Come in Spinner (miniseries)
| Come in Spinner | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Come In Spinner by Dymphna Cusack and Florence James |
| Written by | Lissa Benyon Nick Enright |
| Directed by | Robert Marchand |
| Starring | Lisa Harrow Kerry Armstrong Rebecca Gibney |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Original release | |
| Network | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
| Release | 28 March 1990 – 1990 |
Come in Spinner is a 1990 Australian mini series, based on the novel Come In Spinner by Dymphna Cusack,[1] starring Lisa Harrow, Kerry Armstrong, Rebecca Gibney, Martin Vaughan and Sheila Kennelly.
The series was well received by critics and audiences and was replayed on the Channel 10 network in 1991. It was released on DVD in 2005.[2] One critic called it a "wonderfully sumptuous and faithful adaptation", praising Gibney and Harrow in particular.[3]
The soundtrack album[4] was released featuring Grace Knight and Vince Jones. It was produced by Martin Armiger with arrangements and conducting by Derek Williams and William Motzing. The album achieved platinum sales awards.
Cast
[edit]- Lisa Harrow as Claire Jeffries
- Kerry Armstrong as Deb Forrest
- Rebecca Gibney as Guinea Malone
- Justine Clarke as Monnie Malone
- Martin Vaughan as Blue
- Sheila Kennelly
- Rhys McConnochie as Angus McFarland
- Zoe Bertram as Nolly
- Sonia Todd as Helen McFarland
- Rebecca Smart as Luen
- Monica Maughan as Mrs Scott
- Rebecca Rigg as Shirley Noonan
- Valerie Bader as Elvira
- Peter Whitford as Mr Sharlton
- Kerry Walker as Mrs Molesworth
- Judi Farr as Mrs Gartred
- Gillian Jones as Mrs Malone
- Gary Sweet as Jack
- David Wenham as Australian Soldier
- Arianthe Galani
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Come In Spinner at IMDb
- ^ Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970–1995, Oxford University Press, 1996, p. 183
- ^ Tony Harrison, ed. (1994). The Australian Film and Television Companion. Simon & Schuster.
- ^ Vince Jones & Grace Knight – Come In Spinner. Label: ABC Records – 838 984-1. Discogs