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The Man Who Lost His Head

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The Man Who Lost His Head
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Airdate August 26, 2007
Written by Mark Wallington
Directed by Terry Johnson
Network UK: ITV1
NZ: TV ONE
Style 120-minute comedy drama
Company Greenlit Rights,
South Pacific Pictures


Origin UK/New Zealand



The Man Who Lost His Head is a comedy drama. Ian Bennet, an uptight curator for the British Imperial Museum in London, is sent to a remote village in New Zealand to negotiate the repatriation of the carved head of Māori chief Takataka. The Māori villagers believe they will continue to suffer bad luck until the artifact is returned.

Starring: Martin Clunes (Ian Bennet), John Callen (Nigel Harrison), Gareth Reeves (Adrian Minter), John Leigh (George), Te Paki Cherrington (Uncle Hohepa), Nicola Kawana (Lollie), Gordon Toi (Sonny), Ben Kelly (Max), Patrick Kake (Waka), Dominic Ona-Ariki (Bryce), Natalija and Nikita Butler (Maata and Kura), Julie Crean (Emma), Calvin Tuteao (Zac), Elizabeth McRae (Mary), Tamati Patuwai (Api), Waimihi Hotere (Bunty), Caroline Harker (Fiona Harrison), Elizabeth Hawthorne (Eleanor Harrison), Shakaiah Perez (Pio), Pio Terei (Hemi), Wiremu Tai Tin (Peina), Peter Kaa (Ben), Te Waimarie Kessell (Waiata), Taungaroa Emile Jr (Maku), Bernard Hotere (Tahi), Ngawai Herewini (Huhana), Mark Mitchinson (Murphy), Kingi Taurua (Ata), Hannah Waru (Nannie), Jon Brazier (Vicar), Norman McFadden (Best Man), Trevor Sai Louie (Hongkongese Boss)

Contents

Plot Overview

Notes

Trivia

The Show

Behind the Scenes

Allusions and References

Memorable Moments

Quotes

  • Ian: Morning... afternoon, sorry.
    Lollie: Kia ora. (Hello.)
    Ian: Uhm, no, just a glass of water, please.

DVD Release

Awards and Accolades

External Sites