Fam Time
| Fam Time | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Michael Horrocks |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Hayden Guppy |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Michael Horrocks |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Seven Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | 7plus |
| Release | 11 July 2024 |
Fam Time is an Australian television comedy series produced by the Seven Network. The series is created by Michael Horrocks and directed by Hayden Guppy.
Fam Time follows the story of the highly dysfunctional blended Box family which, like most families today, is struggling to combine their online and everyday lives in the suburbs.[1][2]
The series was filmed in 2019,[3] and was originally set to air in 2020.[4] However Seven announced in October 2020 the series would air instead in 2021 but this never occurred.[4] Ultimately, all six episodes were released on 7plus on 11 July 2024.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Michala Banas as Belinda Box
- Benson Jack Anthony as Rylan Box
- Duncan Fellows as John Box (aka "Handy Andy")
- Rhonda Burchmore as Grandma Viv (aka "Foxy Box")
- Karina Banno as Tahnee Box
- Chloe De Los Santos as Cherry Box
- Tainui Tukiwaho as Bill Whata
- Mathilde Anglade as Claudette
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Hayden Guppy | Jack Yabsley | 11 July 2024 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Hayden Guppy | Erica Harrison | 11 July 2024 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Hayden Guppy | Erica Harrison | 11 July 2024 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Hayden Guppy | Jack Yabsley | 11 July 2024 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Hayden Guppy | Erica Harrison | 11 July 2024 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Hayden Guppy | Jack Yabsley | 11 July 2024 |
Reception
[edit]David Knox from TV Tonight rated the series 2 out of 5 stars stating the series has underwhelming gags and dated humour however doesn’t believe it’s one of the worst comedies.[6] Anthony Morris from Screen Hub Australia rated the series 2½ out of 5 stars stating the series is a huge cliche and relies too much on sex jokes.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Knox, David (6 June 2019). "Seven announces new sitcom, Fam Time". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Seven Studios' New Comedy Fam Time". 7Plus. Seven West Media. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ Groves, Don (6 June 2019). "Michala Banas, Benson Jack Anthony and Duncan Fellows wrestle with 'Fam Time'". IF.com.au. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b Knox, David (25 October 2020). "Fam Time, Wife Swap bumped to 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ Knox, David (26 June 2024). "Fam Time sitcom to screen on 7Plus". TV Tonight. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (14 July 2024). "Fam Time review". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Morris, Anthony (10 July 2024). "Fam Time, 7+ review: Australia's last ever sitcom?". screenhub.com.au. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
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