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A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.
Cast: Erik Thomson, Melina Vidler, Benson Jack Anthony
8 episodes
1. PilotGeorge is a man who once skated through life but is now stumbling. When his wife dies, George makes a rash decision to move his kids away from Sydney to the town of Weld, New Zealand.PGCC1 h 0 minSep 15, 2015
2. Episode 2George rapidly becomes the most unpopular new Aussie in town after calling Weld a "dead end town" in his column. Shay and Arlo also feel the fallout from their father's faux pas at their new school.PGCC1 h 0 minSep 22, 2015
3. Episode 3Questions are raised over Laura's death, and the Weld rumour mill goes into overdrive. George goes on an epic manhunt through the local populous to learn the source of the scandalous gossip.PGCC1 h 0 minSep 29, 2015
4. Episode 4As he gets to grips with his status as the new ladies' man about town George is dragged into a celebration (or not) of Weld's x-rated history.PGCC1 h 0 minOct 6, 2015
5. Episode 5When the earth moves under George's feet, the opportunity for him to slay a demon from his past presents itself - and leads to the issuing of a very rash challenge.PGCC1 h 0 minOct 13, 2015
6. Episode 6George throws himself into solving the mystery of Sir Frederick Weld's missing head - when he should be solving a whole other mystery, one much closer to home.PGCC1 h 0 minOct 20, 2015
7. Episode 7George speaks to Katie about Shay's relationship with Ike, and comes to a realisation about his parenting.PGCC1 h 0 minOct 27, 2015
8. Episode 8George tries to convince Shay to stay in Weld. The Women of Weld question the motive behind Jan's arrival. Katie organises a camp-in to protest against the proposed development.PGCC1 h 0 minNov 3, 2015
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800 Words
A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Maxine Fleming, James Griffin
- Studio
- South Pacific Pictures
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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