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]

Cast

The series was the first time that Ian Watkin appeared on screen. He played the town doctor.[4] A core cast member was Ernie Leonard who played the part of Charlie Rata.[5] Veteran actress Pat Evison played the part of Phylis Telford.[6][7]

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
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