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Offspring (TV Series)
''Offspring'' is an Australian television comedy-drama program that aired Network Ten from 2010 to 2017. ''Offspring'' is centred on 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman and her family and friends as they navigate the chaos of modern life. Filmed in Melbourne's inner north, the series mixes conventional narrative drama and comedy with flashbacks, graphic animation, and fantasy sequences. Series overview Cast Main Supporting cast * Adrienne Pickering as Kirsty Crewe (Series 7) * Neil Melville as Drew Crewe (Series 7) * Dan Wyllie as Angus Freeman (Series 6) * Sarah Peirse as Marjorie Van Dyke (Series 6–7) * Shannon Berry as Brody Jordan (Series 6–7) * Ash Ricardo as Kerry Green (Series 6–7) * Cate Wolfe as Jess (Series 5–7) * Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid (Series 5–7) * Maude Davey as Dr. Nadine Samir-Noonan (Series 2, 4–5) * Celia Pacquola as Ange Navarro (Series 4–5) * Garry McDonald as Phillip Noonan (Series 3–5) * Clare Bowditch as R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Drama
Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, illness, betrayal, grief, etc.) are handled with realism and subtlety, while preserving a humorous tenor. The term "dramedy" began to be used in the television industry in the 1980s. Modern television comedy dramas tend to have more humour integrated into the story than the comic relief common in drama series, but usually contain a lower joke rate than sitcom, sitcoms. History In Theatre of ancient Greece, Greek theatre, plays were considered comedies or tragedies (i.e. drama): the former being light stories with a happy ending, and the latter serious stories with a sad ending. This concept even influenced Theatre of ancient Rome, Roman theatre and theatre of the Hellenistic period. Theatre of that era is thought to have long-lasting infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander England
Alexander England is an Australian actor. He is from Albury in New South Wales, where he attended Scots School Albury. Career Alexander England was selected to play Tony Greig, a former captain of the English cricket team known in Australia for his cricketing commentary, in 2012 for the television miniseries '' Howzat! Kerry Packer's War''. To copy Greig's distinctive accent, England listened to commentary recordings. In 2016, England was cast to play Harry Crewe in the Australian television series ''Offspring''. Joining the show in season 6, England said "Offspring is a really interesting show tonally. It can swing from the extreme height of comedy to serious tragedy within one episode. I knew I was going to have to pay attention to what was going on around me and really respond it." England starred opposite Lupita Nyong'o and Josh Gad in the 2019 zombie comedy horror film '' Little Monsters''. England in 2019 appeared in channel 7 drama '' Secret Bridesmaids' Business''. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Offspring (season 3)
The third season of ''Offspring'', an Australian drama television series, began airing on 18 April 2012 on Network TEN. The season concluded after 13 episodes. ''Offspring'' is the story of the impossible loves of 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman (Asher Keddie), and her fabulously messy family, as they navigate the chaos of modern life. The season was released on DVD as a four disc set under the title of ''Offspring: The Complete Third Series'' on 1 August 2012. Cast Regular *Asher Keddie as Nina Proudman * Kat Stewart as Billie Proudman *Matthew Le Nevez as Patrick Reid *Deborah Mailman as Cherie Butterfield *Eddie Perfect as Mick Holland * Richard Davies as Jimmy Proudman *Linda Cropper as Geraldine Proudman *and John Waters as Darcy Proudman Recurring *Jane Harber as Zara Perkich *Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt *Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg * Kate Atkinson as Renee *Henry and Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman * Dan Spielman as Andrew Holland *Kate Jenkinson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Offspring (season 2)
The second season of ''Offspring'' was confirmed by Network Ten on 14 September 2010 and began airing 16 May 2011. The season concluded on 20 July 2011 after 13 episodes. ''Offspring'' is the story of the impossible loves of 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman (Asher Keddie), and her fabulously messy family, as they navigate the chaos of modern life. The season was released on DVD as a four disc set under the title of ''Offspring: The Complete Second Series'' on 14 September 2011. Cast Regular *Asher Keddie as Nina Proudman * Kat Stewart as Billie Proudman *Matthew Le Nevez as Patrick Reid *Deborah Mailman as Cherie Butterfield *Eddie Perfect as Mick Holland * Richard Davies as Jimmy Proudman *Linda Cropper as Geraldine Proudman *and John Waters as Darcy Proudman Recurring *Jane Harber as Zara Perkich *Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt *Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg * Kate Atkinson as Renee * Paul Denny as Sam Jenkins * Jay Ryan as Fraser King *Emma Griffin as Tammy *Jonny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Offspring (season 1)
The first season of ''Offspring'', an Australian drama television series, began airing on 15 August 2010 on Network Ten. The season concluded on 21 November 2010 after 13 episodes and the ''Pilot – Telemovie''. ''Offspring'' is the story of the impossible loves of 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman (Asher Keddie), and her fabulously messy family, as they navigate the chaos of modern life. The show mixes conventional narrative drama with flashbacks, graphic animation and fantasy sequences. The first series aired Sundays at 8:30 pm in Australia. The season was released on DVD as a five disc set under the title of ''Offspring: The Complete First Series and Feature-Length Telemovie'' on 1 December 2010. On 21 November 2010, Network Ten aired the final two episodes as a two-hour season finale as two parts. However the episodes have been released separately on iTunes and on the DVD release of Series 1. Cast Regular *Asher Keddie as Nina Proudman * Kat Stewart as Billie Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obstetrician
Obstetrics is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. As a medical specialty, obstetrics is combined with gynecology under the discipline known as obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), which is a surgical field. Main areas Prenatal care Prenatal care is important in screening for various complications of pregnancy. This includes routine office visits with physical exams and routine lab tests along with telehealth care for women with low-risk pregnancies: Image:Ultrasound_image_of_a_fetus.jpg, 3D ultrasound of fetus (about 14 weeks gestational age) Image:Sucking his thumb and waving.jpg, Fetus at 17 weeks Image:3dultrasound 20 weeks.jpg, Fetus at 20 weeks First trimester Routine tests in the first trimester of pregnancy generally include: * Complete blood count * Blood type ** Rh-negative antenatal patients should receive RhoGAM at 28 weeks to prevent Rh disease. * Indirect Coombs test (AGT) to assess risk of hemoly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy-drama
Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, illness, betrayal, grief, etc.) are handled with realism and subtlety, while preserving a humorous tenor. The term "dramedy" began to be used in the television industry in the 1980s. Modern television comedy dramas tend to have more humour integrated into the story than the comic relief common in drama series, but usually contain a lower joke rate than sitcom, sitcoms. History In Theatre of ancient Greece, Greek theatre, plays were considered comedies or tragedies (i.e. drama): the former being light stories with a happy ending, and the latter serious stories with a sad ending. This concept even influenced Theatre of ancient Rome, Roman theatre and theatre of the Hellenistic period. Theatre of that era is thought to have long-lasting infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Network 10
Network 10 (commonly known as the 10 Network, Channel 10 or simply 10) is an Australian commercial television network. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paramount Global's UK & Australia division and is one of the five national free-to-air networks in the country. As of 2024, Network 10 is the fourth-rated television network and primary channel in Australia, behind the Seven Network, Nine Network and ABC TV and ahead of SBS. History Origins From the introduction of TV in 1956 until 1965, there were three television networks in Australia, the National Television Network (now the Nine Network), the Australian Television Network (now the Seven Network), and the public ABC National Television Service (now ABC TV). In the early 1960s, the Australian Government began canvassing the idea of licensing a third commercial television station in each capital city. This decision was seen by some as a way for the government to defuse growing public dissatisfaction with the domin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endemol Shine Australia
Endemol Shine Australia is a subsidiary of Banijay Entertainment, a global content production and distribution company. The current CEO of Endemol Shine Australia is Peter Newman. Endemol Shine Australia is based in Sydney. The company’s programming includes various shows on Australian free-to-air networks and pay TV channels, such as ''MasterChef'', ''Australian Survivor'', '' Big Brother'', '' LEGO Masters'', ''Australian Ninja Warrior'', '' Married at First Sight'', ''Gogglebox Australia'', and '' Ambulance Australia''. Endemol Shine Australia also produces dramas such as ''Offspring'', '' Peter Allen: Not The Boy Next Door'', and '' INXS: Never Tear Us Apart''. Endemol Shine Australia also included the rights to the Hanna-Barbera Pty, Ltd./Taft-Hardie Group Pty. Ltd. library from 2015 to 2020. Following an acquisition of shares, production company Endemol Australia merged with Shine Australia on July 26, 2015. History In January 2010, Shine Australia was founded as a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endemol Australia
Endemol Australia, formerly known as Southern Star Group, Southern Star Productions, Southern Star/Hanna-Barbera Australia and Taft-Hardie Group Pty Ltd, was a major Australian independent television production, distribution, and syndication company. On 26 July 2015, the company was merged with Shine Australia to succeed it as Endemol Shine Australia. History The company began in 1972 as Hanna-Barbera Pty Ltd (Australia), an Australian division of Hanna-Barbera (which was founded by Kevin Weldon). In 1974, the Hamlyn Group's Australian division managed by Kevin Weldon acquired 50% of Hanna-Barbera Australia and appointed Neil Balnaves as managing director. In 1978, James Hardie Industries acquired the Hamlyn Group, and in 1979, Balnaves was promoted to managing director of the entire Hamlyn Group. In 1983, James Hardie Industries and Hanna-Barbera corporate parent Taft Broadcasting reorganised the division as Taft-Hardie Group Pty Ltd. In 1984, the company established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria, commonly abbreviated as Vic, is a States and territories of Australia, state in southeastern Australia. It is the second-smallest state (after Tasmania), with a land area of ; the second-most-populated state (after New South Wales), with a population of over 7 million; and the most densely populated state in Australia (30.6 per km2). Victoria's economy is the List of Australian states and territories by gross state product, second-largest among Australian states and is highly diversified, with service sectors predominating. Victoria is bordered by New South Wales to the north and South Australia to the west and is bounded by the Bass Strait to the south (with the exception of a small land border with Tasmania located along Boundary Islet), the Southern Ocean to the southwest, and the Tasman Sea (a marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean) to the southeast. The state encompasses a range of climates and geographical features from its temperate climate, temperate coa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melbourne
Melbourne ( , ; Boonwurrung language, Boonwurrung/ or ) is the List of Australian capital cities, capital and List of cities in Australia by population, most populous city of the States and territories of Australia, Australian state of Victoria (state), Victoria, and the second most-populous city in Australia, after Sydney. The city's name generally refers to a metropolitan area also known as Greater Melbourne, comprising an urban agglomeration of Local Government Areas of Victoria#Municipalities of Greater Melbourne, 31 local government areas. The name is also used to specifically refer to the local government area named City of Melbourne, whose area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds. The metropolis occupies much of the northern and eastern coastlines of Port Phillip Bay and spreads into the Mornington Peninsula, part of West Gippsland, as well as the hinterlands towards the Yarra Valley, the Dandenong Ranges, and the Macedon R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
