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Packed To The Rafters
''Packed to the Rafters'' was an Australian family-oriented comedy drama television program which premiered on the Seven Network on Tuesday 26 August 2008 at 8:30 pm. The show continued on Tuesdays in this timeslot for its entire run. The drama series features a mix of lighthearted comedy woven through the plot. It revolves around the Rafter family facing work pressures and life issues, while also tackling serious social issues. The Logie award winning series was the highest rating to screen on the Seven Network in 2008, and the show was consistently among the top 5 shows of the year throughout its run in Australia. ''TV Week'' announced 2013 that the sixth series of ''Packed to the Rafters'' would be the last, with Hugh Sheridan stating, "It's emotional letting go of ''Rafters'' – for all of us. It was such an amazing chapter in Aussie TV. I'm really proud we all came back together to send it off." The two-hour finale of ''Rafters'' aired on 2 July 2013, and saw the retur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term originated in ancient Greece: in Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by political satire performed by comic poets in theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance pitting two groups, ages, genders, or societies against each other in an amusing '' agon'' or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions posing obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth then becomes constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little choice but to resort to ruses w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Stewart (Australian Actor)
James Stewart (born 21 October 1975) is an Australian stage, television and film actor, best known for his appearances in the television series '' Breakers'' and ''Packed to the Rafters''. He has also made an appearance in the popular Australian drama ''Sea Patrol''. From 2016, he began starring in ''Home and Away'' as Justin Morgan. Early life Stewart was born on 21 October 1975 in Melbourne. He grew up on the Gold Coast, alongside his identical twin brother Nicholas and older half-sister Annie. His mother Beverly raised him and his three siblings as a single parent while studying to become a teacher. She eventually graduated with honours in English and literature at Monash University. His estranged father Arthur Koo is a former Australian soldier who served in the Vietnam War. Stewart has Scottish and Chinese ancestry through his parents. In 1996, Stewart joined the band george alongside his brother Nicholas, Tyrone Noonan and his then-housemate, Katie Noonan. He would later l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Houvardas
George Houvardas is an Australian actor who is best known for his role as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis in the television series ''Packed to the Rafters''. Biography Houvardas is the son of Anastasia (a teacher) and Michael (an accountant) and has two brothers, Steve and Tony (''fat Tony'') Houvardas. Houvardas is a graduate of Screenwise drama school and works part-time, along with his brothers, at his family's restaurant in McMahons Point, Sydney. Houvardas’s school years saw many sporting achievements reached. From years 7 to 10, he was the school marathon champion. He also won Goalkeeper of the Year (in his first year as a goalkeeper) at school and played in the NSW State Championships. Career From 2008 to 2013 he played Nick "Carbo" Karandonis in ''Packed to the Rafters''. This was his first acting role after his first audition. In 2009 Houvardas had a guest role in the second season of ''East West 101''. Houvardas appeared on Season 10 of the Seven Network reality show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angus McLaren
Angus McLaren (born 3 November 1988) is an Australian actor who is best known for his roles in the television series ''Packed to the Rafters'' as Nathan Rafter and '' H2O: Just Add Water'' as Lewis McCartney. Personal life McLaren was born the youngest of three boys, growing up with brothers Rhett and Aidan in Wonthaggi, Victoria, and grew up on a dairy farm near Loch. He attended Mary Mackillop College Leongatha. He was the drummer of the band Rapids (Ballet Imperial) and also played bass guitar in the band Bogey Lowensteins. Career 2000–2013 He appeared in a number of school and amateur productions for the Leongatha Lyric Theatre. He made his professional debut when he was 12 years old with a recurring role on the ABC series ''Something in the Air''. Further TV credits followed, including the children's series ''Worst Best Friends'', ''The Saddle Club'' and ''Fergus McPhail'', along with guest roles on ''Blue Heelers'', ''Comedy Inc'' and a recurring role on ''Neighbours ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Caton
Michael Caton (born 21 July 1943) is an Australian television, film and stage actor, comedian and television host, best known for playing Uncle Harry in the Australian television series ''The Sullivans'', Darryl Kerrigan in 1997's low-budget hit film '' The Castle'', and Ted Taylor in the television series ''Packed to the Rafters''. He is married to Helen Esakoff. Caton has been inducted into the Australian Film Walk of Fame in honour of his work in Australia's cinema and television industries. His son Septimus narrates ''My Kitchen Rules'' and ''Robot Wars''. Media career Television In 1976 Caton starred as Uncle Harry Sullivan in the long running Channel 9 war family drama ''The Sullivans''. Caton starred in the Australian drama series ''Five Mile Creek'' from 1983 until 1985. He then appeared in the risqué 1990s soap opera '' Chances'' (in 1991 and 1992). Since 1999, Caton has hosted two lifestyle programs – '' Hot Property'' and ''Hot Auctions'' – on the Seven Netw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Thomson
Erik Thomson is a Scottish-born New Zealand-Australian actor. He is known for playing Hades in the television series ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'', ''Xena Warrior Princess'' and ''Young Hercules'', Dr. Mitch Stevens in '' All Saints'' and Dave Rafter in ''Packed to the Rafters''. Thomson won an Australian Film Institute Award for his performance in the Australian feature film ''Somersault''. Early life Erik Thomson was born in Inverness, Scotland, and his family emigrated to New Zealand when he was seven. He studied performing arts at the New Zealand Drama School in Wellington and English Literature and drama at Victoria University of Wellington. Career Thomson had a number of television roles in New Zealand, starting with ''Marlin Bay'', a drama set in a casino and resort. He won a wider fan following for his occasional appearances as the god Hades in the series ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' and '' Xena: Warrior Princess'' ''Young Hercules'', all three series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Packed To The Rafters (season 6)
The sixth and final season of ''Packed to the Rafters'', an Australian television drama series, premiered on 23 April 2013 on the Seven Network. The series is made up of only 12 episodes. The reduction of episodes is due to the series making way for ''Winners & Losers'' later in the year. Cast Regular * Rebecca Gibney as Julie Rafter * Erik Thomson as Dave Rafter * Angus McLaren as Nathan Rafter *Hannah Marshall as Retta Schembri-Karandonis * George Houvardas as Carbo Karandonis * Brooke Satchwell as Frankie Calasso *Jacob Allan as Matt Jennings *Zoe Cramond as Emma MacKey *Ben Mingay as Fergus "Buzz" Graham *Merridy Eastman as Donna MacKey * Michael Caton as Ted Taylor * Fiona Spence as Eleanor McCormack (8 episodes) * Ryan Corr as Coby Jennings (4 episodes) * Jessica McNamee as Sammy Westaway (4 episodes) * Hugh Sheridan as Ben Rafter (2 episodes) * Jessica Marais as Rachel Rafter (1 episode) * James Stewart as Jake Barton (1 episode) Recurring and guest *Hannah & Sabel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Packed To The Rafters (season 5)
The fifth season of ''Packed to the Rafters'', an Australian drama television series premiered on 17 April 2012 on the Seven Network. There were 22 episodes. The Seven network put the series on hiatus again on June 19, 2012 after 10 episodes, despite previously promising that viewers would see a full season run. The show returned on 29 January 2013 with episode 11, accompanied by an increase in viewers compared to previous episodes of the season. Production ''Packed to the Rafters'' was renewed for a fifth season with production on the episodes beginning from October 2011. Hugh Sheridan, who played Ben Rafter, filmed his final scenes for the fifth season in February 2012, before leaving the show. Angus McLaren, who played Nathan Rafter, took some time off during the fifth season and returned mid season in the 100th episode. Cast Main cast * Rebecca Gibney as Julie Rafter * Erik Thomson as Dave Rafter * Hugh Sheridan as Ben Rafter (13 episodes) * Angus McLaren as Nathan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Packed To The Rafters (season 4)
The fourth season of ''Packed to the Rafters'', an Australian drama television series, began on 8 February 2011 on the Seven Network. The season concluded on 20 March 2012 after 22 episodes. Season four traces the family's fortunes as they attempt to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Melissa's death. Strong family bonds ensure that traumatised Ben receives warm support as he takes his first steps back into the work-force. Slowly he learns to smile again, embracing a newfound interest in gardening and a growing friendship with his boss's daughter Emma, which might hold the promise of something more. There are further love issues in the Karandonis household, with Carbo and Retta choosing to elope rather than face the comic extravagance of a Karandonis wedding. Julie and Dave, meanwhile, are forced to deal with the consequences for Rachel and Jake of a dangerous accusation flung at him by a drunken woman on a rugby weekend away. Rachel's feelings for Jake are tested to the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Packed To The Rafters (season 3)
The third season of ''Packed to the Rafters'', an Australian drama television series, began airing on 29 June 2010 on the Seven Network. The season concluded on 16 November 2010 after 22 episodes. The third season aired Tuesdays at 8:30 pm in Australia and averaged 1,894,000 viewers. The season was released on DVD as a six disc set under the title of ''Packed to the Rafters: The Complete Season 3'' on 20 April 2011. The third season follows the Rafters as they adjust to life with a new baby and face their toughest test yet, the sudden and tragic loss of a loved one. For Julie and Dave, there's the financial stress of being a one-income family, the sense of being pulled in a hundred directions by the needs of their adult children, and the strain placed on their marriage as the stress and exhaustion of caring for a baby takes hold. Rachel, the eldest Rafter child, struggles to find balance between her high-flying new job and her relationship with Jake; Ben, recently and blissfull ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Packed To The Rafters (season 2)
The second season of ''Packed to the Rafters'', an Australian drama television series, began airing on 30 June 2009 on the Seven Network. The season concluded on 24 November 2009 after 22 episodes. The second season aired Tuesdays at 8:30 pm in Australia and averaged 1,881,000 viewers. The season was released on DVD as a six disc set under the title of ''Packed to the Rafters: The Complete Season 2'' on 3 November 2010. The second season follows Julie and Dave Rafter through comic highs and soul-searching lows as they prepare for the unplanned but no-less welcome addition to their family of their new baby. We also explore the heart warming arrival into the Rafters world of Dave's birth mother Chel, opening in the process the door to further family revelations. We follow the tumultuous upheavals in the lives of all three Rafter children. Rachel embarks on a promising if-at-first feisty relationship with the cute young electrician who's begun working with her dad. Ben continues h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Packed To The Rafters (season 1)
The first season of ''Packed to the Rafters'', an Australian drama television series, began airing on 26 August 2008 on the Seven Network. The season concluded on 24 March 2009 after 22 episodes. The first season aired Tuesdays at 8:30 pm in Australia and averaged 1,904,364 viewers. The season was released on DVD as a six disc set under the title of ''Packed to the Rafters: The Complete Season 1'' on 2 December 2009. The first season begins as Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when their last remaining child finally leaves home. But what happens when the rest of the family suddenly returns to the nest? Less than 48 hours after their middle son Ben moves himself next door, all dreams of freedom are put on hold as one by one their youngest son Nathan and his princess wife Sammy, their troubled eldest daughter Rachel, and Julie's emotionally vulnerable father Ted all return to the family home. Plenty of drama, many laughs and a few tears ensue as the Rafters must learn to liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
