Neighbours Episode Guide: 2626-2650

Episode 2626
Network Ten: 03/06/1996
BBC: 06/12/1996
UK Gold: 26/11/2002

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Frank Mathieson: Jim Howes
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Cheryl has been taken hostage and Lou expects the worst. Lou tries to handle his fear and grief as best he can, but things begin to get too much when he and Marlene receive a call whilst on the radio and Sam has been booked for another modelling gig.

Episode 2627
Network Ten: 04/06/1996
BBC: 09/12/1996
UK Gold: 27/11/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Mike Spagnolo: Greg Ulfan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou decides to appear on the television to try and help Cheryl and Toadie, and Hannah is sure they are going to strike it rich with their treasure map.

Episode 2628
Network Ten: 05/06/1996
BBC: 10/12/1996
UK Gold: 28/11/2002

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Mrs Drenth: Mary-Rose Cuskelly
Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Have Toadie and Hannah found a pot of gold under the Kennedy house? Lou isn't coping with Cheryl's abduction and can Billy reunite the Drenths?

Episode 2629
Network Ten: 06/06/1996
BBC: 11/12/1996
UK Gold: 29/11/2002

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Philip's Fan: Caroline Wilson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Angie's in a cash dilemma. Phil learns the terrible truth about his book and Luke's had enough of cancer.

Episode 2630
Network Ten: 07/06/1996
BBC: 12/12/1996
UK Gold: 02/12/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey

Summary:-
Danni is shocked when she discovers Luke's not going to continue attending his chemotherapy sessions; while Libby frantically gets an article into the local newspaper concerning the Cheryl saga.

Episode 2631
Network Ten: 10/06/1996
BBC: 13/12/1996
UK Gold: 03/12/2002

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sam takes Mal on as his assistant for a job at Rob's house. But the day turns decidedly weird for Sam when he gets a call from Annalise. Libby sticks to her guns after she cops some flack for her article in the newspaper. Billy shows Luke that you can tackle a medical problem with both natural and modern medicine and after many trials and tribulations Hannah and Toadie finally unearth the treasure.

Episode 2632
Network Ten: 11/06/1996
BBC: 16/12/1996
UK Gold: 04/12/2002

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Frank Mathieson: Jim Howes
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou and Marlene are becoming increasingly dismayed by the lack of action of the Colombian or Australian governments with regards to Cheryl. Toadie pays the price for his legal advice. And will Catherine move in with Stonie?

Episode 2633
Network Ten: 12/06/1996
BBC: 17/12/1996
UK Gold: 05/12/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Esmerelda Villio: Maggie King
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Libby is excited at the prospect of running an article in the Erinsborough News about Cheryl's kidnapping. Stonie is having troubles moving out and Lou is struggling to get by from day to day.

Episodes edited and merged for BBC broadcast

Episode 2634
Network Ten: 13/06/1996
BBC:
UK Gold: 06/12/2002

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Mal discovers that Sam intends on leaving to meet Annalise in London. Lou receives a parcel in the mail sent by the mystery caller and with everything that is happening, Marlene fears being alone more than she thought.

Episodes edited and merged for BBC broadcast 17/12/96 - 18/12/96

Episode 2635
Network Ten: 14/06/1996
BBC:
UK Gold: 09/12/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Charlie Moyes: Damien Bodie
Esmerelda Villio: Maggie King
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni is working flat out on Jo's wedding dress. Luke decides to resume chemotherapy. Karl decides he will only guarantee Mal's loan if Mal makes some substantial financial commitment and Marlene gets the call she's long-dreaded.

Episodes edited and merged for BBC broadcast 18/12/96 - 19/12/96

Episode 2636
Network Ten: 17/06/1996
BBC: 19/12/1996
UK Gold: 10/12/2002

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Esmerelda: Maggie King
Federal Police Officer: Androo Allen
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Stonie has double trouble, when Catherine leaves him in the lurch over the student play and Karl smashes his car. Danni is still smarting from Jo's rejection of her wedding dress, and Marlene is in hell.

Episodes edited and merged for BBC broadcast

Episode 2637
Network Ten: 18/06/1996
BBC: 20/12/1996
UK Gold: 11/12/2002

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Karl is aggravated at the pressure he's been getting from Stonie and Mal over the car crash. Hannah's finding of the doll and diary provides mixed blessings and Lou's been pushed to the limit over Cheryl's abduction.

Episode 2638
Network Ten: 19/06/1996
BBC: 23/12/1996
UK Gold: 12/12/2002

Written by Luke Devenish
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Everyone's shocked by Lou's snap decision to go to Colombia. Stonie's looking forward to a hire car from Karl. Debbie auditions for the role Catherine vacated in the University play and Mal enlists Toadie and Billy's help with his job at Jo and Rob's place.

Episode 2639
Network Ten: 20/06/1996
BBC: 24/12/1996
UK Gold: 13/12/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Tarquin Hartman: Michael Carman
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie is distraught at having broken Joanna's wedding arch and compromised Mal's position as new handyman. Jo is thrilled when Rob arranges to fly her father Tarquin over for the wedding and Phil is despondent about his editor's reaction to the first draft of his novel.

Episode 2640
Network Ten: 21/06/1996
BBC: 26/12/1996
UK Gold: 16/12/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by T. Grant Fenn Esq.
Guest stars
Tarquin Hartman: Michael Carman
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Enzo D'Agostino: Robert Forza
Bobby Etheridge: Robin Collins
Reverend: John Grigg
Bar Person: Brad Wade
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Jo's wedding day finally arrives and in true Hartman style, she is accompanied to the ceremony by Tarquin in a horse and carriage. Tarquin voices his concerns about Joanna to Rob. Hannah makes contact with the woman inquiring about her doll.

Note: Final apperance of Richard Grieve as Sam Kratz

Episode 2641
Network Ten: 24/06/1996
BBC: 27/12/1996
UK Gold: 17/12/2002

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Dillon Renshaw: Jason Torrens
Police Officer: Rick Fletcher
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Marlene finally hears from Lou in Ecuador. The Martins receive a new Emergency Care child, and Debbie meets an interesting man during her duties at Chez Chez.

Episode 2642
Network Ten: 25/06/1996
BBC: 30/12/1996
UK Gold: 18/12/2002

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Ada Pentland: Amanda Levy
Female Journalist: Natalie Playford

Summary:-
Danni climbs the fashion ladder after hearing from a rock star who sees her dress in the local paper. Lou is approached by the editor of Real Woman for an exclusive on Cheryl's plight and Cheryl is not settling back into Ramsay Street well.

Episode 2643
Network Ten: 26/06/1996
BBC: 31/12/1996
UK Gold: 19/12/2002

Written by David Allen
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Katie Kate: Mardi Johnson

Summary:-
Phil has proved himself an adaptable writer, moving easily between modern love and heritage romance. Mal's been entrusted to maintain the Evan's mansion in Jo and Rob's absence, and Cheryl and Lou tip-toe around an uneasy truce.

Episode 2644
Network Ten: 27/06/1996
BBC: 01/01/1997
UK Gold: 20/12/2002

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Bobby Etheridge: Robin Collins
Skateboard Thug: Luke Anderson

Summary:-
Karl's excited about doing his course in Stress Management Techniques. Lou's increasingly concerned about Cheryl's inability to open up and tell him what went on when she was in Ecuador and Toadie hatches a crazy plan to get the doll back for Hannah.

Episode 2645
Network Ten: 28/06/1996
BBC: 02/01/1997
UK Gold: 23/12/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan has allowed Karl to practice his new-age massaging techniques on her. Hannah is trying her best to communicate with Casper, the emergency care boy, who is living at the Martin house and Toadie and Billy make a hasty getaway from their pursuers and meet up with Casper, who shows them a special hideaway he goes to when he needs some peace and quiet.

Episode 2646
Network Ten: 01/07/1996
BBC: 03/01/1997
UK Gold: 24/12/2002

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Skate Punk 1: Luke Anderson
Skate Punk 2: Gabriel Egan
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Karl is shocked by the news that his natural father, Ronald Davis, is dying. Casper is scared half to death by the sight of a partially hidden body in the boys' club-house and an over-eager Hannah is desperate to get on a skateboard.

Episode 2647
Network Ten: 02/07/1996
BBC: 06/01/1997
UK Gold: 26/12/2002

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Leith Davidson: David Watson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Casper is mortified by the knowledge that Hannah has inadvertently smashed his precious skateboard to pieces. Mal has a word to Philip and decides that this skateboarding business has a definite market and Stonie and Debbie are running through final rehearsals before the performance of Much Ado About Nothing.

Episode 2648
Network Ten: 03/07/1996
BBC: 07/01/1997
UK Gold: 27/12/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Ada Pentland: Amanda Levy
Pete Collins: Sudi de Winter
Photographer: David Verrall

Summary:-
Angie and Stonie come to grips with the robbery, making an inventory of stolen items as they puzzle over who the burglar could be. Marlene has barely recovered from Cheryl's abduction when she is stunned by another disaster, and Lou realises his relationship with Cheryl has been very shaky since her return.

Episode 2649
Network Ten: 04/07/1996
BBC: 08/01/1997
UK Gold: 30/12/2002

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Jeff Reiner: David Whiteley
Journalist: Jason Buckley
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Phil continues to struggle with his steamy novel. Cheryl's confession has serious repercussions and Libby's sick of doing boring local interest stories for the paper.

Episode 2650
Network Ten: 05/07/1996
BBC: 09/01/1997
UK Gold: 31/12/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Casper Mack: Adam Fiorentino
Security Guard: Ron Stickland
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Hannah is disappointed by the reaction she gets from Casper after presenting him with a replacement skateboard. Cheryl desperately wants to discuss her affair with Lou and Billy persuades Toadie to spend the proceeds of the sale of the doll on a ghetto blaster for the club house.