Lockie Leonard (2007– )

What chance have you got when your dads a cop, your mum's a frighteningly understanding parent, your brother wets the bed, your best friend's a heavy metal devotee and then you fall in love... See full summary »

Stars:

Sean Keenan, Rhys Muldoon, Briony Williams

2 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Sean Keenan	...	Lockie (41 episodes, 2007-2010)
Rhys Muldoon	...	Sarge (41 episodes, 2007-2010)
Briony Williams	...	Mum (41 episodes, 2007-2010)
Corey McKernan	...	Phillip (41 episodes, 2007-2010)
Clarence John Ryan	...	Egg (41 episodes, 2007-2010)
Gracie Gilbert	...	Vicki (31 episodes, 2007-2010)
Trevor Jamieson	...	Rev. Egg (23 episodes, 2007-2010)
Georgia Schober	...	Blob (22 episodes, 2007)
Ella Maddy	...	Blob (22 episodes, 2007)
Richard Mellick	...	Mr. Streeton (20 episodes, 2007-2010)
Christie Sistrunk	...	Mrs. Streeton (17 episodes, 2007-2010)

Storyline

What chance have you got when your dads a cop, your mum's a frighteningly understanding parent, your brother wets the bed, your best friend's a heavy metal devotee and then you fall in love at 12 and three quarters years old. It can only mean trouble, worry, mega-embarrassment and some wild, wild times.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Family

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 2007 (Australia)

Filming Locations:

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Goalpost Pictures, ScreenWest

Technical Specs

Runtime:

26 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

fantastic show for everyone

for some odd reason this show seems to have attracted a very low score on IMDb...perhaps it reflects a generation raised on garbage television such as big brother.

As a 20 year old, I am hardly in the key demographic for this show...yet, having purchased and watched the DVD boxed set, I find it charming... it is quite possibly the best Australian made show in years, it's a remarkably well acted dramedy focusing on a year in the life of thirteen year old lockie Leonard, and his family, in what could best be described as a coming of age series in the vein of 'the wonder years', 'degrassi' and 'freaks and geeks' though not quite reaching the heights of that latter masterpiece. It also, thankfully, lacks the 'life lesson of the week' feel that degrassi, though also an entertaining show, often can't quite conceal.

the scripts are consistently funny, and entertaining, and the production values are solid... It is an appalling tragedy that this series only lasted one season, though from all I've been able to discover, it was never intended to run longer...so it's not an issue of cancellation.

I'm not going to delve to deeply into plot points, since this show deserves to be watched with no prior spoilers... but it suffices to say that this is a quirky dramatic comedy which doesn't dumb itself down for it's intended younger audience and isn't afraid to tackle difficult issues, thus making it an entertaining viewing experience for all ages.