Neighbours Episode Guide: 1701-1725

Episode 1701
Network Ten: 15/06/1992
BBC: 21/05/1993
UK Gold: 10/05/1999

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Chauffeur: Peter Lane

Summary:-
Phoebe confides in Dorothy about her pregnancy, while Todd turns to Paul for advice. Lucy tries to smooth things over with Cameron, after she went to the party with Brad instead of him. Todd is stunned by Phoebe's decision regarding their future.

Episode 1702
Network Ten: 16/06/1992
BBC: 24/05/1993
UK Gold: 11/05/1999

Written by Margot Knight
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler

Summary:-
After finding it hard to get any time alone Brad and Lucy decide on their future together, while Todd and Phoebe argue over the baby. Doug starts on a new business venture, but there are a number of risks involved.

Episode 1703
Network Ten: 17/06/1992
BBC: 25/05/1993
UK Gold: 12/05/1999

Written by Rod Zielinski
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Rod Baker: Chris Lloyds
Waiter: Leigh Houghton

Summary:-
The hunt for the Ramsay Street thief is on, and Rick sees the finger of suspicion pointing at him. Lucy and Brad hit a snag in their plan to live together, while Beth agrees to move to Queensland with Rod if things don't work out.

Episode 1704
Network Ten: 18/06/1992
BBC: 26/05/1993
UK Gold: 13/05/1999

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler
Ross Weir: Che Broadbent
Tom Walsh: Donald Hirst

Summary:-
Pam and Doug help Jill with her problematic son, while Lou enlists Madge's help in selling a car. It appears the Ramsay Street thief has been unmasked. Marco gets more than he bargained for at Lou's auction.

Episode 1705
Network Ten: 19/06/1992
BBC: 27/05/1993
UK Gold: 14/05/1999

Written by Barbara Angell
Directed by Ian Watson
Guest stars
Rod Baker: Chris Lloyds
Boof: Stephen Hall

Summary:-
Jim raises doubts for Beth and Rod, while Todd makes a commitment to Phoebe. Toby admits to being the thief, and Marco lines up a buyer for Lou's car. Beth and Rod's relationship suffers a traumatic setback.

Episode 1706
Network Ten: 22/06/1992
BBC: 28/05/1993
UK Gold: 17/05/1999

Written by Christine Madafferi
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler
Rod Baker: Chris Lloyds
Barbara Weir: Wynne Pullman
Boof: Stephen Hall

Summary:-
Pam and Doug are faced with the dilemma of ruining Jill Weir's life or their own, while Beth makes a shocking discovery about herself. Marco devises a plan to outwit Boof.

Episode 1707
Network Ten: 23/06/1992
BBC: 31/05/1993
UK Gold: 18/05/1999

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Jill Weir: Lyn Semler
Ross Weir: Che Broadbent
Boof: Stephen Hall

Summary:-
Marco and Rick put their plan to trap Boof into action. Ross Weir is forced to face the truth about his father, while Lou decides to take Madge to a health farm. The Ramsay Street residents apologise to Rick after accusing him of being a thief.

Episode 1708
Network Ten: 24/06/1992
BBC: 01/06/1993
UK Gold: 19/05/1999

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Bruce Richards: Maurice Marion
Receptionist: Rob Catterall
Waiter: Jeff Richards

Summary:-
Phoebe and Todd admit to Jim they are expecting a baby, while Doug has a surprise change in his business affairs. Madge's stubbornness puts Lou's business deal in jeopardy. Phoebe gets some bad news from Dorothy.

Episode 1709
Network Ten: 25/06/1992
BBC: 02/06/1993
UK Gold: 20/05/1999

Written by Wayne Doyle
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Daimen Turner: Andrew Dalgleish

Summary:-
Todd ask Paul for a job to help him support Phoebe and the baby. Christina returns home unexpectedly and Paul takes the opportunity to make amends in the hope of reconciling their marriage. Lucy is hoping for a return to modelling thanks to Brad's new board.

Episode 1710
Network Ten: 26/06/1992
BBC: 03/06/1993
UK Gold: 21/05/1999

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Judith John-Story
Guest stars
Rod Baker: Chris Lloyds

Summary:-
Brad and Lucy have an argument over the surfboard advertisement, while Beth tells a disappointed Rod she can't marry him. Paul suspects Cameron and Christina of having an affair.

Episode 1711
Network Ten: 29/06/1992
BBC: 04/06/1993
UK Gold: 24/05/1999

Written by Steve J. Spears
Directed by Sara Hourez
Guest stars
Photographer: Michael Dalton

Summary:-
The marriage problems between Paul and Christina worsen with baby Andrew caught in the middle. Brad and Lucy make waves at the modelling shoot, and Rick's unsubtle attempts at matchmaking get on Beth and Marco's nerves. Paul faces a crisis over his baby, while Cameron experiences the difficulties of house-sharing.

Episode 1712
Network Ten: 30/06/1992
BBC: 07/06/1993
UK Gold: 25/05/1999

Written by David Allen
Directed by Sara Hourez
Guest stars
Zed: Gavan McLaren

Summary:-
Paul and Christina come to a decision about their future. Jim and Dorothy reach a truce on the Todd and Phoebe affair, while Pam urges Gaby to go out and enjoy herself. Cameron, Marco and Rick uncover a crime, and Lucy makes plans for Brad's birthday.

Episode 1713
Network Ten: 01/07/1992
BBC: 08/06/1993
UK Gold: 26/05/1999

Written by Jeffrey Truman
Directed by Sara Hourez
Guest stars
Jacqueline Summers: Tiffany Lamb
Amanda Morgan: Nicolette Minster
Bob Landers: Bruce Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Rick leads Cameron and Marco on a wild goose chase where Cameron meets a beautiful and mysterious woman. Todd's visit to his father in prison is a shattering experience when Todd's plans to marry phoebe are opposed. Brad thinks he is having the best birthday of his life, but Lucy has some shocking news for him.

Episode 1714
Network Ten: 02/07/1992
BBC: 09/06/1993
UK Gold: 27/05/1999

Written by John Upton
Directed by Sara Hourez
Guest stars
Eric Sheehan: James Wright
Donna Burgess: Kerry Bartlett

Summary:-
Lucy has to make a difficult decision. Who can help her? Meanwhile, Brad has made a decision of his own. Lou finds Madge in a rather compromising situation. Is this the end? Phoebe questions Todd's loyalty after seeing the downside of parenthood.

Episode 1715
Network Ten: 03/07/1992
BBC: 10/06/1993
UK Gold: 28/05/1999

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Sara Hourez
Guest stars
Eric Sheehan: James Wright
Buzz Wade: Brett Swain
Ted Mason: Martin Trainor

Summary:-
Phoebe makes a drastic decision about her unborn baby. Beth comes up against chauvinism on her first day at work for Doug. Worse is yet to come. Madge and Lou consider their future.

Episode 1716
Network Ten: 06/07/1992
BBC: 11/06/1993
UK Gold: 31/05/1999

Written by Betty Quin
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Buzz Wade: Brett Swain

Summary:-
Paul tries to prove his love for Christina, but goes too far, while Phoebe and Todd discover their problems are far from over. Marco gives Buzz a warning, and Beth comes unstuck on the building site.

Episode 1717
Network Ten: 07/07/1992
BBC: 14/06/1993
UK Gold: 01/06/1999

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Buzz Wade: Brett Swain
Zed: Gavin McLaren
Simon Hunter: Frederick Whitlock

Summary:-
Beth makes a difficult decision about her future. Gaby mistakenly thinks her boyfriend problems are over, but she faces more problems as a result of Doug's attempts at matchmaking. Christina takes a chance on Paul.

Episode 1718
Network Ten: 08/07/1992
BBC: 15/06/1993
UK Gold: 02/06/1999

Written by Barbara Angel
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Simon Hunter: Frederick Whitlock

Summary:-
Trouble arrives when Cameron's combined housewarming and farewell party to Brad and Lucy gets underway with all the guests impersonating each other. Doug and Lou come to blows over Doug's unflattering impression of Lou, while Gaby and Simon leave the festivities to spend some time alone. Brad has another shock announcement for Lucy.

Episode 1719
Network Ten: 09/07/1992
BBC: 16/06/1993
UK Gold: 03/06/1999

Written by C.M. Convington
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Mr Walker: Tim Allen

Summary:-
Cameron fears he may lose the girl of his dreams thanks to Rick's carelessness. Madge may have to return to Verity Valley Health and Nudist resort, and Lou discovers honesty is the best policy. Lucy says her goodbyes but the person she wants to see most isn't there.

Episode 1720
Network Ten: 10/07/1992
BBC: 17/06/1993
UK Gold: 04/06/1999

Written by Chris McTrusty
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Protestor 1: Susan Cooper
Protestor 2: Sally Anderson
Bus Driver: Bob Halsall

Summary:-
Lou has a surprise in store for Madge, and Cameron makes a breakthrough in his search for the elusive Jacqueline. Phoebe makes the biggest decision of her life when she goes for an abortion, but tragedy strikes when Todd tries to stop her.

Episode 1721
Network Ten: 13/07/1992
BBC: 18/06/1993
UK Gold: 07/06/1999

Written by Margot Knight
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Simon Hunter: Frederick Whitlock
Doctor Burrows: Tony Morgan
Clinic Nurse: Colleen Ricci
Mrs McCrae: Patricia Anthony
Policemen: Paul Stacey-Martin Greg Glendinning
Witness: Rene Zandveld

Summary:-
Jim gets an urgent call from the police, while Pam persuades Gaby and Simon to go on a mysterious holiday. Just when it seems everything is going all right for Todd and Phoebe, tragedy suddenly strikes.

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Available on the Neighbours: Defining Moments DVD collection.

Episode 1722
Network Ten: 14/07/1992
BBC: 21/06/1993
UK Gold: 08/06/1999

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Simon Hunter: Frederick Whitlock
Mrs Downey: Marie Therese-Byrne
Mr Harris: Bill Johnston

Summary:-
Ramsay Street is stunned by Todd's death, while Gaby and Simon's weekend away doesn't go as planned. Phoebe tries to come to terms with Todd's death.

Episode 1723
Network Ten: 15/07/1992
BBC: 22/06/1993
UK Gold: 09/06/1999

Written by Wayne Doyle
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Jacqueline Summers: Tiffany Lamb

Summary:-
Madge gets some good news from Scott and makes plans to fly to Queensland to see Charlene and her newborn son. Meanwhile Marco and Rick help Brad in his search for a new Lucy, and Cameron is reunited with the enigmatic Jacqueline Summers.

Episode 1724
Network Ten: 16/07/1992
BBC: 23/06/1993
UK Gold: 10/06/1999

Written by Rod Zielinski
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Jacqueline Summers: Tiffany Lamb

Summary:-
Cameron learns Jacqueline's secret. Christina is shocked by what she learns about Paul, while Helen and Marco jump to the wrong conclusion when they catch Brad and Beth in a compromising situation.

Episode 1725
Network Ten: 17/07/1992
BBC: 24/06/1993
UK Gold: 11/06/1999

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Annette Landers: Tanya Uren
Bob Landers: Bruce Kilpatrick
Officer Rooney: Glen O'Hara
Officer Styles: Les Toth
Reverend: Barry Friedlander

Summary:-
Phoebe breaks down before Todd's funeral and tells Dorothy about her 'visit' from Todd following his death. Paul and Christina decide to give their marriage another try, and Phoebe worries that Todd's mother will blame her for her son's death. The funeral brings unexpected drama as Todd's father makes a desperate attempt to escape his police guards, and Helen gets taken for a ride.