Blind Bitter Happiness (2023)

Synopsis

Blind Bitter Happiness captures the messy awkwardness of family life, the hard and hilarious truths of childhood, and the hilarity in our seemingly banal everyday battles.

First Air Date: 2023-08-26

Last Air Date: 2023-09-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Peter Feeney

Networks: Radio New Zealand

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Top Cast

Peter Feeney as Dr. P
Tilly Feeney as Scarlett
Lisa Harrow as Grandma Magsie
Sheena Irving as Jamie
Arlo Feeney as Jasper
Brooklyn Nathan as Paul
Frankie Feeney as Harley
Abi Turner as Mary
Claire Chitham as Lulu
Reb Fountain as Molly

Seasons

None (2023)

When the patriarch of the family, Denis, dies, middle-aged doctor Peter Fahey and his youngest child, superstitious and ritual-obsessed Scarlett, must come to terms with their grief and their relationship with the cantankerous old man. Peter’s wife Jamie, the grounding, logical force in Peter’s life, and their other children, Mary, Harley, and Jasper, face their own set of trials and tribulations.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Immortal Beloved (2023-08-26)

Everyone gathers to address a sensitive issue concerning Jasper's private parts. After the family gets news that Denis doesn't have long to live, Scarlett prepares to save her grandad from dying.
Ep. 2: Precious Things (2023-09-02)

Scarlett refuses to accept Denis' passing, placing her charmed objects on his bed in the hope he'll live forever. Dr. P discovers his premonition was true when he sees Scarlett with Grandad Denis.
Ep. 3: The Golden Child (2023-09-09)

Family and friends mourn Denis' passing. Dr. P realises he doesn't feel anything about it. Patrick pitches his new business venture. Scarlett performs a protection ritual on Grandad, but Grandma undoes it.
Ep. 4: The Wake (2023-09-16)

Jasper is rejected by Dithyaa, whom he catches kissing Cousin Paul. Scarlett shows her father the company shares she found in Grandad's drawer and Dr. P takes his Vietnam medals. Lulu is late to the wake.