Woman's Day

SHANE PORTEOUS ‘BEING A GRANDAD IS FABULOUS!’

only in Woman's Day

He played Australia's favourite doctor in A Country Practice but these days Shane Porteous is happy playing a real-life grandad.

With his thatch of silver hair and deep melodious voice, Dr Terence Elliott proved to be a firm favourite with millions of mums who tuned in to beloved 1980s drama series A Country Practice each week to see what was happening in fictional Wandin Valley.

“Most of the people

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Woman's Day

Woman's Day2 min read
Entertainment Guide
From family heirlooms to sentimental knick-knacks, Aussie homes are filled with items that tell incredible stories of where they came from and what they mean to their owners. In this five-part feelgood series, TV presenter Tony Armstrong travels the
Woman's Day1 min read
The Animal Whisperer
AMANDA SAYS Mr Burns tells me that he passed over suddenly from an accident. He was at home barking at the husky like he always did when it happened, but he did not suffer. Mr Burns is with a little cat called Kitten and the two love each other very
Woman's Day2 min read
Tom Selleck ‘I Almost Turned Down Magnum Pi!’
It feels great. Why now? Because it’s taken this long. [Laughs] I had been asked about telling my story for years and it finally felt like the right time. Because in this business, you never know. You never know what’s coming next. I still don’t, but

Related Books & Audiobooks