Tripping Over is a British/Australian six-part drama series. Its first episode aired on Network Ten in Australia on 25 October 2006, and in the United Kingdom on Five on 30 October 2006. In the UK Tripping Over is repeated on Five Life.
| Tripping Over | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Andrew Knight Andrea Denholm Mike Bullen |
| Directed by | Sam Miller Ian Watson |
| Starring | Kathryn Drysdale Abe Forsythe Daniel MacPherson Alexandra Moen Leon Ockenden |
| Composer | Shane O'Mara |
| Country of origin | Australia United Kingdom |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Andrew Knight Mike Bullen |
| Producers | Andrea Denholm Sue Seeary Tim Whitby |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | Corner Stone Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Network Ten |
| Release | 25 October – 29 November 2006 |
| Network | Channel 5 |
| Release | 30 October – 4 December 2006 |
The show is about three friends in London and two friends in Sydney; neither group knows each other but their parents do. They both take flights to each other's countries, and the two groups meet at the stop-over in Bangkok, where a tragic event changes their lives.
The series then follows the two groups of friends as they continue on their trips to each other's countries and back home. The programme focuses on the major life changes that occur during the mid-20s, and how choices made here can affect a person's life for many years to come.
Summary edit
Five young people converge for a one night stop-over in Bangkok. Whether it was destined or just a stuff up, what happens there binds them together and profoundly alter the direction of their lives. The series follows the group, both together and separately as they travel to each other's countries or return home some to reinvent themselves, others to find themselves. Woven through their stories are the lives of an older, but not necessarily wiser generation—still living the mistakes of their own 20s. Only one thing is certain, whatever your age, everything looks different from 11,000 miles away.
Cast edit
- Alexandra Moen as Tamsin Dalgliesh
- Daniel MacPherson as Ned Frost
- Abe Forsythe as Nic Kirkh
- Leon Ockenden as Callum
- Kathryn Drysdale as Lizzie
- Oliver Chris as Sam
- Rebecca Gibney as Lydia
- Lisa McCune as Annabel
- Paul McGann as Jeremy Frost
- Brooke Satchwell as Felicity
- Ramon Tikaram as Jim/Robbie
- Nicholas Bell as James Frost
- Jacek Koman as Magnus
- Bob Franklin
- Gareth Yuen as Charlie
Production edit
- Conceived in 2003 by Andrew Knight and Andrea Denholm, who discussed the idea with Mike Bullen while on a weekend trip. Knight and Denholm wanted to make a series about the difference between backpacking in 1976 and 2006.[1]
- Filmed from 8 May to 11 August 2006.[2]
Episodes edit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Original UK air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Sam Miller | Andrew Knight & Andrea Denholm | 25 October 2006 | 30 October 2006 | |
| Five young travellers meet in Bangkok where a tragic incident changes the direction of their lives. On her way to Australia, London lawyer Tamsin meets friends Lizzie and Callum for a one-night stop over in Bangkok. Joining them are Australians Ned and Nic, on their way to London. When a tragic accident proves life is fleeting, emotions rise to the surface, prompting a devastating confession, impulsive decisions and itinerary changes. | ||||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Sam Miller | Andrew Knight & Matt King | 1 November 2006 | 6 November 2006 | |
| Tamsin finds it difficult to be excited about life in Sydney and is tempted when her fiancé appears, offering to take her home. Ned is dealt a major bombshell by his father. Callum throws himself into Sydney's gay scene but his enthusiasm appears to be a smoke screen for something darker. Homeless, Nic jumps at the chance to board with a fellow teacher and his family until he learns they have an unnatural obsession. | ||||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Sam Miller | Andrea Denholm, Anna Funder & Andrew Knight | 8 November 2006 | 13 November 2006 | |
| Nic is blackmailed by the student he had sex with, while Lizzie attempts to put Dave's ghost to rest. As Tamsin's work fortunes change for the better, Jeremy returns to Australia to have it out with Lydia. And Callum has a sexual indiscretion of his own when a kinky stunt goes horribly wrong. | ||||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Ian Watson | Andrea Denholm & Andrew Knight | 15 November 2006 | 20 November 2006 | |
| Ned finally lands a role in a 'cutting edge' play and treats it with all the seriousness he thinks it affords - to his own detriment. Meanwhile, in an effort to turn his luck around, Nic works at a plan involving his thesis on probability in the airline industry. Lizzie is surprised when Robbie tracks her down. Tamsin faces Jeremy in court and struggles with her conscience. | ||||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Ian Watson | Andrew Knight | 22 November 2006 | 27 November 2006 | |
| Just when Tamsin accepts that her career is over, she is granted a last-minute reprieve by an unexpected source. Callum is shocked to learn Charlie is engaged. Magnus reveals he has feelings for Lydia. In London, Ned agrees to pose as Lizzie's boyfriend for her domineering sister, and ultimately finds himself enjoying the charade. Nic struggles to adapt to the corporate environment of his new job while trying to prove himself, all the while wondering if his high flying career is over before it began. | ||||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Ian Watson | Andrew Knight | 29 November 2006 | 4 December 2006 | |
| As Tamsin prepares for her wedding, she tries to convince herself it's the right thing to do. Nic works hard to convince himself he belongs with Flick. But when Tamsin and Nic find themselves alone together, their actions suggest otherwise. Ned finally admits an attraction to Lizzie but his desire to reignite his career proves an obstacle. | ||||||
References edit
- ^ Houston, Melinda (22 October 2006). "Mission almost impossible". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 10 July 2008.
- ^ "Production report". Encore Magazine. Reed Business Information. 1 May 2006. Retrieved 11 July 2008.
External links edit
- Tripping Over at five.tv
- Tripping Over at the National Film and Sound Archive
- Tripping Over at IMDb
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