Small Tales & True

Small Tales & True

PG1998•30m

Comedy

Small Tales & True is a darkly funny and critically acclaimed Mockumentary series which explores the minutiae of suburban life.

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Production

Gristmill

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 1, 1998

Last Aired

October 6, 1998

Networks

The Comedy Channel

Created By

Roz Hammond, Matt Cameron, Robyn Butler

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Treading the Boards

E1

Treading the Boards

Air date: 1998-09-01

The director of an amateur theatre group tackles King Lear and some big egos.

Connexions

E2

Connexions

Air date: 1998-09-08

Dave, Gavin, Rory, Astrid, Jacqui and Kath head to a local singles night, confident that they will find love. Or at least sex.

Peeping Tom

E3

Peeping Tom

Air date: 1998-09-15

A private detective happily investigates the seedier side of life, having slipped into it himself.

Tigerland

E4

Tigerland

Air date: 1998-09-22

Fighting breaks out in the Richmond football club cheer squad over who should write the slogan on the banner.

Creatures of Habit

E5

Creatures of Habit

Air date: 1998-09-29

Residents in a suburban street grow anxious when their neighbours begin to dress in animal costumes.

Holy Matrimony

E6

Holy Matrimony

Air date: 1998-10-06

In order to have a church wedding, three couples must attend a pre-marital guidance course, run by a priest.

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