Return to Eden

TV SERIES 1983 2 SEASONS

Overview

Stephanie Harper is rich but insecure 40 year old heiress with two failed marriages behind her. Stephanie believes that she has found true love with tennis pro Greg Marsden, but after the wedding, Greg promptly begins an affair with Stephanie’s best friend Jilly Stewart. Whilst on their honeymoon, Greg pushes Stephanie into a crocodile-infested swamp, and he and Jilly watch as she is apparently mauled to death. However, Stephanie miraculously survives and goes to an island clinic where she meets Dr. Dan Marshall, a brilliant plastic surgeon who uses his talents to repair her face and body. Using her new identity and fortune, she plots her revenge on Greg and Jilly and aims to take back what is rightfully hers.

This production, originally released in 1983, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 2 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama.
• Produced in Australia.
• Original Language: English.

Directed By

Karen Arthur

Written By

Michael Laurence

Starring Cast

Rebecca Gilling

Stephanie Harper/Tara Welles

James Smillie

Dan Marshall

Daniel Abineri

Jake Sanders

Peta Toppano

Jilly Stewart

Megan Williams

Cassie Jones

Peter Cousens

Dennis Harper

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Nicki Paull

Sarah Harper

Wendy Playfair

Rena McMaster

Seasons

Season 1

3 Episodes • Aired 1983-09-27

Stephanie Harper, a rich twice divorced mother, marries handsome young Wimbledon Champ Greg Marsden. On their honeymoon in 'Eden', Greg, who has an affair with Stephanie's best friend Jilly Stewart, pushes Stephanie into a crocodile-infested river. Stephanie amazingly survives and begins to plots her revenge.

Season 2

22 Episodes • Aired 1986-02-10

Seven years later, Stephanie Harper, Australia's richest woman, is happily married to her plastic surgeon husband. Her two children are now young adults, involved in the Harper 'empire' and in their own problems. The release of Jilly Stewart from prison starts a dramatic chain of events.