Neighbours Episode Guide: 276-300

Episode 276
Network Ten: 16/06/1986
BBC: 25/11/1987
UK Gold: 22/11/1993

Written by Dave Worthigton
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Mrs. York: Esme Melville
Removalist No. 1: Charles Gilroy
Removalist No. 2: Ron Bingham

Summary:-
Mrs Mangel wastes no time in living up to her reputation, as she spreads gossip about Nikki's innocent meeting with Jimmy Stark. This causes her humiliation at school, and Mike is the only one to defend her. Zoe is rushed to hospital after she faints.

Mrs. Mangel's house is referred to as "number nineteen" by the removalist

Episode 277
Network Ten: 17/06/1986
BBC: 26/11/1987
UK Gold: 23/11/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Mrs. York: Esme Melville
Sue Parker: Kate Gorman
Roger: Cameron Bishop
Doctor: Angela Disher

Summary:-
Nikki is flattered by Mike's efforts to defend her. While collecting money for charity, Mike, Nikki, Scott and Charlene are shocked by Mrs York's strange attitude.

Roger is referred to as "Robert" in the episode

Episode 278
Network Ten: 18/06/1986
BBC: 27/11/1987
UK Gold: 24/11/1993

Written by Christine McCourt
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Mrs. York: Esme Melville
Sue Parker: Kate Gorman
Roger: Cameron Bishop

Summary:-
Des takes a stand to win Daphne.

Episode 279
Network Ten: 19/06/1986
BBC: 30/11/1987
UK Gold: 25/11/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray

Summary:-
Des takes advantage of Eileen's absence, who has gone on touring the world with George, to make some arrangements for Andrea and Bradley to stay a little longer at her house. Des proposes.

Episode 280
Network Ten: 20/06/1986
BBC: 01/12/1987
UK Gold: 26/11/1993

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Margaret Owens: Melinda Frith
Mrs. York: Esme Melville (uncredited)
Nurse: (uncredited

Summary:-
Madge is shocked when she learns of Mrs York's disastrous financial situation.

Episode 281
Network Ten: 23/06/1986
BBC: 02/12/1987
UK Gold: 29/11/1993

Written by Ray Harding
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Mrs. York: Esme Melville

Summary:-
With Jack's approval, Clive decides to organise a sale in front on the coffee shop. Mrs Mangel is outraged and calls the police. Bradley has mixed reactions to his mother's engagement.

Episode 282
Network Ten: 24/06/1986
BBC: 03/12/1987
UK Gold: 30/11/1993

Written by Chris McCourt
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Mrs. York: Esme Melville
Policeman: Eric McPhan

Summary:-
Clive's street sale causes outrage. Jack decides to sell the Lassiters complex, against Andrea's wishes. Debra tries to talk to Shane.

Episode 283
Network Ten: 25/06/1986
BBC: 04/12/1987
UK Gold: 01/12/1993

Written by Nicholas Langton
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee (uncredited)
Mrs. York: Esme Melville (uncredited)

Summary:-
Clive and Helen break down Mrs York's door and take her to hospital after finding her lying on the floor suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. Andrea continues to brood over Jack's decision, while Des and Daphne name the day.

Episode 284
Network Ten: 26/06/1986
BBC: 07/12/1987
UK Gold: 02/12/1993

Written by Peter Connah
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Mrs. York: Esme Melville

Summary:-
Zoe is discharged from hospital. When returned to her house, Mrs York is very touched by the kindness shown by her neighbours. But when Madge and Clive go to visit her, they find that she has died.

Bradley didn't appear in the episode

Episode 285
Network Ten: 27/06/1986
BBC: 08/12/1987
UK Gold: 03/12/1993

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Mrs. York: Esme Melville

Summary:-
Debra tries to cause trouble between Shane and Paul. Paul has problems with the Lassiter's complex. Shane pays his expenses.

Final episode produced by John Holmes

Episode 286
Network Ten: 30/06/1986
BBC: 09/12/1987
UK Gold: 06/12/1993

Written by C.V. Schofield
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Ron (Barman): David La Page
Workman: Bob Jewell

Summary:-
Paul loses his temper with Shane after a disaster at Lassiters. Mrs York's funeral darkens the atmosphere in Ramsay Street. The conflict between Nikki and Mike worsens.

First episode produced by Philip East

Episode 287
Network Ten: 01/07/1986
BBC: 10/12/1987
UK Gold: 07/12/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Brian King: Laurie Dobson

Summary:-
Paul hires a private detective to check on Debra, reluctant to believe that she is responsible for Shane's sacking. Madge holds a funeral party. Helen returns with bad news about Laura's health - she has multiple sclerosis.

Episode 288
Network Ten: 02/07/1986
BBC: 11/12/1987
UK Gold: 08/12/1993

Written by Christine Stanton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Mr Grayson: Eddie Baker

Summary:-
Madge is persuaded to accept Fred's dinner invitation. Nikki leaves Ramsay Street to join her sick mother in Charleville. She regrets that she doesn't have the time to resolve her differences with Mike, but Mike doesn't miss her for long as he can't resist Cassie's charms.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell
Mr Grayson didn't appear in the episode

Episode 289
Network Ten: 03/07/1986
BBC: 14/12/1987
UK Gold: 09/12/1993

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Mr Grayson: Eddie Baker (uncredited)

Summary:-
Helen has to comfort Lucy after a death in the family.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell

Episode 290
Network Ten: 04/07/1986
BBC: 15/12/1987
UK Gold: 10/12/1993

Written by John Upton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Roger Yates: Tiriel Mora (uncredited)

Summary:-
Mike makes a surprise discovery about his girlfriend. Madge and Tom argue over the help that Madge has given Fred. Cassie argues with Mike over his career.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell
Jean Richards and Fred Mitchell didn't appear in the episode

Episode 291
Network Ten: 07/07/1986
BBC: 16/12/1987
UK Gold: 13/12/1993

Written by Adrian Van Den Bok
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Jeff Richards: Paul Young
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Roger Yates: Tiriel Mora

Summary:-
Madge and Tom clash over Fred. Jean is stunned when her husband tells her that Tom is fond of her. This situation puts all three of them in an awkward position.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell
Nikki gone from main cast list

Episode 292
Network Ten: 08/07/1986
BBC: 17/12/1987
UK Gold: 14/12/1993

Written by Christine McCourt
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Jeff Richards: Paul Young
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Roger Yates: Tiriel Mora
Tony Chapman: Peter Bensley

Summary:-
Zoe believes that Clive is hiding a secret love. Madge is worried about Charlene leaving, she is a bit happier that Mike is in Manly too though as he should keep her safe.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell

Episode 293
Network Ten: 09/07/1986
BBC: 18/12/1987
UK Gold: 15/12/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers

Summary:-
Charlene and Scott have a furious row with Mike and Cassie.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell

Episode 294
Network Ten: 10/07/1986
BBC: 21/12/1987
UK Gold: 16/12/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Celebrant: Alan Rowe

Summary:-
Mike, Charlene and Scott are reunited after Mike finishes with Cassie.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell
Note: Celebrant's name is Gary Thomas
Debra Fleming didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 295
Network Ten: 11/07/1986
BBC: 22/12/1987
UK Gold: 17/12/1993

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Tony Chapman: Peter Bensley
Clergyman: James Wright

Summary:-
As Des and Daphne's big day finally arrives, a surprise visitor turns up just in time for the celebration.

Available on the Neighbours: Defining Moments DVD collection.

Episode 296
Network Ten: 14/07/1986
BBC: 23/12/1987
UK Gold: 20/12/1993

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Jean: Margot Knight
Tony: Peter Bensley
Harry: Johnny Lockwood
Clergyman: James Wright
Headwaiter: Donn Gray

Summary:-
Madge and Charlene have a big showdown on the day of Daphne's wedding.

Episode 297
Network Ten: 15/07/1986
BBC: 24/12/1987
UK Gold: 21/12/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Jean: Margot Knight
Tony: Peter Bensley
Harry: Johnny Lockwood
Alex: Kevin Summers
Policeman: Matthew Barker

Summary:-
Shane finds himself in big trouble after the accident, and Zoe and Tony's romance blossoms.

Episode 298
Network Ten: 16/07/1986
BBC: 29/12/1987
UK Gold: 22/12/1993

Summary:-
Jim receives an interesting phone call from overseas.

Episode 299
Network Ten: 17/07/1986
BBC: 30/12/1987
UK Gold: 23/12/1993

Summary:-
When Clive's brother and his family move in, Mike decides to move out. Paul is jealous of Zoe's date.

Episode 300
Network Ten: 18/07/1986
BBC: 31/12/1987
UK Gold: 24/12/1993

Summary:-
Zoe hires Clive to deliver a message to Paul. Shane becomes desperate in his search for the elusive witness.