The Doctor Blake Mysteries

A medic is called in to investigate the death of a businessman who has been discovered drowned in the swimming baths. The incident occurs immediately after the businessman publicly unveiled his proposal for a local theme park centred on the Ballarat gold rush.

Golden Years is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the genre of a scripted drama, focusing on a self‑contained story rather than an ongoing series. The title suggests a focus on later life, but the episode centres on a specific, unexpected event that draws the viewer in. The plot kicks off when a local businessman is discovered dead, drowned in the town’s swimming baths. His death occurs just after he has proudly unveiled his plans for a new theme park that celebrates the Ballarat gold rush. The timing of the tragedy, immediately following the grand presentation of his ambitious project, creates a stark contrast between celebration and loss. A medic, who normally tends to health emergencies, steps into the role of investigator. He is tasked with uncovering the circumstances surrounding the drowning, probing whether the incident is a simple accident or something more sinister. His medical expertise gives him a unique perspective on the physical evidence, while his investigative drive pushes the narrative forward. The episode weaves together the backdrop of a community eager for a heritage‑focused attraction with the sudden, unsettling death of the man behind it. By linking the swimming baths, the gold‑rush‑themed park, and the medic’s inquiry, Golden Years offers a compact, tightly plotted story that unfolds entirely within this singular, dramatic episode.