The Jesters (2009)
The Jesters is an Australian comedy series produced for Movie Extra subscription television channel. The series is a satire about the day-to-day battles of a sketch comedy veteran turned producer.
Seasons & Episode
Di goes into damage control when an unauthorised biography of Dave includes a rumour of a bizarre sex act involving a gum boot. And Steve thinks his own fling with a famous actress is great publicity until her ‘sex ratings’ are leaked.
he Jesters become national pariahs when they use children dressed as Nazis in a comedy sketch. Dave agrees to be filmed having lunch with Barry Otto. And Tony’s schoolgirl cousin spends the week doing work experience with The Jesters.
Steve feels threatened by a fill-in Jester. Zak is no help as Michael struggles to write his new opinion column. Steve tries hosting a new comedy blooper clip show. And George Clooney has agreed to appear on Dave’s chat show “Remembering”.
The original cast of The Dave Davies Show get together for a one-off live TV special but not everyone finds Dave’s beloved comedy characters funny. And Michael’s new girlfriend, nicknamed ‘Yoko’, causes trouble for The Jesters.
he Jesters are doing a live stage version of The Jesters while Michael is sued for defaming a politician in a comedy sketch. And Dave is on location with Baz Luhrmann’s new film ‘Gum Tree’ which now includes an explicit sex scene for Dave.
Dave invites the Jesters, Di, Kat & Julia to spend the weekend at his farm which turns into a boozy and dangerously frank affair, even for Dave’s party guest, Kerri Anne Kennerley. There will be tears before bedtime – and beyond.
The gang find themselves on the receiving end of pranks & stunts from a new Jesters rip-off show called Stunted. Michael appears on Dancing with the Stars while Steve’s new comedy play is slowly deconstructed by the director and cast.
Both Dave and Steve are nominated for the Gold Logie as Michael represents the team in contract negotiations with Julia. Kat is surprised when Steve makes a serious pitch for a proper relationship. And Di announces her retirement.