Upper Middle Bogan
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | August 15, 2013 |
| Founder | Robyn Butler, Wayne Hope |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Television comedy series |
Upper Middle Bogan is a comedic television series from Australia, developed by Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope. It made its debut on the ABC network on 15 August 2013, with direction by Hope alongside Tony Martin. The show’s second and third seasons were broadcast starting 16 October 2014 and 12 October 2016, respectively.
Synopsis
The narrative of Upper Middle Bogan revolves around two families connected through blood relations. Bess Denyar, a Melbourne inner-city doctor living with her architect spouse Danny and their twins, uncovers that she was adopted after her affluent mother Margaret falls ill and is hospitalized. In her quest to find her biological parents, Bess encounters Wayne and Julie Wheeler and discovers she has three siblings: Amber, Kayne, and Brianna. Her birth family, the "bogan" Wheelers, operate a drag racing team situated in Melbourne’s outer suburban area.
Main
- Annie Maynard portrays Bess Denyar
- Robyn Nevin plays Margaret Denyar
- Patrick Brammall appears as Danny Bright
- Glenn Robbins takes on the role of Wayne Wheeler
- Robyn Malcolm acts as Julie Wheeler
- Michala Banas features as Amber Wheeler
- Maddy Jevic is cast as Brianna Wheeler
- Rhys Mitchell plays Kayne Wheeler
- Harrison Feldman appears as Oscar Bright
- Lara Robinson portrays Edwina Bright
- Dougie Baldwin acts as Shawn Van Winkle
Recurring
- Dave Thornton as Troy Van Winkle (Amber’s former partner and Shawn’s father)
- Sue Jones as Pat (friend of Margaret)
- Khaled Khalafalla in the role of Younis
- Martin Dingle-Wall as Evan
- Mark Mitchell portrays Dr Mortimer
Guests
- Debra Byrne as Susan
- Eddie Baroo as Scary Patient
- Gareth Yuen in the role of Lin
- Kym Gyngell as Mr Widdecombe
- Louise Crawford appears as Hostess
- Nicholas Bell plays French Man
- Rohan Nichol as Matt
- Roz Hammond portrays Sandi
- Steve Bastoni as Benji Amenta
- Tegan Higginbotham in the role of Jess
Filming locations
The townhouse belonging to Margaret Denyar in Upper Middle Bogan is situated on Summerhill Road in Brighton East, Victoria. This location was utilized for both interior and exterior shots. The property was sold at auction for $1,905,000 on 24 May 2014.
International broadcasts
In the United States, the series was available on Hulu in 2015 under the alternative title Bess of Both Worlds, before later reverting to its original name on Prime Video. In New Zealand, it is broadcast on TV One with episodes accessible through TVNZ's Watch Now platform.
By late 2024, Upper Middle Bogan is streaming globally via Netflix, including regions such as the U.S. and UK, and is currently accessible on ITVx within the UK.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | AACTA Awards | Best Television Comedy or Light Entertainment Series | Upper Middle Bogan | Template:Nom |
| Best Performance in a Television Comedy | Robyn Nevin | Template:Nom | ||
| Best Screenplay in Television | Series 1, Episode 5 ("No Angel") | Template:Nom | ||
| 2014 | Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program | Upper Middle Bogan | Template:Nom |
| AACTA Awards | Best Costume Design in Television | Sandi Cichello | Template:Nom | |
| 2015 | Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Comedy Program | Upper Middle Bogan | Template:Nom |
| 2016 | AACTA Awards | Best Television Comedy | Robyn Butler, Wayne Hope | Template:Won |
See also
- List of Australian television series
- List of programs broadcast by ABC (Australian TV network)
- Upper middle class
- Bogan
External links
- Official site at the ABC