Bodysurfer (ABC 1989 with Peter Kowitz and Joy Smithers)

Australia / ABC – John Sexton Production / 4×60 minute episodes / Broadcast 1989

Writers: Suzanne Hawley, Chris Lee, Denis Whitburn / Stories: Robert Drewe / Camera: Jeff Malouf / Design: Annie Marshall / Music: Martin Armiger / Producer: Ross Matthews / Executive Producer: John Sexton / Director: Ian Barry

Drama serial. Sydney architect David Lang goes through some kind of mid-life crisis and although married embarks on a series of affairs quickly followed by a nervous breakdown. Winner of two AFI awards.

cast
PETER KOWITZ as David Lang
JOY SMITHERS as Lydia
LINDA CROPPER as Anthea
PATRICK WARD as Parnell
PENNE HACKFORTH-JOJNES as Angela
ABIGAIL as Mrs James
FELIX NOBIS as Paul Lang
TIM ROBERTSON as Rex Lang
CLAYTON WILLIAMSON as Young Daniel
MARY LOU STEWART as Mrs Lang

Head of film reviews at The Viewers Guide with an erudite, insightful, slightly sardonic, deep appreciation for classic cinema. Has a habit of quoting obscure lines from old films in everyday conversation. He keeps a meticulously organized film logbook. He's a bit of a tea snob.