A Place to Call Home

[MargaretR]

A few decades ago Australia was thought of as a cultural backwater and their soap operas did nothing to alter that opinion.

I have found an Australian drama series named 'A Place to Call Home' - what an eye opener!
Set in the early 50s it is quite a well acted drama with good story lines.
There are 15 episodes playable on BBC iplayer. I have watched the first 6 consecutively - just can't stop watching one after the other.

If you need a break from Christmas films, these are a tonic.
BBC iPlayer - A Place to Call Home

They have come a long way since 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'

[maxthecollie]

It's a change from all the repeats that will be on.

[Aussie Irene]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

A few decades ago Australia was thought of as a cultural backwater and their soap operas did nothing to alter that opinion.

I have found an Australian drama series named 'A Place to Call Home' - what an eye opener!
Set in the early 50s it is quite a well acted drama with good story lines.
There are 15 episodes playable on BBC iplayer. I have watched the first 6 consecutively - just can't stop watching one after the other.

If you need a break from Christmas films, these are a tonic.
BBC iPlayer - A Place to Call Home

They have come a long way since 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'

Margaret, Skippy is still Australia's biggest export ever. From a global viewpoint it was shown in over 120 countries worldwide, more than any other program before or since

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by Aussie Irene

Skippy is still Australia's biggest export ever.

And the old boy is still doing it now in his new format, as "Steaks"!

[MargaretR]

I have now watched all 15 available episodes.
There are so many plot twists that if you intend to watch it you must start at the beginning.

[cashman]

Paris has been watching, she loves it, aint my bag at all.

[DtheP47]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

A few decades ago Australia was thought of as a cultural backwater and their soap operas did nothing to alter that opinion.


They have come a long way since 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'

See if you can get hold of "The Code" Margaret great Political/cyber thriller from Oz.
BBC Four - The Code

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by DtheP47

See if you can get hold of "The Code" Margaret great Political/cyber thriller from Oz.
BBC Four - The Code

It is shown as 'This programme is not currently available on BBC iPlayer' - what a pity- that looks good too

[DtheP47]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

It is shown as 'This programme is not currently available on BBC iPlayer' - what a pity- that looks good too

I'll see if I can get a loan copy for you Margaret.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by DtheP47

I'll see if I can get a loan copy for you Margaret.

That is very noble of you, but please don't go to that much trouble for me.