A Descant for Gossips

A Descant for Gossips
Based on novel by Thea Astley
Written by Ted Roberts
Directed by Tim Burstall
Starring Kaarin Fairfax
Geneviève Picot
Peter Carroll
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of episodes 3 x 1 hour
Release
Original network ABC
Original release 25 September 1983

A Descant for Gossips is a 1983 Australian mini series about a school girl who becomes involved with two teachers.[1] The adaptation is based on the novel of the same name by Australian author Thea Astley.

Cast

  • Kaarin Fairfax - Vinny Lalor
  • Genevieve Picot - Helen Striebel
  • Peter Carroll - Robert Moller
  • Louise Kan - Pearl
  • Desiree Smith - Betty
  • Steve Bastoni - Howard
  • Keir Saltmarsh - Tommy
  • Simon Chilvers - Mr. Findlay
  • Anne Phelan - Mrs. Lalor
  • Rona McLeod - Lillian
  • Jennifer Jarman-Walker - Jess Talbot
  • Rod Densley - Alex Talbot
  • Kate Jason - Ruth Lunbeck
  • Jeffrey Hodgson - Harold Lunbeck
  • Jillian Murray - Marion Welch
  • Bill Garner - Sam
  • Rod Williams - Mr. Lalor
  • Bruce Knappett - Mr. Jordan
  • Les James - Mr. Farrelly
  • Anne Charleston - Margaret
  • Con Mathios - Royce
  • Greg Stroud - Mike


References

  1. Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p187
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