Another Season of 800 Words for Channel Seven

SYDNEY: Australia's Channel Seven has commissioned a second season of 800 Words, a popular family drama series starring Erik Thomson.

800 Words follows George Turner (Thomson) and his teenage children Shay (Melina Vidler) and Arlo (Benson Jack Anthony) as they move to a New Zealand seaside town called Weld after suffering a family tragedy. The show is co-produced by Seven and South Pacific Pictures. It was co-created by James Griffin and Maxine Fleming.

Brad Lyons, Seven's director of network production, said: "It's no secret we pride ourselves on being the home of Australian drama. The success of 800 Words is testament to the great production teams and a terrific cast led by Erik Thomson. We're thrilled that Australian audiences have embraced the Turner family and the people of Weld. It's further proof good stories, told well, are key."