Children’s drama series
There are hundreds of youngsters in care throughout New Zealand, living in special homes without their own family. The same is true of Britain and British television producer Sheila Kinany says, “There’s a sad story behind every child in care, but many of them are tremendous survivors
with a great sense of humour.” Sheila is responsible for “Dodger, Bonzo and the Rest” A mixture of comedy and drama, it is all about the adventures of children in care. The stories are set in a home in the suburbs of London. Dodger and Bonzo, played by Lee Ross and
Sophy McCallum, are brother and sister. Dodger, says Sheila Kicany, is like a young Arthur Daley. If he had a first name, it would be Artful. “The Rest” are Dodger’s gang — a mixed bag of children from different backgrounds. In this week’s episode,
prospective foster parents are expected for tea to meet Dodger and Bonzo. Meanwhile, a woman accuses one of the children at the home of stealing her handbag and suspicion falls on their friend, Brian. “Dodger, Bonzo and the Rest” screens at 5.00 on Two today.
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Press, 24 February 1987, Page 19
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