The lives of staff at the fictional Kings Cross Hospital and the wild streets of Darlinghurst in the 1960s. Joan Miller is a smart and sophisticated midwife who returns home from London to take a job at the Kings Cross Hospital. Dr Patrick McNaughton is a charismatic head of obstetrics at Kings Cross Hospital. Frances Bolton is the tough matron who also controls the running of Stanton House, a home for unwed pregnant young women.
4 seasons · 36 episodes
Episode 1
May 2, 201748 min
When Joan goes into early labour, the unorthodox new head of obstetrics is the only one who can help her. Matron has her hands full with three new pregnant girls in Stanton House.
Episode 2
May 9, 201748 min
Filled with grief after the death of her best friend Patty, Martha is determined to uncover the truth of Patty's final hours, and drags Viv along with her on a wild goose chase that ends in the last place Martha expected.
Episode 3
May 16, 201748 min
Joan must compete for a permanent doctor's position against her friend Bowditch as well as a sexist rival with wandering hands. Meanwhile, the Stanton House girls steal Martha's car in an attempt to learn more about Elena's betrothed.
Episode 4
May 23, 201748 min
Viv and Martha fight for their rights at the International Women's Day march. When Joan's baby falls ill, Matron is wracked with guilt over the possible baby swap. Debbie defies Matron by visiting her older, married lover.
Episode 5
May 30, 201748 min
Joan attempts to bury her grief by throwing herself back into work, but is it too soon? Meanwhile, Elena is torn between love and duty when the father of her child proposes marriage. Martha's first dinner party could end her marriage.
Episode 6
Jun 6, 201748 min
Rita refuses medical assistance that could save her and her baby's life. Simon confesses his role in the hit and run accident to Martha. Elena is shocked to discover her lover Ed is in critical condition in the hospital.
Jessica Marais
Joan Miller
Mandy McElhinney
Matron Frances Bolton
Miranda Tapsell
Martha Tennant
Sophie Bloom
Vivian Maguire
Harriet Dyer
Patricia Saunders
Andrew Ryan
Simon Bowditch
Jonathan LaPaglia
Dr. Patrick McNaughton
Ella Scott Lynch
Shirley Ryan
Gracie Gilbert
Annie Carmichael
Matthew Le Nevez
Jim Marsh
Ben O'Toole
Pete
Maya Stange
Eva McNaughton
