Australian drama series 800 words

Seven has released the first teaser for season two of australian drama series 800 words. Source says kiwi drama 800 words is to be canned, no. He impulsively buys a property over the internet, and has to break the news about the fresh start to his grieving kids. Aug 16, 2019 australian tv series 800 words has uk viewers hooked by the looks of things. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Tv series, australia sorted by popularity ascending imdb. Having seen some episodes whilst in new zealand, when i arrived back in europe, i looked to find the first video of 800 words. Hes a writer for an australian newspaper and thats where the series gets its title. A recently widowed father quits his job as a popular 800word columnist for a topselling sydney newspaper. Source says kiwi drama 800 words is to be canned, no comment from tv network. The show is an australian new zealand coproduction between auckland production house south.

Its hero, george turner erik thomson, writes a column for a sydney newspaper its exactly 800 words long and like carrie bradshaw, he reads snippets of it aloud as narration. New aussie drama 800 words set mostly in nz nz herald. Apr 12, 2018 800 words is an australian comedy drama. Australian tv series 800 words has uk viewers hooked by the looks of things. 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. 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. It was then picked up by acorn tv to air in the us. The australian drama series 800 words will remind you in one way of sex and the city. 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.

Oct 18, 2015 sevens hit series 800 words is returning for a second season. I have loved this show since i found it streaming on acorn tv here in the states. 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. When is 800 words, what time is it on bbc one and what is the. Its hero, george turner erik thomson, writes a column for a sydney newspaper its exactly. 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. 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. Sep 03, 2015 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. The second season of an australian comedy drama series starring kerry armstrong lantana, seachange 8.

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. Unfortunately 800 words isnt available to watch right now. Sep 09, 2015 logically, explains erikthomson in the opening scenes of the new drama series 800 words seven, tuesday, 7. Source says kiwi drama 800 words is to be canned, no comment. Reality rules as network seven unveils its 2015 programming schedule. Its not often that we get to see the quality programs from new zealandaustralia. 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. 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. The daytime tv show is onto its third series and airs on bbc.

Sep 05, 2016 the australian drama series 800 words will remind you in one way of sex and the city. 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. We went from working on eight episodes a season to 16 because it was such a big success. 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. The aussie invaders quickly become the center of attention in this small town. Rick donalds woody in 800 words is the hottest actor in the channel seven drama say cast. The first part of series three aired from september to october 2017 and then another aired from august to october 2018. Watch australian drama tv shows, series online sidereel. But rebecca has just finished wanted the channel seven drama series. Its witty, the scenery is outstanding and the acting is excellent.

Acorn tvs june slate features hit returning series 800 words and the ladies paradise. Logically, explains erikthomson in the opening scenes of the new drama series 800 words seven, tuesday, 7. Accents are not an insurmountable issue and the production locations showcase a. Popular tv show 800 words has been shelved as it has been confirmed that season four will be the last. Series two aired from august to october 2016 and then january to march 2017.

Seven will usher in new australian drama series 800 words, helmed by former packed to the rafters star erik thomson. A new feelgood drama is bound to strengthen transtasman relations. When is 800 words, what time is it on bbc one and what is. The writing is good, the characters are building out and the plot lines are positive. The second season of an australian comedy drama series. Jun 28, 2016 seven has released the first teaser for season two of australian drama series 800 words. Erik thomson may be the headline star of the drama 800 words, but even. Australian television broke remarkable new ground in 1972 by laying claim to the worlds first homosexual character in a drama series.

Shane porteous, brian wenzel, lorrae desmond, joyce jacobs. George gets an unexpected visitor after making his big decision. This reminded me of a tv series in the us called northern exposure that took. Bridie carter has long had her suspicions of who the father of jans twins may be. Abrupt end to 800 words bittersweet for shows star. In 800 words, a widowed father of teenagers uproots.

George turner made it as far as the second series of 800 words before someone at the major australian. In the australian comedydrama 800 words, recently widowed sydney newspaper columnist george turner sets out to make a fresh start with his teenage. It takes place on valentines day in 1900 where three schoolgirls and their governesses who disappear without a trace. 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. Acorn tvs june slate features hit returning series 800 words. In 800 words, a new family drama series set to debut on tv one at 8.

We are always looking for family oriented shows and 800 words is turning out to be one of our favorite australian series. 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. Jun 06, 2018 acorn tvs june slate features hit returning series 800 words and the ladies paradise. Set in the fictional new zealand town of weld, series 3 kicked off from july 2019 and is jampacked with drama, rumours and lies. The daytime tv show is onto its third series and airs on bbc one at 1.

Hailed for its warmth and inclusiveness the australian, this awardwinning series is a heartfelt comedydrama about a family searching for. Erik thomson is not dave rafter in sevens new family drama. It premiered in australia and new zealand in 2015 has so far run for three seasons. The novel has been adapted to film in 1975, but now will get its tv debut. 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. Sea change drama 800 words to return after olympics. Oct 15, 2017 140053712587 watch 803 words season 3 episode 7 youtube, 803 words season 3 episode 7 gorillavid. Acorn tvs june slate features hit returning series 800. Packed to the rafters star erik thomson reprises father. Cannot wait for the second and third series to become available.

Add it to your favourites and well let you know when it becomes available. Called 800 words, the show is an australianew zealand coproduction thats expected to be a hit with heavy promotion in the. Speculation about a final season for 800 words is now confirmed with cast recently noting storylines wrapping up. With erik thomson, melina vidler, benson jack anthony, michelle langstone. Watch australian drama tv series online with help from sidereel. Baby drama enthrals season return of 800 words the west. Australiankiwi comedydrama series 800 words is about a widowed father, george turner, who decides to quit his job as a newspaper columnist in sydney and relocate to a remote new zealand town. A recently widowed father quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a topselling sydney newspaper. 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. This drama tv series revolves around the daily happenings of a small town rural australian hospital, its doctors, nurses. 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. The show starring erik thomson will air on the channel after the olympics.

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, but always captivating events of his adopted town of weld. Meet the residents in this australian new zealand daytime drama. The four tacos of the apocalypse series 2, episode 14. A new drama series that will reimagine the timeless australian novel by joan lindsay. One can assume that seven was concerned about how a series like 800 words might fare in this brave new tv world and. Airing on australian tv channel, seven, each season of 800 words is usually split into two parts. I should have added that only applies to commercial tv here in the uk. Meet the residents in this australiannew zealand daytime drama. Packed to the rafters star erik thomson reprises father role. Brad lyons, sevens network production direction said the channel prided itself on being the home of australian drama. Erik thomson hits out over 800 words cancellation tv week. The aussie invaders quickly become the center of attention in this small town populated by weird and wonderful locals. 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.