Production Credits

Premise:

'Sweat' follows the students at the Sports West Academy in their quest
to become a gold medalist one day.


     Created by .............. John Rapsey

     Executive Producer ...... Paul Barron

     Producer ................ Margot McDonald

     Co-Producer ............. Madeleine Warburg

     Production Designer ..... Richard Bell

     Music ................... Cezary Skubiszewski
                               Tim Count
                               Keith van Geyzel
                               Greg Schultz

     Production .............. Barron Entertainment Ltd.
           in Association with The Australian Broadcasting Corporation
                               Producer Peter Jackson
                               Primetime PLC
                               Network Ten Limited
                               Ravensburger Film+TV GmbH
                               Tele-Images ITI

     Copyright ............... Investors under 'Sweat' Prospectus
                               dates 22. November 1995 for prescribed period
                               then Barron Entertainment Limited


Cast:

     Martin Henderson ......... Tom Nash (Swimmer)
     Inge Hornstra ............ Tatyana 'Tats' Alecsandri (Gymnastics)
     Melissa Thomas ........... Sandy Fricker (Atheltics - Track team)
     Tai Nguyen ............... Nhon Huong Tran, 'Noodle' (Swimmer)
     Tahnie Merrey ............ Evie Hogan (Swimmer)
     Heath Bergersen .......... Stewart 'Stewie' Perkins (Atheltics)
     Heath Ledger ............. Steve 'Snowy' Bowles (Cycling)
     Matt Castelli ............ Danny Rodriguez (Cycling)
     Claire Sprunt ............ Leila Rasheed (Gymnastics)
     Natalie Saleeba .......... Monique Bellenger (eps 1-4) (High Diver)

     Paul Tassone ............. Don Majors (Head of the SWA)
     Quintin George ........... Greg Rosso (Athletics Coach)
     Peter Hardy .............. Sid O'Reilly (Swimming Coach)
     James Sollis ............. Chris Wheeler (Cycling Coach)
     Frederique Fouche ........ Jenny Forrest (Gymnastics Coach)

     Gillian Berry ............ Norma O'Malley

001 [1.01-96] Episode 1 / Tom gegen den Rest der Welt

    Tom loses the 200m swimming contest in the County Championships -
    what actually should have been a sure win. Afterwards he blames
    anyone else but himself - from Danny and his girlfriend Tats because
    of flirting around before the departure to his coach because he
    didn't warn him of a strong opponent. A new sponsor is interested in
    the Acedemy. Nhon Huong Tran, joins the Academy.

    Directed by: Steve Jodrell
    Written by : John Rapsey

002 [1.02-96] Episode 2 / Duell um die Ehre

    With Tran, calling himself 'Noodle', now at the Academy, Tom - who's
    stilled miffed at his coach's not telling him that Noodle joins the
    Academy - is soon out for a challenge. Although Tom wants it and Don
    also kind of looks forward to it, coach Sid however doesn't
    approve the one-on-one - which isn't a hurdle too high to get over.
    Danny isn't very pleased about the material the Academy provides, and
    with the Academy short on money Danny wants to get a new bike on his
    own - which requires a job: and one calling for 'hunky & spunky' guys
    is soon found. Tom and Tats try to avoid each other, which isn't easy
    at the Academy. Noodle paints his room artfully.

    Directed by: Steve Jodrell
    Written by : Gary Heary

003 [1.03-96] Episode 3 / Fall in die Tiefe

    High diver Monique is as far as she can get with Sophie, her current
    coach. Don enlists Paul Steadman's (a three-time gold medalist) help
    to coach Monique to the win in the championships. What Paul does is
    take a 180-degree turn in the coaching philosophy - and it works;
    Monique's better than never before. The side effects are that Monique
    has fallen for Paul and now even considers moving to Canberra to be
    with him.

    Directed by: Dan Burstall
    Written by : Matt Ford

004 [1.04-96] Episode 4 / Die illegale Party

    The clan throws a traditional dance party. Since it's an illigal one
    behind the back of the instructors there are some things to consider
    and be taken care of. Monique decides to quit the academy and return
    home. Tom and Tats hava a heart-to-heart talk and reconsile.

    Directed by: Dan Burstall
    w  Rick Maier

005 [1.05-96] Episode 5 / Schillernde Seifenblasen

    A soap series shoots on location at the Academy. A move not supported
    by anyone (essentially the coaches) but Don thinks it's a good way to
    get some publicity for the Academy. Also thrilled are the students who
    not only might get a chance to get a part (as extras) but also get to
    know the series star, Robin Berry. As double for Robin Sandy is chosen,
    a reluctant part since the former friends and classmates drifted apart.
    Although Tom's at her side again, Tats wants distance and - and this
    time - isn't ready to go steady.

    Directed by: Dan Burstall
    Written by : Chris McCourt

006 [1.06-96] Episode 6 / Stewie unter Druck

    Stewie's coach Greg as well as Don want Stewie to decide in favor of
    one event instead of doing the whole range of athletics he's doing now
    - which sooner or later may cost him. This is complicated furthermore
    when Don's plan to invite Stewie's dad backfires: instead of helping
    him to decide, he throws in his idea of Stewie's future - pro football.
    With pressure from all sides, Stewie's at the point to explode.
    Tats is bored by her daily routine without any change.

    Directed by: Malcom McDonald
    Written by : Peter Gawler

007 [1.07-96] Episode 7 / Schuld und Unschuld

    The Academy is in turmoil after several personal things have been stolen.
    When some of those are discovered in Danny's locker, Danny finds himself
    the prime suspect. Danny has also to babysit his younger brother Raff.
    Tats still isn't completely over Tom.

    Directed by: Malcom McDonald
    Written by : John Chamberlain

008 [1.08-96] Episode 8 / Verirrte Gefuehle

    On an orientation hike a short cut means an injured ankle for Jenny.
    With dusk approaching and still a long way to go she and team partner
    Tom must spend the night in the wilderness. Tats is still confused
    about the relationship issue.

    Directed by: Dan Burstall
    Written by : Pim Hendrix

009 [1.09-96] Episode 9 / Angst vorm Anderssein

    Snowy helps a gay student against bullies and soon finds himself a
    target. Snowy asks out Sandy, a move awaited for a long time by her.
    The date itself is quite okay, but turns to desaster in the end. Later,
    Snowy reveals to Danny that he's gay. Also Tats dates again, Cameron.

    Directed by: Malcom McDonald
    Written by : May Harrison

010 [1.10-96] Episode 10 / Auf die Probe gestellt

    A quite shocked Danny feels totally uncomfortable around Snowy, who
    also breaks the news to the others. Snowy considers to quit the
    Academy over the issue; Danny forces him to leave their room and Snowy
    eventually switches with Stewie. Sandy, still distracted over the
    nightly incident also has her problems accepting the news after learning
    that Snowy somehow used her.

    Directed by: Malcom McDonald
    Written by : Matt Ford

011 [1.11-96] Episode 11 / Ein paar Worte zuviel

    A PR campaign for the Academy centered around Leila backfires when
    Leila is tricked and talks too much. Her 'victim' Tats goes ballistic
    while Leila hits rock bottom over her faux pas. Over all the emotional
    stress Tats then adds an injured ankle to her situation meaning an
    early end for an upcoming championship tournament.

    Directed by: Malcom McDonald
    Written by : Robyn Sinclair

012 [1.12-96] Episode 12 / Unter Verdacht

    Sandy's dad is arrested on fraud charges, which not only affects her
    and her running  - she's training for relay racing - but may eventually
    also cost her the place at the Academy. Danny quits the team with Snowy.

    Directed by: Malcom McDonald
    Written by : Karin Altmann

013 [1.13-96] Episode 13 / Was Freunde wert sind

    Evie cheats on a test and is caught; suspended for several weeks
    into the next semester she wants to quit school - jeopardizing her
    scholarship and her place at the Academy. To be able to stay at the
    academy she takes on a job at a newspaper through Sid's connections.
    Evie and Noodle get closer. At the end-of-semester party, Cameron
    offers Tats drugs and bullies discover Snowy's secret. Danny is over
    his anger against Snowy.

    Directed by: Karl Zwicky
    Written by : Gina Roncoli

014 [1.14-96] Episode 14 / Dream-Team auf Zeit

    Tom gets a chance when he is chosen to stand in for an injured swimmer
    in the national squad for an Invitational in Singapore. This could be
    his big break and he flies high accordingly. Another high flyer is Evie,
    who covers the competition for the paper.

    Directed by: Karl Zwicky
    Written by : John Rapsey

015 [1.15-96] Episode 15 / Das neue Outfit

    A company, represented by Alex Janos, wants to sponsor the Academy and
    provides new uniforms for the running team. Sandy however thinks there's
    nothing left which can be called 'uniform' and refuses to wear it.
    Noodle helps Evie taking photos from Danny for a calendar.

    Directed by: Ross Hutchens
    Written by : Robyn Sinclair

016 [1.16-96] Episode 16 / Entweder - Oder

    Snowy dates (Richard, a college student) - and over that neglects
    cycling, much to the dismay of his coach who doesn't know what going
    on with him. After some time without any word, Alex (the Wildcats
    representative) aks Sandy out. A gallery visit - or non-visit - shows
    up the differences between Noodle and Evie, who are about to make a step
    back to just being friends. Tom anxiously awaits word from Canberra if
    he's the one chosen as replacement for a recent drop-out.

    Directed by: Ross Hutchens
    Written by : Grant Fraser

017 [1.17-96] Episode 17 / Die Brecheisenmethode

    A top Russian exchange coach trains the Athletics team - and he wants it
    only one way: tough. Most of the group back out, not at least because of
    (not unfounded) fear of injuries. Stewie is the only one to continue
    working with him. Danny dates an older woman and stays out long with
    a big race due.

    Directed by: Malcom McDonald
    Written by : David Phillips

018 [1.18-96] Episode 18 / Ein moerderisches Rennen

    During the cycling race with a three men lead, one of them - Brett, also
    a former boyfriend of Tats' - crashes, leaving the victory to Danny.
    But it's only a short time of joy, when in the aftermath Brett dies.

019 [1.19-96] Episode 19 / Vorsicht Doping!

    The Canberra issue bothers Tom so much, that his performance suffers.
    Under pressure, he is offered dope.

020 [1.20-96] Episode 20 / Mehr als ein Flirt

    After dumping a girl, Danny soon finds his next girlfriend. Also Stewie
    has his eyes on a girl. Dope tests - again - scare Tom.

021 [1.21-96] Episode 21 / Eine unglaubliche Zeit

    Evie lost her job at the paper. Qualifications for the Commonwealth Games
    are due for some squads, this time it's the swimmers' turn.

022 [1.22-96] Episode 22 / Generationswechsel

    Qualifications continue, now it's the Gymnastics' turn. Leila is also
    on the team roster, a move not totally agreed on by Tats. Tats' mom
    attends the tournament. Sid is unhappy with Noodle not giving his best.

023 [1.23-96] Episode 23 / Ein echtes Spitzentalent

    World pro cycler Mark Novak - also Danny's big idol - guests at the
    Academy. But it's not Danny who makes friends, it's Snowy - whom Mark
    testifies endurance for big tour races. According to Mark, Danny is
    'only' a sprinter type. Closing his one week stint is a two-days tour.
    For that race, Noodle and Stewie try themselves as bookmakers - to get
    some much needed money. Sandy takes the next step in her relationship
    with Alex.

024 [1.24-96] Episode 24 / Raus aus der Routine

    Meeting Shelley, an art-school student, Noodle considers giving up
    swimming - not at least because of even more training sessions - and
    going to art-school. Jenny postpones her decision about Tats.

025 [1.25-96] Episode 25 / Jedes Ende ist ein Anfang

    Sandy has to deal with the fact that she might be pregnant - under which
    also her running suffers. Tats' downfall continues, and after a heart to
    heart talk, Jenny and Tats make their decisions.

026 [1.26-96] Episode 26 / Das Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen

    The Tats-Tom relationship seems to be over at last. Tats considers
    dancing. The national swimming championships take place and the SWA
    swimmers top the list - but Tom's toying with dope could cost him more
    than a disqualification.