23 December

Craig asks: what is the air date for season five?

Hi Craig,

No air date yet – but it will be at some stage in 2009.

23 December

Kim asks: hiya, is the rusty nail part of the set or is it a real bar? cheers

Hi Kim,

The Rusty Nail is set in our West Auckland studios, so it is a set rather than a real bar.

22 December

Audrey asks James: Are you still going to be writing the Final Word in The Canvas next year? I hope so, because I look forward to reading it every week and it really makes by day. Thank-you for all the smiles I have had throughout the year

Hi Audrey,

Yeah, I’ll still be inflicting my rather cock-eyed world view upon the readers of Canvas for the forseeable future – or until they decide to get rid of me. That I can make you smile makes me also smile, so everyone’s a winner. Thank you.

Cheers,

James

22 December

Amber asks: Hi, Just wondering will series 4 be on free to air TV in 2009? Its so difficult to find out. They have been putting series 1 on at 1am, but nothing has been said about airing any of the new series. Cant wait for series 5, and I hope there will be many more! Cheers, Amber.

Hi Amber,

Series four starts at 7:30pm, February 15th on Arena.

22 December

Sally asks: Hey, just wanted to say that i love the show have all 4 series on dvd most bought on line. Can’t wait for series 5. All my work friends are lined up to watch each series. We work in a retirement village and used to watch it on our night shifts as that was the only time it was shown in aus. Love pascalle.. when pascalle work in the home did you talk to some one who worked in a retirement home or not as it seemes u know alot about it. Once again u are all truly great at what u do.

Thanks for your feedback.

Our writers do research the storylines you see to ensure the show is as realistic as possible. Glad to hear our crew did a good job of putting it together!