Most Common Questions

  • Where can I get Outrageous Fortune on DVD?

    Season 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Outrageous Fortune are available for purchase from most major retailers in New Zealand and online through Real Groovy, Gumboot , Mighty Ape , Fishpond and DVDVideo.co.nz.

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    Season 1, 2, 3 and 4 are available for purchase from most major retailers in Australia. Distributed by Umbrella Entertainment. Season 5 will be released in Australia on DVD only after it screens on a local FTA TV network.

    Please note a DVD won’t be released until all the episodes of that season have aired.

  • When will Outrageous Fortune be on TV?

    South Pacific Pictures produces Outrageous Fortune. Air dates and scheduling of the programme is at the discretion of the television networks playing the series. These networks (TV3 in New Zealand) have been granted exclusive licences by South Pacific Pictures or the international distributors of the programme.

    For this reason, it’s best to contact your local network regarding air dates.

  • What is the address of the West house?

    The exterior used for the West house is a private residence in West Auckland. Interior shots are filmed in our studio sets.

    We cannot release the house address. Too much unwanted attention is invasive to the residents’ privacy and could jeopardise our ability to continue filming there. Please respect this.

  • Where in the world does Outrageous Fortune play?

    Outrageous Fortune has been sold to networks in England, Ireland, Italy, Canada, Australia, Slovenia & Croatia. The series has also aired on the Australia Network which is a cable channel that plays throughout South East Asia and the Pacific.

    UK production company Greenlit Rights has also made a local version of the show called Honest which is a six-part series that aired on ITV1 in 2008 and a pilot for a US version of the show has been made for the ABC network.

  • Can you tell me the name of the song that played in that episode?

    Check out our Music page. Music listings for each episode are also featured under the recaps in the Episodes page.

  • I am an aspiring actor/actress, how can I get a part on Outrageous Fortune?

    For both main acting roles and for those who wish to be cast as extras, South Pacific Pictures uses acting agencies, who put forward potential candidates.

    You must get yourself an acting agent if you are keen to work as an extra or as an actor on any South Pacific Pictures production.

  • What is the name of the theme song and who sings it?

    The Outrageous Fortune theme song is called ‘Gutter Black’ and is sung by legendary Kiwi band Hello Sailor. The song was first released in 1977. It features on Westside Rules – the Outrageous Fortune soundtrack.

  • I missed an episode of the show, can I get a copy?

    Local and international broadcasters who play Outrageous Fortune have been granted exclusive licences by South Pacific Pictures or the international distributors of the programme.

    The supply of individual episodes on tape or DVD is often a breach of the licence, so our policy is unfortunately no, we are unable to be of assistance.
    If you’ve missed an episode your best bet is to buy the DVD when it is released or, if you are in New Zealand, you can watch each episode online at www.tv3.co.nz for a week after the episode has aired.

  • Where can I send fanmail to the cast?

    Fanmail to the Outrageous Fortune cast can be sent to:

    South Pacific Pictures
    PO Box 104 – 124
    Lincoln North
    Waitakere 0654
    New Zealand

    We do pass it on.

  • Where can I get the black ring Cheryl wears from?

    This ring gets a LOT of comments.

    Tribu have just rereleased it – check it out here.

  • Where is Loretta’s necklace from?

    Loretta’s necklace (series 4 onwards) is from NZ designer Kate Sylvester but isn’t her own design. It’s from another designer and our wardrobe dept can’t recall the name sadly.

  • Is there going to be a season 6?

    Yes, we are filming season 6 currently.

Recently Asked Questions

  • Shelley asks: hello where is the Rusty Nail?

    Hi Shelley,

    The Rusty Nail is a set inside one of our studios, so not a real location you can visit! Sorry!

  • Natalie asks: Will season 6 be released on dvd by the end of the year?i live in perth WA and the show doesnt get enough air time.Channel 10 showed half of series 5 and then took it of air.anyway,i have all the dvds and just finished series 5.i love the show i cant wait for series 6!

    Hi Natalie,

    That really depends on when TV3 decides to screen series 6. All 18 episodes must play out before a DVD can be released. Hopefully it’ll be at the end of the year! We’ll keep you posted.

  • Luke asks: hi do you film outrageous fortune inside the house or is it in a studio and if so does it actully look like that inside the house

    Hi Luke,

    The inside of the house is a studio location & the exterior is a real house.

  • Kate asks: i know you guys are currently filming season 6 and i am just wounding when it will be on tv in New Zealand? Do we have to wait until summer 2011?? Or is it gonna be on tv this year (2010) if so when around about?? i know your not sure when TV3 (NZ) plans to air it, but will you be finished filming it this year? also is this the last one?? or has that not been decided yet??

    Hi Kate,

    Thanks! We finished filming week before last, so you’re right, TV3 has to confirm when they plan to air the series. We’re not sure at this stage but it will be this year, not 2011!

    We can neither confirm nor deny whether or not S6 is the last. That depends on a number of factors. Fear not – there are 18 episodes of series 6 coming your way!

  • Andrew asks: when will season 6 be avalible for purchase?

    Hi Andrew,

    Each series cannot be released on DVD until all the episodes have aired on TV first. It’ll air first on TV3 in New Zealand but TV3 has not yet confirmed an air date for S6.

    We’ll keep you posted regarding a DVD release later on in the year!

    Thanks for your interest,
    The OF Team

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