The Dingleys
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The Dingleys was an early South Africa
n television
family drama from 1976, when the South African Broadcasting Corporation
introduced television
. Set in Pietermaritzburg
in Natal
(now KwaZulu-Natal
) it centred on a fictional middle class white South African English speaking family, the Dingleys, who own a bookshop.
The show starred John Hussey, Vera Blacker, Sybel Coetzee and Eckard Rabe
. Though some outdoor scenes were shot on location in Pietermaritzburg, most of the show was recorded on a set in the SABC's Johannesburg studios.
The theme song was composed by Duncan Faure
and performed by Rabbitt
. The show was directed by Bill Faure (d. 1994).
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
family drama from 1976, when the South African Broadcasting Corporation
South African Broadcasting Corporation
The South African Broadcasting Corporation is the state-owned broadcaster in South Africa and provides 18 radio stations as well as 3 television broadcasts to the general public.-Early years:Radio broadcasting began in South Africa in 1923...
introduced television
Television in South Africa
Television in South Africa was first introduced in 1976. Despite being the most economically advanced country in Africa, South Africa was relatively late in introducing television broadcasting to its population.- Opposition to introduction :...
. Set in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg is the capital and second largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in 1838, and is currently governed by the Msunduzi Local Municipality. Its "purist" Zulu name is umGungundlovu, and this is the name used for the district municipality...
in Natal
Natal Province
Natal, meaning "Christmas" in Portuguese, was a province of South Africa from 1910 until 1994. Its capital was Pietermaritzburg. The Natal Province included the bantustan of KwaZulu...
(now KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal is a province of South Africa. Prior to 1994, the territory now known as KwaZulu-Natal was made up of the province of Natal and the homeland of KwaZulu....
) it centred on a fictional middle class white South African English speaking family, the Dingleys, who own a bookshop.
The show starred John Hussey, Vera Blacker, Sybel Coetzee and Eckard Rabe
Eckard Rabe
Eckard Rabe is a South Africa actor born in 1948. He has acted as the business tycoon and patriarch of the Edwards family on the local soap opera, Egoli - Place of Gold since 1995. Eckard is married to actress Jo Da Silva. They have one daughter, Caitlin Biance.-External links:*...
. Though some outdoor scenes were shot on location in Pietermaritzburg, most of the show was recorded on a set in the SABC's Johannesburg studios.
The theme song was composed by Duncan Faure
Duncan Faure
Duncan Caldwell Faure is a singer from Pretoria, South Africa.-Early life:Faure was born in 1956 to William and Antonio Faure in Pretoria, South Africa. Faure was a championship swimmer around the age of ten. In 1975, at age 18-19, Faure joined the popular South African band Rabbitt...
and performed by Rabbitt
Rabbitt
Rabbitt were a South African rock band formed in 1972, evolving from a band called The Conglomeration, consisting of members Trevor Rabin, Duncan Faure, Ronnie Robot, and Neil Cloud. Their successes included making it to the top of the South African charts with the hit "Charlie" in 1976. Rabbitt...
. The show was directed by Bill Faure (d. 1994).