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Prisoner Cell Block H

Well, obviously. Characters with the best nicknames outside of professional wrestling (‘The Freak’, ‘Vinegar Tits’). The most sustained and demented bouts of cackling laughter this side of a Sergio Leone marathon (Lizzie Birdsworth). One of the most hilarious yet jarringly bleak TV drugs scenes ever (Joan Ferguson gets spiked with acid and slaughters her beloved dog). And a theme tune for the ages. ‘Prisoner…’ had the lot. Prequel ‘Wentworth Prison’ has a lot to live up to.

Wonders from down under: the best Australian TV exports

Marking the arrival of ‘Prisoner Cell Block H’ prequel ‘Wentworth Prison’, we celebrate the greatest TV to come out of Australia

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‘Wentworth Prison’, C5. Wed Aug 21, 10pm.

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It’s a high-camp dog’s breakfast, even if fans of the original will find much to amuse them in incidental details including a first sight of Lizzie Birdsworth and one prisoner cheering herself up in solitary by singing ‘On the Inside’ (the original ‘Prisoner…’ theme) to herself. Utterly ridiculous, but an extra star for shamelessness…
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