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The Talking Prisoner YouTube channel is a fascinating dive into the world of Prisoner, also known as Prisoner: Cell Block H, a beloved Australian TV drama series that aired from 1979 to 1986. The series was a trailblazer in its time, portraying life inside a women's minimum-security prison with unflinching honesty and remarkable depth of character. Its legacy persists today, with a dedicated fanbase around the world.
Talking Prisoner, hosted by Matt Batten, has become the go-to platform for enthusiasts of the series. It offers fans an unprecedented chance to get up close and personal with the personalities behind their favourite characters. The channel boasts a wealth of interviews with the series’ cast and crew, each offering unique anecdotes, insightful commentary, and a closer look at the making of this groundbreaking show.
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Talking Prisoner Presents Sons and Daughters EP 4 Interview with Tom Richards David Palmer
Talking Prisoner Presents Sons and Daughters EP 4 Interview with Tom Richards David Palmer
Welcome to Episode 4 of Talking Prisoner Presents. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with Tom Richards who played David Palmer in Sons and Daughters. Tom has appeared in many other Australian TV Classics such as Homicide, Division 4, Ryan, Bluey, The Sullivans, The Box, Chopper Squad, Cop Shop, Bellamy, Richmond Hill, The Flying Doctors, A Country Practice, Water Rats, Big Sky, Murder Call and All Saints, he is most known for playing David Palmer on Sons and Daughters. We spoke to Tom about his life growing up as a child and some of his first jobs he had out of school. Tom explained to us how he got into acting and what it was like to be in the 1971 Theatre production “The Rose and the Ring” at the famous Twelfth theatre. Tom played Terry Young in Matlock Police and told us about his time on Matlock and what it was like to work with Paul Cronin who played Senior Constable Gary Hogan. Tom shared with us a story about Roger Moore and the Bond girls, an absolute exclusive to Talking Prisoner. We then moved on to long running drama Sons and Daughters. We spoke about how Tom got the part of the hot tempered David Palmer and told us about what it was like to work with Brian Blain who played Gordon Hamilton. Tom shared with us why he left Sons and Daughters in 1986 and to come back in 1987. Tom shared all his memories with us about Sons and Daughters including what it was like working with Rowena Wallace Pat the Rat, Leila Hayes who played Beryl Palmer and working with Prisoner favourite Lisa Crittenden who played his daughter Leigh. Tom shared with us about the trip to Belgium to meet the fans and what that experience was like. Tom answered all fan questions and so much more.
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