The Librarians
TV Show · Comedy

The life of blithely racist and devoutly Catholic head librarian Frances O'Brien begins to unravel when she's forced to employ her former best friend Christine Grimwood, who is now a drug dealer, as the children's librarian.

2007 · 26m
Starring Nicole Nabout, Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler
Director Wayne Hope, Tony Martin

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?
    Soon to front court on drug trafficking charges, Christine Grimwood seeks a responsible job. She applies for the children's librarian position. Frances doesn't want to offer her the job, but gets forced to hire her.
    26m
  • EPISODE 2
    Repeat Offender
    An official from the Premier's Department arrives at Middleton Interactive Learning Centre. Jacinta McSweeney considers whether the venue would be appropriate for the Premier's Book Week launch.
    25m
  • EPISODE 3
    4 Kilos to Book Week
    In preparation for Book Week, Frances goes on a new restricting diet that makes her more stressed and anxious than usual.
    26m
  • EPISODE 4
    Unholy Matrimony
    Christine is neglecting her School Holiday Boredom Busters program, choosing to instead busy herself with arranging an anniversary visit with her boyfriend in prison.
    26m
  • EPISODE 5
    Amnesty
    After catching Christine having phone sex with Nikko, her true feelings are revealed in the most unlikely circumstances.
    26m
  • EPISODE 6
    And Nothing But The Truth
    Christine is desperate for Frances to testify at her court case. Meanwhile, the premier is visiting for Book Week.
    26m

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Cast & Crew

  • N‌N
    Nicole Nabout
    Frances O'Brien
  • Wayne Hope
    Christine Grimwood
  • Robyn Butler
    Frances O'Brien
  • K‌B
    Keith Brockett
    Dawn McConnichie
  • H‌A
    Heidi Arena
    Ky Lee
  • S‌B
    Stephen Ballantyne
    Matthew Bytnskov
  • R‌H
    Roz Hammond
    Terry O'Brien
  • R‌B
    Robyn Butler
    Nada al Farhouk
  • Wayne Hope
    Director
  • T‌M
    Tony Martin
    Director
  • W‌H
    Wayne Hope
    Director

About

The Librarians

Comedy

The life of blithely racist and devoutly Catholic head librarian Frances O'Brien begins to unravel when she's forced to employ her former best friend Christine Grimwood, who is now a drug dealer, as the children's librarian.

Information

Studio
ABC Television
Released
2007
Rated
M
Region of Origin
Australia
© 2007 ABC Australia

Languages

Original Audio
English (Australia), English
Subtitles

English (Australia) (CC, SDH)

Accessibility

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