In this award-winning children's adventure created by Ian Mune, Tony (Ian Templeton) and Suey (Julie Wilson) spend time on their uncle's farm and become country kids — riding horses to school and getting stick from mouthy classmate Harvey (Buddy Ruruku). The trio are fascinated by local drifter 'Rotten' Fred, whose dog Ratsguts is rumoured to be a sheep killer. They form the Mad Dog gang, uncovering Fred's history and protecting him from vindictive farmer Wilkie (John Bach). Directed by Ross Jennings, this telemovie combines three half-hour episodes. It was named Best Drama at the 1979 Feltex Television Awards.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| BBuddy RurukuHarvey | Harvey |
| IIan TempletonTony | Tony |
| JJulie WilsonSuey | Suey |
 Walter BrownRotten Fred | Rotten Fred |
| EEmmaRatsguts | Ratsguts |
| EEve DurningAuntie Maureen | Auntie Maureen |
| BBrian BeresfordUncle Eric | Uncle Eric |
 John BachWilkie | Wilkie |
| DDon DonnerMr. Newman | Mr. Newman |
| BBarry DorkingSgt Daniels | Sgt Daniels |
| WWilliam BullockStokes | Stokes |
| DDavid KennellyPickle | Pickle |
| SStacy La HoodAndrea | Andrea |
| JJustin ParsonsTommy | Tommy |
| LLisa GreshamStephanie | Stephanie |
| JJuliette ParsonsSchool Child | School Child |
| DDean JohnstoneSchool Child | School Child |
| MMegan JohnstoneSchool Child | School Child |
| AAndrew BosworthSchool Child | School Child |
| JJulia NicholsonSchool Child | School Child |
| BBill HartFarmer | Farmer |
| SSimon O'ConnorFarmer | Farmer |
| FFrank GraysonFarmer | Farmer |
| GGeorge EdwardsFarmer | Farmer |