Short Poppies - Season 1

Short Poppies

Season 1

2014 • 8 Episodes

Episodes

Terry Pole - Short Poppies

1. Terry Pole

September 25, 2014

Rhys Darby plays Terry Pole, a lifeguard and leg model. It's the day of the local sexy legs competition and Terry believes some of his competitors have resorted to sabotage to keep him from winning.

Steve Whittle - Short Poppies

2. Steve Whittle

October 2, 2014

Steve Whittle runs an alien encounter support service for people, like him, who have been abducted by visitors from outer space. David Farrier becomes part of his plan.

Ron Taylor - Short Poppies

3. Ron Taylor

October 9, 2014

Ron Taylor is an entrepreneur by nature whose whale watching business is in deep trouble. Ready to do anything to keep it afloat Ron is heading for a run in with the law.

Mary Ledbetter - Short Poppies

4. Mary Ledbetter

October 16, 2014

Mary Ledbetter is a woman who rules her small town with an iron fist. She's the local gossip and a full time agitator and a day in her company will test David Farrier's patience to the limit.

Bill Napier - Short Poppies

5. Bill Napier

October 23, 2014

Bill Napier is a local park ranger who is better at talking to trees than people. When reporter David Farrier spends a day with him it presents some tricky filming challenges. Featuring Bear Grylls.

Louise Cooper - Short Poppies

6. Louise Cooper

October 30, 2016

Louise Cooper is a local artist and a man eater. When David Farrier comes to town her radar is immediately on him. Featuring Sam Neill.

Rhod Gainer - Short Poppies

7. Rhod Gainer

November 6, 2014

Rhod Gainer is the local lawyer with no regard for the law. Played by Rhys Darby, Rhod is a car enthusiast who gets himself in more trouble than his clients.

The Finale - Short Poppies

8. The Finale

November 13, 2014

David Farrier returns for a screening of what the network have made. But no one is happy with how they've been portrayed and what was supposed to be a heartfelt reunion turns into a mutiny.