Series synopsis
The Alice is an Australian drama television series that premiered on Nine Network on July 31, 2005. It ended on January 16, 2006. It stars Jessica Napier, Simon Burke, Erik Thomson and Brett Stiller.
The Alice was an Australian drama television series created by Justin Monjo and Robyn Sinclair. It was set in the central outback city of Alice Springs. The program began as a successful TV movie, that later spun off a regular series. The series proved less popular and was cancelled by the Nine Network on 28 September 2005 after a sharp decline in its ratings. The entire series and original TV movie have since been released on DVD.
Premise
The Alice was an Australian drama television series created by Justin Monjo and Robyn Sinclair. It was set in the central outback city of Alice Springs. The program began as a successful TV movie, that later spun off a regular series. The series proved less popular and was cancelled by the Nine Network on 28 September 2005 after a sharp decline in its ratings. The entire series and original TV movie have since been released on DVD.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jessica Napier as Jess Daily
- Simon Burke as Patrick
- Erik Thomson as Jack Jaffers
- Brett Stiller as Toby Delaney
- Luke Carroll as Michael Anderson
- Caitlin McDougall as Helen Gregory
- Patrick Brammall as Matt Marione
- Andrew McFarlane as Hugh Delaney
Supporting cast
- Roxane Wilson as Ellie Delaney
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | July 31, 2005 | January 16, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jack Jaffers is a charismatic ex-rock star who finally has found his place in the world. He opened a bar in town and searches for Jess, to tell her that he is her father. Meanwhile Matt Marione has found a plant with curative powers in the desert. He can't leave the place now. Helen Gregory talks to her friend Patrick, a ghost, about the death of her father and Toby Delaney tries to find a way to keep his business running. |
July 31, 2005 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Helen Gregory tries to find out if she is responsible for the death of her father. Matt Marione can't forget the night he spent with Ellie Delaney and Jack Jaffers waits for the right moment to tell Jess that he is her father. Toby Delaney tries to get his parents back together, but his dad finally moved out. |
July 31, 2005 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The birthday of Jess is coming up and Kirk, a guy from the junkyard, gives Jack a deadline to tell her, otherwise he will. In the desert Matt feels guilty about his affair with Ellie and doesn't see the upcoming storm. |
August 1, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nine Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 31, 2005 |
| Last aired | January 16, 2006 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:30:00 |