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Wake in Fright – a TV deal for uncertain times

After solving a very old detective story about television rights, Lingo Productions is tucked up with Endemol Shine to make its first substantial show.

13 Sep 2016 12:00

David Tiley

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Image: Donald Pleasance in the original Wake In Fright

It looks as if Australian television has been gripped by a passion for remakes. Picnic at Hanging Rock is to be re-imagined as a six part series for Foxtel. Wake in Fright is to be a two by ninety minute miniseries for Ten. Franchises have already worked for Foxtel with Wentworth, along with The Devil’s Playground as a sequel to the original.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.