After the death of his father, Tom Cooper want to modernise the family farm, and borrows a lot of money. When disaster strikes, the loan cannot be repaid.
The Farm (Season 1)
1985 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2001-03-18
Overview: Although Tom's father George has died, Tom has inherited the farm and things are looking up, as he plans to embark on a modernisation programme, and so he naturally applies to the bank for a loan.
1986 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2001-03-25
Overview: The loan organised is a high risk foreign currency loan, and when the drought hits, the Australian dollar plummets leaving Tom and the family in a dire situation.
1995 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2001-03-25
Overview: After a foreclosure which seems to have also cost Tom his marriage he decides to sue the bank. It takes years. He needs all the help he can get.