Neighbours Episode Guide: 2751-2775

Episode 2751
Network Ten: 25/11/1996
BBC: 30/05/1997
UK Gold: 23/05/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance breaks Hannah's heart - but is Hannah ready to let him go? Toadie fights a battle to keep his mice, but democracy decides their fate. Phil witnesses damage being done to Karl's car - will he spill the beans on a secretive Lance.

Notes:
New opening titles.
Anne Wilkinson now permanent.

Episode 2752
Network Ten: 26/11/1996
BBC: 02/06/1997
UK Gold: 26/05/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Fate plays a hand in Mal and Catherine's romance - but will they rise to the occasion? Susan can't endure any more of Karl's whining and demands some personal recognition.

Episode 2753
Network Ten: 27/11/1996
BBC: 03/06/1997
UK Gold: 27/05/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance offers to work off the damage done to Karl's car. Malcolm finally tells Joanna he's not interested in a relationship. Madge has romantic intentions for Harold.

Episode 2754
Network Ten: 28/11/1996
BBC: 04/06/1997
UK Gold: 28/05/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith

Summary:-
Madge anticipates a romantic night with Harold, but is disappointed. Toadie employs a new tactic to win Sarah's affections. Libby and Darren go camping but Libby isn't sure that she's the outdoors type.

Episode 2755
Network Ten: 29/11/1996
BBC: 05/06/1997
UK Gold: 29/05/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith

Summary:-
Darren and Libby's disastrous trip has a happy ending. Madge and Harold get fed up with each other. Toadie tells a huge lie regarding his involvement with Sarah.

Episode 2756
Network Ten: 02/12/1996
BBC: 06/06/1997
UK Gold: 30/05/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Madge feels she will never get back to a normal relationship with Harold. Lou offers Mal and Darren a job renovating Chez Chez - but their squabbling could jeopardise the contract.

Notes:
no Script Producer credited.
Eliza Szonert gone from credits.

Episode 2757
Network Ten: 03/12/1996
BBC: 09/06/1997
UK Gold: 02/06/2003

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Mouse Customer: Patricia McCracken
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie is in deep trouble because of his crush on Sarah. When Mal and Catherine kiss, Jo is definitely not happy about the blossoming romance.

Note: Rehearsal for Chez Chez scene with Lou, Libby and Jo shown on 'How Do They Do That?'

Episode 2758
Network Ten: 04/12/1996
BBC: 10/06/1997
UK Gold: 03/06/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Ned Goodman: Brett Tucker
Driver: Andy McPhee
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Jo is unable to deal with Catherine and Mal's budding romance and makes a big decision regarding her future. Hannah and Anne cook up a recipe for disaster. Lance is plagued by money problems and is offered an easy way out.

Episode 2759
Network Ten: 05/12/1996
BBC: 11/06/1997
UK Gold: 04/06/2003

Written by David Allen
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Ned Goodman: Brett Tucker
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Dahl, Casserole & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lance becomes caught up in illegal activity at work. Billy and Anne are too frightened to admit their true feelings. Harold asks Madge to move in with him.

Episode 2760
Network Ten: 06/12/1996
BBC: 12/06/1997
UK Gold: 05/06/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Debbie and Hannah sort out their differences, but Debbie is still down about something. Harold and Madge move in together. Lance tells Anne what's happening at his work and Anne demands he do something about it.

Episode 2761
Network Ten: 09/12/1996
BBC: 13/06/1997
UK Gold: 06/06/2003

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Ned Goodman: Brett Tucker
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie is convinced Karl's gone all out for his birthday and bought him a present. Joanna feels friendless in Ramsay Street. Lance has a moral decision to make regarding his job and his supervisor's honesty.

Episode 2762
Network Ten: 10/12/1996
BBC: 16/06/1997
UK Gold: 09/06/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Ned Goodman: Brett Tucker
Driver: Andy McPhee
Owner: Susanne Dyring
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lance, with the help of Anne and Billy manages to bring Ned's plant selling to an end. Catherine and Jo patch up their differences only to find out Jo can't move back to number thirty.

Episode 2763
Network Ten: 11/12/1996
BBC: 17/06/1997
UK Gold: 10/06/2003

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Libby gets an exciting holiday job offer, but will she leave Darren to accept it? Toadie's surprise birthday party is a fiasco. Madge gets fed up with Harold's obsessive habits, and she lets him know it.

Episode 2764
Network Ten: 12/12/1996
BBC: 18/06/1997
UK Gold: 11/06/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
A strong attraction grows between Phil and Ruth - but will they ever let it develop? Madge comes to the realisation that home is where the heart is, although she is sorely tempted by Lou's offer.

Episode 2765
Network Ten: 13/12/1996
BBC: 19/06/1997
UK Gold: 12/06/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou and Harold have a show down to see who's the best Santa for the Christmas party. Debbie gets motivated and starts up her own business. Has Libby wrecked her relationship with Darren by not being honest with him?

Episode 2766
Network Ten: 16/12/1996
BBC: 20/06/1997
UK Gold: 13/06/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Vince DeBolfo: Alan King
Post Person: Warwick Begg
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Are Libby and Darren too different to be together? Billy blows his chances with Anne because of his new neighbour's taste in videos.

Note: Script Producer Greg Stevens credited again.

Episode 2767
Network Ten: 17/12/1996
BBC: 23/06/1997
UK Gold: 16/06/2003

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Inspector Stanton: Martin Hopkins
Vince DeBolfo: Alan King
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Catherine and Sarah decide they have to get rid of Vince. Anne forgives Billy, and Debbie's home catering company is shut down by a health inspector.

Note: Final appearance of Luke Handley

Episode 2768
Network Ten: 18/12/1996
BBC: 24/06/1997
UK Gold: 17/06/2003

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Dino Pozzo: Diana Osborn
Matthew Pozzo: Jake Notarfrancesco
Postie: Gerard O'Connor
Thief: Mark Judah
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold and Lou still can't work out their differences - but Madge holds a secret they both want to share. Debbie works frantically to save her business, and gets by with a little help from her friends.

Episode 2769
Network Ten: 19/12/1996
BBC: 25/06/1997
UK Gold: 18/06/2003

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Cliff: Peter Ashby
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl, Murray & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold is not having any luck getting people interested in his Christmas concert. Helen tells Phil to bite the bullet and admit his feelings for Ruth - but can he do it?

Note: Madge not in this episode

Episode 2770
Network Ten: 20/12/1996
BBC: 26/06/1997
UK Gold: 19/06/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
1996 Series Finale
Romance blossoms between Ruth and Phil, but Toadie's efforts with Cupid's bow don't exactly have the desired effect, leaving Billy and Anne worse off than ever. Lou annoys Harold by giving Madge a romantic Christmas present and a serious accident befalls Mal - the question is, can Karl save his own son's life?

Episode 2771
Network Ten: 20/01/1997
BBC: 27/06/1997
UK Gold: 20/06/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Doctor: Gillian Anne
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
1997 Series Return
Mal's life hangs in the balance as Karl struggles to save his son. Lou's emotional u-turn leaves everyone baffled. Ruth and Phil decide to stay apart - but can they live without each other?

Note: New titles design.

Episode 2772
Network Ten: 21/01/1997
BBC: 01/07/1997
UK Gold: 23/06/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Phil and Ruth are having difficulty staying away from each other. Lou's card night comes up trumps in the form of a friendship with Harold. Billy refuses to forgive Toadie for his interference with Anne's Christmas present.

Episode 2773
Network Ten: 22/01/1997
BBC: 02/07/1997
UK Gold: 24/06/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Vince DeBolfo: Alan King
Daryl Naylor: Jeff Keogh
Attendant: Brett Cousins
News Reader: Gary Newton
Dahl & Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy is determined to prove to himself that he can do wild things without Toadie around. Darren and Libby patch up their differences and Vince continues to annoy the girls at Number Thirty.

Episode 2774
Network Ten: 23/01/1997
BBC: 04/07/1997
UK Gold: 25/06/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Vince DeBolfo: Alan King
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Catherine devises a plan to get rid of Vince. Karl has gained the reputation of an incompetent doctor and Toadie decides to leave Erinsborough.

Episode 2775
Network Ten: 24/01/1997
BBC: 07/07/1997
UK Gold: 26/06/2003

Written by Luke Devenish
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Cast List
Guest stars
Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl, Murray & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold and Lou try to organise a friendly scrabble game, which turns into a full-on battle. Billy and Anne seem destined never to get together. Karl is not happy when he finds out about Billy's bungy-jumping adventure.