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The Last Of The Australians

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THE LAST OF THE AUSTRALIANS is a remarkable and worthy milestone in Crawford Productions’ impressive library of home-grown Australian entertainment.

First conceived in 1974 and filmed before a studio audience, this popular sit-com ran for two seasons. Alwyn Kurts (formerly Insp. Fox in HOMICIDE) displays an uncanny comedic talent as Ted Cook, a noisy bigoted Aussie bloke in his late fifties. A proud and patriotic ex WW2 digger, Ted now finds himself with a career as a lift operator. He’s never without an opinion – professing a particular dislike for the Labour Party, hippies, feminists and every footy team other than his beloved Collingwood.

Dot, his long suffering wife (played by Rosie Sturgess), knows Ted’s bark is worse than his bite and for the most part she is immune to his bluster. Ted also knows Dot has a bite of her own.

Gary, their 19 year old university student son is rarely without a new girlfriend. Quick to offer his own progressive views at home – Gary often brings himself into conflict with his father.

But beneath it all, the Cook family share a deep affection for one another.

Ted is occasionally joined by his drinking mates ‘Bluey’ Dawson (Terry Norris), Fred (John Ewart) and Barney (Maurie Fields). Other guest artists include John Farnham, Jacki Weaver, Terry Donovan, Noni Hazlehurst and even a cameo appearance by Bob Hawke playing himself.

Enjoy THE LAST OF THE AUSTRALIANS - a uniquely Aussie comedy

Includes:

4 DVDs
26 episodes
$39.95 + $5.00 P&H

Customer Reviews

Brings back great memories.

Posted by Sam on 19/08/2019

This comedy series is such a great gift to give,I gave it to my dad, he was thrilled and was looking forward to watching a very funny piece of television history.. 5stars Crawford’s.

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extremely funny

Posted by Peter on 22/07/2019

extremely funnier than I remember

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Good

Posted by Linda on 8/07/2019

We havent laughed so much as we have watching the last of the Australians we loved the dvds

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great show

Posted by johannes on 5/06/2019

pity they don't make comedy like this anymore

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Brilliant

Posted by Lee on 3/06/2019

This brought back memories. Shame many can’t remember it, but well worth watching.

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PC Incorrect but so funny!

Posted by David on 25/05/2019

I remember this series when it first went to air then Channel 9 burying it in the overnight hours. By today's standards, Ted Cook would not survive the politically correct life we have to live but, there are still many Ted Cook's around and it is so funny to see how his family are aware of his shortcomings in tolerance and love to wind him up. If you have never seen it, do yourself a favour and watch the episode Unholy Mess.

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All time funniest show ever.

Posted by Wayne on 24/05/2019

Without a doubt, one of the best sit-coms to come out of Australian TV during 1975-76. This show was well written, well acted and you could identify with the charactors so easily. This show is a classic of Australian TV, and a classic straight out of Crawford Productions. One of the best shows they ever produced, outside of all their cop shows. Every episode is a gem.

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been looking for this DVD for about 2 years and ocne found your website it took about 5 minutes to arrange delivery

Posted by David on 23/05/2019

fantastic service

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very funny

Posted by ross on 20/05/2019

we need more shows like this one

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Great Memories

Posted by Raelene on 20/05/2019

I bought this for a friend who loved this show and it bought back so many memories for him about his uncle who has passed away. He love re-watching the show over again. Thank you Crawford’s for releasing it.I bought this for a friend who loved this show and it bought back so many memories for him about his uncle who has passed away. He loved re-watching the show over again. Thank you Crawford’s for releasing it.

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Subtitles

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Posted by Vicki on 3/06/2018

Hi can anybody tell me if this DVD has subtitles as my dad is deaf but would love this series thanks

Hi Vicki,
Thank you for your query. Unfortunately, no this series does not have subtitles available.
Best regards,
Crawford Productions Pty Ltd

CLASSIC AUSTRALIAN COMEDY

Posted by darren on 10/04/2018

been waiting for the last of the australians to be released not dissapointed ! great australian comedy and well worth the money alwyn kurts and rosie sturgges at their best, the late great morrie fields and terry norris also star highlly rec

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great show

Posted by Sandy on 4/04/2018

Still as hilarious today as it was when it first screened - excellent cast and excellent show Well worth the money

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