A Descant for Gossips (miniseries)

A Descant for Gossips is a 1983 Australian mini series about a school girl who becomes involved with two teachers. The adaptation is based on the novel of the same name by Australian author Thea Astley.

It was repeated in 1984.

Cast

 * Kaarin Fairfax - Vinny Lalor
 * Geneviève Picot - Helen Striebel
 * Peter Carroll - Robert Moller
 * Louise Kan - Pearl
 * Desiree Smith - Betty
 * Steve Bastoni - Howard
 * Keir Saltmarsh - Tommy
 * Simon Chilvers - Mr. Findlay
 * Anne Phelan - Mrs. Lalor
 * Rona McLeod - Lillian
 * Jennifer Jarman-Walker - Jess Talbot
 * Rod Densley - Alex Talbot
 * Kate Jason - Ruth Lunbeck
 * Jeffrey Hodgson - Harold Lunbeck
 * Jillian Murray - Marion Welch
 * Bill Garner - Sam
 * Rod Williams - Mr. Lalor
 * Bruce Knappett - Mr. Jordan
 * Les James - Mr. Farrelly
 * Anne Charleston - Margaret
 * Con Mathios - Royce
 * Greg Stroud - Mike

Production
Film rights to the novel were sold in 1968.

It was the first lead role for Fairfax who had been in I Can Jump Puddles and Starstruck.

Reception
The Sydney Sun Herald said the series "will have even the most unblinking insomniac snoring after the first 20 minutes - yet it has some good things going for it."

The Age said "the program's strength lies in the controlled acting of Peter Carroll... and Genevieve Picot, and the inventive, quiet direction of Tim Burstall."