Catch Kandy
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Catch Kandy is an Australian children's drama TV series created by Australian Film Productions. Shot in colour on location around Sydney, it debuted on the Seven Network on 12 May 1973, comprising a total of 13 episodes. The show was subsequently aired in countries including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, Malaysia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, and Zimbabwe.
Plot overview
The narrative centers on orphaned siblings Catch and Kate Kandy, who reside with their uncle, Earle Kandy. When Earle sustains an accidental injury and believes he is to blame, Catch and Kate escape and take refuge inside a cave located in the bear sanctuary at Sydney's Taronga Park Zoo. During their time in hiding, they develop a friendship with zoologist Christian Faber while their uncle continues searching for them.
Episode list
- The Runaways
- Into The Net
- Christian Faber
- Enemy Country
- The Bait
- Follow The Band
- Young Fugitive
- Close Call
- The Price
- Capsize
- Climb into Trouble
- Man in a Wetsuit
- Gone Astray
Cast
- Jann Ramel – Catch Kandy
- Jacqueline Foley – Kate Kandy
- Patrick Ward – Christian Faber (pilot)
- Shane Porteous – Christian Faber
- Peter Reynolds – Earle Kandy
- Carmen Duncan – Mrs Wayne
- Lyn James – 2nd Mrs Wayne
- Zac Martin – Munganye
- Colin Hughes – police sergeant Lawson
- Bob Lee – policeman
- Darrel Martin – zoo kiosk attendant
- Graeme Smith – Slow Kelly
- Barry Donnelly – Fox Reagon
- Cecily Polson – Mrs James