Series synopsis
Les Norton is an Australian comedy crime television series that premiered on ABC TV on August 4, 2019. It ended on October 6, 2019. It was created by Morgan O'Neill. It stars Alexander Bertrand, Syd Zygier, David Wenham and Rebel Wilson.
Set in 1985, the series will follow the exploits of a country bloke from outback Queensland. On the run from a troubled past, he blows into Sydney where he lands a job as a bouncer at an illegal casino. A classic fish out of water who is desperate to get home, he soon finds himself seduced by the city’s illicit charms and dragged into a web of underground criminality.
Premise
Set in 1985, the series will follow the exploits of a country bloke from outback Queensland. On the run from a troubled past, he blows into Sydney where he lands a job as a bouncer at an illegal casino. A classic fish out of water who is desperate to get home, he soon finds himself seduced by the city’s illicit charms and dragged into a web of underground criminality.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alexander Bertrand as Les Norton
- Syd Zygier as Const. Emily Gold
- David Wenham as Price Galese
- Rebel Wilson as Doreen/Dolores Bognor
- Angus Sampson as The Narrator
- Justin Rosniak as Eddie Salita
- Steve Le Marquand as Sgt Ray 'Thumper' Burrell
- Pallavi Sharda as Georgie Burman
Supporting cast
- Rhys Muldoon as The Minister
- Hunter Page-Lochard as Billy Dunne
- Kate Box as Lauren 'Lozza' Johnson
Guest cast
- Megan O'Connell as Media Coach
- George H. Xanthis as Gary 'Gazza' Kanarakis
- Kieran Clancy-Lowe as Hobo (Director)
- Milly Alcock as Sian Galese
- Jess Bush as Betty
- Tom Golding as Warwick Duffy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 4, 2019 | October 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Wouldn’t Be Dead For Quids Les Norton is a country bloke from outback Queensland who blows into Sydney on the run from a troubled past. He lands a job as a bouncer at an illegal casino and finds himself dragged into a web of underground criminality. |
August 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
Wrongside After a bomb is discovered under the bonnet of Price's prized Rolls Royce, the Kelly Club crew are on high alert and Les goes from doorman to muscle for Sydney's Mr. Big, and he's not happy about it. |
August 11, 2019 |
| 3 |
Bowen Lager When Lozza needs a replacement actor for her big beer commercial, Les finds himself in the spotlight. The identity of the woman gunning for Price is revealed. |
August 18, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 4, 2019 |
| Last aired | October 6, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:40:00 |