A Place to Call Home (2013)

A sweeping Australian period drama where forbidden love, family secrets, and post-war wounds collide in the heart of 1950s rural New South Wales.

A Place to Call Home - Series Information

  • Original Title: A Place to Call Home
  • First Air Year: 2013
  • Last Air Year: 2018
  • Created by: Bevan Lee
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama, Soap
  • Content Rating (US): TV-PG
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 6
  • Number of Episodes: 67
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: April 28, 2013 (United States - TV-PG), April 28, 2013 (Canada - PG), April 28, 2013 (United Kingdom - 15), April 28, 2013 (Germany - 18), April 28, 2013 (France - 18), April 28, 2013 (India - U), April 28, 2013 (Australia - M), April 28, 2013 (Spain - 18)
  • Networks: Seven Network, SoHo, showcase
  • Alternative Titles: Ένα μέρος για να το αποκαλέσετε σπίτι (GR)
  • Production Countries: Australia

A Place to Call Home - Plot

A mysterious woman is perched between the harsh legacy of World War II and the hope of a new life in Australia. A sweeping romantic drama set in 1950s rural Australia following the lives of the Blighs, a wealthy and complicated pastoralist family, who lives in Inverness, NSW.

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A Place to Call Home - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Bevan Lee

Main Cast

  • Marta Dusseldorp
  • Noni Hazlehurst
  • Brett Climo
  • Craig Hall
  • David Berry
  • Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood
  • Abby Earl
  • Aldo Mignone
  • Jenni Baird
  • Sara Wiseman

Writers

  • Sarah Lambert

A Place to Call Home - FAQs

Is A Place to Call Home based on a true story?

A Place to Call Home is an original fictional drama, not based on a specific true story. Creator Bevan Lee drew on the social tensions of post-World War II Australia — including antisemitism, class divisions, and the struggles of returning veterans — to craft an emotionally authentic portrait of 1950s rural life.

Who plays Sarah Adams in A Place to Call Home?

Marta Dusseldorp plays Sarah Adams, the enigmatic nurse at the heart of the series. Her layered, nuanced performance anchors the show, as Sarah navigates forbidden love, hidden secrets, and her complicated place within the Bligh family's world. Dusseldorp received widespread praise for the role throughout the series' run.

Where can you stream A Place to Call Home?

You can stream A Place to Call Home on Amazon Prime Video, Acorn TV, and Spectrum On Demand. Episodes are also available to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Free viewing options include Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Hoopla.

Why was A Place to Call Home cancelled after Season 2?

Seven Network axed A Place to Call Home after its second season in 2014 due to disappointing ratings. However, the passionate fan response was extraordinary — a dedicated campaign convinced pay-TV channel Showcase to pick up the series. It ultimately ran for four more seasons, concluding on its own terms in 2018.

Is A Place to Call Home worth watching?

Absolutely worth your time, especially if you love richly layered period dramas. The series blends forbidden romance, family secrets, and post-war social tensions with superb performances — particularly from Marta Dusseldorp and Noni Hazlehurst. Its devoted international fanbase and the remarkable fan-led campaign to save it after cancellation speak volumes about its quality.

How many seasons and episodes does A Place to Call Home have?

A Place to Call Home ran for six seasons between 2013 and 2018, comprising 67 episodes in total. Season 1 opened with 13 episodes, while subsequent seasons ranged from 10 to 12 episodes each. A bonus collection of 4 special episodes rounds out the complete series package.

Where was A Place to Call Home filmed?

A Place to Call Home was filmed primarily in New South Wales, Australia. Much of the production took place at Camelot — a historic estate in Kirkham, NSW — which served as the Bligh family's grand homestead. The lush rural landscapes and period-accurate settings give the series its distinctive visual richness.

What are good shows to watch after A Place to Call Home?

If you loved A Place to Call Home, try Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries for more stylish Australian period drama, or When Calls the Heart for romantic small-town storytelling. Masters of Sex offers similarly bold exploration of 1950s social norms, while Desperate Housewives delivers the same addictive blend of secrets, scandal, and compelling female characters.

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