A Descant for Gossips is a 1983 Australian mini series about a school girl who becomes involved with two teachers.Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p187 The adaptation is based on the novel of the same name by Australian author Thea Astley.
It was repeated in 1984.
Cast
Kaarin Fairfax - Vinny Lalor Geneviève Picot - Helen Striebel Peter Carroll - Robert Moller Louise Kan - Pearl Desiree Smith - Betty Steve Bastoni - Howard Keir Saltmarsh - Tommy Simon Chilvers - Mr. Findlay Anne Phelan - Mrs. Lalor Rona McLeod - Lillian Jennifer Jarman-Walker - Jess Talbot Rod Densley - Alex Talbot Kate Jason - Ruth Lunbeck Jeffrey Hodgson - Harold Lunbeck Jillian Murray - Marion Welch Bill Garner - Sam Rod Williams - Mr. Lalor Bruce Knappett - Mr. Jordan Les James - Mr. Farrelly Anne Charleston - Margaret Con Mathios - Royce Greg Stroud - Mike
Production Film rights to the novel were sold in 1968.
It was the first lead role for Fairfax who had been in I Can Jump Puddles and Starstruck.
Reception The Sydney Sun Herald said the series "will have even the most unblinking insomniac snoring after the first 20 minutes - yet it has some good things going for it."
The Age said "the program's strength lies in the controlled acting of Peter Carroll... and Genevieve Picot, and the inventive, quiet direction of Tim Burstall."
References
External links
A Descant for Gossips at AustLit