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800 Words gets a third season

A whole new Weld of adventures ahead!

Channel Seven have commissioned a third season of the hit drama 800 Words.

The series follows the life of widowed father George Turner (Erik Thomson), who relocates to the fictional New Zealand town of Weld with his two children Shay (Melina Vidler) and Arlo (Benson Jack Anthony).

The news comes just days ahead of new episodes from the second season returning to Channel Seven next week.

Brad Lyons, Channel 7’s Director of Production said: “We feel the Turner family’s story is only just beginning. There is so much more in store and we can’t wait to share it with Australia who have embraced this series with such a charming cast and brilliant production team.”

Last year, Erik Thomson took home the Silver Logie for Most Popular Male, while Melina Vidler won the Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Newcomer – Actress in her first major television role.

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