
Willing and Abel
Willing and Abel is an Australian television comedy series which was made in 1987, about two handymen. The main cast were Grant Dodwell as "Charles Willing", Shane Withington as "Abel Moore", and Rebecca Rigg as "Angela Reddy". Their names were a pun on the saying: "Ready, Willing and Able". It had problems in attaining an audience. The show was produced as a "comedy drama" however some at the Nine Network wanted to steer it to be a heavier drama. There was much discussion between production executives and the Network and not much agreement. One episode scripted by Ted Roberts dealt with a hostage situation at a bank, the pathos being reinforced by series characters caught up in the action. The series dealt with contemporary issues in a subtle way, sometimes making observations through humour.
- Created By
Ted RobertsLynn Bayonas
- First Aired on
Feb 16, 1987
- Popularity: 7.441
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- Networks
- (AU)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Feb 04, 1988
Last episode: Facing the Music
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 26 episodes

Season 1
Aired
Episode 1You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids50 min
Overview not available
Episode 2Run For Your Life50 min
Overview not available
Episode 3Walking My Baby Back Home50 min
Overview not available
Episode 4Behind the Eight Ball50 min
Overview not available
Episode 5Profit of Doom50 min
Overview not available