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Knock, knock... NUMBER 96 IS BACK!

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May 26, 2025

IT'S TIME TO REVISIT AUSTRALIA'S SAUCIEST TV SOAP

Knock, knock... NUMBER 96 IS BACK!

With its outlandish plotlines, copious amounts of sex and nudity, and glamorous cast, Number 96 was absolute must-see TV in the 1970s.

Airing on Network 10 between 1972 and 1977, the Aussie soap opera made stars of Abigail, Lorrae Desmond, Pat McDonald and Carlotta - who not Only played a transgender character, but was the first trans actor to be cast on a TV show in the world!

Now, fans can revisit the wild series, as episodes are available on streaming service Brollie. Cast member Jeff Kevin tells New Idea he is “thrilled” the series is making a comeback. He played Number 96’s loveable but hapless Arnold Feather in more than 300 episodes.

“It was a really amazing show for its time,” he says.

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