Series synopsis
CrashBurn is an Australian drama television series that premiered on 10 on August 18, 2003. It ended on November 17, 2003. It was created by Andrew Knight, Deb Cox. It stars Catherine McClements, Liz Burch, Sacha Horler and Bob Franklin.
CrashBurn was an Australian 13-part drama series airing on Network Ten, about surviving long-term relationships in an age where multiple partners and multiple orgasms are considered a birthright.
It starred Catherine McClements and Aaron Blabey as Rosie and Ben Harfield, a couple whose marriage troubles send them to a counsellor. Most of the episodes are shown in two parts: half 'He says' and half 'She says'. Most of the episodes used flashbacks to an earlier part of their relationship when the ...
Premise
CrashBurn was an Australian 13-part drama series airing on Network Ten, about surviving long-term relationships in an age where multiple partners and multiple orgasms are considered a birthright.
It starred Catherine McClements and Aaron Blabey as Rosie and Ben Harfield, a couple whose marriage troubles send them to a counsellor. Most of the episodes are shown in two parts: half 'He says' and half 'She says'. Most of the episodes used flashbacks to an earlier part of their relationship when the trouble started. Also appearing is the couple, Candice and Richard, who are also seeking counselling and run into Rosie and Ben's lives. There are numerous problems arising in the course of the series, not least Ben's affair with Rosie's best friend, Abby. Although the series was not a huge hit, it was noted for its fine performances.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Catherine McClements as Rosie Denton Harfield
- Liz Burch as Candice
- Sacha Horler as Abby
- Bob Franklin as Theo
- Grant Piro as Adam
- Aaron Blabey as Ben Harfield
- Veronica Sywak as Emily
- Richard Piper as Richard
Supporting cast
- Carmen Duncan as Anna Denton
- Christen O'Leary as Marianne
- Orpheus Pledger as Lewis Harfield
Guest cast
- Simon Roborgh as Barman
- Kate Atkinson as Deb Wallington
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | August 18, 2003 | November 17, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Red Mexican Warehouse How did you meet??? That is the question that sends Rosie and Ben Harfield's relationship into a whirlpool that eventually has them falling apart, despite the fact they have been together for 12 years! Who is Marianne? She's that goody goody of a marriage counsellor who asked them the so called ""innocent"" question in the first place....the lesson? That's for the audience to decide, but one might wonder on these possible alternatives: 1) Counselling is clearly notfor everyone 2) Counselling can sometimes be anything but innocent and 3) maybe it's just thank God for friends! |
August 18, 2003 |
| 2 |
The Fish Has Landed Who on earth would have though Ben would be taking relationship advise from an arse like Richard? Is that irony or incredulity i'm sensing??? Anyway, when Ben goes missing in a car accident, in a car that's not even his by the way, Rosie becomes excessively agitated. A nostalgic Rosie and Ben succumb to the lustful goodtimes they once shared together and look back on an unfortunate circumstance that nearly left them begging! |
August 25, 2003 |
| 3 |
The Hit At Eddie Dryden's Funeral Rosie agrees to play happy families and host a wake for Ben's dead uncle. The event is excruciating and becomes even more surreal thanks to the contributions of Abby, Emily and Candice. While Rosie and Ben pretend to be living under the same roof in the present, they remember the events which lead to them living together in the first place. |
September 1, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 10 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 18, 2003 |
| Last aired | November 17, 2003 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:30:00 |