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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 5

Frayed. Image shows from L to R: Tess Burbeck (Maggie Ireland-Jones), Bo (Trystan Go). Copyright: Merman
After a harsh realisation, Sammy aims to reclaim her worth by helping at the school disco. But the dance soon turns into a debacle.

Further details

Sammy is faced with the realisation that there is nothing left in her late husband's estate. Chris continues to exploit Sammy, and she tries to reclaim her worth by volunteering to help out at the school dance.

Meanwhile, Jim is still pining for Bev and hatching a scheme he thinks will win her back.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 24th 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
Guest cast
Challito Browne Wade
Christopher Stollery Terry Harris
Dalip Sondhi Peter
Olivia Brown Rebecca
Genevieve Lemon Shirley
Nicola Parry Diane
Susan Prior Ruth
Ana Maria Belo Lynne
Brodi Cubillo Josh
Mike Duncan Trolley Man
Teili-Ann Kirkels Bad Girl 1
Tahlia Linton Bad Girl 2
Jack Scott Delivery Man
Writing team
Sarah Kendall Writer
Lauren Merolli Script Executive
Production team
Jennifer Leacey 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
Ian Carmichael 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
Charles Rotherham 1st Assistant Director

Press

Frayed up for five top Australian TV awards

Sarah Kendall's Sky One comedy Frayed has been shortlisted for five Aacta awards - Australia's equivalent to the Baftas.

Chortle, 24th October 2019

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