Bed of Roses
Louisa Atherton (Kerry Armstrong) is 49 years old and to date has lived a privileged and superficial life. When her wealthy husband Jack drops dead in the arms of another woman, Louisa thinks things can't get worse--until she discovers that he's left her bankrupt.She's forced to return to her tiny hometown, Rainbow's End, with her tail between her legs. As she re-negotiates her relationships with her prickly mother Minna (Julia Blake) and recalcitrant kids, she learns to understand herself for the first time in her life and comes to realise that her small town's history will play a vital role in her future.
- 2008-2011
- 3 seasons
- Drama
Louisa Atherton (Kerry Armstrong) is 49 years old and to date has lived a privileged and superficial life. When her wealthy husband Jack drops dead in the arms of another woman, Louisa thinks things can't get worse--until she discovers that he's left her bankrupt.She's forced to return to her tiny hometown, Rainbow's End, with her tail between her legs. As she re-negotiates her relationships with her prickly mother Minna (Julia Blake) and recalcitrant kids, she learns to understand herself for the first time in her life and comes to realise that her small town's history will play a vital role in her future.
Season 3 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2010 - 2011
Episode 1
5835 Plus One
53 mins
As the new co-owner and editor of the town newspaper, Louisa wants her first issue to have a real impact, but she struggles to find a story worthy of her expectations. Holly deals with a major setback, and Nick brings both help and upheaval to Louisa's life.
Episode 2
Mind the Gap
52 mins
Louisa frantically searches for the engagement ring that Nick gave her and convinces herself it's a bad omen. Holly decides to take a gap year from university even though she got a place at university. Minna decides to take her driving test and Marg buys the pub to stop an all-night gambling consortium taking over.
Episode 3
Womb to Tomb
52 mins
The community rallies around a local woman whose husband has left her with three young children, and Louisa and Nick grapple with being surrogate parents for a night. Holly's gap-year antics threaten harmony on the home front until she learns a hard lesson in responsibility.
Episode 4
Laid Bare
52 mins
Minna's secret plans to take up ballroom dancing again are hijacked when she confronts a burglar in her home. The spate of house burglaries has the Echo team asking if Rainbow's End is in the grip of a crime wave. When Marg is publicly vilified for what looks like the unfair dismissal of the pub's barman Conrad, Louisa wonders if Marg's instincts about the guy are worth investigating further. Sean's father and local undertaker, Lionel Smithwick suffers a fatal heart attack. In preparing a tribute to a respected member of the community, the Echo team face the consequences of their decision to bury the story of Lionel's business scams and gambling. Holly struggles to support Sean who is left with his grief and an enormous burden of debt and obligation. Nick unwittingly forces Louisa to confront her fear about marriage when he insists they buy a new bed.
Episode 5
Cat Fight
53 mins
Deb enrages the animal lovers of Rainbows End by asking the Council to put stricter regulations on feral cats in the National Park. Louisa gets caught in a middle of the ensuing argument that develops between Deb and Marg. Louisa and Nick are asked to do counselling by Marg as part of their wedding vows. Sean and Holly suffer a crisis in their relationship.
Episode 6
Fryberg's Folly
52 mins
Minna's estranged sister Frida arrives in Rainbow's End to launch her new book and sparks fly between them. Meanwhile, Holly sets about trying to save her favourite trees but in the process both she and Minna discover that it's all too easy to waste one's life living in the past. Elsewhere, Nick moves in with Louisa.
Episode 7
Insurgent Activity
54 mins
Rainbow's End gets a visit from the Army. Whilst in town a member of the Army recognises Nick from his time spent in Queensland and the rumours spread like wildfire. Holly and Sean have a fight and he later turns to the army maneuveurs leader but Holly finds out. Elsewhere, Minna accuses Frida of using Holly's relationship in her writing.
Episode 8
Every Time We Say Goodbye
54 mins
When a teenage boy arrives to reconnect with Nick, Louisa welcomes him into her home until his errant ways drives a wedge between her and Nick. A fundraising concert acts as a catalyst for Minna and Frida to have a long overdue heart-to-heart, while Holly's broken heart provokes uncharacteristic behavior.
Episode 9
Dirt Rich
53 mins
When Deb receives shocking news, Louisa and Marg try to support her through an emotional minefield. Louisa writes a profile on a local winemaker who might be able to resolve Deb's problems-until he also proves to be the right man to distract Holly from her heartbreak.
Episode 10
Heartache
53 mins
Marg pressures Gavin into selling their business so that she can renovate the pub. At the same time, Gavin's first foray into writing doesn't get the thumbs up from Louisa. Later, he suffers a heart-attack but it does some good by bringing Marg and him back together. Minna faces court after being found driving without her license but finds an alternative to driving - an electric bike. Meanwhile, Holly and Sean try to mend their friendship and relationship.
Episode 11
Mount Misery
53 mins
It is a week before Louisa and Nick's wedding, and Louisa is still without a dress, so she sets off on a shopping excursion to Melbourne with her mother and daughter. But the weekend does not go as planned, and monumental revelations come to light. Meanwhile, Nick experiences his own misery when he is injured on a fishing trip with Sean.
Episode 12
Forged by Fire
51 mins
Louisa wants for nothing more than to be married to Nick but things are not going according to plan. With adverse weather conditions and fire warnings, Rainbows End is instructed to enact their fire plans. Nick is called to duty with the CFA to fight the fires and the wedding is postponed.
