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The story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his firecracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
Cast
David de Lautour
as Ted West
Antonia Prebble
as Rita West
Dan Musgrove
as Lefty Munroe
Esther Stephens
as Ngaire Munroe
Todd Emerson
as Bilkey van Heeder
Pana Hema-Taylor
as Bert Thompson
Xavier Horan
as Phineas O'Driscoll
Sophie Hambleton
as Carol O'Driscoll
Jessica Grace Smith
as Cheryl West
Patrick Tafa
as Falani
Jordan Mooney
as Eric Grady
Seasons
Season 1
This six-part series tells the story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his fire cracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
Series 2
The second season is set in 1981 Auckland, where the historical drama takes Outrageous Fortune's large and loyal audience on a journey into Ted and Rita's murky past, set against a backdrop of social and economic upheaval.
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Episodes
Season 1
All That Impedes Thee From the Golden Round
Ted West is reunited with his true love, Rita. But she has a secret and he has a lot to prove if he’s to get back on top of his gang and his game...
Is't Far You Ride?
Ted confronts his great white whale, as Rita battles boredom. And a war with the Dallies turns up unexpected opportunities.
Instruments of Darkness Tell Us Truths
Ted and Rita both champion good causes: a disco dancing overstayer and a mouse who needs to roar.
Our Poison'd Chalice
The matter of the poisoned lamington splits the house of West and leads Ted and Rita to sex, drugs and rock & roll.
Dire Combustion
The biggest job yet has explosive consequences for the Wests. Oh, and Wolf has a girlfriend.
But For a Wayward Son
Ted and Rita realise they have raised a problem child. But how to do deal with him? They both have the answer...
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