Shortland Street

Hey there, does anyone have Shortland Street taped from Jan 2005 till July 2010 on VHS or DVD? Would love to buy copies asap.

The Jeffries return to Ferndale – Celebrating 20 years of Shortland Street
7pm – TV2

7:00pm Friday, May 18 on TV2

Ula (Frankie Adams) realises the reason behind her reluctance this week on Shortland Street.

Unable to drum up enthusiasm for the tiny flat she will share with Evan (Tyler Read), Ula tries to stop Evan mentioning that Vasa’s (Teuila Blakely) attitude is causing her lack of commitment to the idea. Also noting the young girl’s lack of interest, Wendy (Jacquie Nairn) organises a meeting between them all to sort out the problem.

With Ula hoping that Vasa’s reluctance to the idea might be her ticket out of the situation, she is dismayed when Vasa agrees with Wendy and the plan seems set. Facing the fact that this is her destiny, Ula is caught when she stumbles across an old photo of Tom and realises the true reason for her reluctance.

7:00pm Tuesday, May 15 on TV2

A familiar face sends Callum (Peter Mochrie) into a spin this week on Shortland Street.

Feeling good for the first time in ages, Callum reflects on his enjoyment due to his new role as a GP. Believing that life may be back on track, Callum is caught when he learns Rachel (Angela Bloomfield) has allowed the placement of Paige Munroe (Rachel Forman) back in the hospital.

Attempting to take the higher ground, Callum is speechless when Paige finds him and tries to apologise for her part in his son’s downfall. Overwhelmed by her presence, Callum issues a tirade on the young woman and is forced to realise he hasn’t moved on at all.

7:00pm Monday, May 14 on TV2

A surprise visitor puts a spanner in the works this week on Shortland Street.

Confused about her feelings, Lana (Brooke Williams) lets Nicole (Sally Martin) believe their kiss was a mistake. Horrified that her actions have caused such offence, Nicole decides to take matters into her own hands and announces she will move out of the flat. Shocked that her actions have sent Nicole packing, Lana begs her to stay, finally admitting her attraction to her.

Thrilled that their crush is mutual, Nicole and Lana set to consummate their relationship but are floored when a blast from the past arrives on the doorstep.

The winter season of Shortland Street started last night with the first of their hour long Monday episodes and it appears as though fans are hooked.

According to last night’s ratings, Shortland Street drew an average audience of close to 750,000 viewers.

A new Shortland Street website has launched on Blogger.  First up is an interview with Peter Mochrie (Dr Callum McKay) who is ending his 6 year run to head to LA to see what Hollywood can offer.

His character Dr Callum McKay has been a blackmailer and a womaniser. He has cheated death in an explosion, seen his son Hunter battle drug addiction and even had an affair with Hunter’s ex girlfriend, nurse Jill Kingsbury.

Now, after appearing in 489 episodes over six years on Shortland Street, Peter Mochrie is packing his stethoscope and leaving the fictional hospital for good – heading for LA to discover what Hollywood has in store. “It’s been a wonderful journey, but it’s time to go. From Shortland Street, from this end of the world,” says Peter (53). Continue reading »

7:00pm Wednesday, May 9 on TV2

Ula (Frankie Adams) is forced to share the truth this week on Shortland Street.

Caught up by the secret of her mother’s affair, Ula begins to feel the pressure of her secrets. Venting to Evan (Tyler Read), Ula is warmed when he encourages her to calm down, concerned for the baby’s health. When she meets with Sarah (Amanda Billing) for a routine check up, Sarah can’t help but notice Ula’s emotional state and queries her on what the reason may be.

Feeling like Ula is being cagey with her mother in the room, Sarah asks Vasa (Teuila Blakely) to leave, making Ula feel cornered.

Unable to betray her mother, Ula reveals a completely different secret.

7:00pm Tuesday, May 8 on TV2

Brooke (Beth Allen) is left high and dry this week on Shortland Street when her new project fails to gain the support of the hospital staff.

Winning Rachel (Angela Bloomfield) over with her automated admission programme, Brooke is pleased to be back on track in the boss’ good books. However, once the software arrives, Brooke’s high is diminished. Caught by a snag in her plan, Brooke is further taken aback when Rachel insists she man the trial herself.

Vowing to make the trial a success, Brooke sets to recruit volunteers to help for the first night of the trial. But well aware that the trial’s success could be the end of many jobs at the hospital, the staff are quick to distance themselves from any offer to help.

Realising people have negative feelings toward her initiative, Brooke is faced with the hard fact that she is once again the outsider.