The pioneers of the Assisted Passage Scheme, devised in 1947 by the Australian government to bring white British settlers into Australia, tell their story.
The Roberts family leave dreary postwar Manchester for a new life down under. But they find that it isn't quite what they've been sold.
A haunted Terry retraces his steps from the night before. Reassured that all is okay, he returns to his boisterous family. Meanwhile, Kate gets a lead on Michael’s whereabouts, and her next-door neighbour Bill goes to extreme lengths to get himself a bit of extra cash.
Annie is furious when Terry stays out all night. To give him a taste of his own medicine, Annie leaves Terry home alone with the kids and bonds with Kate on a cross-country road trip. With their mum miles away and their dad preoccupied with his demons, Peter and Pattie run wild.
Terry embarrasses Annie at Marlene’s party. Meanwhile, Pattie’s secret is revealed, and Kate’s hope is restored.
Terry is forced to confide in Arty and Ron over a business venture, and Annie ignores their problems by accepting an invitation from Nick.
Annie is compelled to make a stand for migrants and stages a peaceful protest, but things get quickly out of hand, and Pattie is badly hurt. Kate returns amidst the carnage to find a surprise visitor waiting, and Sheila’s desperation spirals.
Kate comes to terms with the consequences of her decision. Meanwhile, the Roberts family adjust to life with a newborn and look for fresh opportunities to fulfil their dreams down under.
Kate is forced to confront her situation, and Annie’s identity crisis fuels a risqué idea. Meanwhile, Terry feels uneasy about a work request, and the Skinners get some devastating news.
Annie’s attendance at the women’s group lands her in trouble, and Terry grows closer to Christine.
Terry confronts Benny after finding Christine and her children unconscious. Meanwhile, Kate gets Robbie in trouble.
Secrets and lies unfold when Annie, Terry, Kate and Robbie take a trip to the Blue Mountains.
You can make your own world when you leave the past behind.
