Thrilling drama starring Jenna Coleman. Joanna and Alistair travel with their baby to Australia to fight for custody of Alistair's daughter. But they face an unthinkable tragedy.
Drama series about a couple who travel from Scotland to Australia to fight for custody of the husband's daughter. Joanna is struggling with life as a new mum, and the flight to Melbourne is a huge additional strain on her. Baby son Noah cries the whole way, to the very apparent dismay of their fellow travellers. Exhausted and emotional from the journey, the couple finally arrive in Australia, where unforeseen events - and the white light of public scrutiny - change their lives forever.
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Alexandra drops her daughter off at her grandmother’s house
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The Drifters
Under The Boardwalk
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Joanna | Jenna Coleman |
| Alistair | Ewen Leslie |
| Alexandra | Asher Keddie |
| Detective Peter Alexiades | Alex Dimitriades |
| Kirsty | Sophie Kennedy Clark |
| Chloe | Markella Kavenagh |
| Detective Lorna Jones | Shareena Clanton |
| Elizabeth | Stella Gonet |
| Air Hostess | Kim Adis |
| Defence Lawyer | Moyo Akande |
| Police Officer Woods | Billierose Cachia |
| Morven Davis | Kate Dickie |
| Henry McCallum | Dave Elliot |
| David Fossery | Nicholas Farrell |
| Checkout Kid | Ollie Ivin Poole |
| Mrs Wilson | Sue Jones |
| Jane | Emma King |
| Local Woman | Amanda Labonte |
| Dr Wallace | Shauna Macdonald |
| Fish and Chip Shop Owner | Michael Morley |
| Jean-Louise Talbot | Anneika Rose |
| Mrs Amery | Amanda Walker |
| Writer | Jacquelin Perske |
| Executive Producer | Claire Mundell |
| Producer | Brian Kaczynski |
| Director | Glendyn Ivin |
| Production Company | Synchronicity Films Ltd |
Broadcasts
Sun 30 Sep 201821:00- Fri 19 Apr 201922:00
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