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MargaretR

13-12-2014 16:11

A Place to Call Home

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

13-12-2014 19:49

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

Aussie Irene

14-12-2014 05:24

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1126175)

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

14-12-2014 11:43

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Originally Posted by Aussie Irene (Post 1126234)

Skippy is still Australia's biggest export ever.

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

MargaretR

14-12-2014 13:02

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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

14-12-2014 14:31

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

DtheP47

15-12-2014 01:41

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1126175)

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

15-12-2014 02:10

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Originally Posted by DtheP47 (Post 1126299)

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

15-12-2014 08:02

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1126301)

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

15-12-2014 08:33

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Originally Posted by DtheP47 (Post 1126311)

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.

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