Plonk: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

Adelaide Hills

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Episode 2.01
June 01, 2015 (Stan)
Written by Nathan Earl, Joshua Tyler
Directed by Nathan Earl

It's been a year since Plonk's dismal series was cancelled and the crew have gone their separate ways. With a second series miraculously commissioned and Chris reluctantly back on board, the team head to South Australia hoping things will run slightly smother than last year.

Starring: Chris Taylor as Chris, Joshua Tyler as Joshua, Nathan Earl as Nath

With: Don Barker as Herb, Catherine Fitzgerald as Dagmar, Jennifer Wong as Jen

Special Guest Stars: Susie Porter as Evelyn Tyler

Guest Starring: Kevin White, Neelanthi Vadivel, Robert Vezina, Lucie Doyon, Michael Hill Smith (Shaw + Smith), Anton Von Klopper (Lucy Margaux Vineyards), Taras Ochota (Ochota Barrels), Amber Ochota, Sage Ochota

And: Jo Stone & Tom Borune as Harvey Norman customers; Rajendra Moodley as Harvey Norman manager; Kurt Coleman as Himself; David Rock & Brendan Rock as TV Network Executives; Storm Ashwood as Mark; Pauloi Castro as Portuguese Bodyguard; Greg Fleet as Jester

Note: all episodes can be found on youtube

Clare to Barossa

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Episode 2.02
Written by Nathan Earl, Joshua Tyler
Directed by Nathan Earl

Plonk's plan for promoting the Clare Valley as a 'place of romance' takes a turn for the worst when Chris dramatically breaks out in hives. With the show's host out of action the guys are intent on making the most of their day. Returning to his hometown of The Barossa, Josh insists that the crew stay at his family's country home, while Chris decides that Segways are the future of lifestyle programming.

Guest Starring: Dorham Pfeiffer, Clinton Taylor (Taylors Wines), Liz Heidenreich (Sevenhill Cellars), Brother John May, Tim The Gardener, Sam Barry (Jim Barry Wines), Thomas Quinton, Sharon Morris, Carl Lindner (Dandelion Vineyards), Nigel Thiele, Warren Randall (Seppeltsfield), Cindy Chynoweth (Segway Sensation SA), Shane Camilleri

And: Helen Statman, Debra Wehrmann, Leanne Keech, Lynne Franks & Bev Bertelsmeier as Baby Boomers; Amara Young as Model, Myles Parker as Gardener, Anni Lindner as Bride "Mudge", Renato Musolino as Groom, Toby Farrington as Photographer, Wolfie the Dog as Himself

Barossa

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Episode 2.03
Written by Nathan Earl, Joshua Tyler
Directed by Nathan Earl

It's all about the 'old vines' for team Plonk as their Barossa adventure continues and nothing says tradition quite like the Barons of the Barossa. Josh, who is desperate to be a part of the old guard, is tipped off by a Baron on how to join. Plonk's Barossa luck finally changes when they land an exclusive interview with Yalumba icon Robert Hill Smith.

Guest Starring: Stuart Bourne (Château Tanunda), Dave De Vries (BBBff Wine Show), Jane Ferrari (Yalumba), Michael Page, Rick Burge, Toby Barlow (St Hallett Wines), Johann Henschke (Henschke), Charles Melton, (Charles Melton Wines) Lisa Bates, Reid Bosward (Kaesler Wines), Ben Glaetzer (Glaetzer Wines), James Lindner (Langmeil Winery), Tom Shobbrook (Shobbrook Wines), Ben Edwards, Kym Teusner (Teusner Wines), Maggie Beer, Toby Yap (Tomfoolery Wines), Stephen Henschke, Trevor Harch (Brockenchack), Paul Lindner, Virginia Weckert, Robert Hill-Smith (Yalumba), Anita Bowen (Balthazar Wines), Wayne Dutschke (Dutschke Wines)

And: Renee Lim as Lucy, Leah Ashwood as Girl at Parade, Tim Whitt as Plink Chris, Roy Phung as Plink Josh; Zhong Chang, Josh Hu, Kit Jia & Lucy Song as Plink Crew

McLaren Vale

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Episode 2.04
Written by Nathan Earl, Nick McDougal
Directed by Nathan Earl

While filming in the coastal wine region of McLaren Vale team Plonk are joined on set by an unexpected visitor, the Brand Manager for Lexus. Contractually obliged to feature Chris and the sponsor car, Nathan has just one problem… Chris can't drive. Plonk participates in a blending class at d'Arenberg wines, unfortunately Chris' version of a GSM falls well below par. Chris, determined to make amends for his behavior, decides it's time to be a leader. His first task — the Lexus deal.

Guest Starring: Justin Lane (Justin Lane pizzeria & bar), Lez Shiell, Justin McNamee (Samuel's Gorge), Chester Osborn, D'Arry Osborn (d'Arenberg)

And: Kristian Schmid as Tristan Keen, David Wilson as Waiter

Coonawarra

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Episode 2.05
Written by Nathan Earl, Nick McDougal
Directed by Nathan Earl

The unexpected death of Herb, Plonk's camera operator, throws the final days of shooting into turmoil. Not wanting to let a day off go to waste, Chris looks to familiarize himself with the famous Cabernet Sauvignons of the Coonawarra. Josh reacts to Herbs passing in a more spiritual way, turning to local saint Mary MacKillop for guidance.

Guest Starring: Nick Zema, Demetrio Zema (Zema Estate), Emma Hedges, Peter Weinberg (Brand's Laira), Sarah Pidgeon (Wynns Coonawarra Estate), Sandrine Gimon (Rymill Coonawarra), Kate Sturgess (Brokenwood Wines), Jared Stringer (Jake Estate), Steve Raidis (Raidis Estate), Sue Bell (Bellwether Wines)

And: Kirk Docker as Interviewer, Jason Mednis as Funeral Director, Claire Larkin as Mackillop Centre Tour Guide, Auyrn "Chops" Lacy as Truck Driver

Adelaide Hills

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Episode 2.06
Written by Nathan Earl, Nick McDougal, Joshua Tyler
Directed by Nathan Earl

With the filming for Plonk officially wrapped up, the team needs to get out there and promote the show. Nathan secures a stall at the Adelaide Cellar Door Festival and is counting on his crewmates to spread the word. Plonk's future is looking bleak, with no attendees at their stall, no TV timeslot for their show and a less than warm reception for Chris's signature wine.

Special Guest Starring: Hon. Leon Bignell, MP; Hon. Jay Weatherill, MP, Premier; Andrew Hansen; Susie Porter as Evelyn Taylor

Guest Starring: Jarrad Pilkington, Paul Harvey (Mount Pleasant Wines ), Valerie Henbest (The Smelly Cheese Shop), Nick Ryan (Nick Ryan Wine), David Bowley (Vinteloper Wines), Andrew Fantasia, Domenic Palumbo (Vino Bambino), Louise Hemsley-Smith (Battle of Bosworth), Glenn Malycha (Ross Wines), Wayne Farquhar (Dell'uva Wines), Jeanette Alexander, Chloe Thomas (Hemera Estate), Matt Skinner, Will McLeay, Tash Stoodley, Sam Fielke, Keith Conlon

And: Veronica Milsom as Marianna the Bootlegger, David Rock & Brendan Rock as TV Network Executives, Max Mason as Cellar Door Festival MC; Silvia Hart, Zen Ledden & Derkian Damasceno as Cellar Door Punters; Rory Walker as CCL Worker "Rory", Jared Stringer as Farmer, Ben Ulm as Man in the Mirror