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A 5 minute excerpt from this television episode

800 Words - First Episode

Television (Excerpts) – 2015

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2016 Logie Awards
Best Actor: Erik Thomson
Most Outstanding Supporting Newcomer - Actress: Melina Vidier
Nominated for Best Outstanding Drama Series
Nominated for Best Drama Programme
Nominated for Best New Talent and Breakthrough Star of Tomorrow: Benson Jack Anthony

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