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| Monarch Cove | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ian Barry Peter Andrikidis Di Drew Ian Gilmour Andrew Prowse Marcus Cole |
| Starring | Virginia Williams Kieren Hutchison Samantha Shelton Robert Coleby Rachel Ward |
| Composer | Martin Davich[1] |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1[2] |
| No. of episodes | 14[3] |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Fremantle[4] |
| Original release | |
| Network | Lifetime[3] |
| Release | November 4 – November 16, 2006 |
Monarch Cove is a prime time telenovela that premiered on Lifetime on November 4, 2006. It ran for a single season of 14 episodes ending on December 16, 2006.[2][3]
Premise
[edit]After serving six years in jail for the murder of her father, wrongfully accused Bianca Foster (Virginia Williams) returns to her hometown, Monarch Cove, only to discover new family problems brewing. In a quest to help, she takes a job at a resort, and inadvertently becomes romantically involved with the heir to the business, Jake Preston (Kieren Hutchison), who is engaged to be married.[2]
Cast
[edit]Main / regular
[edit]- Virginia Williams as Bianca Foster[2]
- Samantha Shelton as Kathy Foster[2]
- Shirley Jones as Grace Foster[2]
- Matt Funke as Ben Foster[2]
- Kieren Hutchison as Jake Preston[3][2]
- Robert Coleby as Alexander Preston[2]
- Rachel Ward as Arianna Preston[2]
- Vanessa Lengies as Sophia Preston[2]
- Simon Rex as Eddie Lucas[2]
- Samantha Healy as Elizabeth DeBrett[2]
- Stephen Martines as Parker Elian[2]
- Craig Horner as Caleb Demanser[5][2]
Guests
[edit]- James Stewart as Davey Monroe[2]
- Jerome Ehlers as Sam Lee
- Kodi Smit-McPhee as Young Jake[2]
- Maeve Dermody as Charlotte Lee[6]
- Matt Okine as Carlos[7]
- Renai Caruso as Megan[8]
- Sarah Chadwick as Vanessa Reade
- Tiffany Lamb as Dr Martuccio
Episodes
[edit]Source: [2]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Episode #1.1" | Unknown | Unknown | 4 November 2006 | |
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Bianca Foster returns to her home town after she is cleared of committing her father's murder, but plenty has changed in the time she's been gone. | |||||
| 2 | "Episode #1.2" | Unknown | Unknown | 4 November 2006 | |
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Bianca is questioned in relation to another murder. Jake neglects fiance Elizabeth to help Bianca, Kathy vows revenge against Eddie, and Ben learns of a lie told to protect him. | |||||
| 3 | "Episode #1.3" | Unknown | Unknown | 11 November 2006 | |
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Jake realises he must break his news to Bianca, Kathy's schemes could turn deadly, a mysterious woman comes to stay at the resort, and Sophia regrets her actions. | |||||
| 4 | "Episode #1.4" | Unknown | Unknown | 11 November 2006 | |
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Jake seeks comfort with Bianca on the eve of his wedding, a stranger with a shocking secret arrives at the resort, Sophia sets someone up, and Kathy enters into a deal. | |||||
| 5 | "Episode #1.5" | Unknown | Unknown | 18 November 2006 | |
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Bianca is faced with a bombshell, Eddie investigates Parker, and Jake deals with constant interruptions while on his honeymoon. | |||||
| 6 | "Episode #1.6" | Unknown | Unknown | 18 November 2006 | |
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Jake arrives home early from his honeymoon, the gaming license is in jeopardy, Bianca and Eddie begin a romantic relationship, and Parker is revealed. | |||||
| 7 | "Episode #1.7" | Unknown | Unknown | 24 November 2006 | |
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The casino opens amidst much drama, and Kathy's past comes back to haunt her. | |||||
| 8 | "Episode #1.8" | Unknown | Unknown | 25 November 2006 | |
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Grace visits the doctor and the news leaves her reeling, Kathy must interact with Victor for business, and Arianna leaves in lieu of her health. | |||||
| 9 | "Episode #1.9" | Unknown | Unknown | 1 December 2006 | |
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Kathy engages in a dangerous game with Parker and Victor, Eddie develops strong feelings, Ben makes plans, and Elizabeth feels neglected. | |||||
| 10 | "Episode #1.10" | Unknown | Unknown | 2 December 2006 | |
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Elizabeth feels neglected, Kathy makes a move, new evidence is uncovered in the murder investigation, and Sophia travels to Palm Springs. | |||||
| 11 | "Episode #1.11" | Unknown | Unknown | 8 December 2006 | |
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Kathy's honesty puts Elizabeth in danger, Bianca searches for Straker's widow, and Kathy's dishonesty helps Parker. | |||||
| 12 | "Episode #1.12" | Unknown | Unknown | 9 December 2006 | |
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Further secrets are revealed, Ben regrets letting Sophia get away, and Kathy is put in danger. | |||||
| 13 | "Episode #1.13" | Unknown | Unknown | 15 December 2006 | |
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Parker gives Kathy a deadline, Alexander is arrested, and Bianca investigates a clue. | |||||
| 14 | "Episode #1.14" | Unknown | Unknown | 16 December 2006 | |
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Mysteries are solved and hearts are broken. | |||||
Production
[edit]The series is based on the German serial Bianca – Wege zum Glück (Bianca: Paths to Happiness). It was produced by FremantleMedia North America,[4] a sister company of UFA,[9] which produced the original.[10]
It was shot on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.[3]
The Lifetime network initially ordered 20 episodes of the series, but ultimately reduced it to 14, after ratings for the show dropped significantly from the premiere.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Martin Davich". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Monarch Cove – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "INTERVIEWS: Kieren Hutchison – Monarch Cove". www.starrymag.com. March 6, 2014.
- ^ a b "Nick Malmholt – Monarch Cove". www.curtisbrown.co.uk. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Craig Horner". www.imcompany.com.au. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Maeve Dermody". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Matt Okine". www.kublerauckland.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Renai Caruso" (PDF). www.libertyartistmgt.com.au. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Conlan, Tara (March 4, 2013). "X Factor producer FremantleMedia is a global TV hits machine". www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "Bianca – Wege zum Glück". www.crew-united.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Martin, Denise (March 6, 2014). "Lifetime orders new dramas". Variety.
External links
[edit]- Official website (Retrieved from Internet Archive on February 8, 2008)
- Monarch Cove at IMDb