The Adventures of Lano and Woodley (1997)

Name: The Adventures of Lano and Woodley
Rating: 9.0

Rating: 9.0

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Synopsis

The Adventures of Lano and Woodley is an Australian comedy television show starring the comedic duo of Lano and Woodley, consisting of two series which aired on ABC TV from 1997 to 1999. The first series was distributed on VHS and in 2004 The Complete Adventures of Lano and Woodley was released as a 2-disc DVD rather than each series being released separately.

First Air Date: 1997-01-09

Last Air Date: 1999-06-26

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 13

Created By: Colin Lane, Frank Woodley

Networks: ABC TV

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Top Cast

Frank Woodley as Self
Colin Lane as Self
David Glazebrook as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (1997)

The Adventures of Lano and Woodley first screened on the ABC on 1 September 1997, and in the UK it was shown on BBC2 in September 1999. The series was produced by Working Title/Polygram UK, with Marc Gracie as the Australian Producer. The episodes "Starquest" and "The Girlfriend" were directed by Bob Spiers (who also directed Fawlty Towers and Absolutely Fabulous), with Jon Olb and Mandy Smith directing 7 and 4 other episodes each, respectively. The series' music was by Mal Webb (except for "Starquest", to which Yuri Worontschak contributed).

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Girlfriend (1997-01-09)

When Frank admits to Col that he is a virgin, Col sees this as a chance to show up Frank, so he invents himself an imaginary girlfriend called Jenny. But what starts off a trick becomes a bit more serious when Frank starts feeling left out and decides to move out.
Ep. 2: One Simple Task (1997-08-09)

When Col tells Frank that he can't be Frank's friend, Frank worries and decides to prepare for a holiday together to strengthen their friendship. But when it's time to leave, Frank has forgotten to book the caravan. He digs himself deeper and deeper by lying about the situation.
Ep. 3: Tonight You Die (1997-09-22)

Col and Frank take a job at a factory but have an accident with some Anti-Ant. On the next day Friday the 13th, Col finds out that Frank is very superstitious. To help end his fears Col takes Frank to the local video shop to hire a scary video. Already spooked by the movie, they receive an anonymous death threat via a phone call, then numerous events threaten Frank and Col's well-being. Quote: "I LOVE that factory..."
Ep. 4: The Wall (1997-09-15)

Col and Frank are working as valets, but when Col takes 20 cents from a dashboard they are both fired. Col and Frank find out that either their next-door neighbour Mitchell, or themselves will be evicted if their apartment doesn't make inspection by the landlord. With the knowledge they are up against a perfectionist, their attempts to improve their apartment result in irreversible damage and a major cover-up attempt by the pair. Quote: "I wii-ssh that haa-dn't happened!"
Ep. 5: Starquest (1997-09-29)

Col and Frank love the talent show 'Starquest' and decide they're good enough to appear as contestants. After working long and hard on a musical/dance routine, they feel they are far better than any of the other contestants and deserve to be treated as celebrities. On the big night, things don't go exactly as planned.
Ep. 6: The Two Men (1997-06-10)

When Frank and Col go looking for love in a local pub, they find themselves coming home with two extra people... two girls. But the next morning when the girls have left they find a police officer knocking on their door & accusing them of a robbery. Frank and Col then become fugitives looking for who really committed the robbery. Even after a final showdown in a car park, Frank remains convinced that they are the two men.