Auditions - Kingswood Country

As Australia ends its production of the Holden car, we bring you this Aussie classic TV sitcom that pays an vague homage to a famous Holden.

8 great roles, 4 men and 4 women.

Ted Bullpitt: Ted, full name Edward Melba Bullpitt, is the main character. He is intolerant and has a particular hatred (and fear) of Catholics. Ted was part of a kitchen unit captured by the Italians in World War Two. His favourite thing, over his wife and family, is his Holden Kingswood. He also enjoys reading the comic Mandrake, sitting in his chair in front of the television, either while reading the paper or with his tankard of beer as well as tending to his greyhounds (Gay Akubra and Repco Lad). Ted is known as "Big Bum Bullpitt" to the students and Nuns (teachers) at the local Catholic school St Joseph's. He is also afraid of the Nuns, though seems to like Sister Maria as she also likes beer.

Thelma Bullpitt: Thelma, known as "Thel" for short, is Ted's wife and mother of Craig and Greta. She often answers the telephone with catch phrases in the hope of winning the latest prize from TV Week or whatever competition is currently running on the radio. Thelma also keeps a drawer full of old receipts to show Ted after buying expensive items from Myer (she simply holds her fingers over the date and waves the receipt at him, showing a small purchase). Thelma gives very specific advice on how to perform everyday chores - for example, making coffee or tea, "You'll have to add hot water dear, otherwise it'll be a bit dry".

Craig Bullpitt: Craig is Ted's only son. He is a medical student.

Greta Bertolucci: Greta is Ted's only daughter and is married to Bruno Bertolucci.

Bruno Bertolucci: Bruno is Ted's son-in-law, who he refers to as 'The Wog' and is married to Greta. He drives a purple Valiant, which is often a sore point with the Holden-loving Ted. Bruno takes great delight in poking fun at Ted and calling him 'Grumblebum' or 'Teddles', but affectionately calls Thelma 'Mrs B' and has sympathy with her for having to put up with Ted.

Bob Bullpitt: Ted's brother. Bob, is a used car salesman, often referred to as a 'Bloody Datsun dealer' by Ted. He has a love-hate relationship with both Ted and his wife Merle and insults are often traded, though he does have a soft spot for Thelma.

Merle Bullpit: Ted's upwardly mobile sister-in-law and is married to his brother Bob. Seems to dislike both Bob and Ted and often insults them both, although she gets on well with her sister-in-law despite Thelma's sometimes vague nature.

Maxine: A "lady of the night" that wanders through the Bulpitt household.

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