This six-part series tells the story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his fire cracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
Episode 1
All That Impedes Thee From the Golden Round
May 31, 2015
Ted West is reunited with his true love, Rita. But she has a secret and he has a lot to prove if he’s to get back on top of his gang and his game...
Episode 2
Is't Far You Ride?
Jun 7, 2015
Ted confronts his great white whale, as Rita battles boredom. And a war with the Dallies turns up unexpected opportunities.
Episode 3
Instruments of Darkness Tell Us Truths
Jun 14, 2015
Ted and Rita both champion good causes: a disco dancing overstayer and a mouse who needs to roar.
Episode 4
Our Poison'd Chalice
Jun 21, 2015
The matter of the poisoned lamington splits the house of West and leads Ted and Rita to sex, drugs and rock & roll.
Episode 5
Dire Combustion
Jun 28, 2015
The biggest job yet has explosive consequences for the Wests. Oh, and Wolf has a girlfriend.
Episode 6
But For a Wayward Son
Jul 5, 2015
Ted and Rita realise they have raised a problem child. But how to do deal with him? They both have the answer...