April 22nd, 2021 By David Knox Make a commentFiled under: News,
Filming on new surf drama
Barons is set to begin in NSW for ABC later this year.
Centering around the hedonistic world of surfing, the cutthroat culture of big business and the emotional rollercoaster of relationships, the eight-part drama features a group of brave but crazy, 20-something friends, who all have one thing in common – a love of the ocean and surfing.
Produced by 2Jons, Micanical Media and Fremantle,
Barons is created by Michael Lawrence (
Bra Boys, Fighting Fear) and John Molloy (
The Gloaming, Molly) and writer Liz Doran (
Molly, Please Like Me) with producer Justin Davies (
Actor Rodger Corser stars on the ‘Shock Rock’ episode of the Australian medical comedy-drama television series, ‘The Heart Guy.’
Sometimes the seemingly most tragic events eventually end up becoming the most beneficial influences on a person’s life. That’s certainly the case for the eponymous protagonist in the award-nominated medical television show, ‘The Heart Guy.’
The Australian comedy-drama focuses on the daily life of actor Rodger Corser’s title character, Hugh Knight, a rising gifted heart surgeon who’s high opinion of his talent eventually led to his from grace. As a result, the doctor receives a life-changing punishment from the Medical Tribunal: he’s forced to work for a year as a country GP at an under-resourced, small-town hospital in his home town of Whyhope.
The Tailings
For your consideration this Easter weekend…. in no particular order are a few recommendations (most of which I’ve seen).
I’ve stuck to scripted titles here. Most of the Foxtel titles are available on Binge, and vice versa.
Enjoy!
The TailingsSBS on Demand 6 x 10 mins (from April 2)
The Tailings follows the events that take place after the death of teenage Jas’s father. The tight-knit community are quick to deem the death as an accident, spiralling Jas to undertake her own investigation. This coincides with the arrival of her new schoolteacher Ruby, who comes carrying the burden of her own past trauma. The two slowly develop a mutual trust and as secrets are exposed, the truth becomes impossible to ignore. The poignant performances by emerging stars Tegan Stimson (Jas) and Mabel Li (Ruby) are an intimate portrayal of the human experience with grief, guilt and loss from the diverse perspective of those living on the margins both socially and geographically. Th
Filmed as 6 ten-minute episodes, new Australian drama series ‘The Tailings’ follows the events that take place after the death of teenage Jas’s father. The tight-knit community of her small town, nestled in the hauntingly beautiful mountains of Tasmania’s West Coast, puts his death down to an accident. Jas does not buy it and embarks on her own investigation of what happened to her dad.
His death coincides with the arrival of Jas’s new schoolteacher Ruby, who comes carrying the burden of her own past trauma. The two slowly develop a mutual trust and as the story unfolds, secrets are exposed, and the truth becomes impossible to ignore.
Hugh and Penny are Forced Together During an Overnight Trip on The Heart Guy
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Actors Steve Bisley, Ryan Johnson and Matt Castley star on the ‘This Is Not a Love Song’ episode of the Australian medical comedy-drama television series, ‘The Heart Guy.’
Sometimes the seemingly most tragic events eventually end up becoming the most beneficial influences on a person’s life. That’s certainly the case for the eponymous protagonist in the award-nominated medical television show, ‘The Heart Guy.’
The Australian comedy-drama focuses on the daily life of actor Rodger Corser’s title character, Hugh Knight, a rising gifted heart surgeon who’s high opinion of his talent eventually led to his from grace. As a result, the doctor receives a life-changing punishment from the Medical Tribunal: he’s forced to work for a year as a country GP at an under-resourced, small-town hospital in his home town of Whyhope.