See How They Run (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids See How They Run |
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| Genre | Family, Children |
| Written by | Al Ashton Tim O'Mara |
| Directed by | Graeme Harper |
| Starring | Peter O'Brien Anne Looby |
| Country of origin | Australia United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Blue Mountains |
| Running time | 25 min. |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | 4.3 PAL |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 6 June – 20 June 1999 |
See How They Run is an exciting Australian-British children's television series. It was made by the BBC and ABC in 1999. The show is based on a book by David McRobbie with the same name.
The story is about the Cassidy family. They have to go into a special program called Witness Protection. This happens because the father helps the police with an important court case. The family must leave their home in England. They move all the way to Sydney, Australia. But they have to keep moving because some dangerous people are trying to find them. The series was filmed around the beautiful Blue Mountains. Emma, the oldest daughter, tells the story.
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Meet the Characters
The show features a small group of main characters. They are mostly the members of the Cassidy family. There are also a few other important people they meet along their journey.
The Cassidy Family
- Peter O'Brien plays Don Cassidy, the father.
- Anne Looby plays Lily Cassidy, the mother.
- Katie Blake plays Emma Cassidy, the oldest daughter. She also narrates the story.
- Becky Simpson plays Nicola Cassidy, another daughter.
Other Key Characters
- Vaughan Sevelle plays Sam Foster.
- Shelley King plays Nina Pagetter.
- Adam Ray plays Roy.
- Tessa Wells plays Sharon Hargreaves.
- Christopher Scoular plays Graham Foster.
- Julia Haworth plays Christine.
- Tessa Leahy plays Miss Weston.
- Brendan Donaghue plays Greg.
- Al Hunter Ashton plays Inspector Greyson.
- Lucy Maria Hopkins plays WDC Arnott.
Awards and Recognition
See How They Run won some important awards. These awards recognized the show's great writing and direction.
Australian Film Institute Awards
- In 1999, the show won for Best Children's Television Drama. This award went to the writer, Tim O'Mara.
- Graeme Harper was nominated for Best Direction in a Television Drama. This was for the first episode.
Australian Screen Music Awards
- In 1999, the show won for Best Original Music in a Children's TV or Animation Series. This award went to the composer, Mario Millo.
