FrayedSeason 2, Episode 5

Frayed catch up

Frayed is a British-Australian comedy drama series written for television by Australian comedian Sarah Kendall (Motherland, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled) and produced by ABC in Australia and Sky UK in the United Kingdom. The show is set in London at the end of 1980's and revolves around the story of wealthy housewife Samantha Cooper as she is forced to return to the Australian town of Newcastle after the passing of her husband and hearing that she has no money left. Frayed showrunner Sarah Kendall also plays the role of protagonist Samantha Cooper, while award-winning Australian actress Kerry Armstrong (The Wrong Girl, Bed of Roses) portrays Samantha's mother, Jean. They are joined by a bunch of outstanding Australian and English acting talent, including Australian actor and singer Ben Mingay (Packed to the Rafters, Wonderland) as Sammie's brother, and English comedian and actor Robert Webb (Agatha Christie's Marple, Doctor Who) as doctor Rufus.