It's a Date (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | August 15, 2013 |
| Founder | Peter Helliar |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television comedy series |
| Parent | Princess Pictures |
It's a Date is a comedic series from Australia that debuted on ABC1 on 15 August 2013. The show was created and penned by comedian Peter Helliar, with direction by Helliar alongside Jonathan Brough. Laura Waters served as the producer for the initial season. Across eight episodes, each installment explores a unique dating challenge—such as deciding whether to pursue a relationship with a friend's former partner—portrayed through intersecting narratives involving various characters. The production was handled by Princess Pictures, and the series ran for two seasons, comprising a total of 16 episodes.
- Peter Helliar portrays Greg
- Lisa McCune plays Em
- Dave Lawson appears as Patrick
- Poh Ling Yeow acts as Jasmine
Episode 2
- John Wood features as Rex
- Denise Scott takes the role of Gwen
- Sibylla Budd appears as Imogen
- Luke McGregor plays Kevin
- Ed Kavalee acts as Brent
Episode 3
- Asher Keddie stars as Verity
- Stephen Curry portrays Jason
- Eva Lazzaro appears as Lucy
- Louis Corbett takes on the role of Richard
Episode 4
- Kate Ritchie plays Zara
- Nadine Garner acts as Eve
- Kate McLennan features as Jessica
- Nazeem Hussain appears as Ashraf
Episode 5
- Shane Jacobson portrays Hugo
- Pia Miranda takes on Shrek
- Ronny Chieng appears as Winston
- Emily Taheny acts as Manda
Episode 6
- Jess Harris plays Virginia
- Sophie Lowe appears as Vicky
- Ryan Shelton acts as Ben
- Daniel Wyllie portrays Kane
Episode 7
- Sophie Cusworth features as Sam
- Ron Jacobson appears as Doug
- Jackie Kelleher plays Josie
- Rebecca Jo Hanbury acts as Twattsie
- Lawrence Mooney takes the role of The Pig
- Sally-Anne Upton portrays Brenda
Episode 8
- Ross Noble stars as John
- Peter Rowsthorn plays Michael
- Ian Smith appears as Don
- Heidi Valkenburg acts as Alison
Episode 1
- Roy Billing portrays Graham
- Rebecca Jo Hanbury returns as Twattsie
- Kat Stewart plays Jen
- Matt Okine features as George
- Celia Pacquola acts as Cynthia
Episode 2
- Rove McManus appears as Declan
- Adrienne Pickering plays Tess
- Shaun Micallef takes on Roland
- Veronica Milsom portrays Sue
- Dan Wyllie returns as Kane
Episode 3
- Ronny Chieng reprises Winston
- Emily Taheny returns as Manda
- Justine Clarke plays Amy
- Phil Lloyd acts as Brad
- Peter Helliar features again, portraying Greg (Brad’s brother)
Episode 4
- Lachy Hulme stars as Rory
- Magda Szubanski appears as Mary-Angela
- Steen Raskopoulos takes the role of Juzzy
- Tegan Higginbotham plays Abby
Episode 5
- Susie Porter portrays Jocelyn
- Rhys Darby acts as Craig
- Tasma Walton features as Paulina
- Sam Simmons appears as Ray
Episode 6
- Jimeoin plays Terry
- Deborah Mailman stars as Joanne
- Eddie Perfect acts in the role of Jeremy
- Amber Clayton appears as Freja
Episode 7
- Bridie Carter portrays Sharna
- Vince Colosimo takes on Harry
- Aaron Pedersen features in dual roles Matt/Ajuna
- Roz Hammond acts as Lizzie
Episode 8
- Tom Ballard portraying Mark
- Joel Creasey as Tom
- Malorie O'Neill in the role of Natalie
- Toby Wallace playing Nathan
Season 1
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Reception
The series received predominantly favorable reviews from critics. Rob Moran pointed out that It's a Date leaned heavily on "celebrity appeal and broad humor," whereas Debi Enker characterized the show as heartfelt. Kylie Northover remarked that, despite the presence of some exaggerated comedic elements, the program offered touching moments and astute observations.
Spin-off
In 2018, a spin-off centered on the characters Greg (Peter Helliar) and Em (Lisa McCune) debuted on Network Ten. This new series delves into their marriage after 13 years together, focusing on the difficulties they face while striving to revive their relationship amidst various complications.