Lowdown (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | April 21, 2010 |
| Founder | Amanda Brotchie, Adam Zwar |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Amanda Brotchie (developer, director), Adam Zwar (developer, actor), Nicole Minchin (producer) |
| Products | Television comedy series |
| Website | www |
Lowdown is an Australian comedic television series that focuses on the world of celebrity journalism. Developed by Amanda Brotchie and Adam Zwar, the show features Zwar alongside Paul Denny, Beth Buchanan, Dailan Evans, and Kim Gyngell, with narration provided by Geoffrey Rush. The series debuted on ABC on 21 April 2010, with production led by Nicole Minchin and direction by Brotchie.
Primary
- Adam Zwar portraying Alex Burchill
- Paul Denny in the role of Bob Geraghty
- Beth Buchanan as Rita Heywood
- Dailan Evans playing Dr James Sawers
- Kim Gyngell cast as Howard Evans
- Geoffrey Rush serving as Narrator
- Anna Jennings-Edquist as Sharna
- Ashley Zukerman in the role of Dylan Hunt
- Julia Zemiro portraying Hope van der Boom
- Rebecca Massey as Trudy
- Cindy Waddingham playing Andrea
- Antony Starr in the role of Stuart King
- Amanda Brotchie as Susan
- Sullivan Stapleton portraying Oliver Barry
Guest Appearances
- Charlotte Gregg as Selina
- Daniela Farinacci in the role of Kara, 1st AD
- Eliza Szonert as Clare
- Gareth Yuen playing Golf Administrator
- Greg Stone as Steve Mott
- Jane Harber portraying Lucy / Joss
- Kimberley Davies as Imogen McMahon
- Laura Gordon in the role of Claire Day
- Martin Copping as Flicker
- Nicholas Bell portraying Jeremy Bristol
- Steve Bisley as Jack Copper
- Tony Nikolakopoulos in the role of George
Series summary
The inaugural season consisted of eight episodes, broadcast between 21 April and 9 June 2010. Confirmation was given regarding the creation of a second season. This follow-up season, also containing eight episodes, aired from 6 September to 25 October 2012.
| Season | Episodes | Original broadcast dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season premiere | Final episode | |||
| 1 | 8 | 21 April 2010 | 9 June 2010 | |
| 2 | 8 | 6 September 2012 | 25 October 2012 | |
Australian viewership ratings
| Episode | Air Date | Broadcast Time | Viewership | Nightly Position | Weekly Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | 21 April 2010 | 9:00 PM Wednesday | 545,000 | 27 | 98 |
| 1.02 | 28 April 2010 | 469,000 | 26 | Over 100 | |
| 1.03 | 5 May 2010 | 601,000 | 24 | 91 | |
| 1.04 | 12 May 2010 | 594,000 | 25 | 97 | |
| 1.05 | 19 May 2010 | 560,000 | 27 | 100 | |
| 1.06 | 26 May 2010 | 422,000 | 30 | Over 100 | |
| 1.07 | 2 June 2010 | 580,000 | 24 | 95 | |
| 1.08 | 9 June 2010 | 523,000 | 25 | Over 100 | |
| Average per episode | --- | --- | 536,000 | 26 | 97 |
Accolades Received
'Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts
- Best Television Comedy Series AACTA Award – Lowdown Season 2, awarded to Amanda Brotchie, Nicole Minchin, and Adam Zwar (2013)
New York Festivals Awards
- Gold World Medal for Best Comedy – awarded to Lowdown Season 2 (2013)
- Gold World Medal for Best Situation Comedy – awarded to Lowdown (2011)
Australian Writers' Guild Awards
- AWGIE for Best Comedy (Situation or Narrative) – Season 2, Episode 3 "One Fine Gay" of Lowdown, credited to Amanda Brotchie, Trudy Hellier, and Adam Zwar (2012)
- AWGIE for Best Comedy (Situation or Narrative) – Episode 7 "Who's Your Baddy?" of Lowdown, by Amanda Brotchie and Adam Zwar (2010)
Screen Producers Association of Australia
- Breakthrough Producer of the Year – awarded to Nicole Minchin for Lowdown (2010)
Accolade Awards
- Excellence in Comedy Award – Lowdown (2011)
- International Award for Excellence as Leading Actor – Adam Zwar (2011)
- International Merit Award in Direction – Amanda Brotchie (2011)
Nominations
Monte-Carlo Television Festival
- Golden Nymph Award nomination for Best International Comedy Series – Lowdown (2013)
- Golden Nymph nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series – Adam Zwar (2013)
- Golden Nymph nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – Beth Buchanan (2013)
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts
- AACTA nomination for Best Screenplay in Television – Season 2, Episode 3 "One Fine Gay" of Lowdown, credited to Amanda Brotchie, Adam Zwar, and Trudy Hellier (2013)
Australian Film Institute Awards
- AFI nomination for Best Television Comedy Series – Lowdown (2010)
- AFI nomination for Best Performance in a Television Comedy – Paul Denny (2010)
Australian Directors Guild Awards
- Nomination for Best Direction in Television Comedy – Amanda Brotchie (2010)
See also
External links
- Official Lowdown page ABC.net.au