Australia, 1969: Manchester lass Pamela has given life in Sydney as a Ten Pound Pom a fair go, but since her husband ran off with a younger woman, she longs to return to the UK. However, when she books a one-way flight to take herself and her four-year-old daughter Sharon home by Christmas, it appears fate has other ideas. As Pamela's festive project at work takes off and she meets gorgeous but fashion-challenged teacher Nick, she begins to wonder whether life in Australia has more to offer than she'd thought...
