British Comedy Guide

The Boys From The Bush

  • TV sitcom / comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 1991 - 1992
  • 20 episodes (2 series)

Australian-set sitcom about Reg Toomer and Dennis Tontine, partners in a private detective agency called Melbourne Confidential. Stars Tim Healy, Chris Haywood, Mark Haddigan, Nadine Garner, Pat Thomson and more.

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Key details

Genres
Sitcom, Comedy Drama
Broadcast
1991 - 1992
Channel
BBC 1
Episodes
20 (2 series)
Stars
Tim Healy, Chris Haywood, Mark Haddigan, Nadine Garner, Pat Thomson, Kris McQuade, Kirsty Child and Lisa Kelly
Writer
Douglas Livingstone
Directors
Robert Marchand and Shirley Barrett
Producers
Verity Lambert, Jane Scott, David Shanks, Peter Beilby, Robert Le Tet, Fred Schepisi and Douglas Livingstone
Company

Australian themed sitcom about Reg Toomer and Dennis Tontine, partners in a private detective agency called Melbourne Confidential, based in Melbourne Australia.

Reg is married to Doris (they both originate from Shepherds Bush and immigrated to Australia 20+ years ago). They have a daughter Arlene (Ozzy born). Reg is an ardent supporter of QPR, and generally hates Australia. Dennis is single, although he was once married to Corrie.

The offices of Melbourne Confidential are situated above a brothel. The Brothel is run by Delila, who Reg and Dennis know quite well (friends of course!). The two of them get up to many very humorous exploits which normally involve family and friends. One involves Arlene getting married in the Brothel!

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 25th January 1991 at 9:30pm on BBC One

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