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TV • 2015

800 Words

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A recently widowed father, 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 his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.

TMDB ★ 3.4/5Votes: 28
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ComedyDrama

Top Cast

Erik Thomson

Erik Thomson

George Turner

Melina Vidler

Melina Vidler

Shay Turner

Benson Jack Anthony

Benson Jack Anthony

Arlo Turner

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Pip Hall

Story Supervisor

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Mark Williams

Sound Recordist

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Status

Ended

Release

September 15, 2015

Episode Runtime

60 min

Language

English

Origin

New Zealand

Episodes

40 • 3 seasons