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Barley Charlie

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Barley Charlie was an Australian television sitcom which aired in 1964. It was the second television sitcom produced in Australia, being preceded by the 1957-1959 series Take That, though that earlier series had only aired in Melbourne.

Overview

Barley Charlie aired for 13 episodes, produced by GTV-9 and also aired on other stations across Australia. Though short-lived, the series was a ratings success.[1] The main cast were Sheila Bradley, Robina Beard, and Eddie Hepple. The archival status of the series is not clear.

Premise

Joan and Shirley Muggleton are two sisters who inherit a garage. Working there is Charlie Appleby, a lazy mechanic.

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