Peter Mochrie has good reason to be happy. How Water Rats character, Det. Sen Sgt John “Knocker” Harrison, has gradually emerged from the background of the Nine Network series to become one of its most liked characters.
John Wood – How I Clawed My Way to the Middle
‘Your job is to go out there, grab the audience by the balls, and drag them up on stage with you!’ I was flabbergasted. This I understood. A language that I spoke – had spoken most of my life. It was the best acting note I ever got.
TV WEEK: “I’d do anything for the fans” McLeod’s Daughters 1st July 2018
Former McLeod’s Daughters stars spill on the show’s rumoured return.
Kris Wyld: Wildside
Kris Wyld was the Wildside script producer and managed the writing process across all 60 episodes.
TV Week: “Killer in the ED” All Saints 6th September 2008
Is Frank about to become a convicted murderer’s latest victim?
A Country Practice Season 11 on DVD
Season 11 of A Country Practice is coming to DVD for the first time!
New Idea: “I lived on $3 a week” Blue Heelers 4th February 2000
Through the loveable Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon, John Wood has become one of Australia’s most popular actors. But fame and fortune hasn’t come easily for the star of Blue Heelers, who says he owes it all to an old friend.
David James Elliott: JAG
JAG was a smash hit in Australia and the Seven Network were disappointed when NBC cancelled the series after the first season, but CBS picked it up and ran with it for another 9 seasons. It has led to the creation of one the most successful shows in CBS history, NCIS. David James Elliott starred in the series for the entire 10 series run.
TV Week: “High-rise suicide?” RUSH 6th September 2008
A tense stand-off pushes Grace’s Skills as a cop to the limit.
“Ten’s Seachange” My Husband, My Killer 2001
Once the landing strip for hip US programs – The Simpsons, Seinfeld, Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210, The X-Files – Network Ten has found “all good things must come to an end” concedes head of programming David Mott.
Hal McElroy: Water Rats
Hal McElroy developed Water Rats with John Hugginson and Tony Morphett. The show ran for 6 years on the Nine Network and was very successful overseas. Hal was executive producer for the first 66 episodes.
“Mount Thomas Makeover” Blue Heelers 14th July 2004
The country comfort cop show mutates from blue to black.
“State Coroner” State Coroner 14th August 1997
Complete with icy elegance and wicked glint. Wendy Hughes is a perfect choice for the dominant character in this busy series. She plays Kate Ferrari, a canny, initially Kid-man-curled magistrate who in one very hard day at the office inherits the job of State Coroner, a disgruntled deputy and two unpleasantly gory cases.
Peter Mochrie: The Restless Years
Peter Mochrie starred in popular soap The Restless Years as swimmer Rick Moran.
“G’day Neighbour” Neighbours
John Wood, the beloved face of Aussie TV drama, rolls up in Ramsay Street this week.