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    Mother and Son

    • TV Series
    • 1984–19941984–1994
    IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    602
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    Mother and Son (1984)
    Comedy

    The story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says), and her faithful, yet long suffering son, Arthur. Despite all of Maggies manipulative ways, he is her ca... Read allThe story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says), and her faithful, yet long suffering son, Arthur. Despite all of Maggies manipulative ways, he is her carer, even if they don't always get along.The story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says), and her faithful, yet long suffering son, Arthur. Despite all of Maggies manipulative ways, he is her carer, even if they don't always get along.

    IMDb RATING
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    602
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    • Creator
      • Geoffrey Atherden
    • Stars
      • Ruth Cracknell
      • Garry McDonald
      • Henri Szeps
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    • Creator
      • Geoffrey Atherden
    • Stars
      • Ruth Cracknell
      • Garry McDonald
      • Henri Szeps
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    • 10User reviews
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  • Episodes42

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    Ruth Cracknell
    • Maggie Beareas Maggie Beare
    42 episodes42 eps • 1984–1994
    Garry McDonald
    Garry McDonald
    • Arthur Beareas Arthur Beare
    42 episodes42 eps • 1984–1994
    Henri Szeps
    • Robert Beareas Robert Beare
    38 episodes38 eps • 1984–1994
    Judy Morris
    Judy Morris
    • Liz Beareas Liz Beare
    18 episodes18 eps • 1984–1994
    Suzanne Roylance
    • Deirdre Beareas Deirdre Beare
    6 episodes6 eps • 1984–1994
    Melissa Jaffer
    Melissa Jaffer
    • Lornaas Lorna
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985–1994
    Martin Vaughan
    Martin Vaughan
    • Dr. Hollowayas Dr. Holloway…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984–1988
    Roslyn Gentle
    Roslyn Gentle
    • Wendyas Wendy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985
    Warwick Moss
    • Firemanas Fireman…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1984–1988
    Ron Haddrick
    Ron Haddrick
    • Claude Priceas Claude Price
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Constance Lansberg
    • Helenas Helen
    2 episodes2 eps • 1984–1985
    Suzette Williams
    • Constableas Constable…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986–1992
    Lola Brooks
    • Heatheras Heather
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Terry Bader
    • Igoras Igor
    1 episode1 ep • 1985
    Alan Becher
    • Policemanas Policeman
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Cathy Downes
    • Rosemary Costelloas Rosemary Costello
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Marianne Howard
    • Lisaas Lisa
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Peter Collingwood
    Peter Collingwood
    • Bank Manager Shirleyas Bank Manager Shirley
    1 episode1 ep • 1985
    • Creator
      • Geoffrey Atherden
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    Storyline

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    Arthur Beare is a 40 something son still living at home taking care of his senile mother Maggie. However no matter what he does he cannot seem to get ahead and is always coming unstuck, where Robert cannot put a foot wrong in his mothers eyes, where all he is after is his mothers hidden money. —Graham Wilson Jr <diex@suburbia.net>
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      • She's losing her wits and he's at his wit's end!
    • Genre
      • Comedy
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The show was canceled due to budget cutbacks for the ABC from the Australian Government.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Jack Thompson live at the Gearin Hotel (2011)

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    A great comedy
    I watched this when I was young and it was one of the best comedies i'd seen. Its got wit and its well directed with a great cast. Sadly, Ruth Cracknell who played Maggie died of Respiratory complications on the 13th of May, in Australia, just last night. A great actress who'll be remembered for a long time.

    Rest in peace, Ruth.
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    • rooboy84
    • May 13, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 1984 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Madre e hijo
    • Filming locations
      • ABC TV Studios - 221 Pacific Highway, Gore Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production company
      • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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    • Runtime
      • 30min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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