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 A Week of It - Series one, episode one
 Joe and Koro - High Society
 Loose Enz - The Protesters
 Loose Enz - Press for Service
 Maori Battalion - March to Victory
 Intrepid Journeys, Egypt: Marcus Lush

Synopsis

One of an early 80s series of stand-alone dramas, Coming and Going is set in a boozy officers’ mess in Maadi in Egypt during World War II. Based on a short story by Dan Davin (who saw service in North Africa and Europe), it centres on Reading (David McPhail in a rare serious role) who will never be one of the blokes — but who is now facing ostracism and open hostility. Andy (Kevin Wilson) has just rejoined the unit after being wounded; and he gradually discovers that Reading’s plight is the result of something far more serious than standoffishness.

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 Murray Reece

Murray Reece
Director

 Tony Isaac

Tony Isaac
Producer

 Bill Baer

Bill Baer
Writer

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Quotes

I’ve never seen Maadi so dead. It’s like Queen Street on a Saturday night. 

– Andy (Kevin Wilson)