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Short Poppies

2014-09-25 Comedy PG

Journalist David Farrier goes on a quest to small town New Zealand to find the average Kiwi. What he finds in this mockumentary series, is a lovable bunch of people who are anything but ordinary or average. Each week he meets a new local, all played by Rhys Darby.

Storyline

First Aired

2014-09-25
Last Aired

2016-10-30
Creator
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

TVNZ 1

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Season 1

1. Terry Pole

Rhys Darby plays Terry Pole, a lifeguard and leg model. It's the day of the local sexy legs competitio...More

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.Less

23mins 2014-09-25

2. Steve Whittle

Steve Whittle runs an alien encounter support service for people, like him, who have been abducted by ...More

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.Less

23mins 2014-10-02

3. Ron Taylor

Ron Taylor is an entrepreneur by nature whose whale watching business is in deep trouble. Ready to do ...More

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.Less

23mins 2014-10-09

4. Mary Ledbetter

Mary Ledbetter is a woman who rules her small town with an iron fist. She's the local gossip and a ful...More

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.Less

23mins 2014-10-16

5. Bill Napier

Bill Napier is a local park ranger who is better at talking to trees than people. When reporter David ...More

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.Less

23mins 2014-10-23

6. Louise Cooper

Louise Cooper is a local artist and a man eater. When David Farrier comes to town her radar is immedia...More

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.Less

23mins 2016-10-30

7. Rhod Gainer

Rhod Gainer is the local lawyer with no regard for the law. Played by Rhys Darby, Rhod is a car enthus...More

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.Less

23mins 2014-11-06

8. The Finale

David Farrier returns for a screening of what the network have made. But no one is happy with how they...More

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.Less