Boys from the Bush
| Boys from the Bush | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedydrama |
| Created by | Douglas Livingstone |
| Written by | Douglas Livingstone |
| Directed by | Shirley Barrett& Robert Marchand |
| Starring | Tim Healy Chris Haywood Mark Haddigan Nadine Garner Pat Thomson Kirsty Child Kris McQuade Rob Steele Noah Taylor |
| Theme music composer | Brian Lang |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No.of series | 2 |
| No.of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Peter Beilby |
| Producer | Verity Lambert |
| Cinematography | Martin McGrath |
| Running time | 50 mins |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC1 |
| Release | 25 January 1991– 14 July 1992 |
Boys From The Bushis a Britishtelevisionseries produced by theBBC.It was created and written by Douglas Livingstone. Two series, each of ten 50-minute episodes, were made between 1991 and 1992. Although never achieving mainstream success, the series has since gathered a dedicatedcultfollowing.
Plot
[edit]The series dealt with the life of Reg Toomer (Tim Healy), an Englishman fromShepherd's Bushliving inAustraliaand running Melbourne Confidential, a failing private detective agency with his shifty business partner Dennis Tontine (Chris Haywood). His estranged young cousin Leslie (Mark Haddigan), also from Shepherd's Bush, hence one sense of the punning title, arrives inMelbournefrom the UK after a painful divorce. He has been promised fun and excitement in the new world, instead finds himself used as a drudge for Melbourne Confidential.
Each episode focused on a particular job undertaken by Melbourne Confidential, each one more elaborate and of more dubious legality than the last. Subplots involve Reg's lovelorn wife Doris (Pat Thomson), assertive daughter Arlene (Nadine Garner), Dennis' ex-wife Corrie (Kirsty Child) and kindly madam Delilah (Kris McQuade).
Produced by Verity Productions andSeven Network,the first series (only) was screened in Australia in late 1993.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Tim Healyas Reg Toomer
- Chris Haywoodas Dennis Tontine
- Mark Haddiganas Leslie
- Pat Thomsonas Doris Toomer
- Nadine Garneras Arlene Toomer
- Kirsty Childas Corrie
- Kris McQuadeas Delilah
- Dennis Milleras Willie Fennell
- Noah Tayloras Vince
- Pat Bishopas Grace
- Roger Wardas Rocko
- Reg Gormanas Johnny
- Steve Bisleyas Bill
- Frank Lloydas Ralph
- Frank Gallacheras Gavin
- Reg Evansas Stewie
- Gia Caridesas Maria
- Cliff Ellenas Toddy
- Wynn Robertsas Harry
- Greg Stoneas Sydney
- Tracy Mannas Lucinda
The author
[edit]Douglas Livingstone(1934–2021) also wrote the screenplay forThe Day of the Triffids(1981), the BBC adaptation of theJohn Wyndhamnovel, and wrote or co-wrote screenplays for several in the BBC 1985–1998 seriesScreen Two:Run for the Lifeboat,[2]The Impossible Spy,[3]andReturn to Blood River. He adapted several short stories ( "Maigret Sets a Trap","Maigret and the Night Club Dancer",and" Maigret and the Maid ") byGeorge Simenonfor the 12-episode 1992 BBC seriesMaigretstarringMichael Gambon. He wrote the 1996 TV comedyHeavy Weatherfor the BBC andWGBH-TV,Boston, based on theP. G. Wodehousenovel. He wrote the original six-episode drama seriesThe Cazalets(2001) for BBC-TV, and three full-length comedies in the seriesThe Quest(2002–2004) forYorkshire Television.
References
[edit]- ^Tony Harrison, ed. (1994).The Australian Film and Television Companion.Simon & Schuster.ISBN0731804554.
- ^BBC – Radio Times –Screen Two: Run for the Lifeboat
- ^"TV Review; 'The Impossible Spy'".The New York Times.8 December 1987.
External links
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