New Zealand's Home-grown cop show is set in the kind of town we all know - green Hills, dirt roads, stock trucks, a few shops and a pub. Follows the activities of the local policeman, Detective. Sergeant. Doug Mortimer.

1.1

Mortimer's Patch - Day of JudgementDay of Judgement (Tuesday 19/8/1980)

When a small girl goes missing near the shack of an eccentric recluse in the wild sand dunes around Cobham, fear and suspicion mount. Mortimer calls on the city for assistance.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Bullen - Derek Hardwick
Det Inspect Chris Knight - Ken Blackburn

Writer - Keith Aberdein
Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Chris Bailey

Television New Zealand

1.2 (26/8/80)

Safe Tricks

After a safe-blower shatters the peace of Cobham it seems young Constable Dave Gilchrist there's some real police work at last. All the clues point to one man ... but Mortimer isn't so sure

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Ernie Wheeler - Roger Page
Elaine Wheeler - Irene Boorman
Sam Frence - Graeme Anderson
Pjil Crabbe - Laurie Dee
Sandra Crabbe - Diana Rowan
Sparkey - Bruce Allpress

Writer - Maurice Gee
Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Keith Hunter

Television New Zealand

1.3 (2/9/80)

A Handful of Gravel

A prominent local woman is seriously injured in what appears to be a straightforward road accident. But as her condition worsens, Mortimer learns that her car was sabotaged, and commune leader Kevin Cartwright is suspected of seeking revenge on her husband, Councillor Dick Benson

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Dick Benson - William Johnson
Jenny Coombes Shirley Duke
Jean Benson - Margaret Murray
Kevin Cartwright - John Bach
Karen - Clair Oberman

Writer - Maurice Gee
Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Mike Smith

Television New Zealand

1.4 (9/ 9/80)

The Pleasure Ground

Tempers Flare when protesters try and stop the aerial spraying of 245-T on a beautiful native reserve. Mortimer finds the spray helicopter has been interfered with.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Jenny Coombes Shirley Duke
Mr Truscott - Alan Carlisle
Mrs Truscott - Dorethy McKegg
Stark- Martyn Sanderson
Mike Trigg - Phillip Holder
Mechanic - Fred James
Sparkey - Bruce Allpress
Peter Marsh - Derek Ward
Fiona Beavan - Mary Spenser

Writer - Maurice Gee
Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Keith Hunter

Television New Zealand

1.5 (16/ 9/80)

The Joker

A practical joker is a work in Cobham and Constable Dave Gilchrist develops a hunch that there's more to it than mere pranks

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Armitage - Jeremy Stephens
Stan Oldfield - Peter Nichol
Boomer Phillips - Hemi Rapata
Frank - Graham Fenton
David Stamford - Marc Keesing
Farmer - Norm Keesing
Jan - Adrienne Barfoote
Williams - Don Kessell
George Bowman - Francis Halpin
Chemist- Corny Cornwaite
Barber - Bernard Moody
Arthur - Tony Hazeldine
Margery - Nagaire Stewart
Dairy Owner - Brian Flegg

Writer - John Banas
Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Mike Smith

Television New Zealand

1.6 (23/ 9/80)

Strictly for the Birds

There's one kind of case every cop dreads - when it turns out a friend is involved in the crime. For Sgt Bob Storey, there's no ducking the dilemma. A story set in the tidal estuaries and mangrove swamps of North Auckland.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Joan Pender - Glynis McNicoll
Ron Bailey - Roy Billing
Freedie Edwards - Waric Slyfield
Mrs Gibbs - Gay Dean

Writer - Maurice Gee
Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Mike Smith

Television New Zealand

sean duffy and terrancecooper


Series Two

2.1 (3/3/1981)

On High

A rogue Light-aircraft beats up Cobham on a peaceful Sunday, and Det Sgt Doug Mortimer learns he hasn't got a lot of time to talk the pilot down

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Janet Curtis - Jaqui Dunn
Bill Dawley - Ian Watkin
Harry Rudd - Timothy C. Lee
Pete Enderby - Geroge Pensotti
Jack Curtis - Paul Robinson

Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director -Peter Sharp

Television New Zealand

2.2 (10/3/1981)

Tagged

After Gilchrist misses his man in a small-time cattle rustling incident, mortimer latches on to what seems to be a highly organised rustling racket on a big scale.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Ron Moodie - Terry Connolly
Wally Scarow - Keith Richardson
Brian Fraser - Garry Taylor
Len Sullivan - Ernie Stanley
Harvey - Max Radcliffe
Beverly Marquand - Jenny Ludham
Barney - Ian Harrop

Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Chris Bailey

Television New Zealand

2.3 (17/3/1981)

Balancing the Books

A routine raid on a local bookmaker leads to a complaint of indecent assault against Constable "Dimp" Gilchrist and lads Mortimer to a major fraud investigation in Cobham's Nob Hill - with unexpected results

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Tony Hopper - Michael Noonan
Debbie Pollock - Beverley Kempt
Tom Pollock - Curly Del Monte
Major Stark - Marytn Sanderson
Paula Hoopa - Faye Flegg
Jenny Coombes - Shirley Duke
Ces Mangin - Ian Bradley
Mrs Storey - Violet Rolleston

Writers - Morris Gee
Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Keith Hunter

Television New Zealand

2.4 (24/3/1981)

Time Out

The Cobham police are reluctantly drawn in to investigate what seems to be acts of revenge, and Sergeant Story investigates the whereabouts of a young prison escapee

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Ian Marshell - Michael Barry
Mrs Marshell - Phillip Laing
George Bayliss - Alan Jervis
Sparkey - Bruce Allpress
Lesley Owens - Nevan Rowe
Brian Owens - Lex Calder

Writers - Christine McCourt and Grant Morris
Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Keith Hunter

Television New Zealand

2.5 (31/3/1981)

Seeing Red

A fatal wounding leads Mortimer and his colleagues to investigate the bizarre domestic situation of and eccentric old man

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Midge Kovic - Susan Wilson
Iren Kovic - Alma Woods
Julie - Ellie Smith
Jenny Coombes - Shirley Duke
Barney - Ian Harrop
Pip Kovic - Rick Narev
Trudge Kovic - Ian Narev
Boy at Bottle store - Dorian Brown

Writer - David Hughes
Producer - Tom Finlayson
Director - Peter Sharp
Television New Zealand

2.6 (7/4/1981)

Headline Story

Sergeant Bob Story is left for dead in a vicious hit-and-run incident and the station is taken over by Senior Sergeant Alice Thorne, who in Mortimer's eyes has several disadvantages, not the least of which is that she is female.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Senior Sgt Alice thorne - April Kelland
Woodsey - Patrick Carey
Kevin Strake - Stephen Taylor
Mayor Starke - Martyn Sanderson
Sherill Palmer - Pam Merwood
Dr. - Penny Munro
Farmer - Norm Kessing

Writer - Ken Catran
Prod - Tom Finlayson
Director - Peter Sharp

Television New Zealand

2.7 (21/4/81)

Fighting Johnny Fuller

An old boxer lies dying, with only his mate Sparkey to bring him comfort and dignity, A story of dark Memories and bitterness, and skeletons in the cupboard.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Johnny Fuller - Bill Juliff
Sparkey - Bruce Alpress
Kelso - Patrick Smyth
Mrs Higgins - Elizabeth McRae
Bet Fuller - Clyde Scott
Young Johnny Fuller - Jim Hales
Frs Fuller - Susan Hargraves
Doc Cooper - Don Farr
Pathologist - William Smith

Writer: Maurice Gee
Producer - Tom Findlayson
Director - Keith Hunter
Television New Zealand

2.8 ( 28/4/81)

Friends and Relations

In the final episode of the second series of Mortimer's Patch Det Sgt Doug Mortimer has to battle with his own superior as well as a notorious prison escaper is sighted near Cobham. The ambitious and ruthless Det Ins Christ Knight - who was once Mortimer's junior - suspects him and forces him to reconsider his future in the service. Also starring in this episode are award winning Australian Peter Cummins, seen in the film Storm Boy and Auckland actress Lee Grant, on leave from the Mercury Theatre. It has not been yet been decided whether a third series will be made.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Johnny Morgan - Peter Cummins
Cissy Hannah - Lee Grant
Det Insp Chris Knight - Ken Blackburn

Writer: Keith Aberdein
Producer - Tom Findlayson
Director - Keith Hunter

Television New Zealand

Terrance Cooper and
Terrance Cooper and Shirley Duke - Image courtesy of Brian Walden
Terrance Cooper and Bruce Allpress
Terrance Cooper and Bruce Allpress - Image courtesy of Brian Walden
Bruce Allpress as Sparkey
Bruce Allpress as Sparkey - Image courtesy of Brian Walden

Series 3


Sean Duffy (left), Terence Cooper, and Judy McIntosh in a scene from "Mortimer's Patch," which will start on One at 8.30 tomorrow (12 June 1984) night.

N.Z. police drama starts tomorrow

Murder, arson, fraud and theft in Cobham are Just some of the ingredients in the third series of "Mortimer's Patch," starting on One at 8.30 tomorrow night. It is now 1984 and Detective Sergeant Doug Mortimer is back after a two-year absence, with, his old colleagues, Sergeant Bob Storey and Constable Dave Gilchrist. A newcomer to this third, seven-part series of Television New Zealand's police drama is Constable Lois Higgs (Judy Mcintosh), sent to Cobham for training under the watchful eye of Sergeant Storey.

Filmed on location in Helensville, Just north of Auckland, ,"Mortimer's. Patch" is based on the lives of these four police officers . stationed at the fictional town of Cobham; a small town as familiar as any in New Zealand.

Cobham's police station has come into the 1980s - it has had a new telephone system installed and a computer terminal linking it to the main police data base. centre. There are new graphics and the theme music has been re-scored by Matthew Brown, who was also responsible for music to the successful feature film, "Sleeping Dogs."

The producer, Logan Brewer, said, "Helensvllle was pleased to have the series back and once again we received wonderful co-operation from the residents. They loved the show when it screened previously."

The seven episodes deal with topics not touched on before.

"We were determined not to repeat any crimes in the series," said Mr Brewer, "and themes include contemporary New' Zealand topics such as the Springbok tour.

"The stories are really a reflection of the way the writers see New Zealand society," he said. "We now have a pool of writers including Maurice Gee and Greg McGee who enjoy writing for the series and they've produced scripts of a very high calibre." Although Cobham could be any small town in New Zealand, this series has a distinctive Auckland flavour.

"There is - certainly a Polynesian feel about it," said 'Mr Brewer.

The series stars Terence Cooper, Don Selwyn, Sean Duffy, and Judy Mcintosh.

(The Press)

3.1

Scratch Cat (12/6/1984)

A young hitch-hiker is reported missing near Cobham and it seems that Dimp and Lois have ignored a vital clue.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Constable Lois Higgs - Judy McIntosh
Alf Munro - Peter Cox
District Nurse - Anna Soutar
Sparkey - Bruse Allpress
Bev Nrett - Jocelyn McQuaid
Ted Wilkie - Phill Gifford
Beth Harley - Pauls Keenan
Miv Crowe - Dorethy McKegg
Mechanics - Ray Woolf/Jim Hickey

Writer - Maurice Gee
Producer - Logan Brewer
Director - Keith Hunter

Television New Zealand

3.2

Snookered

A pool Hustler comes to town and turns his hand to blackmail.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Constable Lois Higgs - Judy McIntosh
The Kid - Billy Florian
Lance Harris - Marshall Napier
Shopkeeper - Robert Gould
Owens - Michael Morissey
Doctor Jamieson - David Cameron
Maureen - Nikki Farrell
Det Sgt Ray - David Weatherley

Writer - Grant Morris
Producer - Logan Brewer
Director - Peter Sharp

Television New Zealand

3.3

Intrusions

An old man argues for the right to die by his own hand

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Constable Lois Higgs - Judy McIntosh
Charles Pike -Kenneth Prebble
Liz Robbins - Aileen O'Sullivan
Willow Robbins - Katherine McRae
Rod McCutcheon - Stephen Taylor
Norman Buckley - Stephen Tozer
Doctor - Kjestrup

Writer - Maurice Gee
Director - Chris Bailey

Television New Zealand

3.4

Wilful damage

Bob Story questions his own attitude as a police officer when a young Maori Protester accuses him of selling out.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Constable Lois Higgs - Judy McIntosh
Sparkey - Bruce Allpress
Matt Walker - Robin Kora
Schoolboy - Matthew Hunter
Brian Roche - Christine Bartlett
Tui Storey - Kui Wano
Jimmy Storey - Hemi Munu
Rebecca Story - Whetu Nahi
Anchorman - Peter Williams
Lendrum - Simon Prast
Henare - Nathaniel Lees
Inspector - Kevin Wilson

Writer - Barry Brown
Producer - Logan Brewer
Director - Chris Bailey

Television New Zealand

3.5

Dead Man's hand

When Sarah Connolly arrives back in Cobham, Mortimer is forced to face up to his past.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Constable Lois Higgs - Judy McIntosh
Sarah Connolly - Sheila Hammond
Taxi Driver - Desmond Lock
Tanker - Peter Rowley
Sparkey - Bruce Allpress
Joe Harper - Raymond Hawthorne

Writer - Keith Aberdein
Producer - Logan Brewer
Director - Keith Hunter

Television New Zealand

3.6

Nothing Changed

Mortimer's Patch - Nothing Changed (Series Three, Episode Six)

Three Maori teenagers from the city get caught up in the plays of a xenophobic rugby player. Stealing a car in revenge sets off some interesting reverberations in the township.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Constable Lois Higgs - Judy McIntosh
Hemi Walker - Colin Welsh
Alamein - Temurea Morrison
Bella - Tenia Bristowe
Ruben - Julian Lawrence
Keven Waters - Frank Whitten
John Marinovich - Gary Day
Tom - Selwyn Muru
Rina - Lowess Matamuia
Sparkey - Bruce Allpress
Grace Walker - Helen Kesha

Writer - Greg McGee
Producer - Logan Brewer
Director - Wayne Tourell

Television New Zealand

3.7

Ash Wednesday

The volunteer fire brigade is being kept on its toes by a local arsonist.

Det Sgt Doug Mortimer - Terrance Cooper
Sgt Bob Storey - Don Selwyn
Constable Dave Gilchrist - Sean Duffy
Constable Lois Higgs - Judy McIntosh

Tim Bayless - Norman Fletcher
Larry - Peter Blunt
Sparkey - Bruce Allpress
Toby Harmer - John Watson
Hoseman - Ian Harrop
Barman - Edward Bryant
Keith Deller - Andrew Glover
Lionel Foster - Peter Vere Jones
Chemist - Tony Hazeldine
Bookshop Owner - Barry Southern
Lizzie Deller - Andrew Routeledge
Hilary Yorke - Helen Rowley

Writer - Anthony Noonan
Producer - Logan Brewer
Director - Wayne Tourell

Television New Zealand


Trespasses (1984)

Aka Omen of Evil, aka Intrusos, working title Finding Katie.

Spanish vhs release

Lobby cards for the filmPress sheet for the film

Feature film based on the series

Production Company
Finlayson Hill Productions

Duration
101:00

"In a small rural town, deep tensions and brutal violence are precipitated after a young woman leaves home to live in a commune. Katie is in her mid - twenties, and her father has spent his life protecting her from what he thinks are the dangers of the outside world. She decides to leave home after she meets a happy-go- lucky farm worker. But the events which follow her journey of self discovery result in poignant tragedy" - (source unknown)

Credits
Fred Wells: PATRICK McGOOHAN
Katie Wells: EMMA PIPER
Albie Stone: ANDY ANDERSON
Doug Mortimer: TERENCE COOPER
Stan Gubbins: FRANK WHITTEN
Dave Gilchrist: SEAN DUFFY
Bob Storey: DON SELWYN
Sandra Foster: VIVIENNE LAUBE
Billie MacIntyre: PETER ROWLEY
Colin Dobbs: RICHARD MOSS
Philip Brewer: CHRISTOPHER WHITE
Barman: REG RUKA
Constable: WILLIAM KIRCHER
Detective Buckley: KARL BRADLEY

Director: PETER SHARP
Producers: TOM FINLAYSON, DEAN HILL
Screenplay: MAURICE GEE, TOM FINLAYSON
Director of Photography: LEON NARBEY
First A.D: LEE TAMAHORI
Camera Operator: BARRY HARBERT
Editor: DAVID COULSON
Music: BERNIE ALLEN

Links:
http://filmarchive.org.nz/
http://www.nzvideos.org/trespasses.html