Barley Charlie
| Industry | Television production |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television sitcom |
Barley Charlie was an Australian sitcom that premiered in 1964. It holds the distinction of being the second sitcom produced in Australia, following the 1957–1959 Melbourne-exclusive series Take That. Some individuals involved with Barley Charlie later participated in the creation of the 1965 serial drama Undercurrent.
Overview
The show consisted of 13 episodes, produced by GTV-9 and broadcast nationwide across Australia. Although its duration was limited, it garnered impressive viewer ratings. The principal actors featured Sheila Bradley, Robina Beard, and Edward Hepple.
The National Film and Sound Archive preserves at least four episodes along with associated materials related to Barley Charlie.
Main
- Edward Hepple portrayed Charlie Appleby
- Robina Beard appeared as Shirley Muggleton
- Sheila Bradley took the role of Joan Muggleton
- Stewart Weller played Stinger
Guests
- George Whaley appeared in one episode
- Joe McCormick featured as Harrison Blake, Jr for one episode
- Michael Duffield acted as an Inspector in one episode
- Terry Norris appeared as Herb in a single episode
- Wynn Roberts portrayed Jim Fogarty in one episode
Premise
Conceived by British writers Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe during their visit to Australia following the success of The Rag Trade, the storyline follows sisters Joan and Shirley Muggleton who inherit a café and garage located on the highway between Melbourne and Sydney. They hire Charlie Appleby, a mechanic known for his lackadaisical attitude.[1][2]
Episodes
All episodes were under the production and direction of Rod Kinnear. The initial six installments were penned by Chesney and Wolfe, with adaptations for Australian viewers by Alan Hopgood. The subsequent seven episodes were written exclusively by Hopgood. While originally aired in Melbourne, some episodes were later broadcast in Adelaide.[2]
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- Australian English-language television shows
- Australian workplace comedy television series
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