7.4/10105 votes#1 - The First Day
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/9/2015
At dawn on 25 April 1915, four mates land with the ANZAC troops at Gallipoli and find themselves in a chaotic and heroic battle for the Turkish heights. By the end of the disastrous first day, the senior British officers make a drastic decision.
Director: Glendyn Ivin
Writer: Christopher Lee
8.0/1083 votes#2 - My Friend, the Enemy
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/16/2015
After a month of heavy fighting, the Anzac and Turkish soldiers meet in No Man's Land during a cease fire to bury their dead. Tolly risks his life by charging a machine gun nest to protect his brother. The newly arrived light horsemen are shocked by the aftermath.
Director: Glendyn Ivin
Writer: Christopher Lee
7.2/1066 votes#3 - A Man Alone
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/23/2015
Tolly is promoted ahead of his older brother, but disaster strikes when their platoon launches a surprise midnight attack. Journalist Ashmead-Bartlett visits Lord Kitchener in London with dire reports on the Anzac campaign.
Director: Glendyn Ivin
Writer: Christopher Lee
7.4/1068 votes#4 - The Deeper Scar
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/2/2015
Tolly recovers from his injuries in Cairo, and reluctantly returns to the front line at Gallipoli. After one of his close mates is killed, Tolly volunteers for sniper duty alongside the legendary Chinese-Australian sniper Billy Singh.
Director: Glendyn Ivin
Writer: Christopher Lee
7.8/1066 votes#5 - The Breakout
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/2/2015
In August 1915, General Hamilton devises a massive attack across the Gallipoli Peninsula to break the stalemate. Tolly and his mates defy the odds to win the battle of Lone Pine, while the Light Horseman are decimated at The Nek.
Director: Glendyn Ivin
Writer: Christopher Lee
6.9/1060 votes#6 - If Only...
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/9/2015
Australian journalist Keith Murdoch visits the British PM with a secret letter that will change the course of the war. Tolly is commended for his bravery at Lone Pine, while Dave refuses to get help for chronic illness.
Director: Glendyn Ivin
Writer: Christopher Lee
7.6/1066 votes#7 - The Earth Abides
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2015
After eight months of failures, General Hamilton is sacked and Lord Kitchener finally visits Gallipoli to assess the situation. In freezing winter conditions the ANZACS prepare for a mass evacuation, without alerting the Turks.
Director: Glendyn Ivin
Writer: Christopher Lee
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As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915, ANZAC troops go into battle on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula. Landing in the dark chaos, Tolly,...
Genres:War & PoliticsDrama
Network:Nine Network
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The First Day" is the best rated episode of "Gallipoli" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Glendyn Ivin and written by Christopher Lee, it aired on 2/9/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "My Friend, the Enemy".