Kingswood Country
Overview
Kingswood Country, an Australian sitcom that aired from 1980 to 1984 on the Seven Network, emerged from a sketch on The Naked Vicar Show. This beloved series, featuring Ross Higgins as the loudmouthed bigot Ted Bullpitt, brought humor and drama to suburban life. With its unique blend of comedy and social commentary, the show explored themes of prejudice and family dynamics, making it a memorable part of Australian television history. Produced by RS Productions, Kingswood Country captured the essence of its era, leaving a lasting impact on audiences.
Episodes
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1
Bye Bye Budgie
Ted claims that he faced death with humor every day while serving in the war, and nothing seems to rattle his resilient spirit—except for a harsh do...
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2
The Big Sleeper
After the house is burglarized overnight, Ted takes it upon himself to set up his renowned Kokoda Trap in an effort to catch the thief.
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3
The Royal Visit
Graham Kennedy, known as The King, is set to have dinner at Wombat Crescent, and Thelma can hardly contain her excitement. Ted, however, isn’t thril...
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4
Police Release Me
During a protest, Craig is wrongly apprehended, prompting Ted to go to great lengths to vindicate Bullpitt's reputation. In his quest for justice, Ted...
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5
Divorce Bullpitt Style
Following the latest breakup between Uncle Bob and Merle, Thel devises a scheme to bring them back together, which unexpectedly puts Ted in a difficul...
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6
There's No Place Like Rome
The bloody woman is at it once more, this time gallivanting through Italy with Bruno's mum. Then, Bruno's dad arrives for a visit. It leaves Ted quest...
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7
Boom Boom Bullpitt
Craig surprises everyone by bringing home a guinea pig, which his mom decides to name Terry. Soon after, they receive a call from the university profe...
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8
The Miracle Of Wombat Crescent
Ted's scheme to strike it rich takes an unexpected turn when the detergent he’s peddling turns out to be far more potent than he anticipated.
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9
Guess Who's Burning The Dinner
Following Bob and Merle's weekend visit, Ted and Bob decide to place a significant bet, putting the Kingswood at stake for the victor.
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10
The Bard Of Wombat Crescent
Ted's involvement in Adolf Hitler's demise is brought to life as he participates in a national playwriting contest.
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11
Bury My Heart In Wombat Crescent
When Ted throws his hat in the ring for the sales manager position, a glitch in the computer system triggers a transformation in him, unleashing a wil...
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12
Illegal Eagle
Ted chooses to challenge a parking ticket, only to discover that the legal process in Bullpitt operates in a uniquely unconventional way.
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13
Till Yodelling Do Us Part
When Ted dares to take on the Guinness Book of Records, chaos erupts in the Bullpitt home.
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Sale Of The Century
With petrol prices climbing, Ted finds himself contemplating the future of the Kingswood.
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2
We're No Angels
It’s Bruno’s birthday, and new neighbors are moving in next door. However, their arrival on motorbikes makes Ted suspicious, thinking they might b...
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3
The Roots Of Bullpitt
As Thelma delves into her family's past, she stumbles upon a hidden and troubling truth about the Bullpitt lineage.
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4
The Love God of Wombat Crescent
Thel’s efforts to bring Bob and Merle back together end up causing more complications than she anticipated.
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5
Not Tonight Tweety Pie
A cloud of gloom hangs over Wombat Crescent, and once again, Thelma is to blame. She’s become all sentimental, pushing to chat about their relations...
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6
Meet Sister Alibi
When Ted’s tax return comes under scrutiny, he realizes that his only hope lies with his former rival, the nun.
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7
The Hair Of The Cat That Bit You.
The tranquility of Wombat Crescent is disrupted when Thel discovers a stray kitten, while Bruno challenges Ted to grow a moustache within a week.
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8
Uncle Jack Gets His Own Back
After the passing of their eccentric Uncle Jack, the family is left with a puzzling box that piques everyone's curiosity. Seizing the opportunity, Ted...
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9
That Old Back Magic
The Bullpitt family finds themselves in disarray when Ted suffers from a painful back injury, and Craig's new girlfriend comes to visit.
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10
Room To Rent
Thel's strong resolve to assign Craig's room to an Asian student puts her at odds with Ted and draws the attention of the police.
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11
Lodger Protest
The Bullpitts find themselves in a whirlwind of chaos as a family illness strikes and an unexpected guest arrives at their home. The combination of th...
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12
An Affair To Remember
Greta becomes convinced that Bruno is cheating on her, prompting Ted to recruit cousin Reg to help solidify her suspicions and bring Bruno down for go...
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13
The Wagers Of Fear
After Uncle Bob's commercials catapult him into the limelight of television fame, Ted decides to take on a bet aimed at taking his insufferable brothe...
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14
Plaster of Paris
Thel achieves victory in a contest that promises to whisk her away to exciting destinations, but unfortunately, Ted is the only one left feeling defea...
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15
Strike Me Catholic
The Bullpitt family faces turmoil when Ted chooses to go against his union's wishes. The decision leads to unexpected consequences, throwing their liv...
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16
Three Into Fur Won't Go
Ted has only two genuine fears: a persistent nightmare where the Kingswood is involved in a crash test and an unexpected visit from his sabre-toothed ...
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17
Trees Company
Ted attempts to pressure the local council into cutting down a tree located outside his home, but his actions backfire, leading to his entire family o...
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18
Sweet And Sour Charity
Thelma is tasked with putting together the School Charity Concert, but Ted initially wants nothing to do with it. Despite his reluctance, he ultimatel...
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19
Smoke Out At Wombat Crescent
Ted's excitement for the family barbecue takes a nosedive when Uncle Bob decides to set a trap for a possum lurking in the attic.
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20
Every Dog Has It's Pay.
After Ted misplaces the paycheck belonging to the office bully, he finds himself grappling with a situation more agonizing than he ever anticipated.
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A Lode Of Old Bullpitt
Ted’s odd behavior piques the family’s curiosity, prompting them to dig deeper into what he’s up to. Their investigation reveals that he’s sec...
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2
Briefcase Encounter
Following his participation in an engaging personality workshop, Ted eagerly pursues a high-level executive role. However, he finds himself unexpected...
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3
Partying Is Such Sweet Sorrow
After Merle convinces Thel to break up with Ted, Bob steps in and transforms the atmosphere of the house by throwing one of his legendary parties.
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4
Whodunnit?
On Thel's birthday, a unique mix of a wallsafe, a butler, and a dishwasher leads to a whirlwind of chaos and intrigue on Wombat Crescent.
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5
A Very Green Grocer
Ted jumps on board to support a government initiative aimed at tackling illegal immigration, but his efforts quickly spiral out of control. As he trie...
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6
A Matter Of Willpower
Ted's obsession with Aunty Vi's wealth spirals out of control, prompting the rest of the family to step in and show him the error of his ways.
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7
Divorce Australian Style
The marriage between Bob and Merle resembles two buzz saws colliding—loud and chaotic—and it’s no shock when the term divorce begins to circulat...
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8
Hair Of The Blue Dog
Ted isn’t one to shy away from a challenge, particularly when it comes to a poodle. To him, poodles are just fluffy nuisances that deserve a good bl...
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9
Wombat Madness.
To impress his boss, Ted decides to apply for membership in the covert organization known as The Brotherhood of Wombats.
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10
It's A Bird ! It's A Plane ! It's A Tile !.
After Ted gets conked on the head by a piece of the Space Shuttle, he finds himself with amnesia. In a surprising turn, he decides to take legal actio...
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11
The Ones That Didn't Get Away.
Bruno dreads the idea of bringing Ted along on his yearly fishing excursion, but he's grateful when nature and luck intervene to spare him from the or...
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12
Licence To Thrill
Ted's world gets upended when he realizes that his driver's license has expired for two years. To make matters worse, his friends Craig and Wendy deci...
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13
With A Little Bitter Luck.
Tensions escalate on Wombat Crescent as Ted and Bruno find themselves in a fierce rivalry for the leading role in a new beer commercial. The competiti...
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14
Bob & Merle & Ted & Neville
While Thelma is off enjoying her European vacation, Ted realizes that living the bachelor life isn't quite as exciting as he had envisioned. His situa...
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15
Presenting The Ted And Sparky Show.
Ted has been thoroughly baffled by the eccentric actor living next door, and a baffled Ted can be quite unpredictable, as his confusion clouds his jud...
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16
A Dog Called Horse
Ted believes he has mastered the art of breeding with the incredible success of his greyhounds, Repco Lad and Gay Akubra. His training regimen appears...
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17
Teapot Of Gold.
As the excitement of gambling sweeps through Wombat Crescent, Ted finds himself resorting to underhanded tactics, plunging the Bullpitt household into...
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18
Sons And Datsuns
When a stranger shows up asserting that he is Ted's secret son, the unexpected revelation catches not just Ted off guard, but everyone around him as w...
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19
Man Of The Match.
The yearly cricket match between doctors and nurses lures Ted Bullpitt out of retirement, sending him back to the pitch for some action.
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20
Bagpipe Dreams
The peaceful atmosphere of Wombat Crescent is thrown into chaos when Ted learns about a significant inheritance awaiting him in Scotland. Determined t...
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21
A Spelling Lesson.
Ted becomes increasingly paranoid about his fate when he finds himself enchanted by a captivating newcomer.
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22
No Bed of Rosa's.
When Thel's cousin Reg Pooley comes to town looking for a bride, Ted steps in to play matchmaker, leading to a series of unexpected and chaotic events...
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23
Medium Rare.
A night of excitement using a ouija board turns into chaos for Wombat Crescent when Ted becomes convinced that his connection to the spirit realm will...
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Ted Bullpitt Meets The Lone Arranger
When Ted and Bob embark on their venture to launch a small business, they find themselves entangled in more than just securing a bank loan—they inad...
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2
Better Dead Than Red
Chaos erupts in Wombat Crescent after Ted accidentally spills paint all over his beloved chair. To make matters even more bizarre, he unexpectedly win...
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3
A Whole New Ball Game
Ted steps in as the coach for Craig's basketball team, and under his guidance, they begin to rack up victories. However, when their top player suffers...
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4
Birth Of A Salesman
Ted finds himself in a financial bind and asks his brother Bob for a loan of $500. In exchange, Bob wants Ted to promote his Datsun car dealership thr...
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5
Two And Two Is Nun
Ted discovers in his paycheck that he has been fired. Sister Maria steps in to administer an aptitude test, revealing that Ted is only qualified to be...
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6
The Night They Raided Bruno's
Ted purchases an inexpensive burglar alarm from Reg, who is Thelma's cousin, and attempts to sell it to Bruno. When Bruno turns him down, Ted devises ...
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7
Caught In The Act
Merle is directing a play she penned herself and is also taking on the lead role alongside Bob. When Merle sustains an injury, Ted steps in to assist ...
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8
Ted Bullpitt, The Human Eel
While decluttering, some of the junk uncovered includes Ted's vintage magic gear. Once known as Ted Bullpitt, the Human Eel, he was a talented escapol...
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9
Postman's Knock
Ted struggles with insomnia, prompting Rosa to suggest they swap bedrooms for the night. Meanwhile, when Craig learns that Ted is taking Rosa out for ...
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10
First Lady Of Fashion
Merle is feeling insecure about her fashion sense, so Bob attempts to soothe her by creating a fake letter from Hazel Hawke, requesting her to design ...
