Outrageous Fortune 

When career criminal Wolfgang West gets put away for four years, his wife Cheryl decides it's time for her family to go straight. But can the Wests change the habits of a lifetime?

Creators:

Rachel Lang, James Griffin

Stars:

Robyn Malcolm, Antony Starr, Siobhan Marshall

8 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Robyn Malcolm	...	Cheryl West 107 episodes, 2005-2010
Antony Starr	...	Jethro West / ... 107 episodes, 2005-2010
Siobhan Marshall	...	Pascalle West 107 episodes, 2005-2010
Antonia Prebble	...	Loretta West 107 episodes, 2005-2010
Frank Whitten	...	'Grandpa' Ted West / ... 107 episodes, 2005-2010
Kirk Torrance	...	Judd / ... 100 episodes, 2005-2010
Tammy Davis	...	Munter 100 episodes, 2005-2010
Nicole Whippy	...	Kasey Mason / ... 85 episodes, 2005-2010
David Fane	...	Falani 58 episodes, 2005-2010
Shane Cortese	...	Hayden Peters 53 episodes, 2006-2010
Grant Bowler	...	Wolfgang West 54 episodes, 2005-2009
Roz Turnbull	...	Rochelle / ... 52 episodes, 2005-2010
Stella King	...	Jane West 51 episodes, 2008-2010

Storyline

When career criminal Wolfgang West gets put away for four years, his wife Cheryl decides it's time for her family to go straight. But can the Wests change the habits of a lifetime?

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Plot Keywords:

title from hamlet's soliloquy by shakespeare | title based on shakespeare | sibling rivalry | shoplifting | search warrant | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

Antonia Prebble (Loretta), Siobhan Marshall (Pascalle) & Ben Mitchell (Ben) also worked together on Pork Pie (2017) as Susie, Becca & a Motorcycle cop respectively.

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Goofs

In series 1, 2 and 3 - there are many vehicles used by the actors for many story lines. In all of the first 3 seasons, several vehicles have been used with the same plate number BKW906. Series one - the blue Mazda that Loretta steals from the teachers car park at her speech evening. Series two - Again the plates were used on a blue Mazda, although this car belonged the Wests family friend Filane in series 2. In this series the plates were also used on Jethros lime green Holden - and in one episode the plates on this vehicle change from BKW906 in one scene to different plates several scenes later. Series three - In the episode where Van is befriended by Aaron Spiller and is out on the prowl to steal and 'chop' cars, the grey Mitsubishi Galant that them and Filane battle with to steal when it is hooked up to the tow truck, later having its rear axle ripped off with the tug of war also displays the plates BKW906. Again to series one - Cheryls Marroon Holden displays the plates ACTXXX....and in the subsequent series always displays the plates BSE177. Note - from series one and two the number plates on Vans Nissan Skyline change also. The only vehicles that remain with the same plates through out all series are Munters Mazda Bongo Van, Pascalles Nissan TRX and Wayne Judds four wheel drive.

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Quotes

'Grandpa' Ted West: [stands in the doorway trouserless] Has anyone seen my pants?

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Connections

Remade as Scoundrels (2010)

User Reviews

Heck of a ride...

So, just watched the series finale. As an American it was experience. Not much in the ways of culture shock, there was a bit, but the ride itself, with the characters and their lives and loves, was amazing.

There are highs and lows, both emotionally and regards to quality, but all said and done, it was worth it. You love these characters. You love these actors. You feel what they go through. It was something I have looked forward to every week for all these years, and looking beyond what it can do to you personally, it really is a good show.

It is a worthy show.

Best hours of television for me in such a long time. I'm glad I saw it, it gave back to its audience. The show was choice, and let me leave it at that.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [New Zealand]

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 2005 (New Zealand)

Also Known As:

Outrageous Fortune

Filming Locations:

Auckland Central Business District, Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

South Pacific Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Color:

Color