Barmy Aunt Boomerang
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Barmy Aunt Boomerang was a children's comedy series which aired on BBC1 in the UK
from 16 September 1999 to 14 December 2000. Sebastian's world is turned upside down by the arrival of his unconventional Australian aunt Boomerang. It is revealed early on in the series (the first episode) that Aunt Boomerang is in fact a ghost, She was starring in an Australian soap when she was killed on set. She now acts as something of a "fairy god-mother" to Sebastian. The show ran for two series.
The series also featured actor Alex Harvey (born October 1959), who is the son of the late Scottish rock singer and leader of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Alex, Jr. played the part of a police officer named Sergeant Keen.
(Source : BBC Motion Gallery)
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from 16 September 1999 to 14 December 2000. Sebastian's world is turned upside down by the arrival of his unconventional Australian aunt Boomerang. It is revealed early on in the series (the first episode) that Aunt Boomerang is in fact a ghost, She was starring in an Australian soap when she was killed on set. She now acts as something of a "fairy god-mother" to Sebastian. The show ran for two series.
The series also featured actor Alex Harvey (born October 1959), who is the son of the late Scottish rock singer and leader of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Alex, Jr. played the part of a police officer named Sergeant Keen.
Series guide
- Series 1 - 15 editions broadcast 16 September 1999 - 23 December 1999
- Series 2 - 15 editions broadcast 14 September 2000 - 21 December 2000
(Source : BBC Motion Gallery)
Cast
- Toyah WillcoxToyah WillcoxToyah Ann Willcox is an English actress and singer. In a career spanning more than thirty years Toyah has had 13 top 40 singles, released 22 studio albums, written two books, appeared in over forty stage plays and ten feature films, as well as voicing and presenting numerous television shows...
as Aunt Boomerang - Kern Falconer as Mr Diplock
- Terry Neason as Mrs Belcher
- Laura McKenzie as Meryl
- Lawrie McNicol as Kevin Simpkins
- Richard MaddenRichard MaddenRichard Madden is a Scottish stage, film, and television actor, known for his work in theatre and for his roles in both film and television.- Background :...
as Sebastian Simpkins - Sharon MacKenzie as Tracey Simpkins
- Alex HarveyAlex HarveyAlex Harvey was a Scottish rock musician. With The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, he built a reputation as an exciting live performer during the 1970s glam rock era.-Biography:...
as Sergeant Keen - Blaine Slater as Ashley