Returning: The Librarians
The merry band of staff at Middleton Interactive Learning Centre return under the watchful eye of Frances O’Brien once more.
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ABC’s 2007 comedy series The Librarians finally returns to screens next month, with the merry band of staff at Middleton Interactive Learning Centre under the watchful eye of Frances O’Brien once more.
Most of the original cast return for the comedy starring and co-creatd by Robyn Butler, alongside husband Wayne Hope.
This year being head librarian of this outer suburban library is harder than ever for Frances – especially when her right to the throne is being threatened by her Muslim colleague Nada (Nicole Nabout) – touted as the N.B.L (Next Big Librarian).
Meanwhile, Frances can’t seem to get anybody’s attention. Ky (Keith Brockett) is in love, Dawn (Heidi Arena) is broken hearted and Matthew (Stephen Ballantyne) is exploring his sexuality. Neil, (Bob Franklin) the convicted thief, is back – a free citizen and proudly wielding a Middleton library card. Father Harris (Kim Gyngell) is on sabbatical – Frances is at sea.
Both Wayne Hope and Roz Hammond also return.
Guest stars will include Vince Colosimo, Noni Hazlehurst, Hamish Blake, Tony Martin, Francis Greenslade and Denise Scott.
The first season of Librarians was nominated for a prestigious Rose D’Or Award in Switzerland.
It premieres Wednesday August 5 at 9pm on ABC1.
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15 Responses
The first season of this show was pretty terrible and not funny, though not as
extremely bad as Wayne Hope’s own series. Roz Hammond is definitely the best thing about it.
I love this show. Looking forward to Season 2.
I’m with Dean. Is Josh not coming back? I actually quite liked his character…
Nope.
So when is Safran coming to our screens then? I was hoping, and speculating wildly, that it would be post-Chaser.
Any idea, and have you seen a preview David?
I would have thought post Chaser was ideal, but no I haven’t seen a preview yet. I’m also curious as to why his hands appeared so perfect at the Logies….
Looking forward to this one coming back… Roz Hammond in particular is hilarious!
Wish I have caught the start and for some reason it’s not on iView, might have to look at the DVD… Thanks David.
Great news, love this show!
I take it Josh Lawson wont be returning?
hamish should be quite a suprise to see, but can’t wait for tony to be on it.
If its anything like the first then this hould be a good second season.
It’s so great to see this show coming back.. it is fantastic, but its been a long time coming (about 2 years since series 1). Glad to see its back! Will definitely be watching.
David is there any chance ABC will re-air the first season?
Yes think its on ABC2 now.
did not enjoy the first season at all… a hit and miss for mine although the guest stars as mentioned might bring it to life….chris lilley please hurry up and finish whatever you are doing (summer heights high 2 maybe?) and get back onto our screens… we are missing your talents !!
Hamish Blake is popping up in this one too? When does “over-exposure” start to mean something?