The Secret Life of Us

The Secret Life of Us is a television drama series, set in the beachside suburb of St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. The series aires nationally on Network Ten and it is also shown on the British Channel 4. The series began in 2001, and it revolves around a group of friends in their mid to late twenties and early thirties and weaves its way in and out of their every day lives and interactions. It follows their friendships through times of joy and sadness, while the characters try to figure out their place in life, and their relationships with one another. The Secret Life of Us has an honest and realistic quality and attempts to capture the intricacies, love, fun and difficulties common to many human relationships.

Cast List

Main Stars

Actor (Character)

Claudia Karvan (Dr. Alex Christensen)

Samuel Johnson (Tobias Evan Wylde)

Deborah Mailman (Kelly Lewis)

Spencer McLaren (Richie Blake)

Abi Tucker (Miranda Lang)

Joel Edgerton (Will McGill)

Sibylla Budd (Gabrielle Kovich)

Damian De Montemas (Jason Kennedy)

David Tredinnick (Simon Trader)

Michael Dorman (Christian)

Dan Spielman (Patrick "Tidy")

Nina Liu (Chloe)

Gigi Edgely (George)

Major Guest Stars

Vince Colosimo (Rex Mariani)

Alexandra Davies (Marnie)

Tempany Deckert (Andrena)

Alice Garner (Caitlin)

Jess Gower (Sam)

Kim Gyngell

Pamela Hare (Lucinda)

Terry Kenwrick (Mr Loman)

Jacek Koman (Dominic)

Todd MacDonald (Nathan Lemerman)

Elena Mandalis (Sarea)

Catherine McClements (Carmen)

Pia Miranda (Talia)

Steve Mouzakis (Paolo)

Rhys Muldoon (Frank)

Nathan Page (Charlie)

Susie Porter (Pandora)

Kenneth Ransom (Brad)

Oscar Redding (Eric)

Damien Richardson (Ken)

Damian Walshe-Howling (Mac)

Tasma Walton (Leah)

Comedian Guest Appearances

Jodie J. Hill as 'Organiser' ("Friends Till the End" ep 1.02)

Dave Hughes as Himself ("A Fine Line" ep 2.07)

Rove McManus as Himself ("The Funny Side" ep 2.11)

Mary Coustas as Pease (ep 2.12, 2.13)

Production ended abruptly in 2004, and broadcasts ceased shortly afterwards. The final, unscreened episodes are scheduled for broadcast in early 2005.