60 minSeason 3 • Episode 16
LatestBig Macs space race plans divide the town. George is worried that Katie could lose her home and Woody's worried hes about to lose his daughter.
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.
Acting
Erik Thomson's perfect dad-energy—bumbling, tender, utterly real.
Practical Effects
Gorgeous New Zealand coastal cinematography that sells the fantasy.
Writing
Witty voiceover columns that break fourth wall with charm.
Creators
James Griffin, Maxine Fleming
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The fictional town of Weld is actually shot in two real locations: Leigh and Pakiri, both north of Auckland.
Creator James Griffin also co-created 'Outrageous Fortune'—NZ's biggest drama export—explaining the sharp class-comedy instincts.
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