Operation Buffalo
TV Show · Drama · Comedy

At the height of the Cold War in the 1950s, a remote army base in Australia prepares for atomic testing. Matters of love and loyalty quickly emerge when Leo Carmichael, a decorated military engineer, is sent to oversee construction of the site.

2020 · 51m
Starring Ewen Leslie, James Cromwell, Tony Martin
Director Peter Duncan

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    Major Leo Carmichael oversees the construction of British atomic test towers and must contend with the arrival of the British High Commissioner. In addition, Leo learns that someone from the base has gone missing.
    51 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Leo is immediately suspicious of a new woman who has arrived at the camp. Meanwhile, Cranky finds himself questioning his purpose after a difficult encounter with an Aboriginal family.
    53 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    On a visit to the city of Adelaide, Leo receives a tempting offer from Attorney General Wilcox. Meanwhile, Eva sets out to question Quentin about his weather reports back at Maralinga.
    51 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    After arriving back at the Maralinga site with Wilcox as well as members of the press, Leo must ensure they do not encounter any of the unexpected visitors that are hiding in the camp's kitchen.
    52 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Episode 5
    Whilst Cranky makes a difficult decision about his future, Leo and Eva decide to team up when an incident involving Carmen's friends being attacked by an intelligence operative raises many questions.
    56 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Episode 6
    Whilst Eva struggles with her abductor, Leo and Corinne must finally decide who they really trust. Meanwhile, Cranky tells Dalgleish that he wants to stay in the Australian desert.
    54 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Ewen Leslie
    Major Leo Carmichael
  • James Cromwell
    Cranky
  • Tony Martin
    Richard Wilcox MP
  • S‌C
    Shaka Cook
    Sam
  • F‌D
    Frances Djulibing
    Ruby
  • Nicholas Hope
    Dr Breston
  • Benedict Wall
    Jones
  • Jessica De Gouw
    Eva Lloyd-George
  • B‌L
    Brenden Lovett
    Dr Williams
  • S‌B
    Shantae Barnes-Cowan
    Peggy
  • P‌D
    Peter Duncan
    Director

About

Operation Buffalo

Drama

At the height of the Cold War in the 1950s, a remote army base in Australia prepares for atomic testing. Matters of love and loyalty quickly emerge when Leo Carmichael, a decorated military engineer, is sent to oversee construction of the site.

Information

Studio
ABCTN
Released
2020
Rated
15
Region of Origin
Australia
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