A Place to Call Home

A soap, but a soap of the very highest quality. Noni Hazlehurst's performance alone is reason enough to watch.

I started to watch this amazing television programme with a friend, through her recommendation, while I was in Australia on holiday (I am from the UK). Unfortunately, the series was half way through the story. But the more I watched it, the more I liked it. The cast were terrific and while the series, unlike so much of the local television, looked like an A-grade period drama. Nostalgia is a potent sentiment, one that transcends even the most stubborn cringers. As the season come to an end, I found myself happily reporting that, despite my assumptions, A Place to Call Home actually explores with real sophistication the stuff that resonates powerfully in our national consciousness – a longing for the past, and a longing for home – and that makes for great television. Luckily I have been able to get the DVD not long after it was released. Unfortunately, I won't be able to see the second series next year. But, hopefully I will be able to purchase the DVD once it gets released.

What a great saga and what superb acting! Thank you so much for giving us 6 seasons of this wonderful series. The story remained strong throughout the 6 seasons.Thank you for giving us such quality entertainment and thank you for knowing when to stop!

..so it's over.. it will be missed... it wasn't always great television, but for sure it was mostly all very good TV

..the cast was solid across the board, and all production values high

..when there is just sooo much not worth watching that seems to never end... to loose one that was looked forward to week to week leaves a void..

..Australia keeps putting out high-quality shows... keep 'em coming.. you have a most grateful North American audience thanking you..!!

This Australian series has an excellent story line, cast, and location. It is just a beautiful story with just enough suspense to keep you wanting more. I am of the age that I lived through these times and prejudices and can truly relate. The 50s were a beautiful and unique postwar period for the entire world. I praise the actors for their ability to draw you into the story and to stir personal emotions. Noni Hazelhurst, as Elizabeth Bligh, is amazing in her portrayal of the matriarch, with her unsuccessful attempts at controlling her family. I have three more episodes to watch and am saddened there aren't more. I like the mid-century staging and costumes. Bravo, and very well done! Thank you.