Pig in a Poke
Pig in a Poke is a 1977 Australian series about a Melbourne doctor who moves to Redfern. There was a 1974 one-off drama, and a subsequent series of five episodes in 1977.
It stars Paul Mason as a doctor who buys a medical practice sight unseen and Justine Saunders as his receptionist and nurse. The first episode explored domestic violence and the need for women's refuges. Other episodes look at Greek family traditions, transvestites and the way laws are applied differently for blacks and whites.
Cast
- Paul Mason as Dr Peter Reynolds
- Justine Saunders as Maureen
- Chris King as Billy Hodge
- Pat Evison as Mrs Hodge
- Julie Dawson as Mary
- Tony Barry
- Tessa Mallos as Christina Moustakas
- Arianthe Galani as Adriana
- John Hargreaves
- Neil Fitzpatrick
- Gordon Glenwright
Accolades
1975 Logie Awards- Best Individual Performance By An Actress - Pat Evison
- Best Supporting Actress - Arianthe Galani
- Best Script Writer - John Dingwall and Margaret Kelly
- Best Original Work for TV - Margaret Kelly and John Dingwall
- Best Individual Performance by an Actor - Neil Fitzpatrick
- Best Dramatic Script - John Dingwall and Margaret Kelly