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800 Words
Promotional title card for 800 Words.
Created byJames Griffin
Maxine Fleming
Directed byPino Amenta
Mike Smith
StarringErik Thomson
Country of originAustralia
New Zealand
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Executive producersJulie McGauran
Kelly Martin
Chris Bailey
ProducerChris Hampson
Production locationsSydney, Australia
Auckland, New Zealand
Running time45 minutes
Original release
NetworkSeven Network
Release15 September 2015- present

800 Words is an Australian/New Zealand comedy-drama series, co-produced by South Pacific Pictures and Seven Productions for the Seven Network.

Production

The series was first announced on 29 October 2014 with the Channel Seven 2015 highlights.[1] The CEO of South Pacific Pictures, Kelly Martin said "Seven loved the scripts from the start and we're thrilled to have this project underway. It enables South Pacific Pictures to broaden our horizons and it'll open up some great opportunities for our local actors and crew."[2] Of the series' tone, the Program Chief of Seven, Tim Ross stated, "If you think this show has a bit of the same feel and vibe as Packed to the Rafters, you're dead right — and we make no apologies for that."[3] Filming for the series began on 2 March 2015.[4]

Plot

Erik Thomson plays recently widowed, George Turner, who quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure Turner’s dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.[4]

Cast

Broadcast

The series premieres in Australia on September 15, 2015 on the Seven Network.[5]

Reception

800 Words was met with mixed reception upon its premiere episode. Journalists and viewers alike, cited its lack of originality and similarities with hit-drama, SeaChange as reasons for a bland first episode.

References

  1. ^ Knox, David (29 October 2014). "Seven 2015 highlights: House Rules x 2, Restaurant Revolution, Gibney / Thomson dramas". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. ^ Knox, David (7 November 2014). "800 Words co-production with Seven, South Pacific Pictures". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Channel Seven wants Erik Thomson's drama 800 Words to be the next Packed to the Rafters". News.com.au. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Knox, David (2 March 2015). "Cameras roll on Aus / NZ dramedy 800 Words". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference airdate was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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