Westside
Overview
The story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his firecracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
Crew
James Griffin, Rachel Lang
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes
2015
This six-part series tells the story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his fire cracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
Series 2
10 Episodes
2016
The second season is set in 1981 Auckland, where the historical drama takes Outrageous Fortune's large and loyal audience on a journey into Ted and Rita's murky past, set against a backdrop of social and economic upheaval.
Season 3
8 Episodes
2017
Season 4
10 Episodes
2018
Season 5
10 Episodes
2019
Season 6
8 Episodes
2020
Cast
David de Lautour
Ted West
Antonia Prebble
Rita West
Dan Musgrove
Lefty Munroe
Esther Stephens
Ngaire Munroe
Todd Emerson
Bilkey van Heeder
Pana Hema-Taylor
Bert Thompson
Xavier Horan
Phineas O'Driscoll
Sophie Hambleton
Carol O'Driscoll
Jessica Grace Smith
Cheryl West
Patrick Tafa
Falani
Jordan Mooney
Eric Grady