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Aug 12, 2023 · Penned by Geofrey Atherden, the original series ran for 10 series from 1984 with its final episode airing a decade later. It documented the relationship between freshly separated middle-aged man Arthur and his ageing mother Maggie.
Aug 23, 2023 · Geoffrey Atherden played a key role in guiding the remake. (ABC) At the core of Okine's desire to remake Mother and Son was the fact that he loved the original series. "Obviously, part of the reason of remaking the show was because I was a fan of the first one," Okine told ABC News.
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Geoffrey John Atherden AM, credited also as Geoff Atherden, is an Australian television screenwriter and playwright, especially of comedy. He is best known for creating the sitcom Mother and Son.
Cast. Maggie: The mother, somewhere in her mid to late 70s. Arthur: The younger son, 40s. Robert: The older son, late 40s. Liz: Robert’s wife mid 40s. Anita: Arthur’s girlfriend, late 30s or early 40s. Monica: Nursing home or hostel resident 70s. Steve: Aged Care Assessor, 40ish. Two children are used in pre-recorded video segments.
Aug 20, 2023 · Matt Okine and Geoffrey Atherden, creator/writer of the original Mother and Son, discuss how Geoffrey came up with the idea for the show, casting Ruth Cracknell and Garry McDonald, and shares...
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Feb 16, 2015 · Join everyone’s favourite, forgetful mum in this trip down loss-of-memory lane when 'Mother And Son' plays QPAC, 18 February - 15 March. Geoffrey Atherden's 'Mother And Son' turns from screen to stage with Australian actors, Noeline Brown, Darren Gilshenan, Rob Carlton and Rachael Beck.
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Dec 19, 2021 · ‘Mother & Son’ reinvigorates a treasured Australian comedy icon with Atherden’s distinctive brand of acerbic wit, mixing together the sweet, the sharp, the savage and the sad in Maggie and Arthur’s complex, dysfunctional relationship.
