Series synopsis
The Letdown is an Australian comedy television series that premiered on ABC TV on May 4, 2016. It ended on July 3, 2019. It was created by Sarah Scheller, Alison Bell. It stars Alison Bell, Noni Hazlehurst, Duncan Fellows and Sacha Horler.
Audrey is determined not to be defined by motherhood. In theory, this seems fairly easy. In practice, her career-focused husband, self-obsessed mother & fancy-free best friend, make it damn near impossible.
Premise
Audrey is determined not to be defined by motherhood. In theory, this seems fairly easy. In practice, her career-focused husband, self-obsessed mother & fancy-free best friend, make it damn near impossible.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alison Bell as Audrey
- Noni Hazlehurst as Ambrose
- Duncan Fellows as Jeremy
- Sacha Horler as Ester
- Leon Ford as Ruben
- Lucy Durack as Sophie
- Celeste Barber as Barbara
- Leah Vandenberg as Martha
Supporting cast
- Xana Tang as Georgia
- Claire Lovering as Emma
Guest cast
- Nikita Waldron as Joan
- Benedict Hardie as Flight Attendant
- Gareth Davies as Pete
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | May 4, 2016 | December 6, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 29, 2019 | July 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Letdown Audrey is determined not to be defined by motherhood. In theory, this seems fairly easy. In practice, her career-focused husband, self-obsessed mother & fancy-free best friend, make it damn near impossible. |
May 4, 2016 |
| 2 |
Frankenstein Parents Group triggers anxiety in Audrey when she realises she's the only one who isn't following a parenting book. Misinterpreting Ambrose's book club theme, Audrey brings Frankenstein - honest mistake or searing metaphor? |
November 1, 2017 |
| 3 |
Genealogy When Jeremy's parents turn up uninvited, Audrey is forced to deploy some masterful restraint when it comes to mother-in-law, Carol's intrusive and out-dated parenting advice. |
November 8, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
One It's Stevie's first birthday. Audrey goes a little nuts, like most parents reaching this milestone. Stevie's party celebration is a fraught, over-catered extravaganza that triggers Audrey's anxiety and competitive spirit. |
May 29, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Dilemma Sophie needs to make a big decision, Audrey second guesses hers, while Ester's choices are taken out of her hands. Verity turns Audrey's living room into her office, and finds an unlikely tea-lady. |
June 5, 2019 |
| 3 |
He's a Girl Audrey goes back to work and puts Stevie in family day care. Martha hits the dating scene but struggles to find a lesbian who likes babies. |
June 12, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 4, 2016 |
| Last aired | July 3, 2019 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |