Neighbours Episode Guide: 214-238

Episode 214
Network Ten: 20/03/1986
BBC: 28/08/1987
UK Gold: 26/08/1993

Written by Kaye Bendle
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
The Max Ramsay Appreciation Society makes plans for revenge.

Episode 215
Network Ten: 21/03/1986
BBC: 01/09/1987
UK Gold: 27/08/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner (uncredited)

Summary:-
The Ramsay Street vendetta against Max backfires, Mike falls in love, and Helen's surprise for Nikki goes wrong.

Episode 216
Network Ten: 24/03/1986
BBC: 02/09/1987
UK Gold: 30/08/1993

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner

Summary:-
It's Max's birthday, but will anybody remember? Laura has problems with Nikki.

Episode 217
Network Ten: 25/03/1986
BBC: 03/09/1987
UK Gold: 31/08/1993

Written by John Linton
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner

Summary:-
Jim finds himself the object of two women's affections.

Episode 218
Network Ten: 26/03/1986
BBC: 04/09/1987
UK Gold: 01/09/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Will Max spoil Shane and Daphne's engagement party.

Episode 219
Network Ten: 27/03/1986
BBC: 07/09/1987
UK Gold: 02/09/1993

Written by Jill James
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Shane blames Des for the loss of his job. Des confides in Daphne.

Episode 220
Network Ten: 28/03/1986
BBC: 08/09/1987
UK Gold: 03/09/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas (uncredited)

Summary:-
Shane becomes more jealous of Des.

Laura didn't appear in the episode

Episode 221
Network Ten: 31/03/1986
BBC: 09/09/1987
UK Gold: 06/09/1993

Written by Cheredith Mok
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner
Bill: uncredited
Doctor: uncredited

Summary:-
Dr. Clive performs an emergency operation on Lucy.

Scott and Madge added to opening titles

Episode 222
Network Ten: 01/04/1986
BBC: 10/09/1987
UK Gold: 07/09/1993

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner

Summary:-
Jim and Paul reach crisis-point over Zoe.

Episode 223
Network Ten: 02/04/1986
BBC: 11/09/1987
UK Gold: 08/09/1993

Written by Cheredith Mok
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner

Summary:-
Nikki and Laura are invited to two very different dinners.

Episode 224
Network Ten: 03/04/1986
BBC: 14/09/1987
UK Gold: 09/09/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Laura: Carole Skinner
Miss Davidson: Carmel Millhouse
Patty: uncredited
Sally: uncredited

Summary:-
Nikki is forced to make an important choice that will have repercussions on the rest of her life. A rival of Andrea's turns up.

Episode 225
Network Ten: 04/04/1986
BBC: 15/09/1987
UK Gold: 10/09/1993

Written by Peter Connah
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Laura: Carole Skinner
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Eileen wants Des to settle things with Andrea and Bradley. She makes a trip to Perth and plans to find out why Andrea left.

Episode 226
Network Ten: 07/04/1986
BBC: 16/09/1987
UK Gold: 13/09/1993

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
The bonds between Jim and Zoe are reinforced. They get to know each other more and more intimately, spending an evening together and exchange their first kiss.

First appearance of Lassiters Hotel exterior

Episode 227
Network Ten: 08/04/1986
BBC: 17/09/1987
UK Gold: 14/09/1993

Written by John Upton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Danny finds that being an adult can be lonely. Des tries to become an attentive and fun father to Bradley. Andrea continues to talk to Des about marriage.

Episode 228
Network Ten: 09/04/1986
BBC: 18/09/1987
UK Gold: 15/09/1993

Written by Adrian Van Den Bok
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Laura: Carole Skinner
Jack Lassiter: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Problems are brewing between the Ramsays and Robinsons. Paul still does not accept the romance between Jim and Zoe, and he is reminded of some bitter memories from his own love life.

Laura didn't appear in the episode. The Producers wish to thank: The Sukiyaki Resturant Melbourne

Episode 229
Network Ten: 10/04/1986
BBC: 21/09/1987
UK Gold: 16/09/1993

Written by Ray Harding
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Des seeks Daphne's advice about marriage. During their trip, Bradley tells Des more about Andrea leaving, making him very worried.

Bradley didn't appear in the episode

Episode 230
Network Ten: 11/04/1986
BBC: 22/09/1987
UK Gold: 17/09/1993

Written by Philip Ryall
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
The tension between Paul and Jim finally reaches breaking point, with discussions on the relationship between Zoe and Jim draging on endlessly.

Bradley didn't appear in the episode

Episode 231
Network Ten: 14/04/1986
BBC: 23/09/1987
UK Gold: 20/09/1993

Written by Nicholas Langton
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
The Easter holidays begin. Despite Lucy's pleas, Paul leaves the Robinson house and moves into Lassiters.

Episode 232
Network Ten: 15/04/1986
BBC: 24/09/1987
UK Gold: 21/09/1993

Written by C.V. Scholfield
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas

Summary:-
The effects of Paul's departure are felt in the whole of Ramsay Street. Lucy and Bradley decide to run away. Paul has a hard time settling in Lassiters.

Episode 233
Network Ten: 16/04/1986
BBC: 25/09/1987
UK Gold: 22/09/1993

Written by Christine McCourt
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick

Summary:-
Paul becomes attracted to Andrea. The disappearance of Lucy and Bradley provokes a search of the neighbourhood, with everyone pitching in.

Episode 234
Network Ten: 17/04/1986
BBC: 28/09/1987
UK Gold: 23/09/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Charlene: Kylie Minogue

Summary:-
Daphne receives some disturbing news and asks Des for some advice. Zoe tries to establish a friendly relationship with Paul, but without success.

The Producers wish to thank: Westpac Banking Corporation Forest Hill
Note: First appearance of Kylie Minogue as Charlene Mitchell.
Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 DVD collection.

Episode 235
Network Ten: 18/04/1986
BBC: 29/09/1987
UK Gold: 24/09/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Mark Callan
Guest stars
Charlene: Kylie Minogue
Barbara: Rona McLeod

Summary:-
Madge's daughter, Charlene, arrives in Ramsay Street. She announces that her father's girlfriend, whom he is living with at the moment, is pregnant.

Episode 236
Network Ten: 21/04/1986
BBC: 30/09/1987
UK Gold: 27/09/1993

Written by Jill James
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Charlene: Kylie Minogue

Summary:-
Mike and Charlene go job hunting. The tensions between Charlene and Madge are not lessening, so Helen proposes that one of them should move into her house.

Episode 237
Network Ten: 22/04/1986
BBC: 01/10/1987
UK Gold: 28/09/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Charlene: Kylie Minogue

Summary:-
Zoe discovers who is behind the coffee shop plot. Daphne and Clive discover a new aspect of Mike's personality when he announces his decision to leave school to do something new.

Episode 238
Network Ten: 23/04/1986
BBC: 02/10/1987
UK Gold: 29/09/1993

Written by Rick Maier
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Zoe discovers she has to make a difficult decision. A heavy threat weighs on the new relationship that is gradually forming between Andrea and Des.