CrashBurn
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CrashBurn was an Australian 13-part drama series airing on Network Ten
, about surviving long-term relationships in an age where multiple partner
s and multiple orgasm
s are considered a birthright.
It starred Catherine McClements
and Aaron Blabey
as Rosie and Ben Harfield, a couple whose marriage troubles send them to a counsellor. Most of the episodes are shown in two parts: half 'He says' (Ben's view of the situation) and half 'She says' (Rosie's view). Most of the episodes used flashbacks to an earlier part of their relationship when the trouble started. Also appearing is the couple, Candice and Richard (played by Liz Burch
and Richard Piper), who are also seeking counselling and run into Rosie and Ben's lives. There are numerous problems arising in the course of the series, not least Ben's affair with Rosie's best friend, Abby (Sacha Horler
). Although the series was not a huge hit, it was noted for its fine performances (notably Sacha Horler
and Catherine McClements).
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
, about surviving long-term relationships in an age where multiple partner
Sexual partner
Sexual partners are people who engage in sexual activity together. The sexual partners can be of any gender or sexual orientation. The sexual partners may be in a committed relationship, either on an exclusive basis or not, or engage in the sexual activity on a casual basis...
s and multiple orgasm
Orgasm
Orgasm is the peak of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, characterized by an intense sensation of pleasure...
s are considered a birthright.
It starred Catherine McClements
Catherine McClements
Catherine McClements is an Australian actress.-Early life:Catherine is the third of four children, and after acting with the St Martin's Youth Arts Centre in Melbourne for a couple of years, she successfully auditioned for the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art when she was 17...
and Aaron Blabey
Aaron Blabey
Aaron Blabey is an Australian actor, artist and children's writer. He played the title role in the 1995 television drama The Damnation of Harvey McHugh for which he won an Australian Film Institute Award.-History:...
as Rosie and Ben Harfield, a couple whose marriage troubles send them to a counsellor. Most of the episodes are shown in two parts: half 'He says' (Ben's view of the situation) and half 'She says' (Rosie's view). Most of the episodes used flashbacks to an earlier part of their relationship when the trouble started. Also appearing is the couple, Candice and Richard (played by Liz Burch
Liz Burch
Liz Burch is an actress.-Biography:Her most high profile roles are in the television series The Flying Doctors as Dr. Chris Randall, and Liz Cameron in Cop Shop. Ms. Burch is also known for her role in the Disney TV series Five Mile Creek...
and Richard Piper), who are also seeking counselling and run into Rosie and Ben's lives. There are numerous problems arising in the course of the series, not least Ben's affair with Rosie's best friend, Abby (Sacha Horler
Sacha Horler
Sacha Horler is an Australian actress. Her parents were lawyers, but co-founded Sydney's Nimrod Theatre Company in the early 1970s.-Career:...
). Although the series was not a huge hit, it was noted for its fine performances (notably Sacha Horler
Sacha Horler
Sacha Horler is an Australian actress. Her parents were lawyers, but co-founded Sydney's Nimrod Theatre Company in the early 1970s.-Career:...
and Catherine McClements).
Cast
- Catherine McClementsCatherine McClementsCatherine McClements is an Australian actress.-Early life:Catherine is the third of four children, and after acting with the St Martin's Youth Arts Centre in Melbourne for a couple of years, she successfully auditioned for the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art when she was 17...
as Rosie Denton Harfield - Aaron BlabeyAaron BlabeyAaron Blabey is an Australian actor, artist and children's writer. He played the title role in the 1995 television drama The Damnation of Harvey McHugh for which he won an Australian Film Institute Award.-History:...
as Ben Harfield - Sacha HorlerSacha HorlerSacha Horler is an Australian actress. Her parents were lawyers, but co-founded Sydney's Nimrod Theatre Company in the early 1970s.-Career:...
as Abby - Liz BurchLiz BurchLiz Burch is an actress.-Biography:Her most high profile roles are in the television series The Flying Doctors as Dr. Chris Randall, and Liz Cameron in Cop Shop. Ms. Burch is also known for her role in the Disney TV series Five Mile Creek...
as Candice - Veronica SywakVeronica SywakVeronica Sywak is both an Australian IF Award and AFI nominated actress. She was born on 11 August 1978 in Sydney, Australia.-Biography:Sywak's professional career began when she was cast in the 2002 Australian film, Blurred. In 2004, she travelled to the US to study Practical Aesthetics at the...
as Emily - Richard Piper as Richard
- Grant PiroGrant PiroGrant Piro is an Australian actor. He is best known as the host of the children's television show Couch Potato on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.- Television credits :* Sons and Daughters * Captain Johnno telemovie...
as Adam - Bob Franklin as Theo
- Carmen DuncanCarmen DuncanCarmen Joan Duncan is an Australian actress.-Biography:Carmen Duncan is known to Australian audiences as a character actress in films and on television...
as Anna Denton - Wayne HopeWayne HopeWayne Hope is an Australian actor, writer, director, and producer. He is married to comedienne and actress Robyn Butler. Together they run the production company Gristmill. He is mainly known for his comedic roles in television and film.-Television:...
as Phillip - Christen O'Leary as Marianne
- Orpheus Pledger as Lewis Harfield
- Maria TheodorakisMaria TheodorakisMaria Theodorakis is an Australian actress who has many credits in television, movies and theatre. She is best known for her roles in the television series CrashBurn and Marshall Law...
as Liv - Simon Roborgh as Barman
Notable guest cast
- Kat StewartKat StewartKat Stewart is a Logie Award-winning Australian actress who has made numerous appearances in television series, movies and on-stage.-Career:...
- Mandy - William McInnesWilliam McInnesWilliam McInnes is an Australian film and television actor and writer.-Television:After a recurring role on A Country Practice in 1990, McInnes appeared in series such as Bligh, Ocean Girl, and Snowy before making his name as Senior Constable Nick Schultz on Blue Heelers in 1994...
- Colin - Judi FarrJudi FarrJudi Farr is an Australian theatre, film and television actor best known for several situation comedy roles on Australian television.She first became known for her role of Rita in the situation comedy My Name's McGooley, What's Yours?...
- Marg - Brendan O'ConnorBrendan O'ConnorBrendan Patrick O'Connor , Australian politician, has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives since November 2001, representing the Division of Burke, Victoria 2001–04 and the Division of Gorton since October 2004...
- Garry - Alan King - Steve
- Andrea McEwanAndrea McEwanAndrea McEwan is an Australian actress, singer, musician and songwriter.-Life:After attending MacRobertson Girls' High School in Melbourne, McEwan started acting, appearing in several television series including Ocean Girl and Funky Squad...
- Lucinda - Adam ZwarAdam ZwarAdam Zwar is a multi award-winning Australian actor, voice artist, and writer. He is best known for co-creating the Australian comedy series Lowdown and Wilfred...
- Tat
External links
- Australian Television Archive
- CrashBurn at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Cashburn at the National Film and Sound Archive