24 Dec 1986
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50 Ways of Saying Fabulous
It was a world of adventure and a time of innocence, when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything.
Sweet, chubby, theatrical Billy was never cut out to be a farmer or a rugby player, but as the only son of a ‘good kiwi bloke’ he’s obliged to try. The cows are stubborn and the chores gruelling but Billy finds escape in a fantasy world playing Lana, heroine of his favourite TV show Adventures in Space. Not everyone approves of Billy's transformation. On the brink of adolescene, he discovers growing up is more complicated than he could ever have imagined.
Top Billed Cast
Andrew Paterson Billy / Lana (Billy)
Harriet Beattie Lou / Brad (Lou)
Jay Collins Roy
Georgia McNeil Babe
Michael Dorman Jamie
Rima Te Wiata Evey
George Mason Arch
Ross McKellar Matt
Stephanie McKellar-Smith Reebie
David Sullivan Stuart
Ben Short Glen
Michelle O'Brien Belinda Pepper
Fiona Edgar Teacher
Kevin Wymer Mr. Schulter
Ian Fraser Referee
Wayne Fulton Dunedin Coach
Gary Wilson Local Coach
Jim Rowe Bus Driver
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