Dearest Enemy (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television sitcom |
Dearest Enemy is an Australian sitcom from 1989 that revolves around a newly married couple whose political ideologies clash. The original pilot starred John Waters and Jacki Weaver, but for the 1989 season, they were replaced by Grigor Taylor and Linden Wilkinson. In 1992, John Wood took over the role previously played by Taylor.
Plot
The storyline focuses on a married pair managing the challenges posed by their contrasting political convictions.
Cast
- Grigor Taylor portraying Anderson (1989)
- John Wood as Anderson (1992)
- Linden Wilkinson in the role of Alex Taylor
- Frank Wilson as Walter Taylor
- Bruce Spence playing Lenny
- Vic Hawkins as Simon
- John Waters (pilot only)
- Jacki Weaver (pilot only)
- Maggie Kirkpatrick (pilot only)
- Ernie Dingo appearing in one episode
Production
The series was penned by Michael Riordan, whose father Joe served as a housing minister during the Whitlam administration. He teamed up with producers John O'Grady and Geoff Portmann, known for their work on Mother and Son. The 1987 pilot featured Weaver and Waters; however, both actors did not continue with the series—Weaver due to other sitcom obligations and Waters because of theatrical engagements.
Critics offered mixed responses to the show. It was later revived in 1992 with John Wood stepping into the role originally held by Grigor Taylor.