Mercy Peak

When Dr Nicky Somerville's life in the city falls apart, she moves to the small town of Bassett (population 5058 and growing). She thinks the pace will be slower and things more simple. But she learns that life can be complex wherever you are. Mercy Peak is home to a cast of colourful, quirky and, above all, complex characters: William, the tenacious head doctor; his son, Alistair, living in the shadow of his father; Louise, the calm centre of the hospital whose personal life is a mess; and Ken, the amiable cop with a penchant for sci-fi and no luck in love. Their stories are the heart of the show: their triumphs, their failings, their foibles and, above all, their passions. And Nicky finds romance - first with social worker Cliff Tairoa, then with the all-too-attached vintner Kieran Masefield.

Press Reviews

Awards

2003 AFTA New Zealand Televison Awards: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress

2002 TV Guide New Zealand Television Awards: Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Script Drama Series

Runtime:
60

Producer(s):
John Laing

Director(s):
Geoff Cawthorn, Mark Piper, Andrew Merrifield, Ian Mune, Mark Beesley, Richard Sarell, Peter Sharp

Executive Producer(s):
John Barnett, Rachel Lang

Writer(s):
Rachel Lang, Gavin Strawhan, James Griffin & Judith van Trigt

Director
Andrew Merrifield
Director
Geoff Cawthorn
Director
Ian Mune
Director
Mark Beesley
Director
Mark Piper
Director
Peter Sharp
Director
Richard Sarell
Executive Producer
John Barnett
Executive Producer
Rachel Lang
Producer
John Laing
Writer
Gavin Strawhan
Writer
James Griffin
Writer
Judith van Trigt
Writer
Rachel Lang
Production Year
2001

Type
TV Series

Genre
Drama

Stage
Distribution

Website:
mercypeak.com