A Place to Call Home

Returning to Sydney after twenty years in Europe, nurse Sarah Adams becomes entangled in the lives of wealthy Australian pastoralist family, the Blighs.

James hides in a lie, blaming the suicide attempt on unrequited love for an unsuitable woman in England.

The holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, is fast approaching. It’s a time for Sarah to reflect on her conduct - to repent her own failings and forgive others for theirs.

Anna asks her Aunt Carolyn for help in procuring contraception for her and Gino.

Sarah and George begin a secret affair and start meeting at the cottage for their romantic trysts. Anna attempts to subtly push her father towards Sarah, hoping that if she can get them together then he will be more open to learning about her relationship with Gino, but she is frustrated by the arrival of her aunt Regina.

Newly discharged from hospital, Elizabeth is unimpressed by the proprietorial way Regina is behaving towards George and asks her to leave. With tension in the house and Jamess secretly growing feelings for Harry, Olivia and James agree that the best chance for their family lies in the city. After learning about his affair with Sarah, Elizabeth demands George end it, but he refuses. Meanwhile, Anna tells Gino she is expecting.

James sees a psychiatrist who agrees to treat his sexuality, but James and Olivias hopes of a brighter future are challenged when George arrives and confronts his son. Anna is relieved when Gino believes that she miscarried and they decide to tell their families of their intention to marry. Elizabeths spirits are buoyed by Reginas seizure of Sarahs job application records, knowing they will help Regina dig up the skeletons of Sarahs past in Europe. But a bigger shock is in store for everyone when a dead body floats on the surface of the river near Ash Park.

Following Berts death and its subsequent cover-up, those involved look for inner peace. Sarah battles her own inner demons aware that Colins suffering is tenfold.

Sarah leads the efforts to rescue James, but his ordeal is not over yet after his sexuality becomes known. A disturbing discovery sees Sarah having no choice but to tell George her darkest secret.

Elizabeth arranges a formal party, so that she can show Sarah that she is out of her depth. Carolyn wants Jack to confront his intimacy issues.

Sarah arrives in Paris to try to reconnect with her husband and is shocked by what she finds. Elizabeth pushes George to be truthful, but causes more damage to their already fragile relationship. Regina continues to circle George, putting the next stage of her plan into action. Anna finds out the truth about her real father. Olivia proves the depths she is prepared to go to save her marriage.

In the final episode, Rene suspects he is standing in the way of Sarahs happiness after witnessing a moment of yearning between her and George. The bliss of Anna and Ginos honeymoon is tainted by Andrew and George has an announcement.

George chooses a new career which suits Reginas plans. Tension at Ash Park increases as Ginos disgust at James nature becomes obvious. Sarah remembers her shocking past and, after Rene retreats into mental despair, she makes a heartbreaking decision.

Olivia is shaken by Lloyds kiss and Anna realises that Ginos dream means a lot of hard work. Sarah crosses path with a young girl at the abortion clinic, who is later brought to her for help. Elizabeth begins work at Douglas refuge.

Sarah fights to save her unborn baby as George discovers of her pregnancy. Olivia continues to fall for Lloyds charm but she is determined to end the affair as her guilt intensifies. After an argument with James, Olivia discovers Baby George missing. In Sydney, Douglas visits Elizabeth and puts his heart on the line, declaring he has feelings for her. Rene’s health deteriorates as he puts Sarah’s life in danger.

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Regina sets out to destroy any chance of happiness for George and Sarah. Elizabeth takes a remarkable step towards happiness while Anna questions her relationship with Gino. Carolyn finally confides in Jack just as his career is on the line and James and Olivia reaching breaking point.

As Sarah faces Sgt. Taylors strong suspicion that she murdered Milly, Regina weaves another web to keep George trapped. James is rattled a confession from Olivia.

Elizabeth takes advantage the chance to battle Regina and Sir Richard at the Prime Ministers dinner. Harry helps Sarah heal some deep emotional scars, and George restores order at Ash Park.

Sarah tells George that she invited Harry to stay with her and Roy, a decision that angers Elizabeth, who cant help but interfere. Elizabeth and Sarah become adversaries again over whether or not Harry should remain in Inverness.

Jack and Carolyns honeymoon is interrupted by the revelation that Sir Richard is targeting Douglass refuge for needy veterans. As George prepares to leave for Canberra, Sarah asks the Bligh family to keep away from the birth to avoid scandal.

Elizabeth calls Anna and Gino back from Italy to set her plan against Regina in motion, but Gino disapproves of her using Rose. George and Regina return to Inverness from Canberra, unaware of the trap Elizabeth has laid.

With Regina on the run, George and Jack press Rose for information on her whereabouts. As tensions come to a head, Regina and Sarah face a desperate confrontation.

Sarah and George continue their difficult conversation about religion. Anna is sabotaging her writing career yet again while dealing with the attentions of her publisher.

Anna decides to reject Eds marriage proposal and revert their relationship to one of complete professionalism. Sarah threatens Reginas life, before agreeing to go to Canberra with George. Carolyns rape by Sir Richard Bennett is revealed to George in a letter from Regina. Elizabeth learns that Douglas cancer has returned after he begins coughing blood again. Larry and his friends harass Regina by throwing bottles at her house and hanging a baby doll on her verandah. Jack and Douglas propose a program to Frank to help Aboriginal men who served in the war. Regina informs Sir Richard that she is back in Inverness, as per their plan.

Sarah is plunged into a dark place and must confront the demons of her past. Larry is taught a valuable lesson and is redeemed. Douglas finally realises his prognosis, Anna and Carolyn realise that Regina may deserve their trust.

Elizabeths happiness in the city is soon replaced by shock when she learns that Douglas has named his supposedly deceased son Matthew in his will. Regina continues to string Sir Richard along, this time warning Henry of his capabilities. George questions whether he should sell off some land to repay his debts. Carolyns obscure cake is a hit at the hospital fête, with Doris inviting her to join the CWA. Anna and Olivia night of fun becomes a learning experience for both of them, as Anna surrounds herself with drugs and Olivia realises its time to move on. Sarah and George must place their faith in Regina when coming up with an idea to stop Sir Richard once and for all.

Two weeks until the federal election and Jack embraces a rigorous campaign schedule. Sir Richard’s suspicions of a subterfuge deepen. Elizabeth launches Douglas’ veteran’s fund to representatives of the Australian-Aboriginal Fellowship. With one deft strike, Sir Richard’s destruction of Jack Duncan looks complete. A body is pulled from the river.

Annas world is shattered when Henry refuses to marry her after learning she cannot conceive children. Olivia and Matthew prepare to move overseas. Sir Richard is vindicated when Sarah learns that Regina killed herself to frame him and rid him from the lives of the Blighs forever. Elizabeth confronts Sir Richard one final time, armed with the fruit knife she attacked him with, and forces him out of their lives. Jack reclaims his dignity after he confronts Stan ORourke. Sarah, George and David visit the French Riviera, where George makes amends with James, before heading to Israel.

Sarah supports a heartbroken Roy in the aftermath of Dawn and the baby’s death. Stan’s harsh attack forces Elizabeth to question her place in the family. Henry’s life is changed forever.

Will Sarah, George and Jack’s investigation into Henry’s accident lead to another tragedy?

A near-fatal encounter with Stan brings Sarah’s deepest fear to the surface. Elizabeth is challenged by Matthew’s brutal assessment of her biggest flaw.

Jack and Carolyn’s marriage is under threat as Delia hovers dangerously but can she strike?

As the Blighs celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah, Jack slips further into depression, until a conversation with Frank inspires him to make a courageous decision; Elizabeth sets up her maternity hospital; the family urges Carolyn to reach out to Jack.