Head Start

Head Start (2001)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Adventure

Head Start is an Australian television drama series that ran for forty episodes on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2001. A large banking corporation runs an ongoing competition to foster innovation, creativity and achievement for young Australians. Applicants aged 18 to 21 submit projects in the arts, sports, science, business and community fields. Each winner receives a $20,000 grant to make the dream project a reality.

They also get full board in a freshly renovated inner city warehouse with six other high achievers to keep them company. Living together in this hothouse environment opens the doors to hysteria, tears, innovative brainstorms and the odd flirtation with success. The successful seven are advised and directed by Garrett Quinn, a 40-year-old former corporate high flyer who lost everything in the crash of '87. He now sees this job as a way of redeeming himself.

Among this year's successful applicants are Loc Minh Vu, a Vietnamese internet programmer determined to set up a website to help refugees, Clare and Patrick Gormley, a brother and sister combination from the country who are attempting to establish and market their own line of yabbies for the fresh food market. Basia Lem is a documentary maker striving to complete a film on the life of one of the country's pioneer female aviators. Seth Wallace and Kyle Richter, designer and promoter of a new automatic gear change prototype for bicycles, and Katherine Ingram, a classical piano prodigy who is putting together a recording of her own compositions.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E40New BeginningsDez. 2, 2001
S01E39Bar and TendersNov. 25, 2001
S01E38Get Your Own WayNov. 18, 2001
S01E37Nothing is What It SeemsNov. 11, 2001
S01E36First ImpressionsNov. 4, 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Head Start' premiere?

The TV show 'Head Start' premiered on September 10, 2001.

Who created 'Head Start'?

'Head Start' was created by Deepti Doshi and Produced by Ann Darrouzet.

What is 'Head Start' about?

'Head Start' is a comedy-drama television series that explores the lives of four preschool teachers and their students.

Who played the role of Sarah Logan Taylor in 'Head Start'?

Alexandra Wilson played the role of Sarah Logan Taylor in 'Head Start'.

What is the name of the lead character in 'Head Start'?

The lead character in 'Head Start' is named Paula Derringer.

Who played the role of Paula Derringer in 'Head Start'?

The role of Paula Derringer in 'Head Start' was played by Canadian actress Andrea Garnett.

In which city is 'Head Start' set?

'Head Start' is set in Washington D.C.

Who played the role of Oriana in 'Head Start'?

Oriana's role was played by Lydia Jordan.

What is the name of the preschool in 'Head Start'?

The name of the preschool in 'Head Start' is 'McKinley'.

Who played the role of Mr. James in 'Head Start'?

Mr. James's role was played by Jim Ortlieb.

What is the relationship between Paula and Jay in 'Head Start'?

Paula and Jay are colleagues in 'Head Start'.

Who played the role of Ms. Frisch in 'Head Start'?

Ms. Frisch's role was played by Nicole Robinson, an American actress.

What is the name of the father of Sarah Logan Taylor in 'Head Start'?

The father of Sarah Logan Taylor in 'Head Start' is named Bill Taylor.

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