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It's such a shame that this series hasn't lived up to the hype, a promising scenario but nowhere near enough laughs for a comedy, even Bob Franklin seems off form. In fact there's not a believable or likeable character in it. In the episode broadcast on the ABC Wednesday, 14 November 2007 @ 9.30pm Frances (Robyn Butler) is on a diet in preparation for Book Week and as a result is even more stressed and anxious than usual. Christine's (Roz Hammond) slimy lawyer Piero (Grant Piro) puts pressure on her to get Frances to testify in her favour if there is any chance of an acquittal. Christine knows Frances will refuse and must find a way to win her over. Christine realises how important Book Week and the Premier's visit is to Frances and takes advantage of her vulnerability by offering some beauty tips. Frances relaxes and for a moment, enjoys Christine's company, a distant memory of their school days. The pleasantness doesn't last long. When Christine inadverten...

Australia / ABC Network from 31 October @ 9.30pm A wickedly funny new comedy series begins on the ABC at the end of the month, doing for Libraries what Summer Heights High did for High School. Created by and starring husband and wife team Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope, The Librarians sees Robyn playing head librarian Frances O'Brien, a devout catholic and very highly strung individual who has her cosy little work place turned around when she gives her best friend Christine (Roz Hammond) a job after she gets in trouble with the law. Alongside these are the usual bunch of sitcom misfits but the cast and playing is top notch, from the briliant Bob Franklin to Kim Gyngell and newcomer Keith Brockett. Definitely one to put a good book down for.