Neighbours Episode Guide: 196-220

Episode 196
Network Ten: 24/02/1986
BBC: 04/08/1987
UK Gold: 02/08/1993

Written by Jill James
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers

Summary:-
The Robinson household is divided when Rosemary offers Helen a high-powered managerial job.

Episode 197
Network Ten: 25/02/1986
BBC: 05/08/1987
UK Gold: 03/08/1993

Written by John Upton
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Beth Travers: Virginia Hey

Summary:-
Rosemary offers Des the management job after Helen declines it. Danny's scheme for computer betting ends in frustration.

Episode 198
Network Ten: 26/02/1986
BBC: 06/08/1987
UK Gold: 04/08/1993

Written by Adrian Van Den Bock
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers

Summary:-
Danny and Des find themselves in trouble with Max. There's a mixed reaction to Jim's news about Scott's new tutor, and Helen is upset that Rosemary did not offer Paul the job.

Episode 199
Network Ten: 27/02/1986
BBC: 07/08/1987
UK Gold: 05/08/1993

Written by Ray Harding
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Beth Travers: Virginia Hey

Summary:-
The hostility between Beth and Shane continues. Helen finds it hard to cope with Rosemary's desire to find her real mother.

Episode 200
Network Ten: 28/02/1986
BBC: 10/08/1987
UK Gold: 06/08/1993

Written by C. V. Schofield
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Beth Travers: Virginia Hey
Bruce: uncredited

Summary:-
Shane is at the mercy of Beth Travers, and Danny's computer race tips send Max into convulsions.

Episode 201
Network Ten: 03/03/1986
BBC: 11/08/1987
UK Gold: 09/08/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Heather Ambrose: Judith Graham

Summary:-
Rosemary finally meets her real mother, and Max is warned about his health.

Episode 202
Network Ten: 04/03/1986
BBC: 12/08/1987
UK Gold: 10/08/1993

Written by Helen Carmichael
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Sue Wright: Gael Ballantyne

Summary:-
Zoe applies for a job as Paul's secretary.

Episode 203
Network Ten: 05/03/1986
BBC: 13/08/1987
UK Gold: 11/08/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Little Old Lady: Myrtle Woods

Summary:-
Convinced that he is going to die, Max tries to make peace with Ramsay Street.

The Producers wish to thank: The Blackburn Clinic
Blackburn South

Episode 204
Network Ten: 06/03/1986
BBC: 14/08/1987
UK Gold: 12/08/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Sue Wright: Gael Ballantyne

Summary:-
Zoe is attracted to Jim, and Helen offers Shane a partnership.

Episode 205
Network Ten: 07/03/1986
BBC: 17/08/1987
UK Gold: 13/08/1993

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Andrea Townsend: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley Townsend: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Shane is stunned by Daphne's announcement.

Episode 206
Network Ten: 10/03/1986
BBC: 18/08/1987
UK Gold: 16/08/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
The past catches up with Des.

Episode 207
Network Ten: 11/03/1986
BBC: 19/08/1987
UK Gold: 17/08/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Bradley causes havoc in Ramsay Street.

Episode 208
Network Ten: 12/03/1986
BBC: 20/08/1987
UK Gold: 18/08/1993

Written by David O'Brien
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Dr. Carter: Andrew Gilmore

Summary:-
Max learns the truth about his health.

The Producers with to thank: The Blackburn Clinic

Episode 209
Network Ten: 13/03/1986
BBC: 21/08/1987
UK Gold: 19/08/1993

Written by Peter Connah
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Gary Walters: Julian Noel
Margot: uncredited

Summary:-
Max becomes the centre of attention. Meanwhile, Shane and Helen get on the road at last.

Episode 210
Network Ten: 14/03/1986
BBC: 24/08/1987
UK Gold: 20/08/1993

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Scott clashes with Jim over his school work, and Bradley causes more trouble.

Episode 211
Network Ten: 17/03/1986
BBC: 25/08/1987
UK Gold: 23/08/1993

Written by Greg Stevens
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Scott turns to drink to try and solve his problems.

Episode 212
Network Ten: 18/03/1986
BBC: 26/08/1987
UK Gold: 24/08/1993

Written by Christine McCourt
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Andrea makes Des a risky offer.

Episode 213
Network Ten: 19/03/1986
BBC: 27/08/1987
UK Gold: 25/08/1993

Written by Phillip Ryall
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Dr. Carter: Andrew Gilmore
Waiter: Anthony Coffey

Summary:-
Daphne and Zoe plan a night out for Max, and Paul and Helen make a discovery.

The Producers wish to thank: The Blackburn Clinic
Blackburn South

Episode 214
Network Ten: 20/03/1986
BBC: 28/08/1987
UK Gold: 26/08/1993

Written by Kaye Bendle
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
The Max Ramsay Appreciation Society makes plans for revenge.

Episode 215
Network Ten: 21/03/1986
BBC: 01/09/1987
UK Gold: 27/08/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner (uncredited)

Summary:-
The Ramsay Street vendetta against Max backfires, Mike falls in love, and Helen's surprise for Nikki goes wrong.

Episode 216
Network Ten: 24/03/1986
BBC: 02/09/1987
UK Gold: 30/08/1993

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner

Summary:-
It's Max's birthday, but will anybody remember? Laura has problems with Nikki.

Episode 217
Network Ten: 25/03/1986
BBC: 03/09/1987
UK Gold: 31/08/1993

Written by John Linton
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner

Summary:-
Jim finds himself the object of two women's affections.

Episode 218
Network Ten: 26/03/1986
BBC: 04/09/1987
UK Gold: 01/09/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Will Max spoil Shane and Daphne's engagement party.

Episode 219
Network Ten: 27/03/1986
BBC: 07/09/1987
UK Gold: 02/09/1993

Written by Jill James
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Shane blames Des for the loss of his job. Des confides in Daphne.

Episode 220
Network Ten: 28/03/1986
BBC: 08/09/1987
UK Gold: 03/09/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas (uncredited)

Summary:-
Shane becomes more jealous of Des.

Laura didn't appear in the episode