Neighbours Episode Guide: 3401-3425

Episode 3401
Network Ten: 27/09/1999
BBC: 09/12/1999
UK Gold: 18/03/2005

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Teabag Teasdale: Nathan Phillips
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Sam Rodgers: Matthew Albert
Bevan Kent: Anthony Higgins
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Bill is given the tragic news that Sam may never walk again, and Teabag threatens Paul and Tad when they consider reporting him to the police. Paul teaches Bill a lesson in moral courage. Hannah realises she's not old enough to make independent decisions after all and tells Phil she will come to Darwin with them, though the hard part comes when she tells Paul. Nervous about Libby's investigations into safety at the site, Maurie issues a veiled threat that if she doesn't drop the story Bill will lose his job.

Episode 3402
Network Ten: 28/09/1999
BBC: 10/12/1999
UK Gold: 21/03/2005

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Maurie Ryan: Neil Fletcher
Sgt. Joanne Douglas: Matilda White
Viv Garnett: Emma Buckland
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Bill debates whether to confront Maurie with his suspicions, while Susan and Karl are distressed by his admissions. The date of the strip audition is fast approaching, and Joel is getting more and more anxious by the minute. Amy discovers the facts about Lance's new addiction and is shocked by his ultimatum.

Episode 3403
Network Ten: 29/09/1999
BBC: 13/12/1999
UK Gold: 21/03/2005

Written by Piet Collins
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Natalie Rigby: Nicki Paull
David 'Fanto' Hodges: Daniel Dinnen
Steve Formosa: Cameron Knight
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura

Summary:-
The time arrives for Joel to do his audition at the hotel. Lance falls back into his 'scratchy' habit giving Ruth another reason to stay in Erinsborough, but Lance assures Ruth and Phil that his addiction is under control. Anne gives Amy an ultimatum, and Joel attracts the attentions of an older woman.

Episode 3404
Network Ten: 30/09/1999
BBC: 14/12/1999
UK Gold: 22/03/2005

Written by Ben Marshall
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Natalie Rigby: Nicki Paull

Summary:-
Joel scores a date with the venue manager, Natalie, which raises a few eyebrows. As Lance and Amy agree no more secrets, Lance's suspicion that Joel was interested in Amy is confirmed, and when he talks to Amy about it she assumes he knows about the kiss - both are left wondering whether getting back together was such a good idea. Meanwhile Ruth desperately tries to persuade Phil to stay in Erinsborough, and a terrified Madge is harassed by an intruder to her home.

Episode 3405
Network Ten: 01/10/1999
BBC: 15/12/1999
UK Gold: 22/03/2005

Written by Christoper Gist
Directed by Mark Hancock
Guest stars
Teabag Teasdale: Nathan Phillips
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah is determined to patch up her relationship with Paul, though Paul outright rejects her attempts at reconciliation. Just when Bill feels his life has started to look up, his worst fears are confirmed when Anne reveals she would be interested now in dating Fanto if he asked her out. Madge recovers from the torment of the past few days, while Paul and Tad look set to reveal Teabag's true personality.

Episode 3406
Network Ten: 04/10/1999
BBC: 16/12/1999
UK Gold: 23/03/2005

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Teabag Teasdale: Nathan Phillips
Natalie Rigby: Nicki Paull
Liam Rigby: Damien Bodie
Robyn Dawson: Marisa Warrington
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby's future comes into focus with the appearance of an old school friend who tells her stories of travel and adventure, and Natalie is seen kissing a young man goodbye, suggesting Joel isn't the only man in her life. Teabag continues to harass the Bishops.

Episode 3407
Network Ten: 05/10/1999
BBC: 17/12/1999
UK Gold: 23/03/2005

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Teresa Bell: Krista Vendy
Natalie Rigby: Nicki Paull
David "Fanto" Hodges: Daniel Dinnen

Summary:-
Joel discovers his new love comes with a lot of baggage - including a 15-year-old son - while Toadie encourages Bill to play the field and forget Anne, who seems to share more than a passion for art with Fanto.

Episode 3408
Network Ten: 06/10/1999
BBC: 20/12/1999
UK Gold: 24/03/2005

Written by John Upton
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
David "Fanto" Hodges: Daniel Dinnen
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Life grows more painful for Bill. Ruth's dilemma weighs heavily. Amy's greed disturbs Lance.

Episode 3409
Network Ten: 07/10/1999
BBC: 21/12/1999
UK Gold: 24/03/2005

Written by Roger Dunn
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Teresa Bell: Krista Vendy
Deb Forster: Jacqui Sundbery
Sophie O'Shea: Suzanne Brenchley
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Amy could be in hot water over the aeroplane game. Hannah sees Red, and Susan reads the riot act over the video contraband.

Episode 3410
Network Ten: 08/10/1999
BBC: 22/12/1999
UK Gold: 25/03/2005

Written by Noel Maloney
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Teabag Teasdale: Nathan Phillips
Charlie Thorpe: Katrina Baylis

Summary:-
Paul is tempted to meet 'mystery woman'. Toadie finds the real Bob and a possible love interest. A video mix up could see Paul and Tad in hot water.

Episode 3411
Network Ten: 11/10/1999
BBC: 23/12/1999
UK Gold: 25/03/2005

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Natalie Rigby: Nicki Paull
Lindsay Hall: Glenn Hunt

Summary:-
Amy's aeroplane crashes. Natalie lays some ground rules with Joel, and Hannah discovers Paul's love notes.

Episode 3412
Network Ten: 12/10/1999
BBC: 04/01/2000
UK Gold: 28/03/2005

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Natalie Rigby: Nicki Paull
Allie Bentley: Jade Butler

Summary:-
Hannah wants Paul out of her life. Karl's reputation as Dr. Love spreads through Erinsborough, and are Drew and Libby really right from each other?

Episode 3413
Network Ten: 13/10/1999
BBC: 05/01/2000
UK Gold: 28/03/2005

Written by Lyn Olgilvy
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Libby's dreams for the future are different to Drew's. Karl and Susan make the most of an embarrassing situation, and Bill can't be Anne's friend.

Episode 3414
Network Ten: 14/10/1999
BBC: 06/01/2000
UK Gold: 29/03/2005

Written by E.W. Johnston
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Teresa Bell: Krista Vendy
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Bill tries to get Anne out of his system. An end to Paul and Tad's riding days, and a friendship hangs in the balance.

Episode 3415
Network Ten: 15/10/1999
BBC: 07/01/2000
UK Gold: 29/03/2005

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Natalie Rigby: Nicki Paull
Liam Rigby: Damien Bodie
Charlie Thorpe: Katrina Baylis
Toby Hudson: Tony Ladiges
Chris Bevege: Robin Hart

Summary:-
Joel is insulted. Karl throws down the gauntlet to Bill, and an unexpected house guest for Number Thirty.

Episode 3416
Network Ten: 18/10/1999
BBC: 10/01/2000
UK Gold: 30/03/2005

Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Teabag Teasdale: Nathan Phillips
Charlie Thorpe: Katrina Baylis
Const. Ralph Walker: Paul Collins
Tom Goodwin: Mark Gillies

Summary:-
Toadie moves too soon on Charlie. Harold's wheelie bin obsession angers Lance for which he arranges a payback plan. Meanwhile, Amy declares she wants to 'help others' to prove she's not self-centred, and Paul and Tad find themselves in trouble with the law.

Episode 3417
Network Ten: 19/10/1999
BBC: 11/01/2000
UK Gold: 30/03/2005

Summary:-
With time ticking away before they leave the street, Hannah is clearly getting a little emotional about the move. Tensions arise when Ruth cleans out Hannah's room and Helen's ring goes missing. Paul defies Harold for Hannah, and difficulties of Joel's relationship with Natalie are starting to outweigh the positive sides.

Episode 3418
Network Ten: 20/10/1999
BBC: 12/01/2000
UK Gold: 31/03/2005

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Natalie Rigby: Nicki Paull
Pippa Layton: Natalie Shostak
Joe Scully: Shane Connor
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewatha
Stephanie Scully: Carla Bonner
Felicity Scully: Holly Valance
Michelle Scully: Kate Keltie
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl and Susan discover who sold them up the river. Joel is still reeling from Liam's visit, when he decides to call it quits with Natalie. Ruth, Phil and Hannah leave for Darwin. No sooner have they left than the new family arrive with a bang.

Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 DVD collection.

Episode 3419
Network Ten: 21/10/1999
BBC: 13/01/2000
UK Gold: 31/03/2005

Written by John Davies
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Jeff Rowlings: Paul Robertson
Dahl & Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura
Joe Scully: Shane Connor (uncredited)
Lyn Scully: Janet Andrewatha (uncredited)
Stephanie Scully: Carla Bonner (uncredited)
Felicity Scully: Holly Valance (uncredited)
Michelle Scully: Kate Keltie (uncredited)

Summary:-
Libby gives Drew an ultimatum. The Scully girls cast a flirtatious eye on Ramsay Street when they unpack their stuff, and Bill takes possession of Anne's memories.

Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 DVD collection.

Episode 3420
Network Ten: 22/10/1999
BBC: 14/01/2000
UK Gold: 01/04/2005

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Teresa Bell: Krista Vendy
Jeff Rowlings: Paul Robertson

Summary:-
Amy's desire to do good works, as she is eager to continue her charity work. Lou scoffs at Madge and Harold's new flower sideline, and Bill's letters to Anne are a bone of contention. As Drew is still resisting to go overseas, will Bill take the spare ticket and go with Libby?

Episode 3421
Network Ten: 25/10/1999
BBC: 17/01/2000
UK Gold: 01/04/2005

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
David 'Fanto' Hodges: Daniel Dinnen
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Fanto is unimpressed to learn of Bill's behaviour over the love letters. Karl is upset to learn of Bill's travel plans and asks him if he is simply running away to escape his heartache over Anne. Meanwhile Anne's dinner party is a recipe for disaster.

Episode 3422
Network Ten: 26/10/1999
BBC: 18/01/2000
UK Gold: 04/04/2005

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
David 'Fanto' Hodges: Daniel Dinnen
Allie Bentley: Jade Bentley
Geoff Randall: Stuart Schulze

Summary:-
Amy proves an unwelcome guest. Anne seeks out Amy and Lance to gather more news about Bill's proposed trip overseas. Michelle blackmails Paul, and Tad is determined to challenge Teresa.

Episode 3423
Network Ten: 27/10/1999
BBC: 19/01/2000
UK Gold: 04/04/2005

Written by Marieke Josephine Hardy
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Desi Grant: Katherine McLean
Roy Stanley: Cameron Douglas

Summary:-
Michelle blackmails Paul into a date. Tad is in hot water at home, work and school, and Bikers invade Ramsay Street.

Episode 3424
Network Ten: 28/10/1999
BBC: 20/01/2000
UK Gold: 05/04/2005

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Roy Stanley: Cameron Douglas
Daniel Fitgerald: Brett Tucker
Charlie Thorpe: Katrina Baylis
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura

Summary:-
The floral wars continue between Harold and Lou. Madge has a hair raising experience, and Charlie pops the question to Toadie.

Episode 3425
Network Ten: 29/10/1999
BBC: 21/01/2000
UK Gold: 05/04/2005

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Felicity makes a move on Bill, and there is an outbreaker of Cricket fever in Ramsay Street. Joel and Lance are stunned when Toadie announces to them that if they won't have Charlie move in with them - he will move out to live with her.