About this season
The Topp Twins television series was a highly acclaimed New Zealand comedy and musical show created by twin sisters Jools and Lynda Topp. Running for three seasons, the show featured their iconic cast of original Kiwi characters, including the bossy Camp Mother and her bumbling companion Camp Leader, the Bowling Ladies, and the cross-dressing Ken and Ken. The series followed the twins as they integrated their musical performances and comedic sketches into everyday New Zealand life and events, such as A&P shows, netball matches, the Otago Cavalcade, and speedway racing. The show is a major piece of New Zealand broadcasting history.
Episodes (6)
1. Speedway
Aired 1 June 1998 • 23 min
On Episode 1 of The Topp Twins Series 2, the duo dive into the culture of fast car racing at the speedway as the Camps and the Kens enter a real race.
2. Racing
Aired 8 June 1998 • 23 min
The duo explore the culture of horse-training and racing in New Zealand.
3. Netball
Aired 15 June 1998 • 23 min
The hilarious duo dive into the team-building and excitement of competitive sport. Ken becomes a woman and finds himself selected for the Silver Ferns, New Zealand’s professional netball team!
4. Wine & Food
Aired 22 June 1998 • 23 min
Camp Mother and Leader attend a wine and food festival while the Kens learn the finer points of wining and dining women.
5. Pasifika
Aired 29 June 1998 • 23 min
The duo dive into the largest Pacific cultural celebration in the world. Ken hires private detectives to track Camp Mother as she performs her civic duties.
6. Otago Cavalcade
Aired 6 July 1998 • 23 min
It’s gold-rush fever in the far south as our intrepid travellers join a re-enactment of the pioneer trail through New Zealand’s historic goldfields.