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
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
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