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The Seige Of The Bartons' Bathroom

1986 Short Film
Written by Jocelyn Moorhouse
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse

Elly Barton lives in a barren suburban housing estate where there is only one tree left standing. Now the neighbours want to cut it down, but what no-one seems to understand is that it is Elly's tree — and she is not going to let anybody touch it.

The Seige Of The Bartons' Bathroom

Episode 1
Mon, February 29, 1988 (5pm)

Elly locks herself in the family's one and only bathroom as a protest against her father's intention to fell their large gum tree, home to her cubby.

Starring: Ben Toovey as Douglas Barton, Frankie J. Holden as Robert Barton, Michael O'Reilly as Anthony Barton, Matt Day as Paul Barton, Jennifer Jarman-Walker as Claire Barton, Olivia Harkin as Elly Barton

The Barton League Of Bird Lovers

Episode 2
Tue, March 1, 1988
Written by Jocelyn Moorhouse
Directed by Peter R Dodds

Elly and her friends start a bird club.

With: Rosemary Smith as Anita McPherson, Pippa Smith as Yvonne McPherson, Natasha Kenneally as Susan Davies, Robert Essex as Mr Jensen, Frank Webb as Skinner Davies, Christian Pellone as Vince Capeletti, Laura Noonan as Simone; Alexandra Merory, Geoffrey Snell, Rachel Pocock, Christian Andrew, and Brianna Mills as Eggs; John Bishop as Photographer

Half Time

Episode 3
Wed, March 2, 1988

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Mr Snoller's Black Dog

Episode 4
Thu, March 3, 1988

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Three Little Pigs

Episode 5
Mon, March 7, 1988

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The Great Billycart Aid Race

Episode 6
Tue, March 8, 1988

Elly develops her social conscience and organises a fund-raising event to help Bob Geldolf feed the world.

With: Rosemary Smith as Anita McPherson, Frank Webb as Skinner Davies, Robert Essex as Mr Jensen, Maureen Edwards as Miss India, Alan Lovett as Mr Snoller, Ruth Yaffe as Mrs McPherson, Lesley Baker as Mrs Davies, Christina Lichter as Mrs Capaletti, Bob Ruggiero as Mr Capaletti, Christian Pellone as Vince Capeletti, Tricia Feelt as Postwoman, Pippa Smith, Geoffrey Snell, Brendon Webster, Rebecca Barber, Bridget Barber, Lee Naughton, Ben Noonan

Position Vacant

Episode 7
Wed, March 9, 1988

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Musical Rooms

Episode 8
Thu, March 10, 1988

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Beautiful Beetroot

Episode 9
Mon, March 14, 1988

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Bartons On The Beach

Episode 10
Tue, March 15, 1988

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Suspected

Episode 11
Wed, March 16, 1988

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Musical Rooms

Episode 12
Thu, March 17, 1988

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