‘Offspring Was A Blessing’

The creator of the hit show is still writing stories and killing off her characters

One Hundred Years Of Betty by Debra Oswald is out now (Allen & Unwin, $34.99) Only in Woman’s Day Debra Oswald has written novels, children’s books, dozens of plays and won countless awards, but diehard Offspring fans still haven’t forgiven her for penning Dr Patrick Reid’s death. “I'm still in witness protection,” Debra jokes to Woman’s Day when we visit her and partner, Richard Glover, at their Sydney home. “People still talk about it, which is a glorious thing for a writer, to think that a character you created still generates such feeling.” Debra created the hit Ten drama series that starred Asher Keddie as Dr Nina Proudman. Nina had finally found love with Matthew Le Nevez’s character when he was fatally knocked down by a car in season four,…

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Woman's Day Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 12, 2025

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