Grass Roots
Series Overview
Grass Roots is an Australian television series produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation between 2000 and 2003. The series is set around the fictional Arcadia Waters Council near Sydney, and was primarily a satirical look at the machinations of local government. It was written by Geoffrey Atherden. Part of the series was filmed in the inner west Sydney suburb of Concord. Many external shots of Arcadia waters Council chambers used Concord Council Chambers as a setting and as was other various locations around Concord, particularly in the shopping centre and cafes in Majors Bay Road. Beach scenes were filmed at Mona Vale, New South Wales on Sydney's northern beaches, while the location "Cemetery Point" was filmed at the Mona Vale headland reserve.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 18 Episodes
50–55 min per episode
2000 – 2003
Premiered: Sun, Jul 2, 2000
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 10: “Crime”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Atherden
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What is Grass Roots about?
Grass Roots is an Australian television series produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation between 2000 and 2003. The series is set around the fictional Arcadia Waters Council near Sydney, and was primarily a satirical look at the machinations of local government. It was written by Geoffrey Atherden. Part of the series was filmed in the inner west Sydney suburb of Concord. Many external shots of Arcadia waters Council chambers used Concord Council Chambers as a setting and as was other various locations around Concord, particularly in the shopping centre and cafes in Majors Bay Road. Beach scenes were filmed at Mona Vale, New South Wales on Sydney's northern beaches, while the location "Cemetery Point" was filmed at the Mona Vale headland reserve.
How many seasons does Grass Roots have?
Grass Roots comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Grass Roots?
Key cast members in Grass Roots include Geoff Morrell, Zoe Carides, John Clayton, Jodie Dry, Sacha Horler.
Who created or directed Grass Roots?
Grass Roots was developed and directed by Geoffrey Atherden.