Snobs (TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's television |
| Founded | September 29, 2003 |
| Defunct | November 11, 2003 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Parent | Nine Network |
Snobs is a children's television program from Australia that was broadcast on the Nine Network between 29 September and 11 November 2003.
The narrative takes place in Eden Beach, an imagined suburb located in northern Sydney, and centers around a group of travellers known as "The Ferals" who establish a camp despite facing resistance from local residents.
Cast
- Indiana Evans portraying Abby Oakley
- Ross Perrelli as Marian Freeman
- Ella Roberts in the role of Pia Freeman
- Mathew Waters playing Spike Freeman
- Brooke Callaghan as Brooke Bellingham
- Melissa Jaffer taking on the character Gwen Walston
Recurring
- Kerry Walker in the role of Kizzy Freeman
- Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman
- Vanessa Steele portraying Rose Freeman
- Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley
- Alex Hughes playing Ryan Grainger
- Miles Szanto as Sam Keogh
- Samuel Rosek in the role of Charlie Oakley
- Katherine Merry portraying Carla Correlli
- Danny Nash as Jim Correlli
- Tim Campbell playing Constable Stubbs
- Ann Burbrook as Mrs. Church
- John Derum portraying Mr. Alexander
- Rhonda Doyle as Clarissa Bellingham
- Trent Sierra in the role of Banjo Freeman
- Matt Nicholls playing Rollo
- Anthony Johnson as Freeman
Guests
- Heather Mitchell appearing as Mary
- Peter Sumner in the role of Doctor
Plot
Abby Oakley (Indiana Evans) comes from an affluent middle-class background and develops a strong bond with Marian Freeman (Ross Perrelli), who belongs to a travelling community. The show's main ensemble includes Spike (Mathew Waters) and Pia (Ella Roberts) alongside them. The series title is derived from Marian’s Australian cattle dog crossbreed, who remains a loyal presence throughout.
Brooke Bellingham (Brooke Callaghan), Abby’s former closest friend, disapproves of Abby’s association with the travellers and attempts to reclaim their friendship through manipulation. However, their relationship becomes strained when Brooke uncovers hidden family matters concerning Abby.
Local antagonists Ryan Granger (Alex Hughes) and Sam Keogh (Miles Szanto) frequently target the Ferals with various schemes, which generally do not succeed.
Rachel Oakley (Nathy Gaffney), Abby’s mother, disapproves of her daughter’s friendship with Marian and even threatens to send Abby to boarding school. Tobar Freeman (Craig Elliott), Marian’s father, is revealed later to be on probation due to a robbery, a fact disclosed by Rachel.
Following familial disputes, Gwen (Melissa Jaffer), Abby’s grandmother, assumes guardianship of Abby. The storyline concludes with the Ferals departing Eden Beach after Tobar completes his probation period. Marian and his mother remain behind once it emerges that Marian is related to Abby and her brother Charlie (Samuel Rosek) through Gwen’s sister Kizzy. Gwen pursues custody of Marian’s deaf brother Banjo (Trent Sierra) to support his cochlear implant surgery and subsequent recovery.
External links
- Articles with short description
- 2003 Australian television series debuts
- 2003 Australian television series endings
- Television series by Endemol Shine Australia
- Australian children's television series
- Nine Network original programming
- Australian television series about teenagers
- Television shows set in Sydney