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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] |
Network Ten
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 Paramount Networks UK & Australia, 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 (Australian TV channel), ABC TV and ahead of SBS (Australian TV channel), SBS. History Origins From the introduction of TV in 1956 until 1965, there were three television networks in Australia, the Nine Network, National Television Network (now the Nine Network), the Seven Network, Australian Television Network (now the Seven Network), and the public Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC National Television Service (now ABC TV (Australian TV network), ABC TV). In the early 1960s, the Government of Australia, Australian Government be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Harber
Jane Harber is an Australian actress who is known from her role as Zara Perkich in the television series ''Offspring''. Career Television Harber's television roles have included Susie Money in the series '' Underbelly'', Zdenka Milanovic in ''The Secret Life of Us'', and Bianca Nugent in ''Neighbours''. She also appeared in season 4 episode 152 of ''Blue Heelers'', titled "Sisterly Love", which aired on 22 July 1997, playing a young girl called Chloe Bassetti. In 2012, Harber starred as Cora Benson in the ABC comedy series ''A Moody Christmas''. She reprised that role in '' The Moodys'', a follow-up to ''A Moody Christmas''. In 2013, she regularly appeared in '' The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting'', a sketch comedy show for the ABC. Harber appeared as a special guest in Episode 8 of the comedy program ''SlideShow'' on the Seven Network. In 2014, she played Michele Bennett, a former girlfriend of INXS lead singer, Michael Hutchence, in the TV mini-series '' INXS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epidural
Epidural administration (from Ancient Greek ἐπί, "upon" + '' dura mater'') is a method of medication administration in which a medicine is injected into the epidural space around the spinal cord. The epidural route is used by physicians and nurse anesthetists to administer local anesthetic agents, analgesics, diagnostic medicines such as radiocontrast agent Radiocontrast agents are substances used to enhance the visibility of internal structures in X-ray-based imaging techniques such as computed tomography (contrast CT), projectional radiography, and fluoroscopy. Radiocontrast agents are typically iod ...s, and other medicines such as glucocorticoids. Epidural administration involves the placement of a catheter into the epidural space, which may remain in place for the duration of the treatment. The technique of intentional epidural administration of medication was first described in 1921 by the Spanish Aragonese people, Aragonese military surgeon Fidel Pagés. Epidural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skype
Skype () was a proprietary telecommunications application operated by Skype Technologies, a division of Microsoft, best known for IP-based videotelephony, videoconferencing and voice calls. It also had instant messaging, file transfer, debit-based calls to landline and mobile telephones (over traditional telephone networks), and other features. It was available on various desktop, mobile, and video game console platforms. Skype was created by Niklas Zennström, Janus Friis, and four Estonian developers, and first released in August 2003. In September 2005, eBay acquired it for $2.6 billion. In September 2009, Silver Lake, Andreessen Horowitz, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought 65% of Skype for $1.9 billion from eBay, valuing the business at $2.92 billion. In May 2011, Microsoft bought Skype for $8.5 billion and used it to replace its own Windows Live Messenger. As of 2011, most of the development team and 44% of all the div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Tonight
TV Tonight is an Australian-based website which features reviews, news and programming information related to television in Australia as well as OzTAM ratings information. The site was started by television critic David Knox in 2007 after listeners of his radio programs asked him for information they had missed. Knox runs the site, publishing his interviews with Australian media actors, producers, directors and programmers. Knox regularly visits the sets of Australian television series and reviews television programs. Knox also served as television critic for ABC Radio National's breakfast program from 2009 to 2015. Dan Barrett is now in this role. Knox has an advanced diploma in screenwriting and was the founding Artistic Director of Screenplay. TV Tonight is also referenced in Australian media, including ''The Sydney Morning Herald'' and news.com.au, while Knox gives commentary for other media outlets including News Corp Australia, MediaWeek and ABC. The website beg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clare Bowditch
Clare Bowditch (born 1975) is an Australian musician, author, and occasional actress. At the 2020 ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards) she won ‘Best New Australian Author’ for her best-selling 2019 memoir ''Your Own Kind of Girl''. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2006, Bowditch won the ARIA Award for Best Female Artist and was nominated for a Logie Award for her work on the TV series ''Offspring'' in 2012. She has toured with Gotye and Leonard Cohen, written for '' Harpers Bazaar'', ''Rolling Stone'' and ''Drum''. Life and career 1975-1997: Early life Bowditch was born in Melbourne and raised in the suburb of Sandringham. She graduated from the University of Melbourne's School of Creative Arts with a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA), a now-defunct degree. 1998-2002: Red Raku Bowditch began writing songs at the age of three and continued writing them in private until 1998 when she met John Hedigan and formed a band called Red Raku. Red Raku self-released two albums, ''Swee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary McDonald (actor)
Gary McDonald (born 1961, London) is an English actor of Jamaican descent. A student at Elliott School (London), Elliott school in Putney, McDonald played football for Wimbledon FC under Dario Gradi. He was a member of the Royal Court Theatre from 1979 to 1980, appearing in various plays at the Court such as ''Hard time Pressure'', ''Hero's Welcome'', and Che Walker's ''Been so Long''. In the 1980s he performed with the Talawa Theatre company in ''The Black Jacobins'', ''The Importance of Being Earnest'', and ''A Raisin in the Sun'' with the Black Theatre (England), Black Theatre. He appeared at the Royal National Theatre in ''Macbeth'', ''Black Poppies'', and ''Rhapsody in Black & White'' and at The Cottlesloe in ''Blood Wedding''. Other theatre credits include ''Scrape of the Black'' and Mike Leigh's ''It's a Great Big Shame'' at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. His first notable television role came in 1987 when he was cast as Darren Roberts (EastEnders), Darren Roberts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alison Bell (actress)
Alison Bell is an Australian stage, film and television actress and writer. Early life and education Born in Young, New South Wales and educated in Canberra, she completed an Arts/Law degree at the Australian National University before undertaking an acting course at the Victorian College of the Arts, where she graduated in 2004. Career Bell has worked in television, documentary film and theatre. She is perhaps best known for her performances on the ABC TV series '' Laid'', for which she was nominated for an AACTA Award and in the Sydney Theatre Company's production of ''Doubt'', for which she won a Helpmann Award. In 2017 she performed in the acclaimed ABC TV series ''The Letdown ''The Letdown'' is an Australian comedy television series that first premiered on ABC in 2016. It follows the adventures of Audrey, including her struggles as a new mum in an oddball mothers' group. It ran for two seasons between 4 May 2016 an ...''. She starred as Audrey, the main characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kick Gurry
Christopher "Kick" Gurry (b. 1978) is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles in films such as '' Looking for Alibrandi'' (1999), '' Garage Days'' (2002), '' Speed Racer'' (2008), and '' Edge of Tomorrow'' (2014), and has also starred in several television series. Early life and education Gurry was born in Melbourne, Australia. He got his nickname when his brother could not say Christopher so he said "Kicker". When he got into high school, he shortened it to "Kick". He studied at Wesley College, Melbourne. Career Gurry initially appeared in television guest roles in '' Raw FM'', '' SeaChange'', '' State Coroner'', '' Wildside'' and '' Halifax f.p.''. He then starred in his breakthrough Australian film roles as Jacob Coote in '' Looking for Alibrandi'' (2000) and Freddy in '' Garage Days'' (2002). He went on to appear in American feature films '' Spartan'' (2004, alongside Val Kilmer and William H. Macy), '' Daltry Calhoun'' (2005, with Johnny Knoxville), '' Speed Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Dyktynski
Matthew Dyktynski is an Australian actor and comedian, graduating from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1992. Career Television Dyktinski has played lead roles on television series ''Shock Jock'' and ''Raw FM'', and has appeared on '' The Man from Snowy River'', '' Stingers'', ''Blue Heelers'', '' Water Rats'', ''Halifax f.p.'', ''All Saints'', ''The Secret Life of Us'', ''House Husbands'' and ''Offspring''. Film Dyktinski's movie credits include ''Love and Other Catastrophes'' (1996), ''Japanese Story'' (2003) and ''Wil'' (2006), in which he played the title role. Comedian As a comedian, Dyktinski has toured the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. He spent several years living in London, performing as a regular stand up comic. He has also performed at the Edinburgh Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival as well as a sold-out season at London’s Soho Theatre. Radio & voiceover work Dyktinski has undertaken voiceover and narration work, includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Jenkinson
Kate Ellen Jenkinson (born 24 August 1981) is an Australian actress, known for her various roles on '' The Wedge'', as well as her role of Kendall Quinn on '' Super Fun Night''. She is known for her role as Allie Novak in the Australian TV series '' Wentworth''. Education Jenkinson graduated from Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2004, winning the Nigel Rideout Award and has since been working constantly in drama and comedy on both stage and screen. Career In 2005, Jenkinson was nominated for the Best Newcomer Award for her role as Julia in the Black Swan State Theatre Company production of ''Zastrozzi'' and was a regular on the TV comedy series ''The Wedge'' from 2005 to 2007. She appeared as herself on '' Thank God You're Here'' in 2006–07, as well as ''Forgotten Cities'', a new pilot for Working Dog Productions. In 2007, she was in an episode of Shaun Micallef's '' Newstopia'' and had a lead guest role on the Channel 9 drama series, ''Canal Road''. She b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Spielman
Dan Spielman (born 1979) is an Australian actor. His career spans film, television and theatre. Early life Spielman grew up with his younger sister in Beaumaris, Melbourne. Without formal acting training, Spielman has worked in theatre, television and film since graduating from high school in 1996 at St Michael's Grammar School, St Kilda, Victoria.Dan Spielman profile a 2007 story at TV channel. Career In 2005, Spielman became one of the youngest members of the 's ensemble,[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
