Series synopsis
Life Support is an Australian comedy television series that premiered on SBS on August 27, 2001. It ended on November 24, 2003. It was created by David McDonald, John Eastway. It stars Rachael Coopes, Jack Finsterer, Simon Van Der Stap and Abbie Cornish.
A satirical, sometimes dark look at Australian life as seen through the omnipresent lens of the Television Lifestyle Show.
Premise
A satirical, sometimes dark look at Australian life as seen through the omnipresent lens of the Television Lifestyle Show.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rachael Coopes as Sigourney
- Jack Finsterer as Dr Rudi
- Simon Van Der Stap as Dr Rudi
- Abbie Cornish as Penne
- Alison Barnes as Penne
- Duncan Fellows as Todd
- Brendan Cowell as Todd
Guest cast
- Rebekah Elmaloglou as Penne's publicity partner
- Sun Park
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 26, 2001 | October 29, 2001 |
| Season 2 | 10 | June 23, 2002 | August 26, 2002 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 21, 2003 | November 24, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 On Today's Tips, Todd shows you how to speed up your excavation by burying human remains in your yard as well as how to secure your stuff from the junkie in the family. Penne demonstrates the cheapest way to enjoy cheap travel to exotic international destinations. On Anglo File, Dr Rudi teaches Anglo-Australians how to improve their lives by absorbing all the best aspects of multiculturalism and later, he takes a look at an exciting new sex technique. Sigourney shows you how to make your own AIDS ribbon and demonstrates the power of networking. On Viewer Mail, Penne introducers viewers to the ancient art of Feng Shui for the single apartment dweller |
August 27, 2001 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Sigourney shows women how to disguise the men folk's essential items, as well as those attention grabbing disabilities. On Today's Tips, Todd show viewers how to look bookish while not losing valuable space while on Child Watch, Penne looks at the affect a controversial new alternative band, Chamber Mouth, is having on children. Dr Rudi shows viewers how to increase their house's value at auction and informs the dumpy darlings the medical secret beind successfull weight loss. Todd demonstrates how to make Vietnamese spring rolls, using Aussie ingredients. |
September 3, 2001 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Sigourney shows viewers how handicrafts and the right attitude can impove the lives of those around us. Dr Rudi offers some advice on keeping your wine safely on the self using readily available plutonium isotopes. Penne shows budding music remixers where to find copyright-free recordings with plenty of dramatic sounds. On Todd's Tips, Todd talks foreplay and later shows viewers a DIY alternative to expensive acupuncture. Sigourney and Penne show viewers how to use a potato to make your own nightclub stamps. Prompted by a letter from a viewer, Todd teaches viewers how to cook a restaurant quality french meal. |
September 10, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Let Todd show you the cheapest way to turn your daggy fibro house into beautiful solid brick. Sigourney reveals how to get invited to lots of elaborate black-tie dinners for free. Penne's special tip on how to make your man feel confident about his performance. Forget date rape drugs, Dr Rudi shows you how to achieve the same results cheaply and without breaking the law. |
June 24, 2002 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Penne shows us how to make your house the coolest locan teen hangout and get a room repainted for free. Dr Rudi's sure fire way to cure your impotence and remove ugly eyesores from your neighbourhood, town or even state. Sigourney shows us how to get the perfect man who will both pick up his dirty laundry and perform foreplay to your specifications. Todd takes a visit to the fish markets to show us the wonderous culinary delight of the most overlooked type of seafood. |
July 1, 2002 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Penne outlines her creative and painless method to get back at school bullies. Todd's simple solution to get rid of those left over toxic chemical wastes. With Sigourney's help, Dr Rudi explains how easy it is to teach your children about the birds and the bees. Dr Rudi illustrates a fun way to find out for sure if you're gay without consequence. Sigourney's special tip for effective birth control which can help you lose weight at the same time. |
July 8, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Todd has a simple safety tip for those who enjoy a spot of rock fishing, shows you how to drink all the beer you need without getting your other half offside, and gives a valuable cost-saving parking tip, Penne has some post-breakup advice to ensure your ex doesn't get up to too much fun and has a neat trick to ensure you have all the parental cash you need. Sigourney shows the modern woman how to get all the spooning their heart desires, has a guide to help even the most uncoordinated man to the ellusive Grafenberg Spot and has some wonderful dress-up ideas for children's parties to celebrate Australia's proud heritage. Dr Rudi, recovering from corrective surgery to give him more heterosexual facial features, looks at the career benefits of homosexuality. |
September 22, 2003 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In very special Life Support moment, the bandages come off and Dr Rudi's new heterosexual facial features are unveiled for the first time. Todd reveals that it's the size of the plate that truly matters in the bedroom, teaches a sure-fire way to eliminate car theives, and for men, has a a top tip on how to solve their wife's shoe budget problems. Dr Rudi advices you on all the best ways to invest in art. Penne shows young mums how to get back to work without dumping the kids in daycare; how to turn a soirée in to a real money spinner; and how a teenage mum-to-be can inform her parents that will guarentee to leave them supportive and compassionate. Sigourney instructs modern women on how to achieve the right phonetics to fake an orgasm and how to buy gifts on a budget. |
September 29, 2003 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Todd shows viewers how to get out of having to wear a bicycle helmet, gain more storage space, and for the blokes, how to keep more money in their wallets. Penne finds a use for junk mail, shows the benefit of bulk car theft, and demos an outrageously easy way to get some home maintenance done. Sigourney brings a touch of Japan into the bedroom, shares some advice on how to avoid awkward moments, get houseguests to leave, and enlightens the modern woman by showing her how to become her man's best friend. Dr Rudi shows a low-cost alternative to expensive energy drinks, receives feedback from a mysterious viewer on his new look, and prescribes a clever cover-up idea for young women who are keen to conceal their skin complaints. |
October 6, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 27, 2001 |
| Last aired | November 24, 2003 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |