Les Norton

Synopsis

Set in 1985, the series will follow the exploits of a country bloke from outback Queensland. On the run from a troubled past, he blows into Sydney where he lands a job as a bouncer at an illegal casino. A classic fish out of water who is desperate to get home, he soon finds himself seduced by the city’s illicit charms and dragged into a web of underground criminality.

First Air Date: 2019-08-04

Last Air Date: 2019-10-06

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Morgan O'Neill

Networks: ABC TV

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Top Cast

Alexander Bertrand as Les Norton
Syd Zygier as Const. Emily Gold
David Wenham as Price Galese
Rebel Wilson as Doreen/Dolores Bognor
Angus Sampson as The Narrator
Justin Rosniak as Eddie Salita
Steve Le Marquand as Sgt Ray 'Thumper' Burrell
Pallavi Sharda as Georgie Burman
Rhys Muldoon as The Minister
Hunter Page-Lochard as Billy Dunne

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: You Wouldn’t Be Dead For Quids (2019-08-04)

Les Norton is a country bloke from outback Queensland who blows into Sydney on the run from a troubled past. He lands a job as a bouncer at an illegal casino and finds himself dragged into a web of underground criminality.
Ep. 2: Wrongside (2019-08-11)

After a bomb is discovered under the bonnet of Price's prized Rolls Royce, the Kelly Club crew are on high alert and Les goes from doorman to muscle for Sydney's Mr. Big, and he's not happy about it.
Ep. 3: Bowen Lager (2019-08-18)

When Lozza needs a replacement actor for her big beer commercial, Les finds himself in the spotlight. The identity of the woman gunning for Price is revealed.
Ep. 4: The Boys from Binjiwunyawunya (2019-08-25)

Les and Billy help Price deal with an unusual property problem using unusual means. Les is finding his rising fame a liability.
Ep. 5: Lobster Mobster (2019-09-01)

Les sets out to spruce up his and Lozza's apartment but finds himself at the centre of a man hunt. Pressure mounts on Price's allies.
Ep. 6: Tight Arse (2019-09-08)

The Kelly Club coffers are dwindling and Les discovers an unlikely source of funds. Dolores tightens the screws on Price and his network.
Ep. 7: The Real Thing (2019-09-15)

Price sends Les to the North Coast to recoup the club's losses. Les fixes a problem and becomes torn between the city and the country. Emily makes a move.
Ep. 8: Bush League (2019-09-22)

Les cops it from all sides at his big rugby league debut. Dolores and Thumper devise a plan.
Ep. 9: Misery at the Selebo (2019-09-29)

Dolores pushes Les to his limits after a personal attack on Price. Price grapples with his feelings for Georgie. Eddie comes clean.
Ep. 10: Day of the Gecko (2019-10-06)

All eyes are on the handball court as Dolores, Thumper and the Kelly Club crew race against time. Les contemplates his farewell to Sydney.