Clean Slate (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | June 19, 2018 |
| Founder | FremantleMedia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Number of employees | 12 episodes |
| Parent | Wentworth (TV series) |
The sixth installment of the Australian drama series Wentworth debuted on Showcase on 19 June 2018 and wrapped up on 4 September 2018. FremantleMedia's Drama Director, Jo Porter, served as executive producer for this 12-episode season, which picks up soon after the breakout of central figures Franky Doyle and Joan Ferguson. This season also marks the introduction of three fresh characters portrayed by Leah Purcell, Susie Porter, and Rarriwuy Hick.
Plot
In the aftermath of Franky Doyle and Joan Ferguson's escape, Kaz assumes the role of Top Dog following Ferguson’s downfall. Sonia Stevens encounters a perilous predicament while Governor Bennett’s authority is threatened amid an inquiry led by Boomer into Sonia’s poisoning. Liz becomes increasingly concerned about her personal safety. Meanwhile, Will experiences flashbacks connected to Ferguson’s fate. New prisoners Rita Connors, Ruby Mitchell, and Marie Winter enter Wentworth, each carrying secrets that significantly influence the prison’s power dynamics.
Main
- Leah Purcell as Rita Connors
- Sigrid Thornton as Sonia Stevens
- Susie Porter as Marie Winter
- Celia Ireland as Liz Birdsworth
- Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Robbie J Magasiva as Deputy Governor Will Jackson
- Tammy Macintosh as Kaz Proctor
- Kate Jenkinson as Allie Novak
- Bernard Curry as Jake Stewart
- Rarriwuy Hick as Ruby Mitchell
- Kate Atkinson as Governor Vera Bennett
- Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle
Special guest
Recurring
- Libby Tanner as Bridget Westfall
- Jacquie Brennan as Linda Miles
- Sally-Anne Upton as Lucy "Juice" Gambaro
- Maddy Jevic as Nurse Lee Radcliffe
- Artemis Ioannides as Vicky Kosta
- Kate Elliot as Spike Baxter
- Sun Park as Cherry Li
- Emily Havea as Mon Alston
- Catherine Larcey as Sharon Gilmour
- Bessie Holland as Stella Radic
- Sarah Hallam as Jen "Hutch" Hutchins
- Katerina Kotsonis as Brenda Murphy
- Stefan Dennis as Michael Armstrong QC
- Martin Sacks as Derek Channing
- Shane Connor as Ray Houser
- Natalia Novikova as Zara "Drago" Dragovich
Episodes
Production
On 9 May 2017, FremantleMedia confirmed the renewal of Wentworth for a sixth season, which premiered in 2018.
Jo Porter, FremantleMedia's Drama Director, emphasized the show's triumph stemming from its loyal international fanbase and the outstanding cast delivering intricate portrayals within the gripping storylines of Wentworth.
Penny Win, Foxtel's Head of Drama, remarked that as Foxtel's longest-standing original drama series, Wentworth consistently raises the bar for domestic productions. She commended the writing team, led by Marcia Gardner, for developing engaging plotlines and meticulously crafted scripts.
Ratings
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Accolades
- AACTA Awards
- Leah Purcell was nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama.
- Celia Ireland received a nomination for Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama.
- Wentworth was nominated for Best Television Drama Series.
- Equity Ensemble Awards
- The ensemble cast of Wentworth earned a nomination for Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
- Logie Awards
- Robbie Magasiva was nominated for Most Outstanding Actor.
- Leah Purcell received a nomination for Most Outstanding Actress.
- Bernard Curry was nominated for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor.
- Celia Ireland earned a nomination for Most Outstanding Supporting Actress.
- Wentworth was nominated for Most Popular Drama Program.
- The series won the award for Most Outstanding Drama Series.
- Screen Producers Australia
- Wentworth was nominated for Drama Series Production of the Year at the SPA Awards.
Home media
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Additional information:
Distributors
- Roadshow Entertainment (Australia)
- Network (United Kingdom)
Set specifications
- Contains twelve episodes with a total runtime of approximately 554 minutes presented in a widescreen aspect ratio of 1.78:1
Audio details
- DVD editions feature English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Regions 2 and 4)
- Blu-ray editions include English DTS-Master Audio stereo (Region B Australia)
Subtitles
- English SDH available on both DVD and Blu-ray releases in Australia
Formats offered
- Four-disc DVD collection (Region 2 UK and Region 4 Australia)
- Three-disc Blu-ray collection (Region B Australia)
Content ratings
- Classified MA15+ by the Australian Classification Board
- Rated '18' by the British Board of Film Classification