About A Country Practice
"A Country Practice" was a beloved Australian television drama series that captivated audiences for over a decade. The show was the brainchild of James Davern of JNP Productions, who wrote the pilot episode and entered it into a script contest for the network in 1979. His efforts paid off as the pilot came in third place and won a merit award. The show premiered on the Seven Network on November 18, 1981, and ran for an impressive 1,058 episodes until November 22, 1993. The series was produced in ATN-7's production facility in Epping, Sydney, and was filmed on location in the charming town of Pitt Town.
The show's cast was made up of talented actors who brought their characters to life in a way that resonated with viewers. Shane Porteous played the role of Terence Elliot, while Grant Dodwell portrayed Simon Bowen. The chemistry between the cast members was undeniable, and their performances added depth and authenticity to the show. The characters were well-developed and relatable, which made the audience invested in their stories and rooting for their success.
After its lengthy run on the Seven Network, "A Country Practice" was picked up by Network Ten in April 1994. However, the Ten series featured a mostly new cast and was filmed on location in Emerald, Victoria. Despite the change in scenery and cast, the show failed to replicate the success of its predecessor and was canceled after just 30 episodes in November 1994. Nonetheless, "A Country Practice" remains a beloved classic in Australian television history, known for its compelling storylines, talented cast, and picturesque filming locations.
Main Cast of A Country Practice
Shane Porteous
plays Terence Elliot (408 episodes)
Lorrae Desmond
plays Shirley Dean/Gilroy (408 episodes)
Grant Dodwell
plays Simon Bowen (322 episodes)
Joyce Jacobs
plays Esme Watson (358 episodes)
Penny Cook
plays Victoria "Vicki" Dean/Bowen (238 episodes)
Syd Heylen
plays Vernon 'Cookie' Locke (358 episodes)
Brian Wenzel
plays Frank Gilroy (408 episodes)
Gordon Piper
plays Robert 'Bob' Hatfield (358 episodes)
Di Smith
plays Dr. Alex 'Fraser' Elliott (230 episodes)
Shane Withington
plays Brendan Jones (272 episodes)
Secondary Cast of A Country Practice
Helen Scott
plays Marta Kurtez (134 episodes)
Nicholas Bufalo
plays Benjamin 'Ben' Green (190 episodes)
Anne Tenney
plays Melissa 'Molly' Jones (188 episodes)
Joan Sydney
plays Margaret 'Maggie' Sloane (190 episodes)
Mark Owen-Taylor
plays Peter Manning (170 episodes)
Caroline Johansson
plays Donna Manning (170 episodes)
Diane Smith
plays Alex Fraser/Elliot (170 episodes)
Josephine Mitchell
plays Josephine 'Jo' Loveday/Langley (170 episodes)
Emily Nicol
plays Chloe Jones (104 episodes)
Kate Raison
plays Cathy Hayden (86 episodes)
Annie Davies
plays Kelly Shanahan (104 episodes)
Brett Climo
plays Michael Langley (86 episodes)
Bryan Wenzel
plays Frank Gilroy (86 episodes)
Matt Day
plays Julian 'Luke' Ross (106 episodes)
Wendy Strehlow
plays Sister Judy Loveday (2 episodes) , Judy Loveday (104 episodes)
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plays Kerry Burgess (2 episodes) , Anna Harris (2 episodes)
Toni Pearen
plays Patty Morrison (1 episode)
Kate Ferguson
plays Gloria Simpson (2 episodes)
Sarah Lambert
plays Sandy Crosby (30 episodes)
Nadine Garner
plays Bonnie Stewart (2 episodes) , Donna Hume (2 episodes)
Rebekah Elmaloglou
plays Belinda Perkins (1 episode) , Christina Agapitos (6 episodes)
Sophie Heathcote
plays Stephanie 'Steve' Brennan (117 episodes)
Paul Smith
plays Marty Warren (2 episodes) , Andy (2 episodes)
Arkie Whiteley
plays Jenny (2 episodes)
Ric Herbert
plays Tony (2 episodes)
Tom Richards
plays Hal Secombe (2 episodes)
Dagmar Bláhová
plays Mrs Myers (1 episode) , Mrs Myers (1 episode)
Jon Ossher
plays Mr Myers (1 episode)
Betty Lucas
plays Mrs Bourke (1 episode)
Michael McGlinchey
plays Andrew Bourke (1 episode)
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