TV series

Upper Middle Bogan

Name: Upper Middle Bogan
Released: 2013
Cast: Annie Maynard, Patrick Brammall, Robyn Malcolm, Michala Banas, Rhys Mitchell

2013–2016· 3 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 7.3Ended

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Synopsis

Follow the stories of two families living at opposite ends of the freeway. Bess Denyar is a doctor with a posh mother, Margaret, an architect husband, Danny Bright, and twin 13-year-olds at a private school, Oscar and Edwina. When Bess finds out that she is adopted, she is stunned, but even more so when she meets her birth parents, Wayne and Julie Wheeler. She also discovers that she has three siblings: Amber, Kayne and Brianna. The bogan Wheelers head up a drag racing team in the outer suburbs and are thrilled to discover the daughter they thought they had lost.

Themes

white trash family biological parents

Episodes

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E1 I'm a SwanNext upAug 15, 2013 · 27 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Middle-class woman, Bess Denyar, discovers she's adopted. She's shocked to find her birth parents head up a drag racing team in the outer suburbs.
Guest stars: Kane Felsinger (Sam), Eddie Baroo (Scary Patient), Anthea Kondos (Nurse), Dave Thornton (Troy Van Winkle), Bert LaBonté (Constable Miklis)
E2 Forefathers and Two MothersAug 22, 2013 · 28 min
Synopsis
Bess is angry at Margaret for lying to her all these years and decides to concentrate on getting to know her real parents. However, becoming one big family could take longer than hoped.
Guest stars: Robyn Butler (Cathy), Laura Dunemann (Receptionist), Eleanor Webster (Hockey Teacher), Nicholas Bell (French Man), Chloé Boreham (French Woman), Ben Grogan (The Smash), Nicole Freeman (Sophia), Tamala Shelton (Chloe)
E3 Your Roots Are ShowingAug 29, 2013 · 29 min
Synopsis
Wayne and Julie give Bess a ride in a V8 Supercar to make up for all the birthdays they've missed. Bess is trying hard to please everyone, but no longer sure where she belongs.
Guest stars: Marco Chiappi (Mr. Lloyd), Dave Warneke (Conway), Glenys Armstrong (Zumba Instructor), Wayne Hope (Tony)
E4 Picture PerfectSep 5, 2013 · 25 min
Synopsis
Bess arranges a lunch for her two mothers, which doesn’t quite go as planned. Julie feels terrible for giving Bess up for adoption and presents her with a rather unusual gift.
Guest stars: Ben Ridgewell (Brian), Tony Moclair (X-Ray Man), Justin Hamilton (IV Man), Tahu Marumaru (Surgeon), Dave Thornton (Troy Van Winkle)
E5 No AngelSep 12, 2013 · 28 min
Synopsis
Danny is devastated when Edwina wants to quit the bassoon after relentless bullying at school. She makes everything alright at a music concert where she plays in a way no one expects.
Guest stars: Steven Gates (Mr Papps), Nicole Freeman (Sophia), Tamala Shelton (Chloe), Naomi Kilmany (Adriana), Sebastien Harvey (Harley), Najib Bahrami (Ticket Collector), Dave Thornton (Troy Van Winkle), Sue Jones (Pat)
E6 Behind You!Sep 19, 2013 · 27 min
Synopsis
After backing into another car, Wayne is forced to take a driving test. At work, Bess has a bullying issue and Wayne offers to come to her rescue - unaware she may also come to his.
Guest stars: Kim Gyngell (Mr. Widdicombe), Tony Martin (Barry), Gareth Yuen (Lin), Winefred Diasnes (Patient), Bert LaBonté (Constable Miklis)
E7 Don't Over Think ItSep 26, 2013 · 27 min
Synopsis
Angry with Margaret for not taking her diabetes seriously, Bess sets up training sessions with newly qualified Brianna. Margaret reluctantly agrees, but is surprised at the outcome.
Guest stars: Travis Bird (Man in Lycra), Chloe Foster (Waitress), Sue Jones (Pat)
E8 NationalsOct 3, 2013 · 28 min
Synopsis
Bess and family support Team Wheeler at the drag racing championships. Bess tries to solve engine problems, however the aftermath is filled with fury. Will they sever ties?
Guest stars: Bob Franklin (Bob), Roz Hammond (Sandi), Jacqueline Brennan (Celia), John Leary (Terry), Syd Brisbane (Farmer), Scott Parmeter (Race Official)