Pukemanu

Pukemanu was a New Zealand television series that ran from 1971 to 1972.

Background

The series, set in a fictional location, was considered to break ground in the way it approached the subject and examined the town that it was set in.[1][2] It was produced by Tony Isaac.[3] It was filmed on location in Ātiamuri.

Cast

Main

• Ian Watkin as the town doctor.[4]
• Ernie Leonard as Charlie Rata.[5]
• Pat Evison as Phylis Telford (8 episodes)[6][7]

Recurring/guests

• Tony Barry as Dan Harrigan (6 episodes)
• Peter Vere-Jones as Mark Gold (6 episodes)
• Kevin J. Wilson
• Ginette McDonald (1 episode)
• Bruno Lawrence as Biker
• Bill Stalker as Biker

References

1. NZ On Screen - Pukemanu, Television, 1971–1972, Credits
2. New Zealand Film and Television: Institution, Industry and Cultural Change, By Trisha Dunleavy, Hester Joyce - Page 54 to 56
3. New Zealand Film and Television: Institution, Industry and Cultural Change, By Trisha Dunleavy, Hester Joyce - Page 66
4. RNZ, 18 May 2016 - New Zealand actor Ian Watkin dies
5. New Zealand Film and Television: Institution, Industry and Cultural Change, By Trisha Dunleavy, Hester Joyce - Page 54 to 56
6. Stuff, 31/05/2010 - Dame Pat Evison passes away By Stacey Wood
7. Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010, By Harris M. Lentz III - Page 125 Evison, Pat

External links

• NZ On Screen: Pukemanu