Buck House - Series Two, Episode One

In this episode from the second series of New Zealand's first sitcom, opportunistic geology student Ken (John Clarke in an early TV role) pockets an ad for a two bedroom flat. His plans are ruined when savvy law student Hugh (John Banas) charms landlady Mrs Platt (Myra de Groot). Ken convinces Hugh to fake a lifelong friendship in order to secure them the rental. There's definitely the stirrings of Fred Dagg in Ken: the bone-dry farmer's son moves into Buck House carrying gumboots and a guitar case containing home kill. Catherine Downes (Epidemic) plays Mrs Platt's niece Kathy, the unexpected third flatmate. 

Look I don't mind you bowling my books mate, but treading on a man's drinking hand is regarded as a serious offence.

– Geology student Ken (John Clarke) meets future flatmate Hugh (John Banas)

Key Cast & Crew

Myra de Groot

As: Mrs Platt

Catherine Downes

As: Kathy

John Banas

As: Hugh, Additional Writing

Bill Cole

Director

Patrick Leighton

Writer

John Clarke

As: Ken, Additional Writing