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Willy Nilly (2001)

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3 seasons · 22 episodes
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Willy Nilly is a New Zealand television series originally based on a short film by the same name. It follows the lives of two middle-aged farming brothers, Eric and Harry who are catapulted into the modern world when their bossy and overprotective mother dies and Joy Full, the lovely undertaker’s assistant, comes to stay. It is set in the fictional town of Pokapoka A total of 3 series were made which have all been made available on DVD at filmshop. It was winner of Best Comedy Performance, Script and Direction - NZ TV Awards In 2002, a TV Guide poll found the series to be the most popular New Zealand comedy. The series' most prominent fan base is made up of women over the age of 60.

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The further adventures of two middle-aged farming brothers catapulted into the modern world when their over-protective mother dies. Joy, the lovely undertaker's assistant has come to stay, and comic chaos results as they battle Mr. Bott, the evil shopkeeper, and his equally evil Russian bride, Lubyanka.

SERIES CAST

Sean Duffy
Eric
Mark Hadlow
Harry
Tandi Wright
Joy
Ellie Smith
Lubyanka
Stuart Devenie
Katrina Hobbs
Chantelle
Ellie Smith
Lubyanka

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Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
Original language
EN
Production
NZ on Air
Country
NZ

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