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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2
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
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 |
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 |
Sarah Kendall | Writer |
Lauren Merolli | Script Executive |
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