Neighbours Episode Guide: 2139-2163

Episode 2139
Network Ten: 28/04/1994
BBC: 25/01/1995
UK Gold: 11/01/2001

Written by John Upton
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Len Mangel: John Lee
Male Detective: Stuart Conran
Pianist: Lou Carr

Summary:-
Julie is surprised by the arrival of the police at her birthday celebration, and Len Mangel tries to explain himself before being sent packing by Helen. Brett finds himself lost for words, while Cheryl weighs up the pros and cons of a home birth.

Episode 2140
Network Ten: 29/04/1994
BBC: 26/01/1995
UK Gold: 12/01/2001

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Kris Hyde: John Higginson
Jesse O'Connor: James Ryan
Sally Pritchard: Brenda Webb
Mary Cochrane: Jennifer Botica

Summary:-
Lou confronts Rick about his interest in Sally, and Gaby tries to keep her mind focused on business. Hannah plays truant in Doug's empty house.

Note: Credits show "Thanks to Child Birth Education Association Sydney"

Episode 2141
Network Ten: 02/05/1994
BBC: 27/01/1995
UK Gold: 15/01/2001

Written by Jason Daniel
Directed by Riccardo Pellizzeri
Guest stars
Sally Pritchard: Brenda Webb
Jesse O'Connor: James Ryan
Aaron O'Connor: Greg Stone
Jemima Newman: Bernadette Lamaro
Arsonist: Ian Mall

Summary:-
Hannah and Jessie are briefly reunited, while Julie is asked to help the police with their enquires. Lou tries to heal the rift in Rick and Sally's relationship - but only succeeds in making matters worse.

Episode 2142
Network Ten: 03/05/1994
BBC: 30/01/1995
UK Gold: 16/01/2001

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Riccardo Pellizzeri
Guest stars
Katerina Torelli: Josephine Mitchell
Megan Levy: Michelle Twigden
Mary Cochrane: Jennifer Botica
Rohan Fitt: Anthony Horton
Sassy: Defah Dattner
Plain Clothes Police: Stephen Bayliss Warwick Begg

Summary:-
Philip saves the day when Rohan Fitt looks like escaping justice, while a jealous Annalise continues to fret over Mark's popularity with the fair sex.

Episode 2143
Network Ten: 04/05/1994
BBC: 31/01/1995
UK Gold: 17/01/2001

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Riccardo Pellizzeri
Guest stars
Sally Pritchard: Brenda Webb
Kris Hyde: John Higginson
Khan Ozturk: Senol Mat
Sassy: Defah Dattner
Squirrel: Brooke Howden
Photographer: Sally Martin

Summary:-
Romance blossoms for Gaby, and Cody begins to feel the strain of her father's depression. Brett takes a sudden interest in art.

Episode 2144
Network Ten: 05/05/1994
BBC: 01/02/1995
UK Gold: 18/01/2001

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Riccardo Pellizzeri
Guest stars
Aaron O'Connor: Greg Stone
Katerina Torelli: Josephine Mitchell
Jesse O'Connor: uncredited

Summary:-
Annalise prepares for a showdown with Mark's mystery woman, and first love proves a painful experience for Hannah. Danni is forced to face her fear of driving after an eventful night out with Michael.

Note: Credits show "Thanks to Melbourne Zoo"

Episode 2145
Network Ten: 06/05/1994
BBC: 02/02/1995
UK Gold: 19/01/2001

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Riccardo Pellizzeri
Guest stars
Sally Pritchard: Brenda Webb

Summary:-
Helen feels let down by her family and looks elsewhere for moral support, while Gaby's curiosity gets the better of her.

Episode 2146
Network Ten: 09/05/1994
BBC: 03/02/1995
UK Gold: 22/01/2001

Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Sally Pritchard: Brenda Webb
John Muir: Benjamin Grant
Andrew MacKenzie: John Morris
Bert Lazarus: Marcus Eyre

Summary:-
Rick's thoughts turn to marriage, and Doug's joy at finding a new job is dampened by his new boss. Mark's mood worsens when he fails to find solace in Annalise's arms.

Note: Executive Producer now Stanley Walsh

Episode 2147
Network Ten: 10/05/1994
BBC: 06/02/1995
UK Gold: 23/01/2001

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrew MacKenzie: John Morris
Artie Goldberg: Bill Ten Eyck
Sassy: Defah Dattner
Mert: Warren Muschialli
Dev: Michael Freeman
Chuck: Curtis Barnott
Metta: Melissa Turner

Summary:-
Debbie falls head over heels in lust, while Lou and Cheryl reveal their wedding plans to a sceptical Brett and Danni.

Episode 2148
Network Ten: 11/05/1994
BBC: 07/02/1995
UK Gold: 24/01/2001

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Sassy: Defah Dattner
Lenny: Jamie Churchill
Rupert: Tobi Webster
Stonefish: Anthony Engleman
Penelope: Paddy Burnet
Teacher: Sandra Mitchell
David Harcoan: as Himself

Summary:-
Michael and Danni are inspired to form a band in the wake of their musical heroes' visit to Ramsay Street, while Mark's obnoxious attitude alienates his friends.

Episode 2149
Network Ten: 12/05/1994
BBC: 08/02/1995
UK Gold: 25/01/2001

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Sally Pritchard: Brenda Webb
John Muir: Benjamin Grant
Miranda Starvaggi: Leah De Niese

Summary:-
Danni and Michael draw ever closer to each other, while Sally faces a tough decision about her future. Doug goes for a spin on Pam's new motorbike.

Episode 2150
Network Ten: 13/05/1994
BBC: 09/02/1995
UK Gold: 26/01/2001

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrew MacKenzie: John Morris
Kris Hyde: John Higginson
Kev: Brad Wade

Summary:-
The Hawaiian night goes with a swing but the festivities are marred by Mark's bad mood. (?)has unfortunate consequences for Mark and Cheryl. Gaby begins to see Kris in a new light and Philip solves a dilemma.

Episode 2151
Network Ten: 16/05/1994
BBC: 10/02/1995
UK Gold: 29/01/2001

Written by Jason Daniel
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Andrew MacKenzie: John Morris
Kris Hyde: John Higginson
Khan Ozturk: Senol Mat
Heidi Becker: Kate Ingram
Bert Lazurus: Marcus Eyre
Photographer: Rod Catterall

Summary:-
Mark's foul mood worsens when he is accused of slander, while Rick cracks up after alienating himself from his concerned friends. Doug and Lou pull their first pints of home brew, and decide they have a case strong enough to overcome the council's objections to their beer-making operation.

Episode 2152
Network Ten: 17/05/1994
BBC: 13/02/1995
UK Gold: 30/01/2001

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Andrew MacKenzie: John Morris
Jesse O'Connor: James Ryan

Summary:-
Hannah blunders badly while trying to spare Julie unnecessary embarrassment, and a love-struck Debbie hopes Makka will escort her to the ball. Rick's friends rally round to offer emotional support in his hour of need.

Episode 2153
Network Ten: 18/05/1994
BBC: 14/02/1995
UK Gold: 31/01/2001

Written by John Upton
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Jesse O'Connor: James Ryan
Aaron O'Connor: Greg Stone
Les Bambridge: Ian Sprake
Gaylene Caffknot: Josephine Eberhard
Tiberio: Peter Ghin
Guest appearance by: Tony Bartuccio

Summary:-
Mark flies into a rage and quits his plum job at Lassiter's while Hannah and Jessie get into more trouble when they are caught kissing at the ball. Cheryl and Lou are forced to cancel their extravagant hot air balloon wedding, but come up with a equally alternative plan.

Episode 2154
Network Ten: 19/05/1994
BBC: 15/02/1995
UK Gold: 01/02/2001

Written by David Allen
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Katerina Torelli: Josephine Mitchell
Kris Hyde: John Higginson

Summary:-
Mark pours out his woes to a sympathetic Katerina, while Gaby and Kris try to get away from the pressure of work. The rock band's rehearsals are disrupted by a succession of calamities.

Episode 2155
Network Ten: 20/05/1994
BBC: 16/02/1995
UK Gold: 02/02/2001

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Richard Jasek
Guest stars
Katerina Torelli: Josephine Mitchell
Jimmy Joyce: James Robertson

Summary:-
Annalise's absence leaves the impetuous Mark open to temptation. Danni and Michael are embarrassed to be caught in a compromising situation.

Episode 2156
Network Ten: 23/05/1994
BBC: 17/02/1995
UK Gold: 05/02/2001

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Katerina Torelli: Josephine Mitchell
Trixie: Bindi Edwards
Tammy: Caroline Smart
Tiberio: Peter Ghin
Kev: Brad Wade
Boris: Rainer Maier

Summary:-
Danni and Michael put on a show of defiance, and Brett turns to Rick for advice on dating. Mark risks Annalise's wrath by succumbing to Katerina's advances.

'Thanks to: Stages Night Club At The Manhattan'

Episode 2157
Network Ten: 24/05/1994
BBC: 20/02/1995
UK Gold: 06/02/2001

Written by Michael Joshua
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Katerina Torelli: Josephine Mitchell
Andrew MacKenzie: John Morris
Anne Teschendorff: Lois Collinder
Bar Person: Ian Beach

Summary:-
Annalise and Mark's relationship hangs in the balance and Brett tries to find an alternative treatment for ailing Helen.

Episode 2158
Network Ten: 25/05/1994
BBC: 21/02/1995
UK Gold: 07/02/2001

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Kris Hyde: John Higginson
Perry Spring: Roy Thompson
Carol: Moira Claux

Summary:-
Mark goes to visit his parents. Michael and Danni get on the wrong side of Philip, and Helen makes Debbie a gown.

Episode 2159
Network Ten: 26/05/1994
BBC: 22/02/1995
UK Gold: 08/02/2001

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Kris Hyde: John Higginson
Andrew MacKenzie: John Morris
Dave Gottlieb: Ivar Kants
Sally Gottlieb: Helen Rollinson
Bert Lazarus: Marcus Eyre
Karen: Dana Tenen

Summary:-
Mark is shattered by his mother's death, while Rick's ways get him into big trouble. Gaby chooses Kris for a special honour.

Episode 2160
Network Ten: 27/05/1994
BBC: 23/02/1995
UK Gold: 09/02/2001

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Mitty Petranis: Lena Fiszman
Waitress: Georgia Power
Clubber: Carson White
School Boy: Adam Mate
Officer MacKenzie: Androo Allen
Police Person: Colleen Ricci

Summary:-
Danni and Michael's behaviour causes fresh concern for Julie and Cheryl. Doug does his best to make amends with Pam.

'Thanks to: Stages Night Club At The Manhattan'

Episode 2161
Network Ten: 30/05/1994
BBC: 24/02/1995
UK Gold: 12/02/2001

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Riccardo Pellezzeri
Guest stars
Kris Hyde: John Higginson
Officer MacKenzie: Androo Allen
Charlie: Anthony Breslin
Frances: Georgie Basey

Summary:-
Michael begins to fear for Danni's welfare, and Gaby discovers a sinister side to Kris's personality. Mark chooses to ignore his mother's last request.

'Thanks to: Stages Night Club At The Manhattan'

Episode 2162
Network Ten: 31/05/1994
BBC: 27/02/1995
UK Gold: 13/02/2001

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Riccardo Pellezzeri
Guest stars
Kris Hyde: John Higginson
Andrew MacKenzie: John Morris
Anne Teschendorff: Lois Collinder

Summary:-
Gaby confronts Kris about the state of his marriage and their relationship, while Debbie makes a fool of herself trying to impress Makka at the Waterhole. Helen helps quell Hannah's nerves.

Note: First episode with shortened credits on BBC/UK Gold

Episode 2163
Network Ten: 01/06/1994
BBC: 28/02/1995
UK Gold: 14/02/2001

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Riccardo Pellezzeri
Guest stars
Dave Gottlieb: Ivar Kants
Andrew MacKenzie: John Morris
Carol: Moira Claux

Summary:-
Debbie refuses to believe Makka doesn't return her love. Annalise invites Dave to stay, and Doug devises a money-making scheme.