Inside Running
| Company type | Television drama series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Bill Garner, John Reeves |
Key people | Ross Dimsey (producer) |
| Products | Television drama |
Inside Running is a television drama from Australia that premiered in 1989 on the ABC. The narrative explores both the professional challenges and personal experiences of six barristers. Its debut was a feature-length episode lasting 90 minutes, with subsequent installments running approximately 50 minutes each.
The show was developed by Bill Garner and John Reeves, with production overseen by Ross Dimsey. The writing team included Judith Colquhoun, Graeme Farmer, Alison Nisselle, John Romeril, Jan Sardi, among others. Direction was managed by Peter Baroutis, Gary Conway, Peter R Dodds, Helen Gaynor, Robert Meillon, and Karl Steinberg.
Cast
- Lewis Fiander portraying Robbie Renard QC
- Geneviève Picot as Penelope Phillips
- Peter Curtin in the role of Dermott O'Brien
- Scott Burgess playing Chris Parvo
- Taya Straton as Susan-Elizabeth Wallberg
- Anthony Hawkins taking on Howard Beasley
- Kirsty Child in the role of Beverly Lamb
- Robert Coleby portraying Andrew Foster
- Rod Mullinar as Simon Skidmore
Reception
Allan Hughes, a legal expert writing for the Australian Financial Review, commended the series for its realistic depiction of legal cases, strong performances from the supporting cast, and believable environments, describing it as "likely the finest Australian legal drama to date." In contrast, Robin Oliver from The Sydney Morning Herald initially expressed disappointment with the concept but later acknowledged it as "a respectable production" despite some occasionally predictable narratives. Reviews published by The Age were more critical; Barbara Hooks pointed out deficiencies in character development and plot engagement, while Ross Warneke highlighted the lack of character authenticity as a significant weakness.
See also
References
External links
- Inside Running at the Australian Television Information Archive