Outrageous Fortune
The Wests are a one-family crime wave with a proud tradition in thievery, larceny and petty crime, until now. When patriarch Wolfgang West is sentenced to four years in jail, his wife Cheryl decides enough is enough; the family are cleaning up their act and going straight. Can the Wests live up to Cheryl's resolve and stay out of crime? It's not easy to be a saint when you have the DNA of a sinner. Outrageous Fortune follows one cheerfully trashy crime family's attempts to stay out of trouble: matriarch Cheryl, determined to save her brood from following in their father's footsteps, eldest son Jethro, an ambitious lawyer-to-be with a few secrets, Jethro's twin Van (identical except in the brains department) who only wants to be like his dad, 18-year-old Pascalle, who wants to be Rachel Hunter, 15-year-old movie buff Loretta, who is blackmailing her teacher, and Grandpa Ted, who may have Alzheimer's - unless he's just playing it up to annoy people. Then there's Detective Sergeant Wayne Judd, the West family nemesis; the Hongs, a wealthy Asian family who may or may not have Triad connections, Caroline Darling, Loretta's deputy principal, who has been having an affair with Jethro since he was a 15-year-old student, Munter, Van's best mate and partner in crime, and Wolf himself, who does not intend to take his wife's sudden wave of righteousness lying down. Outrageous Fortune is a family comedy-drama about the wrong sort of people trying to do the right thing when the rewards for going straight are neither immediate nor bountiful. Outrageous Fortune is a bold, fresh comedy-drama which is by turns bawdy, action-packed, satirical and trashy - but only ever a heartbeat away from reality.
Cheryl fights a child for a child, as a Wolf comes knocking at her door. And one of the Wests has amazing super powers.
Cheryl goes to war with Wolf. Pascalle's body is revealed to be a deadly weapon.
Pascalle organises a memorial for Milt. A shipping container arrives at Hoochie Mama. Jethro tries to beat Wolf at his own game, but gets in over his head. Ted makes a resolution.
Danielle makes a decision after the fallout from Jethro's problem turns nasty. Judd & Loretta dig into Rita's past for Ted, and Gary Savage's father is revealed. Sheree gets a new job, with unexpected results. Cheryl & Wolf trade insults.
Pascalle & Cheryl are suspicious of Loretta's new look. Wolf & Loretta lock horns, and Loretta uses Sparky to get the upper hand. Van & Munter take on some work for Wolf.
Cheryl puts her back out, and Wolf tries to take advantage. Pascalle is overextended, and Baby Jane goes missing, but help arrives from someone unexpected. Sheree manipulates Wolf, but Van & Munter get caught in the crossfire.
Ted encourages Judd to find an outlet for his 'sperm buildup'. Van & Munter have unexpected competition in their trade, and neither are able to stick to their 'code'. Loretta sees an opportunity for herself in Van & Munter's business.
The Inland Revenue Department visits Hoochie Mama, and Cheryl debates whether to come clean. Loretta does a deal with Sheree's brother, which arouses Wolf's suspicion. Kasey and the IRD woman hit it off, and things go further than expected.
Loretta & Nicky try to get Wolf onside with their plan, but Wolf reconsiders his priorities. Munter's lack of fidelity is revealed. Wolf tries to look out for Loretta, but she is reluctant to listen. Cheryl and Wolf bond over the children.
It's Kasey's birthday so Munter & Van avoid the party, with Judd. Wolf lands in prison, and tries to figure out how. Loretta gets help from an unexpected source in her war with Wolf. Cheryl & Wolf get close, but others are unhappy about it.
Van & Judd try to convince Munter to make up with Kasey. Cheryl admits her feelings for Wolf to Pascalle. Loretta makes Sheree homeless, causing a rift between Nicky & Loretta. Sheree is rescued by Pascalle, who finds out her secret.
Pascalle's inheritance from Milt comes through, and several vultures are circling. Van hears about 'the night' from Sheree, but has trouble remembering. Loretta looks to come home, but gets left out in the cold. Sheree & Nicky hatch a plan.
Kasey tries to get over Munter by going out with Dane Harris. Ted shows he's not over the hill by taking on a jeweller, and Loretta feels forced to help. Aaron Spiller gets beaten up for Munter, who he annoys, but Van sees the upside.
Jesus wants Baby Jane, but Cheryl isn't so sure. Judd sets out to save Kasey from the Bahama Triangle.
When Judd stands accused, Cheryl fights dirty. Pascalle finds inspiration in a parallel universe.
Loretta wants to save the world, but is she the girl who cried wolf?
Some mysterious happenings and rude surprises mean Cheryl, Van, Pascalle and Grandpa all get to count the cost of love.
As the Wests take on the Greegans, battle lines are drawn, blood is spilt, and pav goes flying. But who will emerge victorious?
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Robyn Malcolm | Cheryl West |
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Grant Bowler | Wolfgang West |
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Antony Starr | Jethro West |
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Frank Whitten | 'Grandpa' Ted West |
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Nicole Whippy | Kasey Mason |
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Tammy Davis | Munter |
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Antonia Prebble | Loretta West |
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Siobhan Marshall | Pascalle West |
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Tyler Jane | Sheree Greegan |
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Kirk Torrance | Judd |
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Stella King | Jane West |
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Craig Hall | Nicky Greegan |
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Roz Turnbull | Rochelle |
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Scott Harding | Lloyd Draper |
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David Fane | Falani |
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Wesley Dowdell | Aaron Spiller |
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Elizabeth Hawthorne | Ngaire Munroe |
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Jay Saussey | Zoe |
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Sara Wiseman | Danielle |
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Shane Cortese | Hayden Peters |
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John Leigh | Sparky |
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Jeffrey Thomas | Vern |
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Michael Saccente | Milt |
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Barnie Duncan | Dane |
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Karl Willetts | The Gooch |
| Director | Britta Johnstone |
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| Peter Salmon |
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| Mark Beesley |
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| Simon Bennett |
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| Richard Barr |
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| Writer | Rachel Lang, James Griffin, Timothy Balme, Jan Prettejohns, Kate McDermott, Fiona Samuel, Gavin Strawhan | |
| Producer | Simon Bennett, James Griffin, John Laing, Rachel Lang, Carmen J. Leonard | |
| Musician | Joel Haines | |
| Photography | Marty Smith | |
| Nr Discs | 1 |
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| Layers | Single side, Single layer |
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| Index | 185 |
| Added Date | Oct 03, 2016 04:42:29 |
| Modified Date | Aug 10, 2018 09:41:58 |