Love Child

2014
Love Child

Seasons & Episodes

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

EP1 Episode 1 May 02, 2017

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.

EP2 Episode 2 May 09, 2017

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.

EP3 Episode 3 May 16, 2017

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.

EP4 Episode 4 May 23, 2017

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.

EP5 Episode 5 May 30, 2017

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.

EP6 Episode 6 Jun 06, 2017

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.

EP7 Episode 7 Jun 13, 2017

Joan's world is upended when her ex-fiance arrives from London. Bowditch and Martha are blackmailed over the hit-and-run accident. Rita has second thoughts about returning to the convent following the birth of her baby.

EP8 Episode 8 Jun 20, 2017

Joan makes a fateful decision about her future with Lawrence. Debbie's world is rocked when she discovers Matron has made a secret deal to adopt out her baby. Vic gives Matron a does of her own medicine

EP9 Episode 9 Jun 27, 2017

Joan finds proof her baby was swapped at birth, while Matron embarks on a cover-up. Elena's wedding plans are ruined by Debbie's jealousy.

EP10 Episode 10 Jul 04, 2017

Joan risks everything to be reunited with her missing child. Matron makes a shock announcement when she is accused of unethical behavior. Debbie takes extreme action to locate Ed and reunite him with Elena.
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Released: 17 February 2014 Ended
Producted By: Playmaker Media
Country: Australia
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.9jumpin.com.au/show/lovechild/
Synopsis

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.

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sashamerlin To those thinking (review by jk-692-236394 (United States)) this only happened in Australia, do some research. It happened in the USA between 1940's and 1970's, google Baby Scoop Era.The show is excellent and entertaining, much at the subject matter is heart-breaking. You can't just watch rainbow-coloured shows, but face reality.
Chloe Hughes Set in 1969 in Stanton House and Kings Cross General Hospital, Sydney a fictional boarding house for young unwed teenage girls and young women when they fall pregnant and a place for them so as not to shame their families. The birth of Annie's (Gracie Gilbert) baby and the arrival of Sister Joan Millar played by the amazing and talented Jessica Marais back from London and one exam away from becoming a doctor marks the changing of times. Joan Millar the crusader ambitious nurse immediately makes an enemy with Matron Frances Bolton Mandy McElhinney) and Dr Patrick McNaughton (Jonathan LaPaglia) on how the patients and the babies are treated at Kings Cross General Hospital finds an ally in ex boyfriend in Philip Page (Ryan Johnson) a lawyer who helps fight Joan's cause. Bring on season 2!!
Rob_Taylor Australia has produced some of my favourite TV over the years and Love Child is no exception. Set in the late 60's it centres around the (to us now) heinous forced adoption practices that went on back then.It is interesting to see a modern show tackling such a "dark ages" issue and it does it well.Although the underlying adoption practices are at the heart of the show, I found the characters to be the real draw for me. They are distinct and varied and no one is entirely black or white as far as morals and ethics go. Just when you think you have a character pegged into a hole, something is revealed to make you reevaluate the reasons behind their actions.The acting is very good and Jessica Marais (playing Sister Joan Miller, the main character of the story) has an absolutely wonderful ability to get across feelings and emotions with almost no facial movement at all. I'm not sure how she does it, but it is distinctive and very effective. She can, and does, show plenty of obvious emotion too, but it was these subtle expressions that really stand out. I can't think of any other actor that can do that.I would never have thought I would get into a show like this, but I am glad I did. It just sucks that now I have to wait a year for season 2! I'm hoping that, by then, the Nine Network will have dispensed with its "must be in Australia to view this program" nonsense which, let's be honest, is absolutely no bar to anyone with any online experience.SEASON 2 EDIT: Just as good as the first season. Even when I'm not sure I want to watch something too dramatic, within a few minutes of starting the episode I'm hooked. Yep, it is just awesome!SUMMARY: Tackles a difficult issue. Good acting and characters with depth. Not all doom and gloom but it will grip you and not let go. Definitely worth a watch.
cantake8 This Aussie take on drama and misfortune surrounding single pregnant women in the late 1960s Australia presents compelling stories and characters. Stanton House represents a place single women lived and worked during their pregnancy, and promptly separated from their newborns. Callus male doctors, a starchy matron, a crusading newcomer, and an ensemble of pregnant female characters who are diverse in looks, life experience and attitudes populate this effort. They seem to be hurtling toward epiphanies and revelations.This must have been a hoot for set dressers, wardrobe, makeup and hair: every shot looks like a period snapshot. The music track is a little forced and the vintage automobiles are all pristine, much of the wardrobe looks more like party apparel than casual clothing, nevertheless I can't take my eyes off of it.