The first part of series three aired from september to october 2017 and then another aired from august to october 2018. Tv series, australia sorted by popularity ascending imdb. In the australian comedy drama 800 words, recently widowed sydney newspaper columnist george turner erik thompson sets out to make a fresh start with his teenage children by moving to the tiny new zealand town where he vacationed as a child. After woody and traceys fairytale wedding, george was faced with an unexpected ultimatum help his exgirlfriend fiona fulfil her dream of becoming a mother or pursue a new romance with katie.
In 800 words, a widowed father of teenagers uproots. Back to home 800 words this sweet, refreshing family drama hailed as wonderful tribune ns follows recent widower george turners decision to start afresh in the new zealand coastal town of weld. Watch australian drama tv series online with help from sidereel. Logically, explains erikthomson in the opening scenes of the new drama series 800 words seven, tuesday, 7. The title refers to the job of protagonist george turner, played by erik thomson, who quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a sydney newspaper following the death of his wife. George gets an unexpected visitor after making his big decision. The show is an australian new zealand coproduction between auckland production house south. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. The writing is good, the characters are building out and the plot lines are positive.
In the australian comedy drama, recently widowed sydney newspaper columnist george turner erik thompson sets out to make a fresh start with his teenage children by moving to the tiny new zealand town where he vacationed as a child. Its a welcome return to the screen for the 48yearold star, who most recently charmed audiences as dave rafter on the hugely popular australian series packed to the. The aussie invaders quickly become the center of attention in this small town populated by weird and wonderful locals. I have loved this show since i found it streaming on acorn tv here in the states. Source says kiwi drama 800 words is to be canned, no comment from tv network. In the australian comedydrama 800 words, recently widowed sydney newspaper columnist george turner sets out to make a fresh start with his teenage. This reminded me of a tv series in the us called northern exposure that took.
The second season of an australian comedy drama series starring kerry armstrong lantana, seachange 8. He impulsively buys a property over the internet, and has to break the news about the fresh start to his grieving kids. The daytime tv show is onto its third series and airs on bbc one at 1. A new feelgood drama is bound to strengthen transtasman relations. With erik thomson, melina vidler, benson jack anthony, michelle langstone. Erik thomson is not dave rafter in sevens new family drama. Erik thomson may be the headline star of the drama 800 words, but even. Abrupt end to 800 words bittersweet for shows star. His column can be about the subject of his choice, but its title is 800 words, so he has to write it, daily, and it usually centers on the comic, sometimes touching and sad. Source says kiwi drama 800 words is to be canned, no comment. The show starring erik thomson will air on the channel after the olympics.
When is 800 words, what time is it on bbc one and what is. Its not often that we get to see the quality programs from new zealandaustralia. Erik thomson hits out over 800 words cancellation tv week. Rick donalds woody in 800 words is the hottest actor in the channel seven drama say cast 800 words michelle langstone on cold sets and being typecast show cements oznz ties. The novel has been adapted to film in 1975, but now will get its tv debut. Called 800 words, the show is an australianew zealand coproduction thats expected to be a hit with heavy promotion in the. The daytime tv show is onto its third series and airs on bbc.
Sea change drama 800 words to return after olympics. Apr 12, 2018 800 words is an australian comedy drama. Meet the residents in this australian new zealand daytime drama. New aussie drama 800 words set mostly in nz nz herald. Oct 18, 2015 sevens hit series 800 words is returning for a second season. I should have added that only applies to commercial tv here in the uk. But rebecca has just finished wanted the channel seven drama series. The second season of an australian comedy drama series. Set in the fictional new zealand town of weld, series 3 kicked off from july 2019 and is jampacked with drama, rumours and lies. When is 800 words, what time is it on bbc one and what is the. Seven will usher in new australian drama series 800 words, helmed by former packed to the rafters star erik thomson. Watch australian drama tv shows, series online sidereel.
A recently widowed father quits his job as a popular 800word columnist for a topselling sydney newspaper. Rick donalds woody in 800 words is the hottest actor in the channel seven drama say cast. A recently widowed father quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a topselling sydney newspaper. Packed to the rafters star erik thomson reprises father role. So it was a relief when the actress could finally learn the truth in the third season of sevens new zealandset drama, 800 words, which returns to screens next week.
Hes a writer for an australian newspaper and thats where the series gets its title. Having seen some episodes whilst in new zealand, when i arrived back in europe, i looked to find the first video of 800 words. One can assume that seven was concerned about how a series like 800 words might fare in this brave new tv world and. A new drama series that will reimagine the timeless australian novel by joan lindsay. Sep 05, 2016 the australian drama series 800 words will remind you in one way of sex and the city. Meet the residents in this australiannew zealand daytime drama. It takes place on valentines day in 1900 where three schoolgirls and their governesses who disappear without a trace. Acorn tvs june slate features hit returning series 800 words. Series two aired from august to october 2016 and then january to march 2017. The aussie invaders quickly become the center of attention in this small town. Shane porteous, brian wenzel, lorrae desmond, joyce jacobs. Brad lyons, sevens network production direction said the channel prided itself on being the home of australian drama. Australian television broke remarkable new ground in 1972 by laying claim to the worlds first homosexual character in a drama series. Australian tv series 800 words has uk viewers hooked by the looks of things.
Erik thomson is not dave rafter in sevens new family drama 800 words erik thomson says his new show, 800 words, is a tricky balance of drama and comedy, but he. This sweet, refreshing family drama hailed as wonderful tribune ns follows recent widower george turners decision to start afresh in the new zealand coastal town of weld. A griefstricken australian family decamps to a quirky, coastal new zealand town, where they somehow manage to live off the salary of the widower dads. Source says kiwi drama 800 words is to be canned, no. Acorn tvs june slate features hit returning series 800 words and the ladies paradise. Playing a father again is the only similarity between erik thomsons role in new australian drama 800 words and his character on the popular packed to the rafters. Accents are not an insurmountable issue and the production locations showcase a. Soon to be reaching his 30th year of acting, erik thomsons hugely successful show 800 words has not been approved for a fifth season the show, which earned thomson a win in the best actor category at the logies, will end after the fourth season, set to air soon on channel seven.
Jun 06, 2018 acorn tvs june slate features hit returning series 800 words and the ladies paradise. In 800 words, a new family drama series set to debut on tv one at 8. Acorn tvs june slate features hit returning series 800. This drama tv series revolves around the daily happenings of a small town rural australian hospital, its doctors, nurses. Bridie carter has long had her suspicions of who the father of jans twins may be. The four tacos of the apocalypse series 2, episode 14. The australian drama series 800 words will remind you in one way of sex and the city. In the australian comedy drama 800 words, recently widowed sydney newspaper columnist george turner sets out to make a fresh start with his teenage children by moving to the tiny new zealand town where he vacationed as a child. Seven has released the first teaser for season two of australian drama series 800 words. Aug 16, 2019 australian tv series 800 words has uk viewers hooked by the looks of things. George turner made it as far as the second series of 800 words before someone at the major australian. The title refers to the job of protagonist george turner, played by erik thomson, who quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a sydney newspaper. Packed to the rafters star erik thomson reprises father.
We went from working on eight episodes a season to 16 because it was such a big success. Sep 09, 2015 logically, explains erikthomson in the opening scenes of the new drama series 800 words seven, tuesday, 7. Airing on australian tv channel, seven, each season of 800 words is usually split into two parts. Unfortunately 800 words isnt available to watch right now. Its witty, the scenery is outstanding and the acting is excellent. Cannot wait for the second and third series to become available. It premiered in australia and new zealand in 2015 has so far run for three seasons.
George turner made it as far as the second series of 800 words before someone at the major australian newspaper he wrote for realised the columns he was filing every week were completely. It was then picked up by acorn tv to air in the us. Its hero, george turner erik thomson, writes a column for a sydney newspaper its exactly. Add it to your favourites and well let you know when it becomes available.
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