''Come in Spinner'' is a 1990 Australian mini series, based on the novel '' Come In Spinner'' by

Dymphna Cusack Ellen Dymphna Cusack Order of Australia, AM (21 September 1902 – 19 October 1981) was an Australian writer and playwright. She also wrote as Atalanta. Personal life Born in Wyalong, New South Wales, Cusack was educated at Saint Ursula's Col ...

, starring

Lisa Harrow Lisa Harrow (born 25 August 1943) is a New Zealand RADA-trained actress, noted for her roles in British theatre, films and television. She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Nancy Astor in the British BBC television drama ''Nancy Astor ...

Kerry Armstrong Kerry Michelle Armstrong (born 12 September 1958) is an Australian actress and author. She is one of only two actresses to win two Australian Film Institute Awards in the same year, winning Best Actress in a Leading Role for ''Lantana'' and ...

Rebecca Gibney Rebecca Catherine Gibney is a New Zealand actress known for her roles on Australian television in '' The Flying Doctors'', '' Halifax f.p.'', ''Packed to the Rafters'', ''Winter'' and '' Wanted''. She has also featured in a number of Australia ...

Martin Vaughan Martin Kevin Vaughan (5 June 1931 – October 2022) was an Australian stage, television and film actor and musician. He is best known for appearing in the film ''Phar Lap'' as trainer Harry Telford and the lead role in the award-winning 26-part ...

and

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. The series was well received by critics and audiences and was replayed on the Channel 10 network in 1991. It was released on

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in 2005.Ed. Scott Murray, ''Australia on the Small Screen 1970–1995'', Oxford University Press, 1996, p. 183 One critic called it a "wonderfully sumptuous and faithful adaptation", praising Gibney and Harrow in particular. The

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''Vince Jones & Grace Knight – Come In Spinner''
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was released featuring

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and Vince Jones. It was produced by

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with arrangements and conducting by Derek Williams and

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. The album achieved platinum sales awards.

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as Claire Jeffries *

as Deb Forrest *

as Guinea Malone *

Justine Clarke Justine Clarke is an Australian actress, singer, author and television host. Clarke has been acting since the age of seven and has appeared in some of Australia's best-known TV shows. She is best-known for her portrayal as Roo Stewart on the ...

as Monnie Malone *

as Blue *

Rhys McConnochie Rhys McConnochie (born 28 December 1936) is a New Zealand-born actor, director and educator based in Australia. Career Film & television His screen appearances include the TV miniseries ''Bodyline'' as Pelham Warner and '' Darlings of the ...

as Angus McFarland *

Zoe Bertram Zoe Bertram is an Australian actress, who is known for her role as Olivia Baxter in '' The Restless Years'' from 1977 to 1981. Career Bertram started her acting career in 1977, on the teen-oriented television soap opera '' The Restless Years'' ...

as Nolly *

Sonia Todd Sonia Todd (born 1959) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her television roles as Sgt. Georgia Rattray in ''Police Rescue'' (1989–1996), Meg Fountain in '' McLeod's Daughters'' (2001–2008) and Gina Austin in the soap opera '' ...

as Helen McFarland *

Rebecca Smart Rebecca Elizabeth Smart (born 30 January 1976) is an Australian actor, known for her role in the 1987 television film '' The Shiralee''. Early life and education Smart was born in Tamworth, New South Wales on 30 January 1976. She was educated ...

as Luen *

Monica Maughan Monica Cresswell Maughan (née Wood, 15 September 1933 – 8 January 2010) was an Australian actor with roles in theatre, radio, television, film and ballet over a career spanning 52 years. Early life and education She was born Monica Cresswel ...

as Mrs Scott *

Rebecca Rigg Rebecca Rigg is an Australian actress. She is known for her roles in television and film. She started out as a child actor in '' Fatty Finn'' (1980), and was later featured in the films ''Hunting'' (1991), ''Spotswood'' (1992) and '' Ellie P ...

as Shirley Noonan * Valerie Bader as Elvira *

Peter Whitford Peter Whitford (born 1939) is an Australian former radio, theatre, television and film character actor known for numerous roles particularly as wealthy businessmen and members of the aristocracy. Early life Peter Whitford was born in Adelaide, ...

as Mr Sharlton *

Kerry Walker Kerry Ann Walker (born 29 February 1948) is an Australian actress. She has had a lengthy career on both stage and screen. She was nominated for the AFI Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role three times, in 1985 for ''Bliss'', 1986 for '' ...

as Mrs Molesworth *

Judi Farr Judith Mary Stuart Farr (5 October 1938 – 30 June 2023), also credited as Judy Farr, was an Australian actress of theatre, film and television, with a career spanning some seven decades, she was best known for several situation comedy roles ...

as Mrs Gartred *

Gillian Jones Gillian Jones (born 19 April 1947) is an Australian actress from Newcastle, New South Wales who is best known for appearances in ''Twelfth Night'', '' Oscar and Lucinda'', ''Last Train to Freo'' and the role of Di Paige in the television serie ...

as Mrs Malone *

Gary Sweet Gary Sweet (born 22 May 1957) is an Australian film and television actor known for his roles in ''Alexandra's Project'' (as Steve), ''Police Rescue'' (as Sergeant "Mickey" McClintock), ''Cody (TV series), Cody'' (as Cody), ''Big Sky (Australian ...

as Jack *

David Wenham David Wenham (born 21 September 1965) is an Australian actor who has appeared in film, television and theatre. He is known for his roles as Faramir in The Lord of the Rings (film series), ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy, Friar Carl in ' ...

as Australian Soldier * Arianthe Galani *

Bryan Marshall Bryan Marshall (19 May 1938 – 25 June 2019) was a British actor, with a number of major credits in film and television to his name, in both Britain and Australia. Early life Marshall was born in Battersea, south London. He was educated at th ...

as Byron *

Susan Lyons Susan Lyons (born 1958, Sydney) is an Australian actress. Career Film and television Lyons' television appearances include: ''A Country Practice'', ''Police Rescue'', '' Murder Call'', ''Farscape'', '' Something in the Air'' and '' All Saint ...

as Dallas McIntyre *

Pat Bishop Patricia Mary Bishop (13 June 1946 – 28 March 2000) was an Australian actress, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, noted for her performances in theatre, film and television series. Personal Life She was married to the renowned Australian a ...

as Mrs D'Arcy Twining

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{{Logie Award for Most Outstanding Drama Series on Australian Television Television shows based on Australian novels 1990s Australian television miniseries

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