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Kirsty Child
Kirsty Child is an Australian character actress most notable for her roles in the television series ''Prisoner'' and ''Neighbours''. Career Child first appeared on television in several character roles in Crawford Productions' series such as ''Homicide.'' Her film roles include ''Country Town'' (1971) and the Australian film adaptation of Joan Lindsay's ''Picnic at Hanging Rock'' (1975). In 1979, Child starred in ''Prisoner'' as Anne Yates, a prison officer turned drug dealer, for 10 episodes. She returned in 1983 as Glynis Johnson, and then again in 1985 as Willie Beecham, a prominent, 51-episode role. In 1989, she had a leading role in the drama series ''Inside Running,'' along with various guest roles on television series ''Cop Shop'' and ''Blue Heelers''. She played Carmel Tyler in the soap opera ''Neighbors'' in 2002 and reprised the role between 2012 and 2013. Personal life Child is the widow of New Zealand New Zealand () is an island country in the sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prisoner (TV Series)
''Prisoner'' (known in the UK and the US as ''Prisoner: Cell Block H'' and in Canada as ''Caged Women'') is an Australian television soap opera, which was broadcast on Network Ten (formerly the 0-10 Network) from February 27 (Melbourne) and February 26 (Sydney) 1979 to December 1986 (Melbourne), running eight series and 692 episodes. ''Prisoner'' was the first Australian series to feature a primarily female-dominated cast and carried the slogan "If you think prison is hell for a man, imagine what it would be like for a woman!" The series, produced by the Grundy Organisation, was conceived by Reg Watson and filmed at the then-Network Ten Melbourne Studios at Nunawading and on location. The series garnered an international cult following, and it was one of Australia's most successful media exports, exported to 80 countries, performing particularly well in the United States and Canada (billed as ''Prisoner: Cell Block H'' and ''Caged Women'', respectively). It also built a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crackers (1998 Film)
''Crackers'' is a 1998 Australian Christmas-themed comedy film directed and written by David Swann. The film stars Daniel Kellie, Susan Lyons, and Peter Rowsthorn, and follows the story of Hilary Dredge (Lyons) and her son Joey (Kellie) as they travel to the suburbs to spend Christmas with Joey's grandparents. They are joined by Hilary's boyfriend Bruno (Rowsthorn) and his son Angus (Christopher Chapman), leading to tensions and rivalries, particularly between Joey and Angus. ''Crackers'' was released on July 9, 1998, in Australia by Beyond Films, and grossed over $1.26 million at the box office. Plot During the Christmas holidays, Hilary Dredge (Susan Lyons) and her son, Joey (Daniel Kellie), travel into the suburbs to spend Christmas with Joey's grandparents. Accompanying them on the trip are Hilary's boyfriend Bruno (Peter Rowsthorn) and his son Angus (Christopher Chapman). Joey does not like Bruno because of his relationship with his mother. Joey and Angus have a violent riv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bligh (TV Series)
''Bligh'' is a 1992 Australian sitcom, set in colonial New South Wales, in 1807 and based on the life of Sir William Bligh, as Colonial Governor.Albert Moran, ''Moran's Guide to Australian TV Series'', AFTRS 1993 p 82 Cast * Michael Veitch as Governor William Bligh * Magda Szubanski as Betsy Bligh * William McInnes as John Macarthur * Gina Riley as Elizabeth Macarthur * Peter Moon as Reverend Marsden / King George III * Jimeoin as Convict Griffin * Kym Gyngell as The Prince References {{reflist External links''Bligh''at IMDb IMDb, historically known as the Internet Movie Database, is an online database of information related to films, television series, podcasts, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and biograp ...''Bligh''at Australian Television Seven Network original programming Australian television sitcoms 1992 Australian television series debuts Television shows set in colonial Australia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mother And Son
''Mother and Son'' is an Australian television sitcom that was broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) from 16 January 1984 until 21 March 1994. The show stars Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps and Judy Morris. It featured many Australian actors of the time in guest roles. It was created and written by Geoffrey Atherden. Its theme song features the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, playing '' I Want a Girl (Just Like the Girl That Married Dear Old Dad)'', a jazz standard which was recorded by Al Jolson in the 1920s. A stage version of ''Mother and Son'' was written by Geoffrey Atherden and premiered at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, on 18 July 2014. In November 2022, it was announced the series would be given an eight-episode reboot with Denise Scott and Matt Okine playing Maggie and Arthur, respectively. Filming for the series began in Sydney in March 2023. Premise The plot of the show addresses the problems of ageing and caring for somebody w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Fortunate Life
''A Fortunate Life'' is an autobiography by Albert Facey published in 1981, nine months before his death. It chronicles his early life in Western Australia, his experiences as a private during the Gallipoli campaign of World War I and his return to civilian life after the war. It also documents his extraordinary life of hardship, loss, friendship and love. During the initial days of its publication, Albert Facey became a nationwide celebrity. Notwithstanding the interest in it, Facey considered his life to be simple and "had no idea what all the fuss was about". When asked in an interview, where the name of the book originated, he replied, "I called it 'A Fortunate Life' because I truly believe that is what I had". It has become a classic piece of Australian literature and is one of Australia's most beloved books. it has, since its publication in 1981, sold over one million copies, becoming a primary account of the Australian experience during World War I. It is also featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fast Lane
''The Fast Lane'' is an Australian television show that aired between 1985 (Season 1) and 1986 (Season 2) on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). ''The Fast Lane'' was created by John Clarke and Andrew Knight and starred Terry Bader, Richard Healy, Debra Lawrance and Peter Hosking. According to Debra Lawrance on ABC 774 Radio's 'The Conversation Hour' on 15 October 2015 (about 26 minutes into the file), the ABC taped over the master Umatic tapes. ABC archives however, advised (on 21 September 2021) that they hold copies of the entire series. Plot This comedy series follows two private investigators, Bryce (Terry Bader) and Ken (Richard Healy), who run a firm known as the 'Excelsior Research Foundation'. They are assisted by Pat ( Debra Lawrance), their receptionist. Bryce thinks he is smart and boasts about his elite private school background, but is actually very stupid and fails to understand what is really happening around him. He dropped out of law school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Patchwork Hero
''The Patchwork Hero'' is an Australian television series that aired on ABC in 1981. First shown in a children's time slot it was repeated later in the year in a family slot. It starred Steve Bisley and Damon Herriman. The series won a Sammy Award for Best children's series. Synopsis Hardy idolises his sea captain father. Over time he comes to realise he is human. Cast *Steve Bisley as Barney Jamieson *Damon Herriman as Hardy Jamieson *Monica Maughan as Aunt Victoria * Kirsty Child as Aunt Ivy *Jackie Woodburne as Marie *Simon Austin as Calendar McKenzie *Richard McFarlane *Harry Kinsella Production The series was an adaptation of Michael Noonan's novel ''The Patchwork Hero'' created by the ABC Children's Drama Unit in November 1980. It was filmed on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula The Mornington Peninsula is a peninsula located in the south of Greater Melbourne, Victoria (state), Victoria, Australia. It is surrounded by Port Phillip to the west, Western Port to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mike Walsh Show
''The Mike Walsh Show'' was an Australian variety daytime television series. Hosted by Mike Walsh. History An early version of ''The Mike Walsh Show'' was a Thursday night variety show broadcast on HSV-7, Melbourne, from August 14, 1969. It was revamped to an interview-based format and extended its coverage to ATN-7, Sydney, from 18 March 1971. The program aired for the last time on 8 July 1971. In February 1973, the Screen Gems company and the 0-10 Network launched ''The Mike Walsh Show'', produced at TEN-10, Sydney, as a daytime program, airing Monday to Friday in the early afternoons. In late 1976, Walsh announced that he was taking the show across to the Nine Network, with the first show from TCN-9, Sydney, on 7 February 1977 and airing in the midday timeslot. At the Nine Network, ''The Mike Walsh Show'' increased its coverage to include almost every capital city and regional market in Australia. Description The program featured the latest in music, film, fashion, gos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Ramsay
''Young Ramsay'' was an Australian television drama series which ran from 1977 to 1980 on the Seven Network. It was produced by Crawford Productions as two series of 13 episodes each. Plot Veterinarian Peter Ramsay ( John Hargreaves) relocates from Sydney to the countryside to join the practice of semi-retired vet Jack Lambert ( Vic Gordon). Cast Main * John Hargreaves as Peter Ramsay * Serge Lazareff as Ray Turner * Vic Gordon as Jack Lambert (season 1 only) * Barbara Llewellyn as Julie Lambert (season 1 only) * Louise Howitt as Cassie McCallum (season 2 only) * John Howard as Bob Scott (season 2 only) Guests Filming locations The series was filmed at Tooradin on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, and in the Healesville Healesville is a town in Victoria, Australia, 64 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Healesville recorded a population of 7,589 in the 2021 census. H ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Division 4
''Division 4'' is an Australian television police drama series broadcast by the Nine Network and created by Crawford Productions airing between 1969 and 1975 for 301 episodes. Synopsis The series was one of the first to follow up on the enormous success of the earlier Crawford Productions drama ''Homicide'' and dealt with the wide variety of cases investigated by police in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Yarra Central (modelled on St Kilda but with many features in common with Port Melbourne and South Melbourne). Initial publicity suggested that the 'emphasis throughout is on realism'. ''Division 4'' was more concerned with character motivation than ''Homicide''. The first episode included a human interest story for Frank Banner, played by Gerard Kennedy, whose pregnant wife Joy (played by Kate McKittrick) dies in part due to harassment from criminals pursuing a vendetta against him. This situation was recalled in Episode 20, 'The Threat', and in other early episodes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matlock Police
''Matlock Police'' is an Australian television police drama series made by Crawford Productions for The 0-10 Network (now known as Network 10) between 1971 and 1976. The series focused on the police station and crime in the Victorian town of Matlock and the surrounding district, and the backgrounds and personal lives of the main policemen. Background The series was the Ten Network, 0-10 Network's attempt to come up with a police show to rival ''Homicide (Australian TV series), Homicide'' (shown by the Seven Network, 7 Network) and ''Division 4'' (on the Nine Network, 9 Network). ''Matlock Police'' was different from its Melbourne-based predecessors by being set in a small country town, the fictional Matlock, Victoria (Australia), Victoria (a real Matlock, Victoria, Matlock exists in Victoria but is much smaller than the town depicted by this series, which is loosely based on Shepparton). These programmes' introduction featured an overhead shot of a town with a divided road, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |