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Life Support

  • TV Series
  • 2001–20032001–2003
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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Life Support (2001)
  • Comedy
Spoof lifestyle program taking a satirical, sometimes dark look at Australian society.Spoof lifestyle program taking a satirical, sometimes dark look at Australian society.Spoof lifestyle program taking a satirical, sometimes dark look at Australian society.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
207
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  • Stars
    • Rachael Coopes
    • Simon Van Der Stap
    • Alison Barnes
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    • Rachael Coopes
    • Simon Van Der Stap
    • Alison Barnes
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    • 7User reviews
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    Rachael Coopes
    Rachael Coopes
    • Sigourneyas Sigourney
    30 episodes30 eps • 2001–2003
    Simon Van Der Stap
    • Dr. Rudias Dr. Rudi
    21 episodes21 eps • 2001–2003
    Alison Barnes
    • Penneas Penne
    20 episodes20 eps • 2002–2003
    Brendan Cowell
    Brendan Cowell
    • Toddas Todd
    20 episodes20 eps • 2001–2002
    Abbie Cornish
    Abbie Cornish
    • Penneas Penne
    10 episodes10 eps • 2001
    Duncan Fellows
    • Toddas Todd
    10 episodes10 eps • 2003
    Jack Finsterer
    Jack Finsterer
    • Dr. Rudias Dr. Rudi
    10 episodes10 eps • 2003
    Tim Milner
    • Variuosas Variuos
    5 episodes5 eps • 2002–2003
    Alexander Goykovic4 episodes4 eps • 2001–2003
    Brett Creswell3 episodes3 eps • 2001–2003
    Tuyen Le
    • Todd's nagging partneras Todd's nagging partner
    3 episodes3 eps • 2002–2003
    Jason Ghama3 episodes3 eps • 2002–2003
    Keira McEntee3 episodes3 eps • 2001–2002
    Angelique Panaretos3 episodes3 eps • 2001–2003
    Loani Arman2 episodes2 eps • 2002–2003
    Alastair Barns2 episodes2 eps • 2001–2002
    Tim Campbell
    Tim Campbell2 episodes2 eps • 2001–2002
    Charlie Bevan2 episodes2 eps • 2002–2003
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    one of the best Australian shows currently running
    I heard about this show mere hours before its first episode, so once I knew of it, and what it was about, I couldn't wait to see it.

    And it did not disappoint. This spoof of 'lifestyle' programs is extremely funny with the various 'reporters' helping out everyday people with very handy hints.

    Some of the best ones are Penne's hints on how to best use your older relatives (leave them in long queues for concert tickets while you can do whatever you want), Sigourney and Todd's tips on how to get cheap help around the home and how to house them (illegal immigrants/refugees in the old chook shed out the back) and Dr Rudi's ideas on how to keep track of old, mentally deranged people by using microchipping.

    Overall, this show is a must see.
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    • Oct 22, 2001

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    • Release date
      • August 27, 2001 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • McDonald Eastway
      • SBS Independent
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      30 minutes
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      • Color

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