''Ratbags'' is an Australian comedy series which screened on
Network Ten in 1981. The show was loosely based on the life and times of office rat, Benny Gordon.
Cast
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Rod Quantock
Rodney Edward Quantock (born 1948) is an Australian stand-up comedian and writer. Quantock is known for his pioneering style of stand-up comedy, which is often politically driven, as well as being the face of bed retailer Capt'n Snooze for m ...
* Mary Kenneally
* Benny Gordon
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John Derum
* Adam Bowen
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Joanne Samuel
Joanne Samuel (born 5 August 1957) is an Australian film and television actress, who is best known for her role as the screen wife of Mel Gibson's title character in the 1979 film ''Mad Max''.
Biography and career
Samuel was born in Camperdow ...
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Heather Mitchell
Heather Lee Mitchell (born 1958) is an Australian actress, appearing in Australian productions of stage, television and film. She is a graduate of NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art). She is best known for her leading role in the 1990s t ...
* Robyn Moase
Format
''Ratbags'' featured
sketch comedy and parodies of well known personalities, pop stars, music videos, television programs and advertisements of the day, or simply sent-up well-known social situations. It also featured musical performances.
See also
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Australia You're Standing In It
''Australia You're Standing In It'' is an Australian sketch comedy series produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, first screened in September 1983 with a second series screened in September 1984. In honour of the 30th Anniversary of ...
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List of Australian television series
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, id=0250918
Australian television sketch shows
Network 10 original programming
1981 Australian television series debuts
1981 Australian television series endings