Woodley

8:00pm – Wednesday, April 11 on ABC1

On tonight’s final episode of Woodley, Woodley (Frank Woodley), Em (Justine Clarke) and Ollie (Alexandra Cashmere) find themselves accidently locked inside a display home for the night.

When Woodley discovers a means of escape he chooses to keep it to himself so he can continue to enjoy this illusion of a happy family. Em is marrying Greg (Tom Long) the next day, and Woodley realises that it’s his last chance to tell her how he feels.

In an attempt to win her back, Woodley writes Em a heartfelt love song but before he can sing it to her he realises – if he really loves her he has to do the right thing. In a mad dash across town Woodley does the most painful thing he’s ever done. He helps Em get to the wedding.

8:00pm – Wednesday, April 4 on ABC1

It’s Dad Day at Ollie’s school, and Woodley’s keen to make a good impression. Dressed as a policeman Woodley tries to convince Ollie’s class that he’s a fearless officer of the law.

So when a group of young thugs enter the yard and start vandalising school property, everyone turns to Woodley the policeman to take action. Woodley ends up bribing the thugs to go along with his charade but when the real police turn up, his disguise is blown.

Later that day, when Woodley returns to the school, he sees the same thugs breaking in. Woodley calls the police, but can’t stand by and watch them tear the school apart, so he jumps into action.

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8:00pm – Wednesday, March 21 on ABC1

Woodley’s (Frank Woodley) distraught when his grandfather Vern (Jack Charles), suffers a near fatal heart attack. While his grandfather is hospitalised, Woodley does his best to lift Vern’s spirits, much to the annoyance of his grandfather’s pessimistic doctor (Phil Lloyd) who diagnoses that Vern has only a few months to live and should take it easy.

Making the most of what time Vern has left, Woodley encourages him to play one last gig with his old band. One by one, Woodley tracks down the surviving members and they agree to join Vern for a final show. With costumes made, a hall booked, will Vern be well enough to perform one last time?

8:00pm – Wednesday, March 14 on ABC1

During a trip to the circus, a fearful Woodley (Frank Woodley) backs out of taking part in a juggling act involving machetes. Much to Em (Justine Clarke) and Ollie’s (Alexandra Cashmere) delight Greg (Tom Long) steps up to the challenge, leaving Woodley feeling a little deflated.

Woodley ends up taking a job at the circus as a general hand but he really wants to be part of the teeterboard act in the hope of impressing Ollie. Unfortunately even after months spent training, he still lacks the courage and skill required. With the help of the teeterboard team, he creates the illusion of being part of the act, all the while hiding in the wings. When Ollie finds out she is crushed.

But when a fire breaks out in the circus and a baby is stranded in a burning caravan 50 feet off the ground, Woodley doesn’t think twice as he sets off to save the baby.

8:00pm – Wednesday, February 29 on ABC1

Em (Justine Clarke) has tickets to a fashion show, so Ollie’s (Alexandra Cashmere) staying the night at her dad’s. But when she realises that she has left Fuzzby, her much loved toy at home, she refuses to sleep without it. Anxious to keep his promise to Em, and have Ollie asleep by 9 o’clock, Woodley (Frank Woodley) and Ollie head off to the Zebedy fashion show to find Em.

Without tickets Woodley and Ollie sneak in backstage, but when Woodley accidently ruins the models’ runway looks, they are chased out by a seriously unhinged Zebedy. They head back to Em’s house, unaware that they are being tailed by a hopping-mad Zebedy. He’s hell bent on seeking revenge for his ruined masterpieces.

8:00pm – Wednesday, February 22 on ABC1

Don’t miss the refreshingly original eight-part comedy series Woodley, starring one of Australia’s favourite physical comedians Frank Woodley.

Filled with virtuosic physical mayhem, Woodley is an unashamedly romantic comedy series the whole family will enjoy.

Woodley (Frank Woodley) is the chaotic and accident prone, yet devoted father of seven-year-old Ollie (Alexandra Cashmere). Recently divorced, his ex-wife Em (Justine Clarke) couldn’t live amongst the chaos but Woodley secretly hopes that one day he’ll win her back and they’ll be a family again.

But with Em’s new boyfriend Greg (Tom Long) on the scene, it’s not going to be easy. For Em, Greg is reliable and focused, everything that Woodley wasn’t while they were married, and it doesn’t take long for Greg to slip easily into the fabric of their lives. Woodley struggles to come to terms with Em’s new relationship and endeavours to prove to Em that he’s still worthy of her love. Ollie loves her dad to bits and Woodley’s determined to never let her down or for her to lose the special spot in her heart she holds just for him.

But as Greg’s affection for Em grows, and Em in turn sees a possible future with Greg, will Woodley be able to win Em back before it’s too late.

In the first episode, we learn why Woodley’s marriage went all wrong and see Woodley at work at his latest job, handing out flyers for an egg factory – dressed as an egg. On the day of Ollie’s school concert, Woodley finds himself stuck in the egg suit. Not wanting to let Ollie down, Woodley’s determined to make it… egg suit and all.

At 6.05pm Sunday Feb 19, is the final of Expedition Tiger. This week, Grand Designs goes to Cornwall, while Midsomer Murders continues at 8.30pm with The Night of The Stag. At 10pm is Too Poor For Posh School which follows 11 sgort-listed candidates who compete for an education at one of the most prestigious schools in the world.

Tuesday Feb 21, sees the launch of new series A Farmer’s Life For Me at 6.00pm which is about Nine British couples with a dream of leaving the rat race, having the opportunity of a lifetime when they compete to win a sensational prize of running a farm in Suffolk for a year.

At 8.30pm, Tuesday Feb 21 is The Wild Ones: Kangaroo Mob where we meet a mob of “street smart” kangaroos moving into Australia’s capital city. At 9.30 Genious features Hairy Bikers and Jane Moore. That is followed by Artscape: Ochre and Ink at 10.00pm.

Wednesday night at 8.00pm is new series Woodley which is a refreshingly original eight-part comedy series Woodley, starring one of Australia’s favourite physical comedians Frank Woodley. Filled with virtuosic physical mayhem, Woodley is an unashamedly romantic comedy series the whole family will enjoy.

Adam Hills continues at 8.30pm, followed by Outland at 9.30pm Wednesday February 22.

Thursday’s (Feb 23) episode of Family Confidential features dashing corporate raider Robert Holmes à Court, The Straits follows at 8.30pm, then Dragon’s Den.

8.30pm Friday night Feb 24 sees the launch of new series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (pictured). Get ready to immerse yourself in the opulent, exciting world of Australia’s leading lady detective Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis), in ABC1′s new 13-part drama series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Phryne (pronounced Fry-nee) is a glamorous and thoroughly modern woman of the 1920s. Our lady sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of Melbourne, fighting injustice with her pearl-handled pistol and her dagger sharp wit.

At 9.30 Friday Feb 24 is Luther while Accused on Saturday Feb 25 is Alison’s Story.

Filming starts this week on the new eight-part comedy series Woodley, written by and starring one of Australia’s much loved comedians Frank Woodley.  Filled with virtuosic physical mayhem, Woodley is an unashamedly sentimental comedy the whole family will enjoy. 

Woodley is the chaotic and accident prone father of seven-year-old Ollie (Alexandra Cashmere).  His ex-wife Em (Justine Clarke) couldn’t live amongst the chaos but he secretly hopes that one day he’ll win her back and there is nothing he won’t do to get the family together again.  But with Em’s new boyfriend Greg (Tom Long) on the scene, it’s not going to be easy for him.   

Frank Woodley has been at the forefront of physical comedy for the last 25 years, largely as one half of the award-winning duo Lano and Woodley.  Since 2007, Frank has been performing in sell-out solo shows in Australia and the UK. 

Frank says “I’m absolutely rapt that the lunatics at the ABC are helping me make something so unusual, a romantic comedy in which almost all the jokes are visual.  We’re attempting to create a world of exhilarating comic nonsense, with an undertow of the sadness and the yearning for love that’s part of all our lives.”

ABC TV’s Head of Comedy, Debbie Lee says, “Viewers of all ages are in for a real treat.  With a terrific cast on board and a wonderfully romantic script, Woodley is shaping up to be one of the comedy highlights of the year.”

A physical comedy of epic proportions, Woodley will be shot on location in Melbourne over the next seven weeks and will air later in the year.