Series synopsis
Olivia: Hopelessly Devoted to You is an Australian drama television series that premiered on Seven Network on May 13, 2018. It ended on May 20, 2018. It stars Delta Goodrem, Kate Jenkinson, Robyn Malcolm and Richard Bligh.
The hugely popular Australian singer Olivia Newton-John is the subject of this moving drama about her brilliant career. The two-part series charts the astonishing personal life of Australia’s sweetheart.
Premise
The hugely popular Australian singer Olivia Newton-John is the subject of this moving drama about her brilliant career. The two-part series charts the astonishing personal life of Australia’s sweetheart.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Delta Goodrem as Olivia Newton-John
- Kate Jenkinson as Pat Carroll
- Robyn Malcolm as Irene Newton-John
- Richard Bligh as Brinley Newton-John
- Todd Lasance as Lee Kramer
- Richard Brancatisano as Matt Lattanzi
- George H. Xanthis as John Travolta
- Morgan Griffin as Young Olivia Newton-John
Supporting cast
- Georgia Flood as Young Pat Carroll
- Ben Shumann as Young John Farrar
- Paul David-Goddard as John Farrar
- Diana Glenn as Nancy Chuda
- Lucy Honigman as Helen Reddy
- Gyton Grantley as Roger Davies
- Hugo Johnstone-Burt as Bruce Welch
- Anthony Brandon Wong as Patrick McDermott
- Will Ewing as Ian Turpie
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as John Easterling
- Grant Cartwright as Peter Allen
- Alison Bell as Betsy Cox
Guest cast
- David John Watton as Tabloid Hack
- David James as Allan Carr
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | May 13, 2018 | May 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The story of singer Olivia Newton-John's personal and professional journey, through more than five decades, in one of the world's toughest industries, including her multiple battles with cancer and her intense fight to survive; |
May 13, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After the success of Grease and Xanadu, Olivia contends with the birth of her daughter, a battle with breast cancer and the disappearance of her boyfriend - all playing out in the eye of the media. |
May 20, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Seven Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 13, 2018 |
| Last aired | May 20, 2018 |
| Runtime | 88 minutes |
| Status | ended |