australian television information archive

The Black Prince

Episode 1.01
Australia: February 13, 2008 (8.30-9.30)
Victoria: September 16, 2008
New Zealand: March 30, 2008
Netherlands: August 16, 2009 (Veronica)
Aus Ratings: 1.326 million viewers (3rd)
Melbourne Ratings: 0.429 million (35th)
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Tony Tilse

The Melbourne gangland wars start the night the gangster Alphonse Gangitano, "The Black Prince of Lygon Street", and one of the legendary Carlton Crew gang, murders a low-life crim named Greg Workman at a St Kilda party for the sheer hell of it. The charming gangster Alphonse gets away with the murder by convincing two witnesses not to testify but the killing sets the tone for the mayhem that will follow, and sets Alphonse himself on a path to self-destruction.

Note: National ratings for the series reflect only the audience in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth but not Melbourne due to the series having been banned in Victoria for legal reasons until September of 2008. Underbelly was filmed from July 02 to October 19, 2007.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Episode 1.02
Australia: February 13, 2008 (9.30-10.30)
Victoria: September 23, 2008
New Zealand: April 06, 2008
Aus Ratings: 1.324 million viewers (4th)
Melb Ratings: 0.417 million viewers (34th)
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Tony Tilse

Convinced that Jason Moran was also involved in the nightclub assault, Steve Owens tricks Jason's driver Carl Williams into revealing that he did indeed ferry Jason to and from the scene. Carl Williams takes the first steps towards building his own empire. The police are determined to crack the "Carlton Crew" crime gang.

Cast: Vince Colosimo as Alphonse Gangitano, Les Hill as Jason Moran, Charlotte Gregg as Taylor, Laura Gordon as Ella, Giuseppe Mauceri as Friend #1, Kelly Downey as Friend #2, Lliam Amor as Greg Watson, Caroline Craig as Jacqui James, Rodger Corser as Steve Owen, Jane Harber as Susie Money, Gyton Grantley as Carl Williams, Frankie J Holden as Garry Butterworth, Beatrice Bradley as Gangitano Daughter #1, Portia Bradley as Gangitano Daughter #2, Danielle Carter as Virginia Gangitano, Callan Mulvey as Mark Moran, Eliza Szonert as Trish Moran, Kevin Harrington as Lewis Moran, Simon Westaway as Mick Gatto, Martin Sacks as Mario Condello, Gerard Kennedy as Graham Kinniburgh, Lauren Clair as Tracey Seymour, Paul Glen as Proprietor Caravan Park, George Kapiniaris as Lawyer, Ferdinand Hoang as Chinese Maitre'd, Caroline Lloyd as Immigration Officer #1, Darren Mort as Immigration Officer #2, John Barressi as Nervous Barber, Tolga Bakan as Sports Bar Bouncer #1, Joe Spadaro as Sports Bar Bouncer #2, Sharka Kulic as Barmaid, Phillip Nsbongile Ncube as Campbell Lawler, Emma Moore as Nicola, Mike Frencham as Uniform Constable, Rohan Nicol as Brendan Kraus, Ian Rooney as Priest, Robert Mammone as Tony Mokbel, Caroline Gilmer as Judy Moran, Petra Kaliv as Antonella Moran, Fiona Bricknell as Moran Daughter, George Karpiniaris as Lawyer, Damian Rocher as Security Guard in Court, Isabella Tornoatora as Moran Toddler #1, Teana Tornoatora as Moran Toddler #2, Jack Woodsford as Tom Seymour, Osvaldo Maione as Ron Bongetti, Stephen Lopez as Boy (Witness), Gemma Purdy as Girl (Witness)

Note: the first two episode aired back-to-back without independant credits.

I Still Pray

Episode 1.03
Aus: February 20, 2008 (8.30-9.30)
NZ: Sunday, April 13, 2008
Ratings: 1.273 million viewers (4th)
Written by Felicity Packard
Directed by Geoff Bennett

Brothers Jason and Mark Moran decide that the Carlton Crew needs to be pulled into the 21st Century. The Moran brothers do a deadly deal to expand their empire while Carl Williams starts his illegal dealings — in direct competition with Jason Moran. As tensions increase, the police convince a young mother to testify in a murder trial — with tragic results. Carl Williams meets the love of his life, Roberta.

Cast: Lauren Clair as Tracey Symour, Les Hill as Jason Moran, Andy Mcphee as Gus Brown, Callan Mulvey as Mark Moran, Nathaniel Dean as Sidney Martin, Jack Woodsford as Tom Seymour, Michael M Forster as Anton, Phil Reilley as Len Kerr, Rohan Nicol as Brendan Kraus, Frankie J Holden as Garry Butterworth, Craig Goddard as Peter 'Igor' Brownlow, Jane Harber as Susie Money, Caroline Gillmer as Judy Moran, Martin Sacks as Mario Condello, Kevin Harrington as Lewis Moran, Petra Kalive as Antonella Moran, Gerard Kennedy as Graham Kinniburgh, Eliza Szonert as Trish Moran, Simon Westaway as Mick Gatto, Domonic Pappalardo as Dean Stevens, Lance Anderson as Police Stunt Driver #1, Kent Clifton-bligh as Police Stunt Driver #2, Jarrah Cocks as Sidney Stunt Driver, Nicholas Dutt as Bikie #1, Bernard Sullivan as Bikie #2, Phil Pollard as Witsec Officer, Phillip Nsbongile Ncube as Campbell Lawler

Cocksure

Episode 1.04
Aus: February 27, 2008
Ratings: 1.249 million viewers (7th)
Written by Greg Haddrick
Directed by Geoff Bennett

Carl Williams is caught double-crossing the Moran brothers. Meanwhile, the underworld is in uproar over the mystery source of cheap drugs. Adding to the tension, a kidnap goes from farce to disaster when nobody wants to pay the victim's ransom. The police have a surprise breakthrough in their assault case against Jason Moran.

Cast: Les Hill as Jason Moran, Kat Stewart as Roberta Williams, Gyton Grantley as Carl Williams, Dan Wyllie as "Mad" Richard Mladenich, Sam Greco as Bruno Berlozzi, Daniel Amalm as Dino Dibra, Rodger Corser as Steve Owen, Tim Ferris as Willie Thompson, Greg Parker as Jaguar Owner, Kaela Hilton as Shelley, Frankie J Holden as Garry Butterworth, Rohan Nicol as Brendan Kraus, John Brumpton as Vince Love, Nick Farnell as Jeremy Parker, Ryan Johnson as Rocco, Pat Eaton as SOG Officer #1, Winefred Diasnes as SOG Officer #2, Alex Borg as SOG Officer #3, Therron Rochford as SOG Officer #4, Callan Mulvey as Mark Moran, Eliza Szonert as Trish Moran, Petra Kalive as Antonella Moran, Don Hany as Nick Radev, Caroline Craig as Jacqui James, Kevin Harrington as Lewis Moran, Martin Sacks as Mario Condello, Robert Mammone as Tony Mokbel, Siros Niaros as Boxer #1, Chris Chalmers as Boxer #2, Simon Westaway as Mick Gatto, Sarah Hayden as Lady In Car, Jane Harber as Susie Money, Brendan Coustley as Uniform Officer #1, Zev Eleftheriou as Police Car Driver

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Episode 1.05
Aus: March 05, 2008
Ratings: 1.224 million viewers (4th)
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Carl Williams starts his deadly revenge on the Carlton Crew, and increases his grip over the Melbourne crime world. Meanwhile, Mark Moran takes control of the family business while his brother Jason is in jail. Detective Steve Owen is determined to prove Carl Williams is involved in Mark's murder.

Cast: Rodger Corser as Steve Owen, Callan Mulvey as Mark Moran, Gyton Grantley as Carl Williams, Kat Stewart as Roberta Williams, Ian Bliss as Mr L, Daniel Amalm as Dino Dibra, Madeleine West as Danielle McGuire, Dan Wyllie as "Mad" Richard Mladenich, Les Hill as Jason Moran, Robert Mammone as Tony Mokbel, Kevin Harrington as Lewis Moran, Simon Westaway as Mick Gatto, Osvaldo Maione as Ron Bongetti, Kristin Holland as Norman Weedy Guy, Caroline Craig as Jacqui James, Sam Berkery as Moran Son, Fiona Bricknell as Moran Daughter, Ryan Johnson as Rocco, Nick Farnell as Jeremy Parker, John Brumpton as Vince Love, Frankie J Holden as Garry Butterworth, Craig Goddard as Peter "Igor" Brownlow, Marta Kaczmarek as Odinea Mladnich, Jane Harber as Susie Money, Petra Kalive as Antonella Moran, Phil Moye as Bottle Shop Attendant, Caroline Gillmer as Judy Moran, Eliza Szonert as Trish Moran, Martin Sacks as Mario Condello, Gerard Kennedy as Graham Kinniburgh, Vanessa Gara as Roberta's Female Friend; Stunt Actor: Lance Anderson, Graham Jahne, Kent Clifton-Bligh

Luv U 4 Eva

Episode 1.06
Aus: March 12, 2008
Ratings: 1.233 million viewers (4th)
Written by Greg Haddrick
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

A charming thug, Benji Veniaman, is hired to execute Mark Moran's killer. But when Benji is insulted by the Carton Crew, he forms a dangerous friendship with their rival, Carl Williams. Steve and Jacqui's police instincts are tested when they try to disprove a killer's alibi. The police realise there's a monster on the loose when a criminal is shot dead multiple times.

Cast: Damian Walshe-Howling as Benji Veniaman, Tony Nikolakopoulos as Dad Veniaman, Martia Wilcox as Mum Veniaman, Simon Westaway as Mick Gatto, Kevin Harrington as Lewis Moran, Martin Sacks as Mario Condello, Daniel Amalm as Dino Dibra, George Vidalis as Giovanni, Marcus Graham as Lew Caine, Don Hany as Nik Radev, Robert Rabiah as Paul "PK" Kallipolitis, Kat Stewart as Roberta Williams, Ryan Johnson as Rocco, Gyton Grantley as Carl Williams, Ian Bliss as Mr L, Rodger Corser as Steve Owen, Frankie J Holden as Garry Butterworth, Caroline Craig as Jacqui James, Eva Lazzaro as Roberta's Daughter, Zev Eleftheriou as Squarehead, Jane Harber as Susie Money, Osvaldo Maione as Ron Bongetti, John Brumpton as Vince Love, Robert Mammone as Tony Mokbel, Madeleine West as Danielle McGuire, Matylda Buczko as Lola Sinclair, Domenic Brancatisano as Bouncer #1, Jesse Rowles as Bouncer #2, Brittney Zarewicz as Pole Dancer #1, Cheryl Formosa as Pole Dancer #2, Eddie Baroo as The Ferret; Stunt Actors: Szumai Anderson, Lance Anderson, Graham Jahne, Jarrah Cocks, Matthew Campbell, John Fairhead, Faisal Bakhtiar