At night, I sometimes still hear her call to me. Entitled Perfect Bubble, the episode is said to include the death of a young Rafter.. A welcome distraction arrives when Julie wins a phone-in radio competition. The third season follows the Rafters as they adjust to life with a new baby and face their toughest test yet, the sudden and tragic loss of a loved one. Julie explores the principle of "live and let live" as she and others struggle to implement the philosophy in various areas of their lives. A possum has taken up residence in the Rafter roof, keeping the family up at night with its nocturnal activities. Ventoura stated that her characters departure was her decision because she wanted to pursue an acting career in the US. Due to work and money pressures, Julie and Dave are snapping at each other and Julie seeks respite in light conversation with Hamish, one of her friends from mothers' group. She went through a stop sign and was hit by another car. But will her choices have future repercussions for her relationship with her family and Jake? It's there that he reconnected with his old flame Eleanor (Fiona Spence). Dave is struggling with his own demons. Hugh's favourite moment was when their character Ben discovers his grandfather Ted on the edge of a cliff and gently talks him down from what he's intending. McLaren was coy about Nathan's future with the series in a recent interview with The Courier-Mail, saying: "I'll hopefully look back on Rafters and realise how necessary it was, and how lucky I was to be a part of it.". "I thought that was just such a beautiful, moving thing.". Eventually, after separating, the pair made peace and young Edward came to live with his dad in Australia. I would," wrote one desperate fan. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia in December 2018, Ryan said: 'I'd bring back Coby! "It seems anytime a character gets happy, a disaster has to strike them! Per a synopsis provided by Amazon Prime Video, the Back to the Rafters sequel (or is this a 'reboot'?) Ben discovers the truth about Mel's death. Her last episode aired in November 2010[4], On 20 February 2011, Ventoura put her plans to head to the states on hold, to star in another Seven Network series, Wild Boys.[5]. Packed To The Rafters is a drama-comedy that turns a microscope on the lives of would-be empty-nesters Dave and Julie Rafter. Ben's basking in the joys of married life when he hears those words every husband dreads - 'not tonight dear, I've got a headache'. Overview. Rachel, the eldest Rafter child, struggles to find balance between her high-flying new job and her relationship with Jake; Ben, recently and blissfully married to Melissa, is trying for kids until a heartbreaking accident shatters his world; and Nathan is agonisingly estranged and ultimately divorced from his wife Sammy. Other fan favourites Jessica Marais (Rachel) and James Stewart (Jake Barton) will also not be returning to the series. 'Best Sleep Ever': Oodie fans claim the Sleep Tee is the summer must-have, All the signs Carrie Bickmore and Chris Walker's relationship was doomed, Carrie Bickmore on her late husband's battle with brain cancer: "We were about hope and positivity", Robert Irwin is the spitting image of his dad, Steve in new family photo, 12 thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts for the man in your life, After meeting on The Project, Carrie Bickmore and Chris Walker were deeply in love. The whole family then join Ben at the hospital, as he goes to say his final goodbye to Mel and it all plays out in a heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, slow-motion scene. "The scene where we were all in the hospital together, seeing Ruby for the first time, was massive," Angus, 32, says. , updated Meanwhile Carbo's "twitching" date with Solar Panel agent Amy proves to be a disaster. A wild night in Kings Cross teaches Nathan not to judge a book by its cover. Ben's wife Mel (Zoe Ventoura) is another dark horse being tipped by punters. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. Pipestone China has been purchased by The Chile Shop! Post a comment Mel's death a shock for Packed to the Rafters fans. Were working to restore it. A possum has taken up residence in the Rafter roof, keeping the family up at night with its nocturnal activities. When Ted's (Michael Caton) secret gambling debts surfaced, Julie (Rebecca Gibney) and Dave (Erik Thomson) decided to sell their house to pay them off. Synopses of the show dont even hint at a tragedy. Everything from infidelity and marriage breakdowns to dementia, death and, of course, mature-age motherhood was covered. The cast list in publicity material remains unchanged. Meanwhile, Rachel struggles with deep-buried jealousy towards baby Ruby. Packed To The Rafters (Music From The Hit Series) Label: Warner Music Australia - 5186 5166 52. If their relationship is going to survive, she needs to start considering his future, too. Zoe Ventoura (Melissa Rafter) Acting out her final moments was more difficult than Hugh and Zoe anticipated. Metal crunches, glass flies everywhere and the two cars spin out of control across the street. Packed to the Rafters centers around Dave and Julie Rafter and their three children Rachel, Ben and Nathan. Newly single Nathan hits the town with Carbo, and Ben can't help feeling on the outer. Earlier promos suggest the moment will come "when you least expect it". "Packed to the Rafters averages 1.8 million viewers per episode, making it one of the most-watched programs on Australian television.Now in its third season, it has collected nine Logie awards, including Most Popular Drama, from 21 nominations since its 2008 debut.Production began on a fourth season late last month. Packed to the Rafters was an Australian family-oriented comedy drama television program which premiered on the Seven Network on Tuesday 26 August 2008 at 8:30 pm. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia in December 2018, Ryan said: 'I'd bring back Coby! The ratings for the episode featuring Mel's tragic death went through the roof at the time. Due to work and money pressures, Julie and Dave are snapping at each other and Julie seeks respite in light conversation with Hamish, one of her friends from mothers' group. 10 December 2019 3:16PM. S01E01 Packed to the Rafters August 26, 2008; Seven Network; Happily married couple, Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when Ben, their last child, finally decides to leave home. Her final episode will air on the Seven Network in September. Ruby Rafter is the youngest child and daughter of Dave and Julie Rafter and the younger sister to Ben, Nathan and Rachel as well as the youngest grandchild of Ted Taylor. Packed to the Rafters - Stagione 3 Episodio 5. "Ruby can't die, or all of Australia will boycott the show. Blogs on the show's official website were rampant with rumours yesterday and a growing concern that producers have opted to kill off Julie and Dave's little baby Ruby. Will he be able to put his demons to rest and in doing so, save Chel's life? Here is the synopsis for tonights episode: Rafters was cruelled by the loss of popular younger cast members Jessica Marais (Rachel Rafter), Hugh Sheridan (Ben Rafter) and Jessica McNamee (Sammy Rafter) as well as Ventoura. Ted returns from with renewed spark from a rejuvenating break, only to find all is not well with his family. Packed To The Rafters. Meanwhile, Melissa is annoyed because of the lack of privacy from others in the household, and Carbo receives sexy gifts from an online love interest. Alert readers won't have failed to notice a steady drip of stories being fed to the media in recent weeks from SNP figures talking down the idea of the next general election as a de facto referendum. We've rounded up Julia Morris' best fashion looks from I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Speaking to Now to Love on Wednesday, Ryan, 31, confirmed is not appearing in the Amazon reunion show, after writers decided to go in another direction. It's dark, the headlights from passing cars are disorienting and as Mel glances down to end the call, it happens. Fans of the popular show were blindsided by the plot twist, taking to Twitter, Facebook and Channel Seven's message board in droves to express their surprise and upset. For Rachel, the choice is simple but for Jake, its a disappointing slap in the face. Unfortunately I missed seeing it. In slow succession, we see all of the Rafter family receive the news. And then when the whole family gathers for Ruby's first birthday and she takes a first tentative step, it seems all could be coming right in the Rafter world. That Mel was en route to a romantic liaison with husband Ben Rafter (Hugh Sheridan), had just listened to a phone message from him and had turned up their favourite song on her car radio would have added to the heartbreak for Packed To The Rafters fans. At the time of it's ending in 2013, we assumed it was because they wanted to wrap things up while ratings were still good. Happily married couple Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when their last child finally leaves home. Dave's dilemma over whether to reveal that his birth-father is alive leads to a road trip to meet his mysterious other family. The process of softening up. If you, on the other hand, were one of the few who missed this golden era of TV, allow me to set the scene. "OMG I loved Mel Rafter. Comedy Drama Family Meet Dave and Julie Rafter - just your average Australians with three grown-up children. Meanwhile, Julie steps out of her comfort zone, too, by joining a local mother's group. Ssg77805. She buckles up, flicks on the radio and Coldplays "Fix You" the most depressing song ever written begins to play. Will you keep watching the show? Back to the Rafters will follow Rebecca Gibney and Erik Thomson's characters, Dave and Julie, who have since created a life in the country with their daughter. They had lost a few cast members (one main character death, and a whole lot of nest-flying) but the show was still averaging 1.381 million viewers in it's final season. The drama series features a mix of lighthearted comedy woven through the plot. I'll just be sitting here quietly with my grief, waiting for the Amazon Prime reboot. The first Australian Amazon Prime series to go into production, the Packed To The Rafters reboot promises to take viewers back to the good old days of Julie (Rebecca Gibney) and Dave Rafter (Erik Thomson) and their loveable, if sometimes complicated, children. Meanwhile, Rachel is shocked by Jake and Alex's domestic standards. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. But home is a very welcome refuge for their children and when unforeseen problems loom, they return like a boomerang. "It's been a part of me for so long it was really emotional.". The former Packed To The Rafters star, 37, was pictured with Scout, 10, on Instagram last Tuesday as they attended a family gathering with Jessica's ex-fianc and Scout's father James Stewart, 47 . Production began on a fourth season late last month. But it's a teary-eyed Nathan, who's the one that has to deliver the blow. In the melee, Chel falls heavily and Ted rushes her to hospital. The show was consistently among the top 5 shows of the year throughout its run in Australia. Seriously cant one couple have a stable relationship on TV these days without one of the dying. Still resisting any suggestion of depression, Dave throws himself into normality, suggesting a Rafter family dinner and offering Coby an apprenticeship, which Coby is hesitant but touched to accept. EXCLUSIVE: The Bachelors Tash Candyce admits she was FAKING being a villain, Jacqui Purvis says she has dreams of being the ''Australian Tom Cruise''. What if its all just someones wild imagination? The series took a brave step in showing Julie and Dave as parents to baby Ruby. THE steam of that stifling London day rose up in a choking, enervating haze from the hot grass. Tired by little sleep, Julie gives up. Centres around Dave and Julie Rafter and their three children Rachel, Ben and Nathan. Rachel takes a crash course in remembering to breathe as she juggles a toxic workplace and an estranged boyfriend. Jessica's abrupt departure days before filming was scheduled to commence meant Channel Seven had to replace her with look-a-like Australian actress Georgina Haig. Julie recovers in hospital after the birth of baby Ruby, ruminating on how life is like a blank page at birth, while her adult children experience how blotted that page can become. All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts. And finally, after spending hours searching for a new house, Dave, Julie and toddler Ruby decided to take a trip around Australia in their Kombi, enjoying their first taste of freedom after 30 years of raising a family. As Coby tries to own his guilt by turning himself into the police, Dave is forced to confront his own truth he has a real problem, possibly the depression Julie has mentioned. Feeling increasingly on the outer, Alex's issues erupt at drinks at the Rafter house, leaving Grace and Jake humiliated and the Rafters reeling. Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia, EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Corr reveals he would sign up for a Packed to the Rafters reboot - but only if he didn't have to regrow his character's rat tail, EXCLUSIVE 'You choreograph it very much like a dance routine': Ryan Corr on filming 'confronting' sex scenes and stripping off for the 'longest nudie run in Australian TV history', EXCLUSIVE 'I've made my mistakes in my 20s': Ryan Corr reflects on his drug scandal, high-profile romances and tragic losses and admits he feels like his feet are 'finally landing on the ground' as he prepares to turn 30, EXCLUSIVE Is Packed to the Rafters coming back? (5) 7.4 2009 16+. Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! With only three days to go until the transplant procedure, Chel's need to put her affairs in order inspires Nathan to write letters to his family, in case he does not survive the operation. But his plans cop a setback when an unexpected tax bill lobs on the doorstep. But once again their issues flare and they fight bitterly. Centres around Dave and Julie Rafter and their three children Rachel, Ben and Nathan. " Back to the Rafters picks up six years since we last saw the Rafter family. Entitled "Perfect Bubble," the episode is said to include "the death of a young Rafter.". With the wording of Seven promos, there will be hell to pay if the audience is short-changed. She runs straight through a stop sign without pausing and is t-boned by an oncoming car from the other direction. Packed to the Rafters concluded its six-season run eight years ago in 2013, with the Australian comedy set to pick up the show's narrative six years after the events of the season finale. 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