A Place to Call Home (season 1)

A Place to Call Home (season 1)

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Country of origin Australia
No. of episodes 13
Release
Original network Seven Network
Original release 28 April 2013 (2013-04-28) – 21 July 2013 (2013-07-21)

The first season of the Seven Network television series A Place to Call Home, consisting of 13 episodes, premiered on 28 April 2013 and concluded on 21 July 2013.[1]

Production

A Place to Call Home was announced in Channel Seven's 2012 line-up.[2] Seven Network's Angus Ross said that it would potentially premiere in late 2012, but wouldn't rush the show to air by a certain date unless "casting and other elements" were right.[3]

Plot

Set in Australia in the 1950s, A Place to Call Home is a compelling and romantic story of one woman's journey to heal her soul and of a privileged family rocked by scandal. Acclaimed actress Marta Dusseldorp leads the cast as Sarah Adams, a woman with a mysterious past who returns to Australia after 20 years in Europe.

Working her passage home aboard an ocean liner, Sarah becomes involved in the lives of the Blighs, a wealthy Australian pastoralist family. She develops an immediate connection with handsome and charming widower George (Brett Climo), as well as his modern young daughter Anna (Abby Earl) and withdrawn daughter-in-law Olivia (Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood). But it is when Sarah unwittingly discovers a potentially scandalous Bligh family secret that her future becomes forever linked with theirs.

Only the uncompromising matriarch of the family, Elizabeth (Noni Hazlehurst), and her grandson James (David Berry), know Sarah has uncovered this family skeleton. Elizabeth is intent on keeping it that way - and Sarah at arm's length. Bearing the scars of war and facing the animosity of a determined matriarch, it is time for Sarah to face life again and begin her journey towards healing and hopefully finding a place to call home.

Cast

Main

Recurring

  • Deborah Kennedy as Doris Collins
  • Krew Boylan as Amy Polson
  • Michael Sheasby as Bert Ford
  • Dominic Allburn as Harry Polson
  • Jacinta Acevski as Alma Grey
  • Dina Panozzo as Carla Poletti
  • Sara Wiseman as Carolyn Bligh
  • Jenni Baird as Regina Standish
  • Tristan Maxwell as Colin Walker
  • Angelo D'Angelo as Amo Poletti
  • Judi Farr as Peg Maloney
  • Lisa Peers as Miriam Goldberg
  • Kris McQuade as Grace Stevens

Guest

  • Scott Grimley as Norman Parker
  • Paul Holmes as Reverend Green
  • Erica Lovell as Eve Walker
  • Adam Gray as Dr. René Nordmann
  • Heather Mitchell as Prudence Swanson
  • Nicole Shostak as Maude Carvolth
  • Jeremy Lewis Hubbard as Clem
  • Avital Greenberg-Teplitsky as Leah Goldberg
  • Sean Taylor as Henry Swanson
  • Matt Levett as Andrew Swanson
  • Siena Elchaar as Gilda Poletti
  • Martin Sacks as Itzaak Goldberg
  • Russell Queay as William Brackley
  • Alan Dearth as Robert Menzies

Notes
  1. ↑ Aldo Mignone is credited in "New Beginning" though he does not appear.
  2. ↑ Frankie J. Holden is credited in "Cane Toad", "True to Your Heart" and "Secret Love" though he does not appear.

Casting

On 28 June 2012, it was reported that Noni Hazelhurst had been secured in a lead role as Elizabeth Bligh.[4] A week later, on July 8, it was announced that Marta Dusseldorp and Brett Climo had joined Hazelhurst in the lead roles of Sarah Adams and George Bligh, respectively.[5] Frankie J. Holden, David Berry, Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood, Craig Hall, Abby Earl and Aldo Mignone were announced the following day, completing the main cast.[5]

Episodes

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Australian viewers
11"The Prodigal Daughter"Roger HodgmanTrent Atkinson and Bevan Lee28 April 2013 (2013-04-28)1.930[6]
Working her passage home aboard an ocean liner, Sarah becomes involved in the lives of the Blighs, a wealthy Australian pastoralist family. She develops an immediate connection with handsome and charming widower George, as well as his modern young daughter Anna and withdrawn daughter-in-law Olivia. But it is when Sarah unwittingly discovers a potentially scandalous Bligh family secret that her future becomes forever linked with theirs.
22"The Welcome Mat"Lynn-Maree DanzeyTrent Atkinson5 May 2013 (2013-05-05)1.539[7]
Warned by George about Doris' gossiping ways, Sarah proves a dab hand at deflecting her many leading questions - much to both Doris' frustration. At Ash Park, while Olivia remains feeling unwell and disconcerted by James' continued distance, it's Elizabeth who's the most put out - irritated by the fact Sarah continues to be the talk of the dinner table. But, alerted by James to the fact that her continued disparaging of Sarah is starting to raise eyebrows Elizabeth decides to allay suspicion by inviting Sarah to a fundraising concert at the local hospital.
33"Truth Will Out"Lynn-Maree DanzeyTrent Atkinson12 May 2013 (2013-05-12)1.447[8]
44"The Mona Lisa Smile"Mark JoffeTrent Atkinson19 May 2013 (2013-05-19)1.377[9]
55"Day of Atonement"Mark JoffeRick Held26 May 2013 (2013-05-26)1.434[10]
Doris Collins witnesses Sarah performing a spiritual cleansing in the creek. The Blighs receive a visit from the Swanson family. Elizabeth hopes Anna will form a romantic attachment to their son, Andrew. Gino is harassed by Bert Ford, and Sarah later saves him from a beating. Olivia finally realises that James was in love with her brother, William. Anna and Gino have sex for the first time.
66"That's Amore"Lynn HegartyHamilton Budd2 June 2013 (2013-06-02)1.457[11]
After learning Bert has been beating Eve, Sarah confronts him in the pub and humiliates him. Olivia confronts James with her suspicions and their marriage reaches breaking point. Anna asks Sarah to get her contraception after she has sex with Gino for the first time. Eve goes into labour and with the help of George, Sarah delivers the baby safely. Gino proposes to Anna.
77"Boom!"Lynn HegartyTony Morphett9 June 2013 (2013-06-09)1.322[12]
Anna goes to visit her aunt Carolyn and purchases contraception. James contemplates committing suicide. George is asked by Henry Swanson and Robert Menzies to host a Japanese trade delegation. Elizabeth reveals that her husband was also a homosexual in the hope that it will help Olivia and James. Sarah returns home to be at her dying mother's bedside. Elizabeth collapses.
88"Worlds Apart"Lynn-Maree DanzeySarah Walker16 June 2013 (2013-06-16)1.467[13]
Elizabeth is rushed to hospital, and Jack reveals she has had a heart attack. Anna and Gino postpone telling their parents about their engagement. Carla finds Anna's diaphragm and learns of her relationship with Gino. Olivia admits she was hoping Elizabeth had died. Harry and James try to work together despite their sexual tension. George and Sarah go on a picnic and kiss.
99"Cane Toad"Lynn-Maree DanzeyTrent Atkinson23 June 2013 (2013-06-23)1.407[14]
Sarah and George begin a secret affair. Anna tries to push her father and Sarah closer so that he will approve of her and Gino. Olivia is overjoyed when her child begins to move. George's sister-in-law, Regina arrives after being summoned by Elizabeth. James and Harry continue to play down their feelings for each other. Sarah is greeted by Regina with a racist remark.
1010"Lest We Forget"Ian BarryBevan Lee30 June 2013 (2013-06-30)1.448[15]
George hosts a Japanese trade delegation on Remembrance Day. Jack attends the event, but struggles with his memories of being held as a POW. He later gets drunk and tells Sarah her loves her. Sarah realises Regina's open hostility is caused by anti-semitism. Gino fears his relationship with Anna is over. With Carolyn's help, Anna learns she is pregnant.
1111"True to Your Heart"Ian BarryRick Held7 July 2013 (2013-07-07)1.385[16]
Elizabeth is released from hospital and is informed of George and Sarah's affair. After tension builds between himself and Harry, James and Olivia decide it best to move to Sydney. Carolyn reveals she is Anna's mother. Sarah slaps Regina after an incredibly racist comment. Despite Elizabeth's threats to disown him, George proposes to Sarah.
1212"New Beginning"Mark JoffeHamilton Budd14 July 2013 (2013-07-14)1.452[17]
Much to Elizabeth's displeasure, Sarah accepts George's proposal. James and Harry share a sexually charged moment and kiss. Regina continues to dig deeper into Sarah's past. Anna suffers a miscarriage. Elizabeth and Olivia resolve their issues before she and James leave for Sydney. Bert blackmails the Bligh's after discovering James' homosexuality.
1313"Secret Love"Mark JoffeBevan Lee and Tony Morphett21 July 2013 (2013-07-21)1.494[18]
Elizabeth delivers Sarah with an ultimatum. George confronts James about his homosexuality. With Olivia by his side, James submits himself to electroconvulsive therapy. Anna and Gino's parents agree to let them have a trial marriage. Regina gets closer to discovering the truth about Sarah and gets Elizabeth's approval to pursue George. Carolyn tells Jack that he has a daughter, but does not say who it is. Bert turns up dead in the lake.

References

  1. ↑ "History repeating itself, gladly". The Brisbane Times. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  2. ↑ Knox, David (22 September 2011). "Seven Reveals 2012 Highlights". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  3. ↑ Knox, David (6 February 2012). "Programmers Wrap 2012: Seven Network". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "It’s a Home Run for Hazelhurst". The Australian. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  5. 1 2 "More cast for A Place To call Home". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  6. ↑ Knox, David (7 May 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 28 April 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  7. ↑ Knox, David (14 May 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 5 May 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  8. ↑ Knox, David (21 May 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 12 May 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  9. ↑ "Consolidated Metropolitan Top 20 Programs 5 City Ranking Report – Free To Air Only Week 21 2013" (PDF). OzTAM. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  10. ↑ Knox, David (4 June 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 26 May 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  11. ↑ Knox, David (11 June 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 2 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  12. ↑ Knox, David (18 June 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 9 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  13. ↑ "Consolidated Metropolitan Top 20 Programs 5 City Ranking Report – Free To Air Only Week 25 2013" (PDF). OzTAM. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  14. ↑ Knox, David (2 July 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 23 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  15. ↑ Knox, David (9 July 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 30 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  16. ↑ Knox, David (16 July 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 7 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  17. ↑ Knox, David (23 July 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 14 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  18. ↑ Knox, David (23 July 2013). "Timeshifted: Sunday 21 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 February 2014.

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