Betty's Bunch

Betty's Bunch was a short (13 episodes, ½ hour each) TV drama/adventure series from New Zealand, produced in 1989. Aimed at a young audience, the story revolved around four foster kids living with Betty. Though things are not always easy financially for the family, they keep the spirit up. Things quickly become more difficult when they attract the attention of the two thieves Arthur and The Charmer. Soon afterwards, Betty is kidnapped and her foster children are forced to search for her, as well as avoid being separated by social services.[1]

Betty's Bunch
Country of originNew Zealand
No. of episodes13
Production
Running time30 minutes

The series was repeated on New Zealand afternoon television in 1993 and screened in the UK on Channel Four in 1994. It screened on Croatian HRT TV in 1993.

The music and memorable theme tune was performed by Dave McArtney of Hello Sailor.

Cast

Episodes
No. Title Original air date
01TBA9 September 1989 (1989-09-09)
02TBA16 September 1989 (1989-09-16)
03TBA23 September 1989 (1989-09-23)
04TBA30 September 1989 (1989-09-30)
05TBA14 October 1989 (1989-10-14)
06TBA21 October 1989 (1989-10-21)
07TBA28 October 1989 (1989-10-28)
08TBA4 November 1989 (1989-11-04)
09TBA11 November 1989 (1989-11-11)
10TBA18 November 1989 (1989-11-18)
11TBA2 December 1989 (1989-12-02)
12TBA9 December 1989 (1989-12-09)
13TBA16 December 1989 (1989-12-16)
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References
  1. "Betty's Bunch | Films". Southpacificpictures.com. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  2. "Wicked part for a veteran villain". Nzherald.co.nz. Archived from the original on 26 May 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  3. "Outrageous Fortune - Frank Whitten". Outrageousfortune.co.nz. Archived from the original on 22 January 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015.


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