The Circuit (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Drama television series |
The Circuit is a drama series from Australia featuring performances by Aaron Pedersen and Gary Sweet. Its inaugural season was broadcast in 2007, followed by a second season airing between December 2009 and January 2010.
Plot
The narrative centers on Drew Ellis, an Aboriginal lawyer who becomes part of the Kimberley Circuit Court located in Western Australia.
Main
- Aaron Pedersen portraying Drew Ellis
- Gary Sweet as Magistrate Peter Lockhart
- Kelton Pell in the role of Sam Wallan
- Tammy Clarkson playing Bella Noble
- Marta Kaczmarek as Ellie Zdybicka
- Nick Simpson-Deeks cast as Archie McMahon
- Leroy Parsons as Clarence Long
- Bill McCluskey taking on Sergeant Bob Temple
Recurring
- David Ngoombujarra appearing as Harry Pope
- Everlyn Sampi in the role of Leonie
- Karen Pang portraying Megan
- Lucia Smyrk as Constable Wilkes
- Mark Coles Smith cast as Billy Wallan
- Ningali Lawford playing Louise
- Tony Briggs as Mick Mathers
Guests
- Costa Ronin in the role of Karl
- David Field appearing as Kenneth
- Emma Booth cast as Nicola
- Kris McQuade playing Terri Oliver
- Tom E. Lewis as Father
- Tony Bonner portraying Kenneth
- Trevor Jamieson in the role of Bill
Release
The first season, consisting of six episodes, debuted on SBS TV at 9:30 pm on 8 July 2007 and concluded on 12 August 2007. The second season aired from 1 December 2009 through to 5 January 2010, marking the end of the series.
Production
Principal filming took place in Broome, Western Australia. The production budget surpassed $4 million and incorporated approximately 1,000 Aboriginal extras from the local community.
Episodes
Episode information is referenced from the Australian Television Information Archive.
Season 2 (2009-10)
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Awards
At the 2007 AFI Awards, the series and its performers earned several honors, including:
- Winner: Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama – David Ngoombujarra
- Nominee: Best Telefeature or Mini Series
- Nominee: Best Direction in Television – Richard Frankland for episode 'Home Is Where the Past Is'
- Nominee: Best Screenplay in Television – Kelly Lefever for episode 'Home Is Where the Past Is'
- Nominee: Best Lead Actress – Tammy Clarkson
Other distinctions achieved are:
- 2007: Human Rights Awards (Australia) Television Award
- 2008: Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent at the Logies – Tammy Clarkson
- 2009: AWGIE Award for Best Television Mini Series Original (Season 2)
- 2010: Silver Hugo for Mini Series (Seasons 1 & 2) and Best Television Series at the Chicago International Film Festival, U.S.
- 2010: Australian Directors' Guild Award for Best Direction in Television Drama Mini-series – Steve Jodrell