Two mummy's-boy farmers meet a hot undertaker and chaos ensues. Kiwi comedy gold.
Season 2 • Episode 7
LatestWilly Nilly is a New Zealand television series originally based on a short film by the same name. It follows the lives of two middle-aged farming brothers, Eric and Harry who are catapulted into the modern world when their bossy and overprotective mother dies and Joy Full, the lovely undertaker’s assistant, comes to stay. It is set in the fictional town of Pokapoka A total of 3 series were made which have all been made available on DVD at filmshop. It was winner of Best Comedy Performance, Script and Direction - NZ TV Awards In 2002, a TV Guide poll found the series to be the most popular New Zealand comedy. The series' most prominent fan base is made up of women over the age of 60.
Acting
Mark Hadlow's Harry: a masterclass in pathetic male desperation
Writing
Scripts that nail the gap between Kiwi stoicism and emotional meltdown
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 2002 TV Guide poll victory reflected NZ's appetite for gentle, character-driven comedy over edgier alternatives.
The fictional town Pokapoka's name roughly translates to 'slow' or 'gentle' in te reo — basically the show's whole vibe.
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