Tricky Business (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | May 14, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Wollongong, Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Drama television series |
| Parent | Screentime |
Tricky Business is an Australian drama television series that first aired on the Nine Network on 14 May 2012. The show was shot in locations across Wollongong and Sydney and produced by Screentime with backing from Screen Australia. The Nine Network ordered a total of 13 episodes. Additionally, the series premiered in New Zealand on TV3 on 4 September 2012.
Synopsis
The narrative revolves around a family-run debt collection firm. Founders Jim and Claire step down, handing over the business to their eldest daughter Kate. She oversees operations with her partner Rick, her sister Lily, and a close family friend named Chad. Amid managing the company, Kate encounters an unexpected marriage proposal from Rick while also developing a new relationship with Matt, a competitor in the debt collection field.
Main Cast (including pilot)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Gigi Edgley | Kate Christie |
| Antony Starr | Matt Sloane |
| Lincoln Lewis | Chad Henderson |
| Kip Gamblin | Rick Taylor |
| Sophie Hensser | Lily Christie |
| Odessa Young | Emma Christie |
| Debra Byrne | Claire Christie |
| Shane Bourne | Jim Christie |
Recurring Roles
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Doyle | Brooke Goodman |
| Russell Kiefel | Hugh Goodman |
| Dena Kaplan | Minnesota Smith |
| Sandy Winton | Marcus Woodward |
| Hugo Johnstone-Burt | Alex Rudan |
Guest Appearances
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Alexander England | Damien Wilson |
| Anna Lise Phillips | Lara Donnelly |
| Annie Maynard | Simone Woodward |
| Arka Das | Bank Teller |
| Brian Rooney | Hamish Kelly |
| Charlton Hill | Joe Davies |
| Craig Hall | George Blake |
| David Roberts | David Lang |
| Ed Oxenbould | Max Nugent |
| Jeff Truman | Car Dealer |
| Jessica De Gouw | Yvette Bell |
| Jessica Falkholt | Nurse |
| Josef Ber | Adrian Penn |
| Katrina Hobbs | Wendy James |
| Maya Stange | Frankie Chalmers |
| Matthew Dyktynski | Edward Nugent |
| Mercia Deane-Johns | Vera Stanic |
| Moya O'Sullivan | Lorraine Webb |
| Natalie Saleeba | Sonia Sloane |
| Nicholas Papademetriou | Tass Theophanous |
| Rebecca Massey | Gaye Hudson |
| Saskia Burmeister | Zoe Platt |
Ratings
The debut episode of Tricky Business was broadcast on 14 May 2012 but experienced a 12-minute delay due to an extended airing of The Voice Australia. This interruption affected its initial audience numbers, with nearly one million viewers lost within the first five minutes. During the final half-hour, viewership ranged between 700,000 and 900,000. In total, the premiere attracted an audience of 1.16 million.
| Episode | Title | Airdate | Viewers | Nightly Rank | Weekly Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 0.55m | Below20 | 153 | ||
| 11 July 2012 | 0.31m | Below20 | NA | ||
| 18 July 2012 | 0.29m | Below20 | NA | ||
| 25 July 2012 | 0.31m | Below20 | NA | ||
| 25 July 2012 | 0.22m | Below20 | NA |
Home media
Ezy DVD Australia announced on 26 July 2012 that Tricky Business would be available on DVD. The 3-disc collection was subsequently released by Roadshow Entertainment on 16 August 2012, including bonus features such as Shane Bourne presenting the family and exclusive behind-the-scenes material.
See also
External links
- Nine Network original programming
- 2010s Australian drama television series
- 2012 Australian television series debuts
- 2012 Australian television series endings
- Television shows set in New South Wales
- 2010s Australian crime television series
- Australian English-language television shows
- Television series by Screentime