The story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his firecracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
Showing Season 2 of 6
Series 2
2016
The second season is set in 1981 Auckland, where the historical drama takes Outrageous Fortune's large and loyal audience on a journey into Ted and Rita's murky past, set against a backdrop of social and economic upheaval.
01. Episode 1
2016-06-12
Rita West is reunited with love of her life Ted, but has lost a son. The gloves are off in the war with the Horsemen and there’s a storm in a teacup... actually a whole tea-set.
02. Episode 2
2016-06-19
Rita helps out a friend from prison and Wolf get an upwardly mobile job. The Springbok tour creates employment opportunities for Ted and there's a swingers' party.
03. Episode 3
2016-06-26
Ted goes after a wad of South African cash. A crime close to home has the Wests joining forces with the police and neighbourhood watch.
04. Episode 4
2016-07-03
Rita's ambitious career path for Wolf hits some bumps. Ngaire has a dangerous liaison and Bert and Falani take on the Springboks alongside the protestors.
05. Episode 5
2016-07-10
It's hectic times for Rita and Ted; a royal wedding, a funeral, forbidden love, a family feud...plus a Nazi.
06. Episode 6
2016-07-17
Times are changing for Ted. Rita wants to expand her business and keep the peace between father and son. Wolf mixes business with pleasure.
07. Episode 7
2016-07-24
Ted and the boys go hunting South Africans while Rita has a mess to sort out with her growing business and an explosive affair.
08. Episode 8
2016-07-31
The wives financially support their men, which doesn't go down well and the Springbok tour divides the gang and the country.
09. Episode 9
2016-08-07
Rita's in charge of her first big job and the stakes have never been higher but can she rely on those closest to her?
10. Episode 10
2016-08-14
Ted get one final crack at the South African money. Meanwhile, Wolf's at war with his parents; and the rest of the country are at war with themselves.
