Life Support

Life Support

2001 · 3 seasons · 30 eps · ★ 8.8 · Comedy

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A satirical, sometimes dark look at Australian life as seen through the omnipresent lens of the Television Lifestyle Show.

Created by David McDonald , John Eastway

Network: SBS

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