From Set To Sofa with Lulu

Lulu Chats With Chris King


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In this episode of From Set To Sofa,  Lulu dives deep into the heart of the golden age of television to reconnect with a man who lived through 1,086 episodes of drama both on and off the screen, a true icon of the golden age of Australian television for a reunion four decades in the making. Behind the polished performances of one of the country’s most beloved long-running dramas lies a treasure trove of unfiltered secrets, on-set blunders, and encounters with future global legends.

The conversation primarily focuses on King's extensive career in Australian television and theatre, most notably his seven-year tenure playing Dennis Jamison on the soap opera The Young Doctors. King reflects on his early beginnings in Tasmania, his transition to the Sydney entertainment scene, and his experiences working alongside industry legends like Gwen Plumb and Reg Grundy. 

But the secrets do not stop at the hospital doors.  Beyond the glitz and the unfiltered blunders, this is a deeply personal conversation about the reality of raising a "tribe" of seven children on an actor's pay packet and the incredible resilience required to bounce back after a massive, life-altering health crisis. From discovering a future international pop princess in a local talent school to introducing Prime Ministers on stage, this episode offers an intimate look at a career that defines the very spirit of Australian entertainment. It is time to step behind the curtain and hear the stories that were never meant for the morning headlines. The chat concludes with King sharing his continued passion for community theatre and his upcoming directorial project on the Central Coast

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From Set To Sofa with LuluBy Ray Falzon