Killing Time: episode guide


Episode 1

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NZ: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Aus: Wed, November 02, 2011
Written by Ian David
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

In the early 1980s lawyer, Andrew Fraser is still cutting his teeth at the prestigious law firm Edwards & Baros. The only problem is; the clients he is bringing in are hardly "prestigious stock". Armed robbers, drug dealers and bikies now fill the waiting rooms. His reputation begins to spread throughout the underworld of Melbourne and it is not long before he is approached by its king: Dennis 'Mr Death' Allen and his firebrand mother Kath Pettingill . What Fraser doesn't know however, is that when the charges escalate to murder, Mr Death has a habit of taking the law into his own hands.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Sean Rees-Wemyss as Lachlan Fraser, Bethany Whitmore as Olivia Fraser, Kerry Walker as Sheila Fraser, Terry Norris as Rod Fraser, Louise Crawford as Sally Fraser, Colin Friels as Lewis Moran, Richard Cawthorne as Dennis Allen, Kris McQuade as Kath Pettingill, Malcom Kennard as Victor Peirce, Kate Jenkinson as Wendy Peirce, Reef Ireland as Jason Ryan, Martin Sharpe as Trevor Pettingill, Richard Sutherland as Anton Kenny, Eddie Baroo as Gus McDermott, John Brumpton as Peter Dupas, Fred Whitlock as Leslie Camilleri, Max Fairchild as Ray Edmunds, Paul Moder as Paul Gorman, Steve Hayden as Prison Officer #1, Mick O'Malley as Prison Officer #2, Travis Bird as Prison Cook, Nick Farnell as Detective Alan Daniels, Brendan Bacon as Sutherland, Rick Tonna as Police Stunt Driver, Terry Carter as Police Stunt Driver, Neil Melville as Barry Edwards, Steve Mouzakis as Chris Baros, Ngaire Dawn Fair as Alison, Melanie Lockman as Office Assistant, Heather Mitchell as Judge Hale, Steve Jodrell as Bail Justice, Claudia Greenstone as Helga Wagnegg, Ferdinand Hoang as Mr Nguyen, Philip Lau as Khoa Thu Huong, Samantha Tolj as Lauren, Gloria Dugue as Prostitute

Note: originally scheduled to air in late 2010, the Australian debut of Killing Time was delayed for a year due to legal reasons relating to the re-trial of Peter Dupas for the charge of murder.

Episode 2

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NZ: Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Aus: Wed, November 02, 2011
Written by Ian David
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

As Fraser continues the daily struggle of keeping Dennis Allen out of Jail, it becomes clear that Dennis wants Fraser exclusively. This is especially so when he discovers Fraser is representing a local biker gang who are muscling into Dennis' territory. Fraser tries to calm the feuding parties before things escalate any further, but Dennis is always one step ahead and sends a clear and bloody message to the bikers — killing and dismembering their Sergeant of Arms. Fraser begins to question just where the line lies between legal counsel and knowing accomplice.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Sean Rees-Wemyss as Lachlan Fraser, Bethany Whitmore as Olivia Fraser, Kerry Walker as Sheila Fraser, Terry Norris as Rod Fraser, Michale Fawdon as Lorna Shanks, Sharon Davis as Janine Shanks, Ben Schumann as Ian Shanks, Colin Friels as Lewis Moran, Richard Cawthorne as Dennis Allen, Kris McQuade as Kath Pettingill, Malcom Kennard as Victor Peirce, Kate Jenkinson as Wendy Peirce, Reef Ireland as Jason Ryan, Martin Sharpe as Trevor Pettingill, Gary Waddell as Anthony Farrell, Fletcher Humphrys as Graeme Jensen, Frank Sweet as Anthony Farrell Jr, Richard Sutherland as Anton Kenny, Eddie Baroo as Gus McDermott, Tony Nikolakopoulos as Manny The Mutt, Sam Greco as Biker, John Brumpton as Peter Dupas, Fred Whitlock as Leslie Camilleri, Max Fairchild as Ray Edmunds, Paul Moder as Paul Gorman, Nick Farnell as Detective Alan Daniels, Anthony Engelman as Detective Thorn, Harli Ames as D.I. Grabowski, Jay Bowden as Prosecuting Sergeant, Mike Bishop as Judge Colti, Heather Mitchell as Judge Hale, Alan King as Dave Casey, Talia Zucker as Candy, Samantha Tolj as Lauren, Jason Buckley as The Union Rep, John Hardy as Lead Singer, David Meister as Bass Player, Matthew Nicholas as Drummer, Allyson Nicholls as Strip Club Dancer, Aramis Fardsavar as Strip Club Dancer, Rebecca King as Strip Club Waitress

Episode 3

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NZ: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Aus: Wed, November 09, 2011
Written by Mac Gudgeon
Directed by Kevin Carlin

While Dennis Allen's empire crumbles around him and the police close in, Fraser is called to defend his old friend Lewis Moran against a pub shooting charge. Although Fraser is fairly sure he can beat the charges with a little legal cunning, his biggest challenge is keeping the dangerous Moran away from the witnesses. When Fraser's ego gets in the way of his relationship with his girlfriend Denise, it seems he's lost her for good, but his persistence pays off. Finally Dennis Allen's ways catch up with him and he dies not from a bullet, but from heart disease.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Kerry Walker as Sheila Fraser, Terry Norris as Rod Fraser, Colin Friels as Lewis Moran, Richard Cawthorne as Dennis Allen, Kris McQuade as Kath Pettingill, Malcom Kennard as Victor Peirce, Kate Jenkinson as Wendy Peirce, Reef Ireland as Jason Ryan, Martin Sharpe as Trevor Pettingill, John Brumpton as Peter Dupas, Fred Whitlock as Leslie Camilleri, Max Fairchild as Ray Edmunds, Paul Moder as Paul Gorman, Sal Galofaro as Shiv Prisoner, Rick Tonna as Screw, Gary Nassar as Prison Officer B, Morgan Evans as Young Inmate, Nick Farnell as Detective Alan Daniels, Peter Houghton as Detective Alex Schneider, Phil Di Gusto as Detective, Grant Schade as Uniformed Sergeant Fred Wilkins, Andrew Dodds as Uniformed Cop, Ulli Birve as Magistrate, Denis Moore as Judge, Margot Fenley as Prosecutor, Graham Murray as Bail Officer, Neil Melville as Barry Edwards, Andre de Vanny as Jake Wilson, Georgia Chara as Charlene, Justin Anderson as Jake's Mate, Jamie McCarney as Barman Jim, Jessica Featherby as Witness #1, Dara Hession as Witness #2, Alison Campbell-Rate as Jake Wilson's Mum, Kate Tinkler as Jake Wilson's Mum (V/O), Alan King as David Casey, Melanie Hillman as David Casey's Girlfriend, Dan Purdey as Dinner Party Guest #1, Sally McLean as Dinner Party Guest #2, Eric Tjossem as Dinner Party Guest #3, Trudy Ager as Dinner Party Guest #4, Nicole Scott as Pam at Office (V/O), Chris Palframan as Sir at Nightclub, Sarah Oldmeadow as Lucky Lady at Nightclub, Ewan Sprague as Form Guide Man, Maya Walker as Nurse

Episode 4

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NZ: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Aus: Wed, November 16, 2011
Written by Mac Gudgeon and Shaun Grant
Directed by Kevin Carlin

Following the death of Dennis Allen, Fraser reluctantly accepts the invitation to represent his younger brother — Victor. Victor goes on an unprecedented bank robbing spree that culminates in the shooting of his friend and colleague Graeme Jensen by police. Victor plots revenge and when two young police constables are ambushed and murdered in Walsh Street, Victor is the prime suspect. Fraser finds himself destined to become a principal defense lawyer in what is still known as one of Australia's most cold blooded crimes.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Sean Rees-Wemyss as Lachlan Fraser, Bethany Whitmore as Olivia Fraser Colin Friels as Lewis Moran, Richard Cawthorne as Dennis Allen, Kris McQuade as Kath Pettingill, Malcom Kennard as Victor Peirce, Kate Jenkinson as Wendy Peirce, Reef Ireland as Jason Ryan, Martin Sharpe as Trevor Pettingill, Fletcher Humphrys as Graeme Jensen, David Serafin as Gary Abdallah, Terry Carter as Gary Abdellah Driving Double, Nathaniel Kelly as Peter McEvoy, James Taylor as Jedd Houghton, Frank Sweet as Anthony Farrell Jr, Glen Hancox as Ken 'KC' Connor, John Brumpton as Peter Dupas, Paul Moder as Paul Gorman, Jon McDonough as Screw, Gary Nassar as Prison Officer B, Nick Farnell as Detective Alan Daniels, Peter Houghton as Detective Alex Schneider, Anthony Engelman as Detective Thorn, Margot Fenley as DPP & Prosecutor, Ulli Birve as Magistrate, Denis Moore as Judge Taylor, Thomas Blackburne as Constable Taylor, Jonathon Mahon as Constable Eyre, Dave Kenyon as Bank Teller, Michelle Hall as Woman In Bank, Kate Tinkler as News Reader, Natalie Carr as Post Office Clerk, Patrick Constantinou as Waiter

Episode 5

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NZ: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Aus: Wed, November 23, 2011
Written by Mac Gudgeon
Directed by Ian Watson

The murder of the two young constables has turned Melbourne up-side-down. The police are desperate in their pursuit of the murderers- and the rules between cops and crims are changed forever. The ongoing raids and arrests by the newly formed police task force get them no closer to the culprits or the missing murder weapon. Amongst it all Fraser calls publically for calm but to many, including Denise, he seems to be taking the suspects' side. This grows into an open animosity between himself and the police — especially when they suspect he knows where the missing gun is. On a lonely morning, he is told by a police officer in no uncertain terms that he should provide the smoking gun or expect to feel the full weight of the Victorian Police Force.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Sean Rees-Wemyss as Lachlan Fraser, Bethany Whitmore as Olivia Fraser, Louise Crawford as Sally Fraser, Colin Friels as Lewis Moran, Kris McQuade as Kath Pettingill, Malcom Kennard as Victor Peirce, Kate Jenkinson as Wendy Peirce, Reef Ireland as Jason Ryan, Martin Sharpe as Trevor Pettingill, Frank Sweet as Anthony Farrell Jr, David Serafin as Gary Abdallah, James Taylor as Jedd Houghton, Hugh Sexton as Timothy Neville, Phoenix Harding as Wendy's Daughter, Nate Harding as Wendy's Son, Max Fairchild as Ray Edmunds, Paul Moder as Paul Gorman, Brett Swain as Prison Officer Griffiths, Steve Hayden as Prison Officer, Sal Galofaro as Prisoner #1, Richard La Velle as Prisoner #2, Mark Leonard Winter as Colin, Nick Farnell as Detective Alan Daniels, Ian Bliss as Detective Inspector Patterson, Peter Houghton as Detective Alex Schneider, Andrew Curry as Detective Newman, Ian Houghton as Detective Simpson, Anthony Engelman as Detective Thorn, Michael Morley as Detective Lockwood, Jason Endfield as Detective Avon, Robert Taylor as Tim Watson-Munro, Steve Mouzakis as Chris Baros, Michelle Celeicanin as Gloria Baros, Marisa Warrington as Clare, Ryan Gibson as Male Reporter, Kate Tinkler as Female Reporter, Anna Walker as Reporter; Terry Carter as Police Demo Crew, Joss Gower as Anthony Farrell Jnr Stunt Double, Wayne Cartwright as S.O.G. #1, Mark Campbell as S.O.G. #2, Chris Gray as Ty-Eyre Detective, Megan Ibrahim as Kim Cameron, Joss Gower as Detective Driver; Tracy Downs as Younger Woman, Karry-Anne Haffern as Younger Woman's Friend, Paula Dowley as Wedding Photographer, Peter Stratford as Neighbour

Episode 6

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NZ: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Aus: Wed, November 30, 2011
Written by Mac Gudgeon
Directed by Ian Watson

After Victor Peirce and cohorts are officially charged with the Walsh Street police killings, Fraser builds a defence plan with his team of lawyers and barristers. His central strategy being, to remind the media, that in Australia one is innocent until proven guilty. There is still little evidence to connect Victor — except for the fact that his wife Wendy and nephew are now giving the police hard evidence against him. But when tensions within the police task force spill out, Wendy turns, changes her evidence and becomes a hostile witness. Victory seems close, but the pressure sees Fraser leaning heavily on cocaine.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Kerry Walker as Sheila Fraser, Terry Norris as Rod Fraser, Sean Rees-Wemyss as Lachlan Fraser, Michele Fawdon as Lorna Shanks, Luke Watkin as Baby Lachlan, Colin Friels as Lewis Moran, Kris McQuade as Kath Pettingill, Malcom Kennard as Victor Peirce, Kate Jenkinson as Wendy Peirce, Reef Ireland as Jason Ryan, Martin Sharpe as Trevor Pettingill, Frank Sweet as Anthony Farrell Jr, Nathaniel Kelly as Peter McEvoy, Phoenix Harding as Wendy's Daughter, Nate Harding as Wendy's Son, John Brumpton as Peter Dupas, Max Fairchild as Ray Edmunds, Paul Moder as Paul Gorman, Brett Swain as Prison Officer Griffiths, Sal Galofaro as Prisoner #1, Richard La Velle as Prisoner #2, Steve Hayden as Prison Officer, Nick Farnell as Detective Alan Daniels, Ian Bliss as Detective Inspector Patterson, Peter Houghton as Detective Alex Schneider, Robert Morgan as Chief Inspector Damien Spry, Nathaniel Dean as Detective East, Anthony Engelman as Detective Thorn, Gavin Van Der Meer as Uniform Cop #1, Jonathan Viehl as Uniform Cop #2, Dale Murley as Detective #1 (Witness Protection), Steve Syson as Detective #2 (Witness Protection), Belinda Bortone as Female Constable, Paul Moore as Male Constable, Robert Taylor as Tim Watson-Munro, Steve Adams as Quentin, Stephen Hall as Ken Garland, Brett Climo as David Ross QC, Andrew Clarke as Geoff Flatman, Ulli Birve as Magistrate (Walsh Street), John Orcsik as Supreme Court Judge, Brett Whittingham as Jury Foreman, Caroline Lloyd as Steve Tynan's Mother, Emmanuela Costaras as Waitress, Kate Tinkler as Kate (Reporter)

Episode 7

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NZ: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Aus: Wed, December 07, 2011
Written by Katherine Thomson and Shaun Grant
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Following Fraser's success at the Walsh Street trial, he has become the most publicly despised yet sought after criminal defence lawyer in Australia. This quickly brings him the biggest catch of them all — Alan Bond. Bond is facing bankruptcy and criminal charges and offers Fraser a very handsome retainer in exchange for his legal magic. Fraser relocates to Perth and begins preparing his case in the high profile and highly pressured corporate world. This, combined with his unfettered use of cocaine and alcohol, soon brings Fraser's life undone. The pressure on his marriage is also exacerbated when Denise surprises Fraser with a visit and discovers just what's been going on. Fraser's life continues to slide and he loses his case and Bond is jailed. Fraser returns to Melbourne a defeated man.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Kerry Walker as Sheila Fraser, Sean Rees-Wemyss as Lachlan Fraser, Jett & Kingston Clarke as Lachlan Fraser (18 months), Bethany Whitmore as Olivia Fraser, Elisabeth O'Connor as Olivia (baby), Colin Friels as Lewis Moran, Tony Nikolakopoulos as Manny The Mutt, John Wood as Allan Bond, Anthony Hayes as John Bond, Nicholas Bell as Rod Conroy, Sue Jones as Helen Pritchett, Neil Melville as Barry Edwards, Steve Mouzakis as Chris Baros, Robert Taylor as Tim Watson-Munro, Stephen Hall as Ken Garland, Beth Liston as Conroy's Secretary, Ngaire Dawn Fair as Alison [uncredited], Deborah Tabone as Charlotte, Georgie Durham as Ruby, Shane Connor as Strawhorn, Russell Frost as SOG #1, Robert Rabiah as Anthony Della Tranta, Shane Nagle as Magistrate Calder, John McTernan as Justice Shepherd, Stephen Whittaker as Francis, Nathan King as Supreme Court Judge, Trent Baker as Jury Member, Martin Mulvany as Prosecutor, John Brumpton as Peter Dupas, Paul Moder as Paul Gorman, Max Fairchild as Ray Edmunds, Steve Hayden as Jim The Screw, Oliver Stanbrook as The Waiter, Adam William Ford as The Manger

Episode 8

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NZ: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Aus: Wed, December 07, 2011
Written by Katherine Thomson
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Fraser's cocaine usage is out of control. He continues to work, but he can no longer hide his addiction from his friends and colleagues — especially the other colleagues at work. When they air their concerns to him, he is in total denial and when they find cocaine in his desk Fraser is fired. Things are also at breaking point at home, and Denise repeatedly tries to help Fraser see what he's doing. Fraser's problems compound when Lewis Moran informs him that a drug squad cop called Strawhorn knows Fraser is using coke and where he buys it from. Fraser hears that Strawhorn is involved in some dubious practices and seeks to deal with him by informing the National Crime Authority. A foolish drug fuelled decision that will haunt Fraser forever.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Kerry Walker as Sheila Fraser, Terry Norris as Rod Fraser, Louise Crawford as Sally Fraser Michele Fawdon as Lorna Shanks, Colin Friels as Lewis Moran, Brenda Palmer as Betty, Zen Ledden as Tommy Riddell, Neil Melville as Barry Edwards, Steve Mouzakis as Chris Baros, Ngaire Dawn Fair as Alison, Robert Taylor as Tim Watson-Munro, Stephen Hall as Ken Garland, Steve Adams as Quentin, Alex Menglet as Uri, Shane Connor as Strawhorn, Ben Davidson as Michael Reeves, Robert Rabiah as Anthony Della Tranta, James Chahill as Herbert Wrout, John Brumpton as Peter Dupas, Steve Hayden as Jim The Screw, Tim Bell as Magistrate

Episode 9

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NZ: Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Aus: Wed, December 14, 2011
Written by Ian David
Directed by Ian Watson

Fraser has set up his own legal practice but the glory days are over with only low-paying cases coming to him. His marriage is in tatters and all he seeks is the next coke high. Detective Strawhorn is intent on bringing Fraser to justice. When an illicit conversation between Fraser and a drug associate is recorded, Fraser's world comes crashing down.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Sean Rees-Wemyss as Lachlan Fraser, Jack Weir as Lachlan Fraser (7yrs), Bethany Whitmore as Olivia Fraser, Louise Crawford as Sally Fraser, Robert Taylor as Tim Watson-Munro, Alex Menglet as Uri, Natalia Novikova as Dina, Shane Connor as Strawhorn, Aaron Catalan as Detective Rosenes, Christopher Bunworth as Chief Inspector Usher, Tony Rickards as Justice Peterson, Jeffery Richards as AFP Officer #1, Daryl Suter as AFP Officer #2, Terry Carter as AFP Officer #3, Paul Ryan as Police Tech Officer, Bevan Vahland as Police Tech Officer, Ngaire Dawn Fair as Alison, Jarryd Jinks as Bon Jovi, John Brumpton as Peter Dupas, Max Farchild as Ray Edmunds, Tony Annetta as Inmate, Bailey Jones as Small Boy, Sheridan Harvey as Girl, Andrew Joens as Dad #1, Tim Harvey as Dad #2, Jacqueline Oceane as Paula

Episode 10

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NZ: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Aus: Wed, December 14, 2011
Written by Ian David
Directed by Ian Watson

Fraser's been caught red handed using and giving advice on an importation of cocaine. He believes he'll get a 6 month suspended sentence but the judge hits him with 7 years in maximum security. Three years and one failed appeal later, the reality is unbearable.

Cast: David Wenham as Andrew Fraser, Diana Glenn as Denise Fraser, Sean Rees-Wemyss as Lachlan Fraser, Bethany Whitmore as Olivia Fraser, Kerry Walker as Sheila Fraser, Terry Norris as Rod Fraser, Louise Crawford as Sally Fraser, John Brumpton as Peter Dupas, Max Fairchild as Ray Edmunds, Paul Moder as Paul Gorman, Richard La Velle as Chess Playing Inmate, Tony Annetta as Inmate, Brett Swain as Prison Officer Griffiths, Steve Hayden as Jim The Screw, Tock Tonna as Prison Officer/Stunt #1, Richard McNay as Prison Officer/Stunt #2, Timothy Clarke as Prison Officer, Rod Mullinar as Judge Hart, Richard Neal as Bail Justice, Peter Finlay as Justice Cummins, Peter Feeney as David Drake, Stephen Lovatt as Crown Prosecutor, Stephan Gregory as Judge's Associate, Ben Anderson as Tipstaff, Keir Saltmarsh as Jury Foreman, Phil Pollard as Fraser's Lawyer, Eric Saman as Mr Halvagis, Annette Serene as Mrs Halvagis, Stephen Hall as Ken Garland, Erin Dewar as Reporter #1, Justin Hosking as Reporter #2, Kristian Beddow as Reporter #3, Emma Jackson as Reporter #4 Dane Smith as Hooded Man #1, Nicholas Veloutsos as Hooded Man #2, Shane Connor as Strawhorn, Rohan Nichol as Detective Scarlett, Andrew Baker as Detective #1, Anthony Angus as Detective #2, Chris Brotherton as Police Sergeant, Greg Sauders as Parole Officer, Joseph Capraro as Sheriff