Dead Gorgeous facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dead Gorgeous |
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Main Cast
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| Genre | Fantasy Comedy Adventure |
| Created by | Barbara Slade |
| Starring | Melissa Howard Poppy Lee Friar Alexandra Coppinger |
| Opening theme | "Life and Death" by Annabelle Priftis |
| Country of origin | Australia United Kingdom |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Running time | 25–30 minutes |
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| Original network | ABC1, ABC3, BBC Two, CBBC |
| Original release | UK 15–31 March 2010; Australia 5–21 April 2010 |
Dead Gorgeous is a fun Australian-British TV show about three sisters who are also ghosts! It first aired on 15 March 2010 in Britain and 5 April 2010 in Australia. The show was made by Burberry Productions and Coolabi Productions. It's all about adventure, comedy, and a bit of fantasy.
The show was once called Dead Normal, but its name was changed before it aired.
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Story of the Ghostly Sisters
Dead Gorgeous tells the story of three sisters: Rebecca, Sophie, and Hazel Ainsworth. They lived a long time ago, during the Victorian era. Sadly, they died in a carriage accident with their nanny. They felt they didn't get to live life enough. So, Rebecca asked the ghost council for another chance at life.
Their wish was granted! But they came back 150 years later. Their old home was now a private boarding school. The sisters are "Living Ghosts." This means they look like normal people but have cool ghost powers. They can walk through walls!
They can't tell anyone their secret. So, the sisters have to pretend to be normal students at the school. They are refined and old-fashioned young ladies. Modern life in the 21st century is very confusing for them. Luckily, their ghost-guardian, Agatha, helps them. They also get help from other friendly ghosts. Together, they try to fit in and survive the challenges of modern culture.
Meet the Characters
The Ainsworth Sisters
- Melissa Howard as Rebecca: Rebecca is 16 and the oldest sister. She felt cheated when they died because she was just starting to experience romance. She asked the ghost council for a second chance at life. Rebecca quickly adapts to modern life. She wants to be popular and enjoy everything new. She has a big crush on David.
- Poppy Lee Friar as Sophie: Sophie is 15 and the middle sister. She wasn't happy that Rebecca decided to come back to life without asking her. Sophie finds the modern world uncomfortable. She doesn't like skimpy sports uniforms. She would rather paint or do needlework than most 21st-century activities. She tries her best to fit in, even though she misses her old life. Her best friend is Charlie.
- Alexandra Coppinger as Hazel: Hazel is 12 and the youngest sister. She is adventurous and fun. She is also very caring towards her sisters. Hazel adapts easily to new technology. She even learns how to rap and teaches her sisters! Her best friend is Mattie. Hazel notices that Jonathan likes Rebecca, even when Rebecca doesn't.
Their Friends and Foes
- Blake Davis as Jonathan: Jonathan is curious about the new girls at school. He quickly becomes friends with the Ainsworth sisters. He helps them understand the confusing 21st century. Soon, he discovers their secret. At first, he's scared, but he gets used to it and keeps their secret safe. Jonathan has strong feelings for Rebecca, but he's too shy to show them clearly.
- Chris Milligan as David: David might not be the smartest boy, but he's very handsome. This makes him popular with the girls. Rebecca quickly sets her sights on him. David prefers playing sports over studying.
- Aisha Dee as Christine: Christine is one of the coolest girls at school. Her parents are rich, which makes many kids want to be her friend. Rebecca really wants to be accepted by Christine and her group. Christine often takes advantage of Rebecca's desire to fit in. Christine usually seems tough, but she has a soft side she doesn't like to show.
- Jay Kennedy Harris as Charlie: Charlie is a bit of a nerd. He's not hated, but he's not super close friends with many people. He meditates instead of messing around. His unique personality draws him to the Ainsworth sisters, who are also outsiders in their own way.
- Gerry Connolly as Mr Griffith: Mr. Griffith is the kind and friendly headmaster. He tries to avoid problems rather than facing them directly. He often tries to calm down Haiwyn Sinclaire about the mysterious Ainsworth girls.
- Stella Silagy as Mattie: Mattie becomes friends with Hazel. She is very loyal to her new friend, even though she thinks Hazel is a little weird. Other kids might think Mattie is a nerd because she likes science. But Hazel values Mattie's loyalty and friendship. Mattie is very supportive and would do a lot to help Hazel.
- Julie Forsyth as Haiwyn Sinclaire (aka Miss Sinclair): Miss Sinclaire is the deputy head of Ainsbury School and the art teacher. She believes in ghosts and knows there's something very different about the Ainsworth sisters. She wants to find a reason to expel them, but the sisters always manage to outsmart her.
- Julie Eckersley as Agatha Heggleby: Agatha is Rebecca, Sophie, and Hazel's ghost guardian. She rides a motorcycle and is flamboyant and a bit scatter-brained. She lives with her ghostly friends, Buddy, Sophus, and Grendel, in the Ainsworth family graveyard. Agatha and her friends are always there for the sisters, but their advice can sometimes be a little strange!
How the Show Was Made
In 2003, Nickelodeon UK ordered a test episode for the show. It was filmed entirely in Britain. Nickelodeon didn't pick up the series. Then, the idea was pitched to the BBC, who decided to get involved. Later, the ABC and Nickelodeon Germany also joined.
The series was then filmed in Australia with a different cast. The show also had a slightly different story setup and character personalities. Even though Nickelodeon UK didn't make the full series, they did show their pilot episode in 2003. You can find footage from this pilot episode on YouTube.
Episode Guide
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| 1 | "150 Years Later" | 15 March 2010 | |
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The girls arrive as living ghosts. They are not used to the 21st century. They meet their ghost guardian, Agatha, and her friends. The sisters become friends with Jonathan and meet David, who Rebecca likes. They also meet Christine and her friends.
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| 2 | "Dying to Belong" | 16 March 2010 | |
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The sisters try to get used to being "living ghosts." Rebecca wants to be popular, so she tries to become friends with Christine and her group.
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| 3 | "Sisters in Mind" | 17 March 2010 | |
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Rebecca wants to join the basketball team, but she doesn't know how to play. Sophie turns out to be amazing at basketball, even though she's never played. Hazel starts to hear people's thoughts.
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| 4 | "Gold" | 18 March 2010 | |
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Hazel learns that an old friend from her past was jailed for stealing gold. She tries to find the truth to help her friend move on.
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| 5 | "Law of the Jungle" | 19 March 2010 | |
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Sophie finds out that her friend Charlie is being bullied into doing someone's homework. Sophie, her sisters, and Jonathan try to fix the situation.
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| 6 | "The Baharee" | 20 March 2010 | |
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It's Culture week at school. When Christine blows on a special pipe, she releases a spirit called the Baharee. This spirit makes people do things they normally wouldn't.
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| 7 | "Hazel's Tree" | 23 March 2010 | |
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Hazel is sad because a tree she planted with her mother is going to be cut down. She starts a campaign to save the tree. Meanwhile, Sophie tries to get her classmates interested in reading.
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| 8 | "Reliving History" | 24 March 2010 | |
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The school has a day where they act out life from 150 years ago. This makes the girls happy. It's also Sophie's birthday. Agatha tries to find the perfect present for Sophie.
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| 9 | "A Friend Indeed" | 25 March 2010 | |
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Jonathan might miss a trip he wants to go on. Sophie finds out she's good at running and becomes popular. Rebecca doesn't like that Sophie is more popular than her.
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| 10 | "Grendel's Cold" | 26 March 2010 | |
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The Ainsworths have to stay at school during vacation. Agatha is away, so Sophus, Grendel, and Buddy keep them company. Grendel gets her yearly cold, which causes trouble when other students return to school.
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| 11 | "Smoke and Mirrors" | 27 March 2010 | |
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Rebecca is failing all her subjects, and the ghost council is getting angry. She starts to disappear. Everyone is working on their science projects, which include magic and a fashion show.
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| 12 | "Love First Kiss" | 30 March 2010 | |
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A painting of one of Rebecca's old suitors comes to life. The suitor jumps out of the portrait, and Jonathan gets stuck inside it! The suitor then chases Rebecca.
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| 13 | "Old Ghosts" | 31 March 2010 | |
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Sophie is upset when she hears the old stables will be knocked down. An old ghost is released and possesses her. Sophie learns what is truly important: her family.
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Where to Watch It
| Country | Channel | Series Premiere |
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 Australia |
ABC1 / ABC3 | 5 April 2010 |
 Belgium |
Ketnet | 15 December 2010 |
 Germany |
Nickelodeon | 30 April 2010 |
 Israel |
Arutz HaYeladim | 25 November 2010 |
 Italy |
Disney Channel / Rai Gulp | 2 January 2011 |
 Norway |
NRK Super / NRK 3 | 16 March 2011 |
 Russia |
Kultura | 19 December 2011 |
 Sweden |
SVTB | 27 March 2011 |
 United Kingdom |
BBC2 / CBBC | 15 March 2010 |
| Latin America | HBO Family / Yups Channel / Once TV México | 4 March 2013 |
See also
In Spanish: Dead Gorgeous para niños
