Prisoner: Cell Block H

Prisoner: Cell Block H

Prisoner: Cell Block H

Meg Morris

Judy Bryant

Lizzie Birdsworth

Joan "The Freak" Ferguson

Bea Smith

Erica Davidson

Ann Reynolds

Doreen Burns

The prison's address was: Wentworth Detention Centre, PO Box 42, Wentworth 3NS, Nunawading, Melbourne, Victoria 3131.

A 1984 storyline featuring Vivean Gray as Edna Pearson, a (possible) poisoner, was heavily cut in both Australian and overseas airings following its initial transmission. This was because Grundy was threatened with legal action by Emily Perry, an Australian woman who had been similarly - and recently - imprisoned in reality. The storyline was finally broadcast uncut in Malta in March 2000. It was released (almost) uncut on DVD in the United Kingdom in 2010, as a "stand alone" release besides the ongoing release of chronological episodes.

Thursday 13th February 1986 saw legendary US entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. arrive (via Network Ten's "Eyewitness News" helicopter) at the Nunawading studios to visit the show's set and gallery, where he met the cast and declared his adoration for the character of Joan Ferguson, much to actress Maggie Kirkpatrick's amusement. He was a fan of the show from LA screenings, and expressed a desire to make a guest appearance, preferably opposite The Freak - unfortunately for the star the drama was already in the processes of winding down.

Bea Smith's husbands name changed varies from Harry to Jack.

The named background characters names vary.

Throughout the series, the walls and gates wobble when there is alot of movement.

Bea Smith: I'm going Freak-hunting.

Franky Doyle: She bumped into me.

Frank Burke: Desmond, I wouldn't touch you with somebody else's.