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White Collar Blue![]() Telemovie pilot (episodes 1.01 & 1.02) Harriet Walker is a cop. She has it all, a loving husband and a promising career as a detective. But things go awry when her husband Matt, an undercover federal agent, is murdered. Within 24 hours, she has gone from detective to prime suspect and sets about burying her grief in her own private investigation. The painful search for details of her husband's death also leads to her confronting evidence of his infidelity. Together with new partner Joe, she must find her husband's lover to get to the truth behind the murder. Guest cast: Linda Cropper as Fran Hoffman, Jodie Dry as Nicole Brown, Steve Jacobs as Cable, Simon Wood as Matt, Tony Nikolakopoulos as Stavros, Sandy Winton as Simon, Sarah Enright as Ruth, Rose Ashton as Sasha, John Gibson as Biggs, David Ritchie as Vincent, Bree Beadman as Ruby, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Anna Maria Monticelli as Mrs Cable, Anna Torv as Neighbor, Tavoi Ainoa as Security Guard, Nicole Ritchie as Federal Agent Episode 1.03![]() Australia: Monday, August 19, 2002 While testifying in the trial of high-profile criminal Nick Hammer, Sophie is humiliated on the witness stand by an aggressive defence lawyer who calls her credibility into question. The case is lost and Joe gets into a heated argument with lawyer, Ray Jarvis, outside of court. Ray files an official complaint against Joe and Internal Affairs is called in to investigate the incident. Harriet won't lie to help Joe out of trouble. Her reluctance to help Joe may be warranted as Ray is soon found beaten in his home, claiming on TV for all to see that Detective Joe Hill was responsible for the attack. Joe readily admits he paid Ray a visit but that Ray refused to see him. It now falls on Joe's colleagues to not only prove his innocence, but to rebuild their original case against Nick Hammer and bring him to justice.©tzuk Guest cast: Bree Beadman as Ruby, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Dylan Redlich as Eliot Marinkovich, Jason Clarke as Ray Jarvis, Robert Noble as Nick Hammer, Anthony Johnsen as Louis the fly, Ursula Brooks as Claire Jarvis, Michael Wheatley as McGuiness, Duncan Young as Hirsh, Blair Venn as Cleal, Rohan Sinor as Journalist, Neil Dupen as Press Photographer, Anthony Martin as Judge, Chris Isgro as Prosecutor, Jane Fullerton-Smith as Crèche Manager, Scott McLean as Driving Executive, Deborah Smith as ATM Customer Episode 1.04![]() Australia: August 26, 2002 The Kingsway detectives are called in when the body of a young woman is found caught in a weir in a national park. It is learned the woman, a primary school teacher, was involved with a group of swingers, leading detectives to suspect the involvement of someone from within the group. The reported disappearance of another woman becomes a key element in allowing Joe and Harriet to solve the case. Despite his persistence, Sophie avoids Theo's overtures as she continues to keep details of her private life just that.©tzuk Guest cast: Paul Gleeson as Marcus Bridle, Kim Hillas as Kayleen, Nathan Page as Rick Calliope, Helen Thomson as Rita Calliope, James Donnellan as Bob Whiting, Matthew Long as Boatshed Owner, Louise Cullen as Headmistress, Caroline Kaspar as Swinger Shan, Cameron McColl as Police Diver #1, Rohan McColl as Police Diver #2, Deborah Brennan as Megan Palmer, Rosemarie Netterfield as Catherine, Kel Hambly as Bridle's Son, Taylor Waller as Bridle's Daughter Episode 1.05![]() Australia: September 02, 2002 Joe and Harriet head up the investigation of a young model's death after her naked body is found in a city dump. Harriet quickly runs afoul of the dead woman's parents who are resentful of the modelling industry which they blame for their daughter's death. Complicating matters is the involvement of two of the office's staff members with the investigation: photos of Nicole, a former model herself, appear in the portfolio of a photographer under suspicion, and Theo is seen on a surveillance video chatting up the young model in a club just hours before her death. On the home front, Joe is having reservations about having Nicole move in with him while Harriet revives a longstanding disagreement with her mother when she challenges her over her dislike of police officers.©tzuk Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Jane Eppel as Helena Berenson, Neil Young as Emu Johnson, John McNeil as Mr. Berry, Elaine Hudson as Mrs. Berry, Damon Garneau as Michael Carl, Lisa Bailey as Miranda Bellman, Sean Dennehy as Rudi Muller, Don Atkinson as Bar Manager, Theresa Miller as Lawyer, James Raftos as Naked Male Model, Katie Turnbull as Make-up Artist Episode 1.06![]() Australia: September 09, 2002 The discovery of a blood-soaked four-year-old girl walking alone on the roadside leads detectives Hill and Walker to the scene of a bloody massacre that has left an entire family dead, save the young girl and her injured father. The investigation is particularly hard on Harriet as it takes her back to the recent murder of her husband Matt. To make matters worse, she has learned, second hand, that the DPP has consented to drop the murder charge against the woman accused of the crime in exchange for a guilty plead to the lesser charge of manslaughter. On the verge of a breakdown, Harriet must stay focused as she and her colleagues work to locate a killer.©tzuk Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Paul Eden as Neil Duffy, Hayley Cascarino as Miranda Duffy, Christian Willis as Lee Hager, Andrea Moor as Dr. Andrews, Russell Newman as Sam Argell, Chris Argirousis as Juan Cortez, Caitlin Beresford-Smith as Child Psychologist, Chris Liberiou as Chesty, Michael Zarachus as Freddy, Ken Bartlett as Kline, Ron Sappers as John Williams, June Kilington as Joan Williams, Jessica Flynn as Katrina Williams, Sarah Loveday as Michaela Duffy, Wayne Walker as Mal Davico, Pat Lemon as Grandma Duffy Episode 1.07![]() Australia: September 16, 2002 The body of a popular local swimming coach is pulled from a pool and the Kingsway detectives are called upon to investigate the murder. The coach, Jimmy O'Sullivan, was a life-long friend of Ted Hudson and rumours of his possibly being a paedophile do not sit well with the Senior Sergeant. Theo offers his support to Sophie, who is feeling hard-done-by, however an intimate moment between the two is interrupted by her four-year-old son. Back at work, Theo is forced to reveal Sophie's secret to Hudson who, as she feared, quickly reassigns her to a sexual assault case before finally suggesting she stick to desk duty for the time being.©tzuk Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Dylan Redlich as Eliot Marinkovich, Silvio Ofria as Ernesto, Firass Dirani as Nick Zenopoulos, Zoe Carides as Mrs. Zenopoulos, Louis Westgarth as Craig Jackson, Scott Lowe as Mr. Jackson, Olivieri Papi as Charles, Eileen Camilleri as Kimberley, David Gellin as Boy Swimmer, Rebecca Hrobat as Charles' Wife, Sarah Marie Biaggossi as Charles' Child, Grant Page as Jimmy O'Sullivan Episode 1.08![]() Australia: September 30, 2002 The pursuit of a stolen car ends tragically when a police officer is killed after an iron bar is thrown from an overpass, smashing through the car's windscreen and piercing the driver's chest. The officer, Albie Borich, is an estranged friend of Theo, who must break the news to Albie's wife, who is pregnant with what Theo believes could be his child. The investigation of the case is difficult for Theo who roughs up Lenny Hunter, a man suspected of being the driver of the stolen car. Police suspect the accident may have been an ambush, targeting the policeman responsible for arresting Lenny's brother, but is all what it seems?©tzuk Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Steve Anderton as Albie Borich, Diana Glenn as Corrine Borich, Alex Hughes as Luke Hunter, Robert Cook as Lenny Hunter, Skye Wansey as Donna Hunter, Mark Kilmurry as David Horrocks QC, Meaghan Yates as Emily Horrocks, John Tutt as Police Dog Handler, Amanda Buckley as Ambulance Officer, Colin Borgonon as Duty Solicitor, Gillian Statham as Harriet Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Theo Stunt Double Hmm: In the scene at the police station immediately before the one in which Theo and Sophie inform Corrine Borich of her husband's death, there is a news report on the radio that gives the name of the officer killed. Would the police really release his name to the press before informing his wife? Episode 1.09![]() Australia: October 07, 2002 The Kingsway detectives are called in when an eleven-year-old girl is abducted from outside her school and held for ransom. The family's recent lottery win would appear to explain why their daughter was targeted but the detectives' suspicions also fall on the mother. The father's argumentative behaviour doesn't help matters and threatens to derail the detectives' hopes for an uncomplicated exchange of money for the girl's safe return. Joe takes the case personally and takes it upon himself to find the culprit, but his deep involvement begins to affect both his family and his relationship with Nicole who is still uncertain of where she stands.©tzuk Guest cast: Bree Beadman as Ruby, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Grant Bowler as Steve Petrovic, Clodagh Crowe as Sharon Petrovic, Nick Jasprizza as Aaron Beech, Ellesha Dobbs as Lisa Petrovic, Michael Denkha as Marinade, Ra Nagy as Teenager #1, Cameron Elston as Teenager #2, Nicole Grech as Identikit Artist Episode 1.10![]() Australia: October 14, 2002 An old unsolved case that has dogged Joe for nine years is reopened when a young woman is drugged and assaulted at a local beach. The attack is carried out in much the same manner as the murders of two teenage girls nine years earlier, one of whom's necklace the new victim is inexplicably wearing. The suspect in those crimes avoided prosecution due to insufficient evidence but Joe is quick to tie in the new attack with the unsolved crimes and begins building a case against him. Tension mounts when evidence links the suspect to a missing person case, the latest victim falls prey to a suspicious accident that could prevent her testimony, and the investigation is hampered by mistakes that could destroy the case before it's even built. With the investigation unraveling, Nicole, whose ambitions to enroll in the Police Acadamy are in jeopardy thanks to an incident from her past, volunteers to go undercover, placing her life at risk to obtain a confession and ensure the killer's conviction. Guest cast: Mathew Wilkinson as Paul Gill, Suzie Stapleton as Hope, Julian Garner as Guy Hamilton, Rhiana Griffith as Lilly Derwent, Geoff Cartwright as Colin Meredith, Lisbeth Kennelly as Belinda Meredith, Fred Chan as Ernie, Candice Lister as Danielle, Naomi Dyson as Woman with Paul Gill Episode 1.11![]() Australia: October 21, 2002 An elderly man is found dead in his home. His body is bound to a chair, his home has been ransacked, and a mysterious hole has been dug in his backyard. The Kingsway detectives are called in. Further complicating matters is a mysterious phone call placed from the man's home to the Kingsway station on the day the incident occurred. Joe believes the call was from a careless police officer phoning in the crime, but the call appears in Nicole's phone log having been dismissed as just one of a series of prank calls made to the station in recent days. It's a puzzling case with few suspects and no apparent motive, the detectives have their work cut out for them. Nicole reaches her limit with Joe. His inability to appreciate the guilt she feels at possibly playing a role in the man's death (as a result of not acting on the phone call) sparks her decision to move out of Joe's house. A controversial court decision by Harriet's mother affects Harriet's relationship with Sophie.©tzuk Guest cast: Linda Cropper as Fran Hoffman [voice], David Ritchie as Vincent, Bree Beadman as Ruby, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Sarah Woods as Brenda, Lynn McGimpsey as Annie Murphy, Rachael Coopes as Jenny Murphy, Steve Vella as Gary Cartright, Brad Price as Brendan Sloane, Max Donnellan as Leo de Ruvo, Lee Jay Klomp as Highway Patrolman, Kosta Doukas as Police Officer at House, William Fargas as Youth Suspect Episode 1.12![]() Australia: October 28, 2002 A suspicious death on an Army base brings out Harriet and Joe to investigate. The death would appear to be a suicide but Joe is not sure, suspecting the military of closing ranks to protect one of their own.©tzuk Guest cast: Linda Cropper as Fran Hoffman, David Ritchie as Vincent, Rosemarie Netterfield as Catherine, Peter Curtain as General Gerald Sinclair, Stephen Leeder as Brigadier Healy, Jo Turner as Captain James Bell, Rachel Gordon as Mardi Peters, Andrew Wholley as Sgt Dave Peters, Allan Morris as Willy Rose, Verushka Darling as Gregg, Claire de Lune as Michel, Pierre Smithdorf as Captain Tom Cybulski Episode 1.13![]() Australia: November 04, 2002 High-stakes gambler Eddie Campbell is found dead at the foot of the stairs in his home, the apparent victim of a burglary gone wrong. Eddie had recently won a large amount of money at the track, leading detectives in the direction of his associates in the gambling world. Joe meanwhile, beginning to feel the loss of Nicole from his personal life, becomes involved with Eddie's attractive niece, the sole heir to Eddie's fortune. Eddie's girlfriend, a former working girl, tries to stake her claim to a portion of Eddie's wealth as police find her at his house packing up his silver. With Eddie's $100,000 in winnings still missing and a series of possible suspects, it is a recording of Eddie's last phone call that provides the clue to his killer's identity.©tzuk Guest cast: Episode 1.14![]() Australia: November 11, 2002 The investigation surrounding the violent stabbing death of a pizza delivery boy takes an unexpected turn when the suspect brought in for questioning is found to be Ted Hudson's son Daniel, a paranoid schizophrenic.Daniel has been living on the streets off and on and has gone off his medication. There is physical evidence placing his at the crime scene and in questioning, he admits his guilt. It's a difficult situation for Ted as the secrets in his personal life begin to be exposed, including the breakdown of his marriage.©tzuk Guest cast: Ivy Latimer as Lel, Brendan Cowell as Daniel Hudson, Clarissa House as Julie Hudson, Jacqueline Brennan as Ava Syme, Franko Milostnik as Elio Loren, Diane Scaramuzza as Margo Loren, Ari Mattes as Gus Anderson, Bianca Nobroga as Loren's Daughter, Elena Sartor as Loren's Daughter, Rebecca Turner as Neighbour, Nitya Gehl as Young Woman, Daniel Stevens as Uniformed Cop #1, Andrew Beattie as Uniformed Cop #2 Note: this episode was the winner of the 2003 Australian Writers Guild award for Best Television Series Cited works: Thus Spoke Zarathustra by F Nietzsche, Mont Blanc by Wenzel Hablik. Episode 1.15![]() Australia: November 18, 2002 The body of Zoe Creek, a young waitress, is uncovered on the beach a short distance from where she worked. The woman's devoted fiancé tells detectives he suspected she was seeing someone else. His suspicions appear to be confirmed when it is discovered he is not the biological father of his fiancé's baby. With this revelation, attentions shift to real father, a married man who reluctantly reveals he had been approached by Zoe for financial assistance and met with her the night she was killed. Two troublesome young men enter into the mix as well. Joe is sure they're guilty of something but his heavy-handed approach results in little apart from a formal complaint being filed against Harriet. Theo presses Sophie for information about Eliot's father.©tzuk Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Dylan Redlich as Eliot Marinkovich, Kevin Donohoe as Phil Becker, John Meillon Jnr as Cliff Somers, Lindsey Wallington as Sylvia Somers, Dorian Nkono as Walter Burke, Panda Likoudis as Ricky Spinetti, Robyn Charlesworth as Natasha, Darren Straker as Jerry, Lynne Porteous as Mrs Bailey, Toby Schmitz as Dirk Eikmeier, Cathie Small as Docs Officer, Jade Carter as Zoe Creek (dead), Annabel & Madeleine Forbes as Baby Cate Episode 1.16 (Part One)![]() Australia: November 25, 2002 Theo and Nicole's evening out ends with an unexpected tragedy when Nicole is shot and rushed to hospital. With no reason for her to be the target of a contract-style shooting, the investigation is slow to develop. It is the discovery of a dead body at the bottom of a cliff that provides the crucial lead. The dead man, Lance Stiffner, was shot by the same type of gun that shot Nicole. It quickly becomes clear that Nicole was the victim of mistaken identity. The intended target was Nina Napolitano, who was having an affair with Stiffner. Her imprisoned husband found out and put out a hit on both her and Stiffner. The identity of the shooter is provided by a reluctant accomplice, and Joe and Theo are soon involved in a high-speed chase with their suspect. The chase ends when Joe draws his gun and shoots the suspect, believing to be in danger of being shot himself. However, upon searching the car, no gun is found. Was Joe mistaken or was it a case of cold-blooded revenge?©tzuk Guest cast: Episode 1.17 (Part Two)![]() Australia: November 25, 2002 The police's Critical Response Team is brought in to investigate Lloyd Zuker's death. Theo lies about seeing Zuker with a gun to help Joe but his story doesn't hold up under scrutiny and lead investigator Frank Conti tries to get him to turn on Joe, threatening to charge Joe with murder and Theo with the attempt to pervert the course of justice. Despite the findings of Conti's report, Joe does have the Commissioner's support, but he's haunted by the shooting and is determined to find Zuker's missing gun and clear his name. Meanwhile, the detectives investigate the murder of a man whose body is pulled from a lake. Nicole comes out of surgery.©tzuk Guest cast: Ivy Latimer as Lel, Bree Beadman as Ruby, David Ritchie as Vincent, Lachy Hulme as Frank Conti, Anthony Hayes as John Santos, Bruce Venables as Michael Nitti, Blair Venn as Michael Cleal, Rochelle Whyte as Nurse, Rohan Mack as Reporter, Jenevieve Chang as Reporter, Naomi MacNaughton as Reporter, Karen Heagney as Reporter, Sandra Eldridge as ICU Specialist, Ric Collings as Police Officer at Pond, Kym Tremaine as Nick Santos (dead), Ripley Hood as Radio Jock Voice Over Note: In this episode as well as 1.21, Bruce Venables is credited as playing Michael Nitti but both Joe and Sophie call him Angelo. In his third appearance in 2.14, the character is correctly listed as Angelo Nitti in the credits. Episode 1.18![]() Australia: March 31, 2003 A body is washed ashore on a crowded beach. The detectives are quick to identify the dead man, an heir to a waste disposal fortune, as someone reported missing after reportedly falling off a yacht. The small number of people on board the yacht at the time of the accident means a limited number of suspects but leads the detectives into the investigation of the power struggles inside a divided family and the effects of violence. The investigation reminds Joe of his own troubled childhood and has him questioning his own parenting skills. Sophie and Theo compete for a spot in an undercover training course. Nicole, back at work part time, receives some good news.©tzuk Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Bree Beadman as Ruby, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Rupert Reid as Shane Duggan, Billie Brown as Tony Heron, Craig Ball as Craig Heron, Kirrily White as Bridie Heron, Nathalie Roy as Melina Cross, Tanc Sade as Karl Baumann, Warwick Rimmer as Examiner #1, Karl Christian as Brian Heron (dead), Greg Atkin as Surf Lifesaver, Mariane O'Connell as Joe's Babysitter, Brett Sheerin as Karl Baumann Stunt Double, Theresa Miller as Melina's Lawyer, Aaron Nelson as Keith Marsh Episode 1.19![]() Australia: April 07, 2003 After being arrested on peeping tom charges, Joe's informant Louis “The Fly” gives detectives a tip on the location of a body. The dead man, a local jeweller, was involved in an illegal immigrant smuggling operation but when the detective's locate his murderer, they discover that he is under the protection of the Federal Police who will go to any length to keep their man safe from the clutches of the local cops.©tzuk Also starring: Linda Cropper as Fran Hoffman Guest cast: Anthony Johnsen as Louis The Fly, Rupert Reid as Shane Duggan, Helen O'Connor as Martine Gaeznski [sic], Terence Hepburn as Jimmie Benson, Lynette Curran as Sandra Benson, Jo-Anne Cahill as Denise, Sandy Winton as Simon, Anthony Burke as Jack (Jacko) Rich, Tamiko Chee as Waitress, Peng Wong as Greengrocer, Phillip Denison as TAB Punter, Jodine Muir as Hairdresser, Alejandro Berezowsky as Security Guard, Andrew Beattie as Taxi Driver Episode 1.20![]() Australia: April 14, 2003 A businessman is beaten to death on his morning jog. The man was newly arrived from Brisbane, coming down to oversee a corporate takeover of a marine salvage company. The small business is short on employees but long on people with motives: a secretary with claims of sexually harassment, an owner worried for his job, and someone responsible for embezzling thousands of dollars from the company.©tzuk Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Rupert Reid as Shane Duggan, Joe Petruzzi as Ace, Harold Hopkins as Bruce, Emma Lung as Andrea, Laurence Breuls as Jason Deekes, Matthew Le Nevez as Larry Drevo, Megan Dorman as Wendy Owen, Charlie Hopkins as Derek, Mark Predlow as Jack, Peter Litras as Graeme Morley (dead) Episode 1.21![]() Australia: April 21, 2003 A groom is shoot by a masked gunman at a lavish wedding reception, but despite all the guests, the detective's efforts are frustrated when no one will admit to seeing anything. Further complicating matters is an accusation that a police officer stole a large sum of money intended for the newlyweds — and evidence points towards Shane. Joe's receives an emotional blow when he learns his first wife has decided to move to Queensland to be with her new boyfriend, taking their daughter Ruby with her. To add to his woes, the seriousness of Nicole's relationship with Shane hits home when she tells him Shane has proposed. A friendly poker game yields a key clue in solving one of the crimes.©tzuk Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Bree Beadman as Ruby, Rupert Reid as Shane Duggan, Joe Petruzzi as Ace, Michael Denkha as Marinade, Bruce Venables as Michael Nitti, Jonathan Pasvolsky as Sal Olivato, Bianca Biasi as Francesca Decia, Dominic Galati as Carlo Bonnetti, Ana Maria Belo as Maria Olivato, Rose Frasca as Francesca's mother, Gianni Corvetti as Danny Decia, Pietro Desiderio as Wedding Guest #1, Christian Karantzias as Wedding Guest #2, Kosta Doukas as Uniformed Officer #1, Brendan Ritson as Uniformed Officer #2, Penelope Keeman as Kath, Chris Mitchell as Uniformed Officer (Stunt), Todd Harris as Kingsway Officer #1, Karina Goddard as Kingsway Officer #2 Episode 1.22![]() Australia: April 28, 2003 The investigation of a road rage incident leads to the discovery of an ecstasy importing racket. For Sophie, the focus quickly turns to her personal life when Eliot's father reenters her life, wanting the opportunity to be involved in his son's life. Seeking balance in her chaotic life, Sophie is tempted to let Dirk in but a shocking discovery puts much into doubt. Nicole is having second thoughts about her impending engagement to Shane.©tzuk Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Dylan Redlich as Eliot Marinkovich, Rupert Reid as Shane Duggan, Toby Schmitz as Dirk Eikmeier, Abbie Cornish as Antonia McAlister, Ned Manning as Brendan McAlister, John Brumpton as Slater, Leah Etland as Belinda Reeman, James Caitlin as Don Hardy, Jane Archer as Antonia's mother, Lisa Moir as Belinda's mother, Michael Trafford as Barman, Rebecca Kowalski as Dancing Girl, Lauren Braid as Girl #1, Kava Utoikamanu as Bouncer, Kawhia Solomon as Driver of car, Marcel Bracks as Man at factory, Geoff McLean as Man's accomplice |
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