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Geoffrey Atherden

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Script and Continuity Department
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Geoffrey Atherden is known for Grass Roots (2000), Mother and Son (1984) and The Aunty Jack Show (1972).
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Zoe Carides, John Clayton, Rhondda Findleton, Chris Haywood, Tammy Macintosh, Geoff Morrell, and Rhys Muldoon in Grass Roots (2000)
    Grass Roots
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Mother and Son (1984)
    Mother and Son
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    The Aunty Jack Show (1972)
    The Aunty Jack Show
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Writer(as Geoff Atherden)
    The Off Show
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Mother and Son (2023)
      Mother and Son
      4.7
      TV Series
      • based on the original series by
      • 2023–2025
    • Caroline Brazier in Emerald City: Live (2016)
      Liberty Equality Fraternity: Live
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • Stepfather of the Bride (2006)
      Stepfather of the Bride
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2006
    • Zoe Carides, John Clayton, Rhondda Findleton, Chris Haywood, Tammy Macintosh, Geoff Morrell, and Rhys Muldoon in Grass Roots (2000)
      Grass Roots
      8.5
      TV Series
      • written by
      • creator
      • 2000–2003
    • Mama kai gios (2002)
      Mama kai gios
      7.6
      TV Series
      • based on a story by
      • 2002
    • Grethe Holmer and Steen Springborg in Pas på mor (1998)
      Pas på mor
      6.9
      TV Series
      • English language version
      • 1999
    • Martin Ball, Stephanie Cole, David Haig, Prunella Scales, and Meera Syal in Keeping Mum (1997)
      Keeping Mum
      7.5
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1997–1998
    • Dad and Dave: On Our Selection (1995)
      Dad and Dave: On Our Selection
      6.2
      • additional script material
      • 1995
    • Mother and Son (1984)
      Mother and Son
      8.2
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • 1984–1994
    • Garry McDonald in Eggshells (1991)
      Eggshells
      5.1
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1991–1993
    • Australians (1988)
      Australians
      TV Mini Series
      • written by
      • 1988
    • BabaKiueria (1986)
      BabaKiueria
      7.5
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 1986
    • Hello Australia (1986)
      Hello Australia
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1986
    • Sons and Daughters (1982)
      Sons and Daughters
      6.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1982
    • Ratbags (1981)
      Ratbags
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1981

    Producer

    • Mother and Son (2023)
      Mother and Son
      4.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2023–2025
    • Stepfather of the Bride (2006)
      Stepfather of the Bride
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • associate producer
      • 2006
    • Zoe Carides, John Clayton, Rhondda Findleton, Chris Haywood, Tammy Macintosh, Geoff Morrell, and Rhys Muldoon in Grass Roots (2000)
      Grass Roots
      8.5
      TV Series
      • associate producer
      • script producer
      • 2000–2003
    • Ratbags (1981)
      Ratbags
      TV Series
      • associate producer
      • 1981

    Script and Continuity Department

    • Zoe Carides, John Clayton, Rhondda Findleton, Chris Haywood, Tammy Macintosh, Geoff Morrell, and Rhys Muldoon in Grass Roots (2000)
      Grass Roots
      8.5
      TV Series
      • script editor
      • 2003
    • Kick (1999)
      Kick
      5.6
      • script consultant
      • 1999
    • Ratbags (1981)
      Ratbags
      TV Series
      • script editor
      • 1981

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Geoff Atherden

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      He was awarded the A.M. (Member of the Order of Australia) in the 2009 Queen's New Year's Honours List for his services to the television industry as a scriptwriter, and to the advancement of writers for performance through executive roles with professional organizations.

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