Betty's Bunch was a television drama/adventure series from New Zealand, produced in 1989. Aimed at a young audience, the story revolved around four foster kids living with Betty. Though things are not always easy financially for the family, they keep the spirit up. Things quickly become more difficult when they attract the attention of the two thieves Arthur and The Charmer. Soon afterwards, Betty is kidnapped and her foster children are forced to search for her, as well as avoid being separated by social services. The series was repeated on New Zealand afternoon television in 1993 and screened in the UK on Channel Four. The music and memorable theme tune was performed by Dave McArtney of Hello Sailor. Cast and characters Main Maggie Kirkpatrick as Betty Sarah Ford as Megan Anthony Samuels as Mick Jessica Cardiff-Smith as Chrissie Clayton Spence as Billy Paul Chubb as Arthur "the Con" Quinter Ken Blackburn as the Charmer Guest Rena Owen as Shirley Gardner Ian Watkin as Sgt. Meadows Frank Whitten as Eagleton Tina Grenville as Amanda Episodes References External links at South Pacific Pictures Betty's Bunch at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision 1990 New Zealand television series debuts 1990 New Zealand television series endings New Zealand children's television series 1990s New Zealand television series 1990 in New Zealand television Television series by South Pacific Pictures TVNZ 2 original programming