Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left

Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993-1994)

EndedScripted showComedy, Children, Science-Fiction

Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left is a 1985 novel by Australian children's author Robin Klein which also became a children's television series.

The story focuses on an alien family who seek refuge on Earth, in the small town of Bellwood. Klein also wrote a sequel novel called Turn Right for Zyrgon.

The story was made into a television series in 1991-1992. It was very popular in Australiaand aired on CITV and TCC in the UK and also in other parts of Europe and there are many fansites. The series is not available on DVD, though in the early 1990s several episodes were released on VHS in the UK. These can often be found for sale on eBay.

The TV-show had 28 episodes, split into 2 story arcs. The first story arc stayed close to the novel, the second arc had new stories written, some of which would end up incorporated into the sequel novel, Turn Right for Zyrgon.

The entire series was filmed in Melbourne, Australia. Zyrgon, and the family home interior were shot on the Crawford Productions sound-stage. The town of Bellwood was shot inWilliamstown. The family home exterior is located in Surrey Hills. The props for the space raft and other sets were kept in the Crawford Productions lot for a couple of years following production, however, they were eventually dismantled and destroyed.

The series was repeated in the UK between 2007-2008 on a digital children's channel.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E28We Live on the Best OneDec 18, 1994
S01E27Trial by LavaDec 18, 1994
S01E26Dark Night, Star BrightDec 11, 1994
S01E25The Past Is Creeping BackDec 4, 1994
S01E24CrescendoNov 27, 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left' premiere?

'Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left' premiered on September 18, 1993.

Who created the TV show 'Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left'?

'Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left' was created by James D. Parriott.

What is the premise of 'Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left'?

'Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left' is a science fiction comedy about two aliens who are accidentally sent to Earth and must find a way back home.

Who played the character of E'oro and what was his role in the show?

Tony Jay played the character of E'oro, an alien who helps the stranded aliens.

What was the name of the spaceship in 'Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left'?

The spaceship in 'Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left' was called the Pegasus.

Who played the character of Dar?

Christopher Bolton played the character of Dar, one of the aliens stranded on Earth.

What was the name of the alien race to which the two aliens belong?

The two aliens in 'Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left' belonged to the Tarkonian race.

Who played the character of Tuk?

Adam Henderson played the character of Tuk, the other alien stranded on Earth.

What was the name of the episode where the Pegasus is damaged and crashes on Earth?

The name of the episode where the Pegasus is damaged and crashes on Earth is "Crash Landing."

Who played the role of the alien leader who tries to retrieve the two stranded aliens?

Robert Beecher played the role of the Tarkonian leader who tries to retrieve the two stranded aliens.

What is the name of the organization that is after the two aliens?

The organization that is after the two aliens is called the Central Galactic Intelligence Agency (CGIA).

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