• 2014
Short Poppies

Summary Journalist David Farrier travels to small town NZ to meet ordinary New Zealanders and discovers even the most ordinary people are special in their own way. All the characters profiled are played by Rhys Darby in this mockumentary sitcom. View more details

  • 2014

Short Poppies

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Rhys Darby Jonno Roberts David Farrier Georgia Hatzis

All cast & crew

7.7

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Jan 31, 2014

Countries of origin : New Zealand

Language : English

Filming locations : Auckland, New Zealand

Production companies : Augusto Awesomeness International

Summary Journalist David Farrier travels to small town NZ to meet ordinary New Zealanders and discovers even the most ordinary people are special in their own way. All the characters profiled are played by Rhys Darby in this mockumentary sitcom. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Jan 31, 2014

Countries of origin : New Zealand

Language : English

Filming locations : Auckland, New Zealand

Production companies : Augusto Awesomeness International

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Short Poppies (2014)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Mar 31, 2014
Terry Pole
Farrier meets Terry Pole (Rhys Darby), a local lifeguard who seems to misinterpret his relationships with those around him, as he's about to enter an odd competition to reclaim his title of champion.
Episode 2 • Mar 31, 2014
Steve Whittle
Steve Whittle runs an alien encounter support service for people, like him, who have been abducted by visitors from outer space. David Farrier becomes part of his plan.
Episode 3 • Mar 31, 2014
Ron Taylor
Ron Taylor is an entrepreneur by nature whose whale watching business is in deep trouble. Ready to do anything to keep it afloat Ron is heading for a run in with the law.
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Mary Ledbetter
Mary Ledbetter is a woman who rules her small town with an iron fist. She's the local gossip and a full time agitator and a day in her company will test David Farrier's patience to the limit.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1969
Bill Napier
Bill Napier is a local park ranger who is better at talking to trees than people. When reporter David Farrier spends a day with him it presents some tricky filming challenges. Featuring Bear Grylls.
Episode 6 • Dec 31, 1969
Louise Cooper
Louise Cooper is a local artist and a man eater. When David Farrier comes to town her radar is immediately on him. Featuring Sam Neill.
Episode 7 • Dec 31, 1969
Rhod Gainer
Rhod Gainer is the local lawyer with no regard for the law. Played by Rhys Darby, Rhod is a car enthusiast who gets himself in more trouble than his clients.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 1969
David Farrier
David Farrier returns for a screening of what the network have made. But no one is happy with how they've been portrayed and what was supposed to be a heartfelt reunion turns into a mutiny.

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