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The Secret Daughter: series 2

Executive Producers: Rory Callaghan, Julie McGauran for Seven
Producers: Kerrie Mainwaring, Lauren Edwards
Directors: Paul Maloney, Geoff Bennett, Catriona McKenzie

Jessica Mauboy reprises her Logie-nominated role of Billie Carter, the part-time country pub singer whose life was changed forever after a chance meeting with wealthy city hotelier Jack Norton (Colin Friels).

The story picks up after Billie has turned her back on the Nortons and a record deal and is left wondering who she is and where she belongs. So begins Billie's journey of self-discovery... family and friendship, rich and poor, career and love — can Billie have it all? Only time will tell...

Also returning to the popular family drama are Matt Levett, David Field, Rachel Gordon, Bonnie Sveen, Jared Turner, Jordan Hare, Terry Serio and J.R. Reyne.

They'll be joined by new cast members including James Sweeny (Molly, Neighbours) and Rachael Maza (Radiance).

Always On My Mind

Episode 2.01 (7)
Wed, November 08, 2017
512,000 viewers (14th)
Written by Niki Aken, Jane Allen
Directed by Paul Moloney

Desperate to connect with her real family, Billie meets her mother's sister, only to have it confirmed she is Jack Norton's daughter, launching her back into the centre of the family she just fled.

Starring: Jessica Mauboy as Billie Carter, Matt Levett as James Norton, David Field as Gus Carter, Rachel Gordon as Susan Norton, Jared Turner as Christopher Norton, Jordan Hare as Harriet Norton

With: Bonnie Sveen as Layla Chapple, James Sweeny as Marc Laurent, Renee Lim as Vivienne Hart, Terry Serio as Carmine, John Batchelor as Nick Mackay, Rachael Maza as Aunty Mim, Johnny Carr as Eddie Petruzzi, Maya Stange as Wendy Chapple, Warren H Williams as Marlon Blair, Michael Beckley as Jasper, Luke McMahon as Ivan, Natalia Ladyko as Marc's PA, Maha Wilson as Tara, Phoenix Cubilio as Carly, Harriet Okpalogu as Mim's Baby, Akiya Fukui as Card Player 1, John Bonaventura as Card Player 2, Greg Dalton as Delivery Driver, Meg Macintosh as Hotel Guest 1

Respect

Episode 2.02 (8)
Wed, November 15, 2017
492,000 viewers (15th)
Written by Jessica Brookman
Directed by Paul Moloney

Billie must do everything she can to keep the VIP, Marc Laurent, at the hotel — but there's a friction between them that has them both ruffled — it's a lot to deal with while trying to make sense of a bizarre record label meeting.

With: Bonnie Sveen as Layla Chapple, James Sweeny as Marc Laurent, Renee Lim as Vivienne Hart, Terry Serio as Carmine, J.R. Reyne as Dan Delaney, Jeremy Ambrun as Shorty, John Batchelor as Nick Mackay, Johnny Carr as Eddie Petruzzi, Maya Stange as Wendy Chapple, Georgia Adamson as Katrina Norton, Luke McMahon as Ivan, Natalia Ladyko as Marc's PA, Maha Wilson as Tara, Jess Bush as Photographer, Jo Little as Florist, Mary Regan as Customer 1, Mark Nichols as Drunk Guest

Rear View Mirror

Episode 2.03 (9)
Wed, November 22, 2017
530,000 viewers (13th)
Written by Eloise Healey
Directed by Geoff Bennett

Billie's found her place in the city — an apartment, a role with the hotel and has been offered a recording contract — but an impromptu trip back to Walperinga threatens to throw it all off-balance.

With: Bonnie Sveen as Layla Chapple, James Sweeny as Marc Laurent, Renee Lim as Vivienne Hart, Terry Serio as Carmine, J.R. Reyne as Dan Delaney, Jeremy Ambrun as Shorty, John Batchelor as Nick Mackay, Johnny Carr as Eddie Petruzzi, Maya Stange as Wendy Chapple, Georgia Adamson as Katrina Norton, Scott Ferguson as Sergeant Doherty, Megan Smart as Anna Hennessy, Ian Stenlake as Andrew Weston, Shaun Robinson as Tiny, Ashe Matthew as Waiter 2, Paul Moxey as Bloke, Lyn Pierse as Vera, Andrew Shaw as Hot Guy, Peter Tregilgas as Macca

Just Another Love Song

Episode 2.04 (10)
Wed, November 22, 2017
444,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Vanessa Alexander
Directed by Geoff Bennett

Billie gets a chance to work with a famous music producer, but first she must write a love song, something she has zero experience with. And Gus is rushed to hospital.

With: Bonnie Sveen as Layla Chapple, James Sweeny as Marc Laurent, Terry Serio as Carmine, John Batchelor as Nick Mackay, Johnny Carr as Eddie Petruzzi, Megan Smart as Anna Hennessy, Ian Stenlake as Andrew Weston, Marcus Johnson as Sid Morris, Mel Grob as Dr De Lorenzo, Maha Wilson as Tara, Kate Wilson as Nurse 1, Sam O'Dell as Policeman 2, Lexie Duncan as Tahlia, Noa Lubotzky as Partygoer 1, Rose Callaghan as Partygoer 2, Bella Ford as Partygoer 3, Paul Winchester as Dr Harris, Carly-Anne Evans as [opera singer, uncredited]

20 Good Reasons

Episode 2.05 (11)
Wed, November 29, 2017
497,000 viewers (13th)
Written by Jane Allen
Directed by Catriona McKenzie

Billie is forced to evaluate what is truly important in her life as Gus faces life-threatening surgery.

With: Bonnie Sveen as Layla Chapple, James Sweeny as Marc Laurent, Renee Lim as Vivienne Hart, Terry Serio as Carmine, John Batchelor as Nick Mackay, Rachael Maza as Aunty Mim, Megan Smart as Anna Hennessy, Ian Stenlake as Andrew Weston, Mel Grob as Dr De Lorenzo, Natalia Ladyko as Marc's PA, Monique Kalmar as Maggie, Denai Gracie as Nurse 2

Hearts on Fire

Episode 2.06 (12)
Wed, November 29, 2017
433,000 viewers (18th)
Written by
Directed by Catriona McKenzie

Music, love, a home — Billie realises she can have it all but that it's meaningless without family.

With: Bonnie Sveen as Layla Chapple, James Sweeny as Marc Laurent, Renee Lim as Vivienne Hart, Terry Serio as Carmine, J.R. Reyne as Dan Delaney, Jeremy Ambrum as Shorty, Rachael Maza as Aunty Mim, Megan Smart as Anna Hennessy, Mel Grob as Dr De Lorenzo, Maha Wilson as Tara, Maya Stange as Wendy Chapple, Denai Gracie as Nurse 2, Paul Pedersen as Staff Member #5 (Stunts), Kathleen Kennedy as Susan's Leg Stunt Double