentions, unleashing countless conflicts in the lives of the villagers, including Beatriz.
A struggling stuntwoman is forced to marry a wealthy hotel heir under a false identity, leading to a turbulent marriage filled with family opposition, hidden pasts, and unexpected love.
Rooms is a 1974–77 British afternoon soap created by John Finch and produced by Thames Television for ITV. Each story is two parts, concerning the various drifters who rent rooms in a lodging-house at 35 Mafeking Terrace.
Gaya sa Pelikula (Like in the Movies) is about Karl, a 19-year old architecture student in the middle of an identity crisis and Vlad, a schoolmate on the run from his own family. As their lives become entwined by fate making them housemates over the semestral break, Karl and Vlad come to learn more about each other and themselves than they could have ever imagined.
Three lawyers struggle to fulfill her dreams, the welfare of their families and professional success.
Based on the Argentine TV series of the same name.
Kkusum ... Ek Aam Ladki Ki Kahani was a popular daily Indian television drama telecast on Sony Entertainment Television and produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. It premiered in May 2001 and concluded in November 2005. The show lost ratings because of some drastic changes made in the cast. The lead actress Nausheen Sardar Ali was replaced by Mansi Joshi Roy and then Shilpa Saklani. Although the show was still very popular, it had to go off air. It is India's eighth-longest running serial.
The series follows the incidents and accidents of the wealthy Belgrade family Lazarevic. No one got over the death of the mother, who was the pillar of the family. Bogdanova's new wife, Kaća, is morally unfit. She is temperamental and often creates problems within the family. She also harbors secrets from her past that haunt her. Basically, he is an insecure person and is ashamed of his peasant roots.