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Elaine Smith (actress)
Elaine Smith (born 23 April 1962) is a Scottish-Australian former actress who found fame on television series ''Neighbours'' in 1985 as original character Daphne Clarke. Biography Smith auditioned for a guest role in new series ''Neighbours'' in 1984. However her appearance, particularly her short spiky hair, caught the attention of the casting director and she was cast as regular character Daphne Lawrence. Smith continued in the role until 1988. Prior to this she had a small guest role in soap opera '' Sons and Daughters'' in 1984 as a flight attendant. Subsequent credits include ''The Flying Doctors'', '' State Coroner'', ''Always Greener'', ''Home and Away'' and '' All Saints'' in 2006. She returned to University to earn a degree in teaching, and as of 2017 worked as a drama and primary school teacher in an inner west Sydney public school. Filmography Film Television Personal life Smith is married to actor and writer, Jonathan Biggins Jonathan Martin Biggins ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayrshire
Ayrshire ( gd, Siorrachd Inbhir Àir, ) is a historic county and registration county in south-west Scotland, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. Its principal towns include Ayr, Kilmarnock and Irvine and it borders the counties of Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire to the north-east, Dumfriesshire to the south-east, and Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire to the south. Like many other counties of Scotland it currently has no administrative function, instead being sub-divided into the council areas of North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire. It has a population of approximately 366,800. The electoral and valuation area named Ayrshire covers the three council areas of South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire, therefore including the Isle of Arran, Great Cumbrae and Little Cumbrae. These three islands are part of the historic County of Bute and are sometimes included when the term ''Ayrshire'' is applied to the region. The same area is known as ''Ayrshire a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wogan
''Wogan'' is a British television talk show which was broadcast on BBC1 from 1982 until 1992, presented by Terry Wogan. It was usually broadcast live from the BBC Television Theatre in Shepherd's Bush, London, until 1991. It was then broadcast from the BBC Television Centre (TVC). Some shows were pre-recorded, and then broadcast unedited 'as live'. ''Wogan'' ended its run in July 1992 (it was replaced in the schedule by the soap opera ''Eldorado''). History Wogan's first foray into TV interviewing, and indeed to British television, was in 1972 on ''Lunchtime with Wogan'' on ITV, in 1973 he left and joined the BBC. In 1980 he was given another chat show; ''What's On, Wogan?'' running for 9 episodes in the spring of that year, primarily on Saturday evenings. In 1981 he had a chance to host a one-off chat show, ''Saturday Live''. Among his guests on this show were Larry Hagman, promoting '' SOB'', and Frank Hall. Hagman was at the height of his fame, which gave the show a high pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wicked! (TV Series)
''Wicked!'' is an Australian animated television series based on the book series of the same name by Paul Jennings and Morris Gleitzman. It was co-produced by Energee Entertainment in Sydney, Australia and France Animation (later known as the MoonScoop Group). The series is about two step-siblings named Rory and Dawn as they try to protect their own from viruses caused by the Appleman, a man with a head shaped like a half-eaten apple. It was intended as a "comedy of horrors" aimed at children aged 8 to 13. ''Wicked!'' began with 13 short webisodes released on the eKidz website in late 2000. The series ran for 26 episodes and an 80-minute movie. By the end of 2001, it had become Energee Entertainment's most successful series, with over €8 million in sales. However, the producers were unable to continue the series, as Energee shut down in 2002 due to financial losses from its film ''The Magic Pudding''. In Australia, the series aired on both the Seven Network and the Oh! channe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hububb
Hububb is a Children's Television programme broadcast on BBC One in the United Kingdom, it was named after Les Bubb who also played the title character with the same name. The show ran from 1997 until 2001. Five series of the show were made. It was repeated on the CBBC Channel in 2002. The show is about a delivery man who lives in a tower in the centre of Edinburgh who kept getting into all sorts of bother, he is also known for using his trusty mountain bike which he uses for his work. The show was filmed and set in the Scottish Capital City, Edinburgh and the tower featured in the show was Melville Monument in St Andrew Square. Hububb was made by Noel Gay productions for BBC Scotland. Cast * Les Bubb - Les Bubb. * Miltos Yerolemou - Mikey. * Elaine C. Smith - Rosa. See also * Hounded (CBBC) ''Hounded'' is a CBBC sitcom starring Rufus Hound. The comedian is chased through space and time by the evil Dr Muhahaha and his female assistant, Steve. Plot summary A typical ep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bullpitt!
''Bullpitt!'' was a short-lived Australian television comedy series which screened in 1997 to 1998 on the Seven Network, reprising the main character in the 1980s sitcom ''Kingswood Country''. It was written by Gary Reilly and Tony Sattler. ''Bullpitt!'' saw the return of the character Ted Bullpitt, portrayed by (Ross Higgins) who is now single and retired, living in a retirement home. He is still complaining and repeating many of his catchphrases from ''Kingswood Country'' such as "Pickle me grandmother!". Also in the cast Elaine Lee, Peter Whitford, Bruce Spence, Vanessa Downing, Jacqueline Brennan and Kirstie Hutton. The series, like its predecessor, featured many well-known Australian actors in guest cameo roles. It was produced by RS Productions. In 1998, the show was nominated at the Logies The Logie Awards (officially the TV Week Logie Awards; colloquially known as The Logies) is an annual gathering to celebrate Australian television, sponsored and organised by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Review With Myles Barlow
''Review with Myles Barlow'' is an Australian satirical black comedy television series which screened on Thursday nights on ABC2 and Friday nights on ABC 1. The series began screening on 16 October 2008. It is co-written and directed by Trent O'Donnell and also co-written by Phil Lloyd. It is produced by Starchild Productions (Dean Bates and Reuben Field). The first series comprised six half-hour episodes and the second series a further six half-hour episodes. Episodes were made available for download on the ABC website. Series 1 episodes have been available to watch on-demand on YouTube. Series 2 began airing on ABC2 on 22 July 2010 and finished on 26 August 2010. A Christmas special was broadcast on ABC1 on 22 December 2010. Synopsis Myles Barlow is a critic who reviews life experiences in response to viewer questions. Barlow reviews real-life experiences such as being a murderer and a drug-mule, the rush of pleasure as he pays for sex and the bleakness of living on the street ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What's Cooking? (Australian TV Series)
''What's Cooking?'' was an Australian cooking television series, that aired on the Nine Network in 1991 until 1999. Hosts It was originally hosted by chef Gabriel Gaté and television actress Colette Mann until 1993 when production cuts forced the hosts to leave the program. Geoff Jansz took over in 1993. In 1999, Kerri-Anne Kennerley co-hosted the show with Jansz. References Nine Network original programming Australian cooking television series 1991 Australian television series debuts 1999 Australian television series endings {{food-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sex (TV Series)
''Sex'', also known as ''Sex with Sophie Lee'', is an Australian television series that ran from 1992 to 1993 on the Nine Network. It was hosted by Sophie Lee in its first season and Pamela Stephenson in its second. As the title of the show suggests, the program was about sex and its related aspects. The series was created by Tim Clucas. Controversy The program caused controversy for a number of reasons, these mainly being the graphic depictions it featured of the subject and featuring such depictions in the early 8:30pm timeslot. ''Sex'' pushed boundaries, with explicit shots of genitalia, simulated sex and discussion of controversial topics such as abortion and homosexuality. Viewer reaction to ''Sex'' varied. Some saw the program as useful and valid television, while others felt uncomfortable or found the program exploitative. General Motors Holden announced that it would not advertise during ''Sex'' because it wanted to be associated with "wholesome" topics. In 1993, the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time Trax
''Time Trax'' is a science fiction television series that first aired in 1993. A police officer, sent two centuries into the past to a parallel Universe, must apprehend and return convicted criminals who have escaped prison in the future. This was the last new production from Lorimar Television. Production ''Time Trax'' was created by veteran Hollywood producers Harve Bennett, Jeffrey M. Hayes and Grant Rosenberg. Rosenberg came up with the original idea, which Bennett and Hayes helped craft into the final premise. It was one of the first three original programming of the Prime Time Entertainment Network, alongside '' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'' and ''Babylon 5'', and it ran between January 20, 1993, and December 3, 1994. Despite being well received by viewers, the network cancelled the series because they wanted to go in a different direction to increase their viewer base. Despite its Washington, D.C., setting, the series was shot in Queensland, Australia, near the Warn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratbag Hero
''Ratbag Hero'' is a 1991 Australian mini series based on the book ''A Riverman's Story'' by Mik Kelsall.Ed. Scott Murray, ''Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995'', Oxford University Press, 1996 p225 References External links''Ratbag Hero''at IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, ... 1990s Australian television miniseries 1991 Australian television series debuts 1991 Australian television series endings {{Australia-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Paper Man (miniseries)
''The Paper Man'' is a 1990 Australian mini series about a fictitious media mogul A media proprietor, media mogul or media tycoon refers to a entrepreneur who controls, through personal ownership or via a dominant position in any media-related company or enterprise, media consumed by many individuals. Those with significant co ....Ed. Scott Murray, ''Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995'', Oxford University Press, 1996 p221 References External links * 1990 television films 1990 films 1990s Australian television miniseries 1990 Australian television series debuts 1990 Australian television series endings Films directed by Peter Fisk Films scored by Chris Neal (songwriter) {{Australia-tv-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flair (miniseries)
''Flair'' is a 1990 Australian miniseries about an American designer who wants to break into the Australian fashion industry.Ed. Scott Murray, ''Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995'', Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p195 Two part mini-series in which Tessa Clarke (US actress Heather Thomas), a fashion designer, returns home to Australia from America intent on becoming a major player in the Australian fashion industry. Her success leads to bitter jealousy amongst her rivals and she also has problems when a one-time employee. Pamela Winter-Smith, manages to win a court case claiming back her designs. Cast * Heather Thomas - Tessa Clarke * Andrew Clarke - Phillip Harmon * James Healey - Chris Drake * Rowena Wallace - Pamela Winter-Smith * Joseph Bottoms - Matt Lee * Charles Tingwell - Bert Clarke * Imogen Annesley - Sally Clarke * David Reyne - Mark Tupper * Elaine Smith - Megan * Briony Behets - Samantha Harmon * Khym Lam - Mira Episodes Home media ''Flair'' has yet to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
