Home and Away: Secrets and the City
| Company type | Video/DVD release |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Special video/DVD featuring episodes of Home and Away |
Home and Away: Secrets and the City is a special video and DVD release tied to the Australian soap opera Home and Away. Originally launched on video in 2002 and subsequently on DVD in 2003, the program is presented by Home and Away actress Tammin Sursok portraying her role as Dani Sutherland. This special edition features three episodes: two previously broadcast from the fifteenth season, titled Shattered Hearts and Broken Dreams, alongside a unique episode called Secrets and the City, which is exclusive to this video and DVD release.
The storyline focuses on the disruption within the Sutherland family after the disclosure of Rhys’ former relationship with Angie Russell, who returns to Summer Bay accompanied by her son Dylan. Angie reveals that Dylan is Rhys’ child, creating tension as Dylan is subsequently barred from seeing Rhys’ daughter Kirsty. Shelley uncovers this truth through a recorded exchange between Angie and Rhys. During a family dinner, Rhys admits to the affair, profoundly impacting Kirsty. The following morning, Rhys departs without informing anyone, leading Dani, Josh, Hayley, and Noah to embark on a search for him in the city.
Episodes
The two initial episodes included—"Shattered Hearts" and "Broken Dreams"—are sourced from season fifteen.
Main cast
- Tammin Sursok - Dani Sutherland
- Rebecca Cartwright - Hayley Smith
- Beau Brady - Noah Lawson
- Chris Egan - Nick Smith
- Christie Hayes - Kirsty Sutherland
- Kate Garven - Jade Sutherland
- Mitch Firth - Seb Miller
- Paula Forrest - Shelley Sutherland
- Michael Beckley - Rhys Sutherland
- Ray Meagher - Alf Stewart
- Norman Coburn - Donald Fisher
- Kate Ritchie - Sally Fletcher
- Ada Nicodemou - Leah Patterson
- Susie Rugg - Brodie Hanson
- Danny Raco - Alex Poulos
- Daniel Collopy - Josh West
- Ben Unwin - Jesse McGregor
- Martin Dingle-Wall - Flynn Saunders
- Lynne McGranger - Irene Roberts
- Lyn Collingwood - Colleen Smart
- Sebastian Elmaloglou - Max Sutherland
Guest cast
- Laurie Foell - Angie Russell
- Brett Hicks-Maitland - Dylan Russell
- Cornelia Frances - Morag Bellingham
- Harry & James Roberts - V.J. Patterson
- Stephen Leeder - Inspector Carter
- Julieanne Newbould - Jackie West
DVD
| Home and Away: Secrets and the City | ||||
| Set Details | Special Features | |||
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| Region 2 | Region 4 | |||
| 25 August 2003 | 29 October 2003 | |||
Reception
Secrets and the City fell short of expectations for many fans anticipating a more substantial offering as Australia's inaugural Home and Away DVD. The set featured two episodes that had already been broadcast, alongside a special that was only marginally longer—by about three minutes—than a typical episode. Nevertheless, the inclusion of bonus materials such as interviews with cast members Bec Cartwright and Beau Brady, as well as behind-the-scenes footage, provided additional appeal for the audience.