Tanamera – Lion of Singapore is a 1989 Australian drama serial which is a co-production between Central Independent television and Grundy in 1989. Plot The lives of two leading families of Singapore, the Dexters and the Soongs, become intertwined when John Dexter falls in love with Julie Soong. Action takes place between the years 1935 and 1948. Notable cast members included Christopher Bowen, Khym Lam, Anthony Calf, Gary Sweet, John Jarratt, Anne-Louise Lambert, Penne Hackforth-Jones, Lewis Fiander, Bryan Marshall, Betty Lucas, Wallas Eaton, Darren Yap and Anthony Wong. The series is based on the novel, Tanamera, by Noel Barber. Tanamera is the name of the house built by Grandpa Jack, the patriarch of the Dexter family. Tanamera is derived from Tanah Merah, Malay for Red Earth. The grounds of the huge Tanamera bungalow consisted largely of red soil. Broadcast The series was first shown in the United Kingdom, and from April 1989, Albania, Finland, New Zealand and America as well. References External links BFI.org Tanamera Lion of Singapore at AustLit 1980s Australian television miniseries Australian drama television series Network 10 original programming 1989 Australian television series debuts 1989 Australian television series endings 1989 British television series debuts 1989 British television series endings 1980s British drama television series Television series produced by The Reg Grundy Organisation Television series by ITV Studios ITV television dramas 1980s British television miniseries English-language television shows Television shows produced by Central Independent Television