Misery Guts
Series Overview
Misery Guts was an Australian children's television series on the Nine Network Australia that first screened in 1998. Keith is the only son of Vin and Marge Shipley. They live above a fish 'n' chips shop in South London and things are tough. Keith's parents are misery gutses and he is convinced that the only way for the family to regain its former happiness is for him to make his parents smile again. Keith embarks on a mission to cheer his parents up. He buys a brilliantly coloured tropical fish from Australia, where the sun shines all the time, the sea is full of fish and coconuts just fall into your hands. When all his efforts to cheer his parents up fail spectacularly, Keith decides he must somehow get his parents to Australia. People couldn't be unhappy in a paradise where fish sparkle like rainbows and it's sunny and warm all the time. Or could they? Based on Morris Gleitzman's books 'Misery Guts', 'Worry Warts', and 'Puppy Fat'.
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
20 min per episode
1998 – 1999
Premiered: Thu, Dec 24, 1998
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Sole Search”
Keith and Tracy get trapped in the opal mine when it caves in. Keith vows to end his crazy schemes when he realises they make his friends unhappy — until they return to Orchid Cove.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Morris
Jan Tyrrell, Paul D. Barron
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Tyrrell
Producer
Mary Morris
Writer
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What is Misery Guts about?
Misery Guts was an Australian children's television series on the Nine Network Australia that first screened in 1998. Keith is the only son of Vin and Marge Shipley. They live above a fish 'n' chips shop in South London and things are tough. Keith's parents are misery gutses and he is convinced that the only way for the family to regain its former happiness is for him to make his parents smile again. Keith embarks on a mission to cheer his parents up. He buys a brilliantly coloured tropical fish from Australia, where the sun shines all the time, the sea is full of fish and coconuts just fall into your hands. When all his efforts to cheer his parents up fail spectacularly, Keith decides he must somehow get his parents to Australia. People couldn't be unhappy in a paradise where fish sparkle like rainbows and it's sunny and warm all the time. Or could they? Based on Morris Gleitzman's books 'Misery Guts', 'Worry Warts', and 'Puppy Fat'.
How many seasons does Misery Guts have?
Misery Guts comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Misery Guts?
Key cast members in Misery Guts include Paul Giles, Brooke Harmon, Alan Cinis, Brett Sellwood, Jasmine Edwards.
Who created or directed Misery Guts?
Misery Guts was developed and directed by Not specified.