- Source: A Descant for Gossips (miniseries)
A Descant for Gossips is a 1983 Australian mini series about a school girl who becomes involved with two teachers. The adaptation is based on the novel of the same name by Australian author Thea Astley.
It was repeated in 1984.
Cast
Kaarin Fairfax - Vinny Lalor
Geneviève Picot - Helen Striebel
Peter Carroll - Robert Moller
Louise Kan - Pearl
Desiree Smith - Betty
Steve Bastoni - Howard
Keir Saltmarsh - Tommy
Simon Chilvers - Mr. Findlay
Anne Phelan - Mrs. Lalor
Rona McLeod - Lillian
Jennifer Jarman-Walker - Jess Talbot
Rod Densley - Alex Talbot
Kate Jason - Ruth Lunbeck
Jeffrey Hodgson - Harold Lunbeck
Jillian Murray - Marion Welch
Bill Garner - Sam
Rod Williams - Mr. Lalor
Bruce Knappett - Mr. Jordan
Les James - Mr. Farrelly
Anne Charleston - Margaret
Con Mathios - Royce
Greg Stroud - Mike
Production
Film rights to the novel were sold in 1968.
It was the first lead role for Fairfax who had been in I Can Jump Puddles and Starstruck.
Reception
The Sydney Sun Herald said the series "will have even the most unblinking insomniac snoring after the first 20 minutes - yet it has some good things going for it."
The Age said "the program's strength lies in the controlled acting of Peter Carroll... and Genevieve Picot, and the inventive, quiet direction of Tim Burstall."
References
External links
A Descant for Gossips at IMDb
A Descant for Gossips at AustLit