Willy Nilly

Willy Nilly Show is a New Zealand television series originally based on a short film by the same name. It follows the lives of two middle-aged farming brothers, Eric (Sean Duffy) and Harry (Mark Hadlow) who are catapulted into the modern world when their bossy and overprotective mother dies and Joy Full (Tandi Wright), the lovely undertaker’s assistant, comes to stay. It is set in the fictional town of Pokapoka  A total of 3 series were made which have all been made available on DVD at Filmshop. It was winner of Best Comedy Performance, Script and Direction - NZ TV Awards  In 2002, a TV Guide poll found the series to be the most popular New Zealand comedy. The series' most prominent fan base is made up of women over the age of 60.

Episodes

Series One

Episode 1 - Under the Stinkwattle Tree 
Episode 2 - Five Left Feet 
Episode 3 - Down the Tube 
Episode 4 - The Ram Who Knew Too Much 
Episode 5 - In the Nudey 
Episode 6 - The Ghost and the Dinner Party 
Episode 7 - Spring Fever

Series Two

Episode 1 - The Vet 
Episode 2 - Harrys Can Do Anything 
Episode 3 - Are You My Daddy 
Episode 4 - Birth and Death 
Episode 5 - Through the Looking Grass 
Episode 6 - Mum's Little Treasure 
Episode 7 - Rain Rain Go Away

Series Three

Episode 1 - Twisted Sister 
Episode 2 - Dr Harry's Casebook 
Episode 3 - Pokapoka Pokerface 
Episode 4 - Silage is Golden 
Episode 5 - The Black Stump 
Episode 6 - Don't Worry Be Harry 
Episode 7 - St Eric of Pokapoka 
Episode 8 - Just Another Day

Characters

Eric - Sean Duffy 
Harry - Mark Hadlow 
Joy - Tandi Wright 
Mr Bott - Stuart Devenie 
Lubyanka - Ellie Smith (Series 2-3)

DVD Releases

All 3 series have been made available on DVD in New Zealand at Filmshop.

References

Category:2002 New Zealand television series debuts
Category:2000s New Zealand television series
Category:New Zealand television sitcoms
Category:Television programmes funded by NZ on Air