McLeod’s Daughters ran from 2001 to 2009, becoming one of Australia and New Zealand’s most well-loved dramas. Fifteen years after the last episode aired, the Herald looks at where the cast are now. Australian drama television series McLeod’s Daughters , created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton, was a fan favourite for many reasons, but mostly because it knew how to tug on the heartstrings of viewers for eight solid years.
Filmed on a 55ha property in Kingsford only an hour out of Adelaide, the show’s 224 episodes followed estranged sisters Claire (played by Lisa Chappell) and Tess (Bridie Carter) as they dealt with the death of their father, forcing them to reunite and run the family cattle station. Earning millions of views and numerous awards, including for Most Popular Australian Drama Series at the 2005 Logie Awards, Channel 9 ultimately pulled the pin because despite the once-captivating storylines, which included near deaths, heartbreaking losses, kidnappings, farm life and plenty of love stories, by the eighth season,there was a major decline in ratings. Now, following news that one star hit “rock bottom” financially after the network pulled the series from his schedule, the Herald looks at where the stars of McLeod’s Daughters are now: Lisa Chappell (Claire McLeod) Auckland-born actress Chappell, 54, first found fame for her role as Chelsea Redfern in the late-80s show Gloss .
However, her most well-known on-screen role was as Claire in McLeod�.