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Frayed. Image shows left to right: Tess Burbeck (Maggie Ireland-Jones), Rufus (Robert Webb), Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall), Fiona (Diane Morgan), Jean Cooper (Kerry Armstrong). Credit: Merman, Sky
Frayed

Frayed

  • TV comedy drama
  • Sky One / Sky Max
  • 2019 - 2022
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Comedy following an Australian woman whose life is turned upside down, and has to confront the truths from her past. Stars Sarah Kendall, Frazer Hadfield, Maggie Ireland-Jones, Kerry Armstrong, Diane Morgan and more.

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Series 1, Episode 2

Frayed. Image shows from L to R: Fiona (Diane Morgan), Chris George MP (George Houvardas), Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall). Copyright: Merman
Sammy starts working for an old school mate, who's keen to punish her for the past. Her ex also makes it clear he hasn't forgiven her.

Further details

Sammy and her kids are coming to terms with the culture shock of life in Newcastle and the possibility that they may not be returning to London any time soon.

Sammy's mother, Jean, has been single and sober for many years since the tragic death of her husband, but she faces some decisions as she tempts fate with a surprising attraction to a new man. Meanwhile, Sammy's brother Jim and his lover Bev conspire against Sammy as Bev convinces Jim that Sammy is after his mother's house.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 3rd October 2019
Time
10pm
Channel
Sky One
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sarah Kendall Sammy Burbeck
Frazer Hadfield Lenny Burbeck
Maggie Ireland-Jones Tess Burbeck
Kerry Armstrong Jean Cooper
Diane Morgan Fiona
George Houvardas Chris George MP
Ben Mingay Jim Cooper
Doris Younane Beverly Spray
Robert Webb Rufus
Trystan Go Bo
Alexandra Jensen Abby Harris
Matt Passmore Dan Atkins
Maggie Dence Mrs Atkins
Pippa Grandison Trish
Guest cast
Challito Browne Wade
Gina Bramhill Mae
Cass Cumerford Beach Tramp
Christopher Stollery Terry Harris
Dalip Sondhi Peter
George Basha Teacher
Olivia Brown Rebecca
Diana Hopwood Francesca
Genevieve Lemon Shirley
Nicola Parry Diane
Susan Prior Ruth
Yvonne Rae Old Woman
Natalie Rose Aged Care Nurse
Tahki Saul Simon
Writing team
Sarah Kendall Writer
Lauren Merolli Script Executive
Production team
Shaun Wilson Director
Nicole O'Donohue Producer
Clelia Mountford Executive Producer
Sharon Horgan Executive Producer
Kevin Whyte Executive Producer
Morwenna Gordon Executive Producer
Rick Kalowski Executive Producer
Que Minh Luu Executive Producer
Sally Riley Executive Producer
Lisa Wang Line Producer
Sarah Kendall Associate Producer
Bridgette Williams Editor
Fiona Donovan Production Designer
Kirsty McGregor Casting Director
Nina Edwards Costume Designer
Matthew Temple Director of Photography
Sheldon Wade Make-up Designer
Bryony Marks Composer
Tom Read 1st Assistant Director

Press

A wealthy housewife is forced to leave her lavish London life and return to her small Australian home town after her husband suddenly dies. Written and played with caustic humour by Sarah Kendall, this Aussie series is hilarious and often tender, exploring a family's complicated relationship with their forgotten home.

Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 3rd October 2019

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