Barley Charlie

Barley Charlie was an Australian television sitcom which aired in 1964. It was the second television sitcom produced in Australia, being preceded by the 1957-1959 series Take That, though that earlier series had only aired in Melbourne.[1]

Australian TV drama was relatively rare at the time.[2]

Overview

Barley Charlie aired for 13 episodes, produced by GTV-9 and also aired on other stations across Australia. Though short-lived, the series was a ratings success.[3] The main cast were Sheila Bradley, Robina Beard, and Eddie Hepple.[4]

The archival status of the series is not clear.

Premise

Joan and Shirley Muggleton are two sisters who inherit a garage. Working there is Charlie Appleby, a lazy mechanic.

References
  1. "Cast in GTV-9 Series". The Age. 12 December 1963. p. 14.
  2. Vagg, Stephen (18 February 2019). "60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s". Filmink.
  3. "Barley Charlie". Classic Australian Television.
  4. "GTV-9s new comedy series". The Age. 9 January 1964. p. 13.
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