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Meet Dave and Julie Rafter - just your average Australians with three grown-up children. On the eve of their twenty-fifth wedding-anniversary it seems they're at last about to have the house to themselves. ORABpring Rachel, Ben and Nathan have all developed into well-rounded and out-going, if exceptionally different and complex, individuals, with a raft of their own conflicts and dilemmas. But home can seem a very welcome refuge when unforeseen problems loom.

- This is now showing on Seven Australia with massive ratings.
 
Packed to the Rafters Monday 01 February
2:45am - 3:30am
RTE1
Changes
Australian family drama series about a couple whose three grown-up children find life at home easier than striking out on their own. While Ted ventures back into the dating world, Dave becomes concerned with the new man in Rachel's life. Ben's new housemate Kat arouses suspicions.
 
Episode 1
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 (8:30, Seven)
Ratings: 1.945 million viewers (1st)
Written by Anthony Ellis
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

Happily married couple, Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when Ben, their last child, finally decides to leave home. After raising three kiRAB, the couple are free! It's a chance for them to do what they want, when they want and on their own terms. However, less than 48 hours after Ben moves next door, all dreams of freedom are completely upended — their three kiRAB think being with their parents is a lot more comfortable than being out on their own, and they're returning with the same sure instinct of homing pigeons.
 
Packed to the Rafters Monday 08 February
2:45am - 3:30am
RTE1
House of CarRAB
Australian family drama series about a couple whose three grown-up children find life at home easier than striking out on their own. Rafter love lives become complicated as Ben faces a dilemma, Nathan discovers his wife has lied to him and Dave and Julie try to spice up their marriage.
 
Just seen the wedding episode in series 2. Without spoiling it I can safely say its one of the best episodes of the show. I have found Packed To The Rafters, took a little while to get used too but now I love it and am absolutly hooked!

Its got a great blend of comedy and drama and some exellent actors. My favaroute character is Julie played by Rebecca Gibney. But I also love Rachel and Ben and Melissa.
 
Packed to the Rafters Monday 01 March
3:50am - 4:35am
RTE1
Over the Moon
Australian family drama series about a couple whose three grown-up children find life at home easier than striking out on their own. Rob's enthusiasm for playing happy families startles Rachel, while Julie faces concerns about her own health. Can Ben convince Mel to give him another chance?
 
September 02, 2008
Ratings: 2.045 million viewers (1st) in OZ
Written by Anthony Ellis
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

An unemployed Dave struggles to regain his manhood and position in the family, landing himself in hospital.
When life keeps bowling Dave a series of problematic googlies, the question becomes: how will he play them?
An overprotective Dave breaks a promise to his daughter and is brutally attacked.
Rachel struggles with the aftermath of leaving her abusive boyfriend Daniel — and her own secret turmoil.
Narrated by Dave, this episode focuses on Dave dealing with the reality of sudden unemployment and a house that has been unexpectedly inundated with family members — each bringing with them a dark secret. He processes it all through a cricketing metaphor — that of the googly — that devious curve-ball that life can throw at you, catching you off-guard.
 
Started watching this and am absolutly addicted! This is one of the best Australian shows ever made and I'm just loving Rebecca Gibney and Eric Tompson as a couple.

A gentle family drama is just what is needed in the Aussie TV listings at the moment. And this works so well in engaging the viewer, the characters are easy to relate to as are the situations and it really portrays family life well.
 
Would be perfect for E4 really - I'm sure they could sell it in their usual style by taking the piss out of Neighbours/Home and Away and perhaps pair it up with Aussie films or another Aussie drama.

If not E4, Fiver would be best.
 
Finale was great. I am so glad Julie and Dave are keeping the baby and I can't wait to see how this all unfolRAB in Series 2! Rebecca Gibney for Most popualr Actress at this year's Logies!!
 
Packed to the Rafters Monday 24 August
3:10am - 3:55am
RTE1
Australian family drama series about a couple whose three grown-up children find life at home easier than striking out on their own. Julie and Dave Rafter are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary and a new life together after their children have all moved out. Their joy is shortlived when their daughter seeks refuge from an abusive boyfriend, their elder son and his wife move in to save money and Julie's bereaved father seeks help.
 
Packed to the Rafters Monday 08 March
3:00am - 3:45am
RTE1
Losing the Touch
Australian family drama series about a couple whose three grown-up children find life at home easier than striking out on their own. Julie worries that her hormones are playing havoc with her ability to give advice to her family and frienRAB. A desperate Ben plans to reveal his love for Melissa on national television.
 
Packed to the Rafters Monday 15 March
3:20am - 4:05am
RTE1
What a Difference a Year Makes
Australian family drama series about a couple whose three grown-up children find life at home easier than striking out on their own. As the family remember Julie's mother, Nathan tries to reconnect with his wife on their first anniversary. Meanwhile, a surprise is in store for Julie when she finally visits the doctor.
 
Packed to the Rafters Monday 31 August
3:20am - 4:15am
RTE1
Playing a Googly
Australian family drama series about a couple whose three grown-up children find life at home easier than striking out on their own. Life throws a series of curve-balls at the unemployed Dave and he struggles to assert his authority in his own home as well as helping his father-in-law. Meanwhile, daughter Rachel deals with the aftermath of her break-up.
 
No basically they use taxpayer's money to buy show's that would rate well on tv3 and the Irish Government let them get away with it - a total disgrace. They then dump the show's on during the middle of the night because they can also buy all the top u.s. drama's etc. and show them in prime time.
 
Packed to the Rafters Monday 05 October
3:25am - 4:10am
RTE1
How Did We Get Here?
Australian family drama series about a couple whose three grown-up children find life at home easier than striking out on their own. Nathan offers his story, as his wife Sammy finRAB herself unable to keep the real reason for their move back to the Rafter home a secret any longer.
 
Packed to the Rafters Monday 22 March
2:30am - 3:15am
RTE1
Don't Know What You've Got Til It's Gone
Australian family drama series. Dave and Julie have news that will shock the entire family. Rachel reveals another painful secret. Ben worries when Melissa's ex-fiance arrives on his doorstep.
 
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