Neighbours Episode Guide: 1939-1963

Episode 1939
Network Ten: 17/06/1993
BBC: 20/04/1994
UK Gold: 06/04/2000

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Jonathon Lim: Alvin Chong
Tommy Lim: David Tong
Det. Sgt. Freeman: Scott Lucey
Det. Const. Ewing: David Raeside
Bikie: Malcolm Sutherland
Kristy: Jodie Haigh

Summary:-
Even after his bet with Brad, Harvey continues to woo the women of Erinsborough. The police question Wayne when he returns to Ramsay Street, and the Lims are shocked by the violence when Ray's car is vandalised and they discover they have moved into a den of iniquity.

Episode 1940
Network Ten: 18/06/1993
BBC: 21/04/1994
UK Gold: 07/04/2000

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Det. Sgt. Freeman: Scott Lucey
Officer McKenzie: James Ryan
Lisa: Kristie Raymond
Leanne: Jodie Glendinning
Jo: Karen Walsh
Jean Halliday: Esme Melville

Summary:-
Helen's dinner party is ruined when Julie turns on Jenny Lim for accusing Debbie of being a bad influence on Sarah. Hannah is banned from seeing Tommy, and Stephen feels a little out of place at a meeting of new mothers. The police turn their attentions to Wayne when they find out Lou gave a false alibi.

Episode 1941
Network Ten: 21/06/1993
BBC: 22/04/1994
UK Gold: 10/04/2000

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Tommy Lim: David Tong
Jean Halliday: Esme Melville
Det. Sgt. Freeman: Scott Lucey

Summary:-
Wayne soon discovers who his real friends are when he is brought up on a murder charge, and Phoebe starts to feel left out when Stephen suggests he should look after Hope full time. Julie's feud with Jenny Lim enters a new phase when she accuses the newcomer of murdering the family dog.

Episode 1942
Network Ten: 22/06/1993
BBC: 25/04/1994
UK Gold: 11/04/2000

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Jonathon Lim: Alvin Chong
Mother: Julie Day
Baby: Harrison Casey

Summary:-
Phoebe tries to choose between her roles as housewife and working mother, and Julie is forced to apologise to Jenny. Rick believes Debbie is trying to make him jealous by spending time with Jonathon, while Wayne puts Gaby in a very difficult position.

Episode 1943
Network Ten: 23/06/1993
BBC: 26/04/1994
UK Gold: 12/04/2000

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Vince Roland: Bob Brown
Plain Clothes Officer: Paul Tiewes
Patron: Brad Lindsay
Bikie: Lou Toth
Kristy: Jodie Haigh
Briggs: Jamie McGrath
Lenny: Jamie Churchill

Summary:-
Gaby agonises over whether to get involved in Wayne's case and becomes alarmed by his increasingly aggressive behaviour. Brad and Lauren receive a challenge to their relationship after Brad takes a tumble from Lauren's horse, while Harvey continues to divide his attentions between Annalise and Beth.

Episode 1944
Network Ten: 24/06/1993
BBC: 27/04/1994
UK Gold: 13/04/2000

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Louise Barker: Katrina McEwan
Ruth Stoner: Donna Woodhouse
Plain Clothes Officer: Paul Tiewes

Summary:-
The racing syndicate gets another mystery investor. Annalise and Beth discover that Harvey has made fools of them both, and Julie makes a terrible mistake in the chemistry test.

Episode 1945
Network Ten: 25/06/1993
BBC: 28/04/1994
UK Gold: 14/04/2000

Written by Jason Daniel
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Vince Roland: Bob Brown
Louise Barker: Katrina McEwan
Sergeant Bowen: John Bishop
Student: Megan Chambers

Summary:-
Julie is racked by guilt over the school test, and Wayne gets some good news at last. A Chucka Mental syndicate meeting is called, and the mystery investor revealed. An old letter amongst Jim's personal effects yields some devastating news for Helen.

Episode 1946
Network Ten: 28/06/1993
BBC: 29/04/1994
UK Gold: 17/04/2000

Written by Jeffrey Truman
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Rosemary Daniels: Joy Chambers
Ruby Lovejoy: Patsy Martin
Room Service Waiter: Jeff Richards

Summary:-
After talking to Rosemary, Helen takes evasive measures in an attempt to stop a family secret being revealed. Gaby attempts to redeem herself in Wayne's eyes. Philip hires a housekeeper, while Beth and Annalise exact an appropriate revenge on Harvey. Julie makes a shocking discovery about her father.

Episode 1947
Network Ten: 29/06/1993
BBC: 02/05/1994
UK Gold: 18/04/2000

Written by Betty Quin
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Kelly: Bernadette Walsh
Kirsty: Jodie Haigh

Summary:-
A distraught Julie suffers a massive identity crisis and is forced to re-evaluate her family relationships. New friend Sarah betrays Debbie's trust, and the rivalry between Annalise and Gaby takes a new turn when they compete furiously to be the fashion leader of Ramsay Street.

Episode 1948
Network Ten: 30/06/1993
BBC: 03/05/1994
UK Gold: 19/04/2000

Written by John Upton
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Jonathan: Alvin Chong
Compere: Honor Walters
Bookmaker: Simon Meates

Summary:-
Julie ignores Philip's advice and decides to track down her real father, and Brad's birthday celebrations go disastrously wrong when his birthday jinx strikes again. Debbie is furious to learn Rick is taking Sarah to the dance instead of her, while Doug gambles his entire future on Chuka Mental.

Note: Credits show "Thanks to Victoria Racing Club"

Episode 1949
Network Ten: 01/07/1993
BBC: 04/05/1994
UK Gold: 20/04/2000

Written by David Allen
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Lisa: Kristie Raymond
Vet.: Andrew Baker
Compere: Honor Walters
Baby Daniel: Harrison Casey

Summary:-
The competition between Gaby and Annalise comes to a head, while exchanging roles proves more demanding than either Stephen or Phoebe imagined. Pam discovers the cause of Doug's strange behaviour. Brad's life is threatened when the Waterhole is rocked by an explosion.

Note: Credits show "Thanks to Victoria Racing Club"
Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 DVD collection.

Episode 1950
Network Ten: 02/07/1993
BBC: 05/05/1994
UK Gold: 21/04/2000

Written by Barbara Angell
Directed by Michael Sergi
Guest stars
Dr Palmerston: Mark Silveira
Fire Chief: Peter Alchin
Fire Officer no. 1: Robert Dal Forno
Fire Officer no. 2: Rodney Battle
Paramedic no.1: Mark Perren-Jones
Paramedic no. 2: Tim Blackett
Nurse: Tania Roberts
Newsreader: Peter Harvey-Wright

Summary:-
Ramsay Street rallies its forces in the wake of a disaster, as Brad and Beth are trapped under rubble in the cellar, while Stephen lies unconscious in the bar following the waterhole explosion. Philip learns who is to blame for the explosion when it transpires that Annalise was ordered to report the smell of gas by Brad, but failed to do so.

Note: Credits show "Thanks to Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade". Last ever episode shown in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 DVD collection.

Episode 1951
Network Ten: 05/07/1993
BBC: 06/05/1994
UK Gold: 24/04/2000

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Tina Butler
Cast List
Guest stars
Doctor Palmerston: Mark Silveira
Race Caller: Rob Elliot

Summary:-
Brad discovers an easy way to make money, and an unexpected gift from Bert causes untold complications for Beth. Julie sets out to find her real father - despite Philip's lack of assistance, while Phoebe realises the severity of Stephen's trauma.

Episode 1952
Network Ten: 06/07/1993
BBC: 09/05/1994
UK Gold: 25/04/2000

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Tina Butler
Cast List
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Roger Bannon: Guy Fearon
Kelly: Bernadette Walsh
Secretary: Judy Stolfo
Radio Announcer: Rob Elliot

Summary:-
Annalise's helping hand causes chaos in the coffee shop, and Wayne is puzzled by the sudden change in Sarah. Meanwhile, Phoebe lives in fear of Stephen, who is a changed man since the explosion at the coffee shop. A curious Julie is surprised when she finally meets Roger, but ends up in big trouble.

Episode 1953
Network Ten: 07/07/1993
BBC: 10/05/1994
UK Gold: 26/04/2000

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Tina Butler
Cast List
Guest stars
Harvey Johnson: Damian Foley
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Roger Bannon: Guy Fearon
Joyce Bannon: Joan Murray
Kelly: Bernadette Walsh
Carl Davis: Ian Toyne

Summary:-
Julie's investigations unearth a terrible secret about her past, and Annalise tries to make amends with Phoebe by agreeing to Brad's plan for Harvey to give her lessons on running the coffee shop. Gaby rebels against Philip's unhelpful working attitude, and Debbie plots revenge on Sarah Lim for stealing Rick away from her.

Episode 1954
Network Ten: 08/07/1993
BBC: 11/05/1994
UK Gold: 27/04/2000

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Tina Butler
Cast List
Guest stars
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Tommy Lim: David Tong
Kelly: Bernadette Walsh
Race Caller: Rob Elliot
Bully no. 1: Matthew Ketteringham
Bully no. 2: Paul Czarnota

Summary:-
Debbie is consumed by guilt when Sarah is grounded by her parents for cutting school. Gaby pushes Philip too far with her relentless backbiting, and Lauren hears of a profitable business deal. Doug owns up to Pam about what happened to the money from the payroll, and Tommy and Hannah are the victims of bullying.

Episode 1955
Network Ten: 09/07/1993
BBC: 12/05/1994
UK Gold: 28/04/2000

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Tina Butler
Cast List
Guest stars
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Tommy Lim: David Kong

Summary:-
Hannah urges Philip not to let Gaby force him out of Lassiter's and suggests that Philip should follow his own advice and stand up to bullies. Stephen's life hangs in the balance, and Lauren comes to a difficult decision about Chuka Mental.

Episode 1956
Network Ten: 12/07/1993
BBC: 13/05/1994
UK Gold: 01/05/2000

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Paul Robinson: Stefan Dennis
Jack Parker: Phillip Parslow
Nurse: Perri Cummings
Haydon Jennings: Timothy Clarke
Old Lady no. 1: Brenda Palmer
Old Lady no. 2: Addie Black
Customer: Rebecca Turner
Waiter: Brendan Hickey

Summary:-
Pam is surprised at Phoebe's reaction to Stephen's illness, but Helen thinks she has the answer. Annalise accepts money from a wealthy Lassiter's guest to help pay her rent, and then panics when she realises strings are attached. News of the rift between Philip and Gaby spreads to Paul in the States who orders "sort yourselves out - or heads will roll".

Note: Paul Robinson was a voice on the telephone only.

Episode 1957
Network Ten: 13/07/1993
BBC: 16/05/1994
UK Gold: 02/05/2000

Written by Helen McWhirter
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Jonathon Lim: Alvin Chong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Veronica Baxter: Jan Frazer
Kristy: Jodie Haigh

Summary:-
Rick discovers that Debbie was behind his break-up with Sarah, and the rivalry between Gaby and Philip hots up as they compete for sales at Lassiters. Brad doesn't understand why Lauren has been ignoring him and believes she is snubbing him for persuading her to sell Chuckie. Debbie tries to persuade Sarah's parents to drop her punishment - but is she being too hasty?

Episode 1958
Network Ten: 14/07/1993
BBC: 17/05/1994
UK Gold: 03/05/2000

Written by David Allen
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Raymond Lim: T.S. Kong
Jonathon Lim: Alvin Chong
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Jack Parker: Phillip Parslow
Courier: John Evans

Summary:-
Julie returns to Ramsay Street following her distressing experience with Roger Bannon but faces further stress on her return to Ramsay Street. Debbie apologises to Sarah and settles her differences with Rick, while Annalise's new boyfriend proves to be a powerful ally in her dispute with Philip and Gaby.

Episode 1959
Network Ten: 15/07/1993
BBC: 18/05/1994
UK Gold: 04/05/2000

Written by Jason Daniel
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan
Jack Parker: Phillip Parslow
Dr Palmerston: Mark Silveira
Loud Woman: Marian Dimmick
Teenage Girl: Uyen Vu
Woman no. 1: Heather McGuire
Woman no. 2: Barbara Jungwirth

Summary:-
Philip is forced to give Annalise her job back, and Debbie gets a surprise while at the slave auction. Phoebe begins to crack up when the strain of caring for Stephen and Hope proves too much for her. As the conflict between Gaby and Philip hots up, the change in Julie's behaviour becomes a cause for concern.

Episode 1960
Network Ten: 16/07/1993
BBC: 19/05/1994
UK Gold: 05/05/2000

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by David Morgan
Guest stars
Jenny Lim: Diane Bakar-Coleclough
Sarah Lim: Ola Chan

Summary:-
Brad continues to reap rich rewards for his new-found addiction to gambling - but how long will it last? Debbie lends Lou to Jenny Lim who orders him to help her move house - but things don't go as planned and she is far from impressed. Stephen comes to a decision about his future, leaving Phoebe with some shattering news.

Note: UK Gold broadcast incorrectly showed credits from episode 1959.

Episode 1961
Network Ten: 19/07/1993
BBC: 20/05/1994
UK Gold: 08/05/2000

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Jack Parker: Phillip Parslow
Radio Commentator: Brett Swain
Nurse: Perri Cummings
Kristy: Jodie Haigh

Summary:-
Stephen astounds Phoebe by announcing to her their marriage is over. Annalise makes a fool of herself with Jack, and Rick is pleased when the solution to his problems literally lands in his lap. Gaby proves she will stop at nothing in the power-struggle with Philip at Lassiter's.

Episode 1962
Network Ten: 20/07/1993
BBC: 23/05/1994
UK Gold: 09/05/2000

Written by Betty Quin
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Jack Parker: Phillip Parslow
Darren Stark: Scott Major
Freddo: Luke Wright
Prison Officer no. 1: Brendan O'Connor
Prison Officer no. 2: Ashley Coleman

Summary:-
Gaby resorts to underhand tactics in her battle with Philip, and Helen feels the worse for wear and appears to be developing a drink problem. Brad's winning streak finally comes to an end, but his gambling days are far from over thanks to Wayne's new system. Michael is given a weekend release, but Julie refuses to take him into the family's care.

Regular cast includes Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith

Episode 1963
Network Ten: 21/07/1993
BBC: 24/05/1994
UK Gold: 10/05/2000

Written by John Upton
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Darren Stark: Scott Major
Bryant Gallagher: Anthony Evans
Prison Officer: Norbert Von Zum Hof
Superintendent: Donald Hirst
Ned Miles: Greg Francis
Diving Instructor: Rick Fletcher

Summary:-
Annalise is forced to deal with an awkward customer, and Michael antagonises the superintendent after causing trouble at the detention centre. Pam hides her phobia from Doug and reluctantly agrees to go deep-sea diving with him. Debbie and Hannah are still at odds, and the feud between Julie and Philip draws to a bitter end.

Regular cast includes Michael Martin: Troy Beckwith