800 Words

Overview

A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.

Series details

First air date

2015

Last air date

2018

Status

Ended

Seasons

3

Episodes

40

Episode runtime

60 min

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Original language

EN

Origin country

NZ, AU

Networks

Seven Network

Created by

Maxine Fleming, James Griffin

Production

South Pacific Pictures

Cast

Erik Thomson

George Turner

Melina Vidler

Shay Turner

Benson Jack Anthony

Arlo Turner

Rick Donald

Woody

Anna Jullienne

Katie

Michelle Langstone

Fiona