Neighbours Episode Guide: 239-263

Episode 239
Network Ten: 24/04/1986
BBC: 05/10/1987
UK Gold: 30/09/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Zoe confides in Jim that Paul is behind the relaunch of Daphne's Coffee Shop. She would have liked to have said this earlier but hasn't dared to for fear of losing her job. Daphne is angry about Zoe, and Des decides to reveal his parenthood.

Episode 240
Network Ten: 25/04/1986
BBC: 06/10/1987
UK Gold: 01/10/1993

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Eileen's revelations threaten Bradley's future. Shane is furious to learn that Paul was associated with the relaunch of the Coffee Shop. Zoe is pleased to learn that she will keep her job with Paul.

Episode 241
Network Ten: 28/04/1986
BBC: 07/10/1987
UK Gold: 04/10/1993

Written by Peter Connah
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Gavin: Bruce Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
A mysterious stranger lurks in Ramsay Street. Des refuses to believe that Bradley is not his son. Eileen has lost the birth certificate that holds the proof.

Charlene added to main cast list

Episode 242
Network Ten: 29/04/1986
BBC: 08/10/1987
UK Gold: 05/10/1993

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Gavin: Bruce Kilpatrick
Mrs. Mangel: Vivian Gray
Jack: Alan Hopgood (uncredited)

Summary:-
The draw for the pancake competition causes uproar. Zoe dines with the Robinsons although tensions remain high. A stranger stalking Ramsay Street frightens Bradley.

Episode 243
Network Ten: 30/04/1986
BBC: 09/10/1987
UK Gold: 06/10/1993

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Gavin: Bruce Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Des protects Bradley from Gavin McKinley, but Gavin threatens Des with the police because he wants custody of his son.

Episode 244
Network Ten: 01/05/1986
BBC: 12/10/1987
UK Gold: 07/10/1993

Written by John Linton
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Mrs. Mangel: Vivian Gray
Barbara Young: Rona McLeod

Summary:-
Things at the Ramsay house do not improve when Madge learns that Helen has shown Max how to make pancakes.

Episode 245
Network Ten: 02/05/1986
BBC: 13/10/1987
UK Gold: 08/10/1993

Written by Dave Worthington
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Gavin: Bruce Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Eileen is determined to save Des from Andrea's hold. She is convinced that Gavin is telling the truth and disapproves of Andrea who is keeping Bradley away from him.

Final appearance of Francis Bell as Max Ramsay

Episode 246
Network Ten: 05/05/1986
BBC: 14/10/1987
UK Gold: 11/10/1993

Written by Christine McCourt
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Gavin: Bruce Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Eileen: Myra De Groot (uncredited)

Summary:-
Bradley has to choose between fathers, and Lucy's sex education class creates problems. Eileen calls upon Clive and Shane to help her catch Gavin. Des and Andrea arrive at the moment Clive forces Gavin to halt on the side of the road. Diplomatically, Clive takes the matter in hand.

Max gone from main cast list

Episode 247
Network Ten: 06/05/1986
BBC: 15/10/1987
UK Gold: 12/10/1993

Written by Philip Ryall
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Eileen brings a little Sunday tradition to the street. Shane's depression has dire consequences for Daphne. He feels bad for her and decides to break off their engagement.

Episode 248
Network Ten: 07/05/1986
BBC: 16/10/1987
UK Gold: 13/10/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters

Summary:-
Eileen fancies herself as the new Pavarotti, and a surprise visitor turns up at the Ramsays. Daphne tries hard to reassure Shane, but her lack of confidence in him deepens. Jim and Zoe's weekend is a disaster.

Organ supplied by: Yamaha-Rose-Music

Episode 249
Network Ten: 08/05/1986
BBC: 19/10/1987
UK Gold: 14/10/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Eileen: Myra De Groot (uncredited)

Summary:-
Madge has a great deal more than just the pancake competition on her mind. Fred and Madge do not reach an agreement upon their financial settlement.

Episode 250
Network Ten: 09/05/1986
BBC: 20/10/1987
UK Gold: 15/10/1993

Written by Ray Harding
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Mr. Archibald: Bill Fozz
Eileen: Myra De Groot (uncredited)

Summary:-
Des and Daphne share an intimate dinner. Mrs. Mangel succeeds in preventing Max from winning the prize in the pancake contest.

As a result of Francis Bell's departure, the story was rewritten so Helen replaced Max in the pancake competiton.

Episode 251
Network Ten: 12/05/1986
BBC: 21/10/1987
UK Gold: 18/10/1993

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Tom: Gary Files
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray

Summary:-
Daphne shows Shane the door when he attempts to justify his behaviour. Max is furious and Shane decides to call off the engagement. Eileen tries to reunite Des and Daphne.

First appearance of Gary Files as Tom Ramsay. Jack didn't appear in the episode

Episode 252
Network Ten: 13/05/1986
BBC: 22/10/1987
UK Gold: 19/10/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Tom: Gary Files
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Bev Black: Tricia Archer
Health Inspector: Jack Mobbs

Summary:-
Mrs Mangel is put through the wringer. Clive finds an office job for Madge, but her first morning is a disaster.

Episode 253
Network Ten: 14/05/1986
BBC: 23/10/1987
UK Gold: 20/10/1993

Written by Rick Maier
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Tom: Gary Files
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
A new client helps Shane get over losing Daphne. Madge realises that she and Shane have had a bad education and that this is the source of all their troubles.

Episode 254
Network Ten: 15/05/1986
BBC: 26/10/1987
UK Gold: 21/10/1993

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
Daphne is hurt that Shane has recovered so quickly after the break-up of their engagement.

Episode 255
Network Ten: 16/05/1986
BBC: 27/10/1987
UK Gold: 22/10/1993

Written by Adrian Van Den Bok
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Tom: Gary Files
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Madge is delighted to discover that she has a secret admirer.

Episode 256
Network Ten: 19/05/1986
BBC: 28/10/1987
UK Gold: 25/10/1993

Written by Greg Stevens
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne

Summary:-
Des hires Clive's services when he decides to go courting. Helen catches Debra kissing Shane. Jim continues to protect his relationship with Zoe while he can.

Tom added to main cast list

Episode 257
Network Ten: 20/05/1986
BBC: 29/10/1987
UK Gold: 26/10/1993

Written by Jill James
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne

Summary:-
Des helps Daphne move into the coffee shop. Clive tries to convince Des that if he wants to win over Daphne, he will have to be more assertive.

Episode 258
Network Ten: 21/05/1986
BBC: 30/10/1987
UK Gold: 27/10/1993

Written by C. V. Schofield
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne

Summary:-
Andrea gets a job and Paul gets caught out. The conflict between Paul, Helen and the Flemings gets so that Paul refuses to do business with them.

Episode 259
Network Ten: 22/05/1986
BBC: 02/11/1987
UK Gold: 28/10/1993

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

Summary:-
Zoe gets a threatening letter, and Scott gets closer to Charlene. The way Debra has treated him hurts Shane. He starts to drink a bit much and seeks consolation with Paul.

Episode 260
Network Ten: 23/05/1986
BBC: 03/11/1987
UK Gold: 29/10/1993

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Jim has some important news. Clive's attempts to reconcile Des and Daphne do not come to fruition. Daphne is shocked by Des's lack of romanticism.

Episode 261
Network Ten: 26/05/1986
BBC: 04/11/1987
UK Gold: 01/11/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Doctor Leeman: Angela Disher

Summary:-
Madge and Charlene are finding it hard to get on with each other. Danny, jealous of the friendship between Tom and Mike, succeeds in convincing Tom to give him golf lessons.

Episode 262
Network Ten: 27/05/1986
BBC: 05/11/1987
UK Gold: 02/11/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Doctor Leeman: Angela Disher
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee (uncredited)

Summary:-
Jim is worried about Lucy and gets angry when he learns what happened. Zoe considers ending her relationship with Jim after he blames her for Lucy's predicament.

Music: 'Current Stand' performed by Kids in the Kitchen
Doctor Leeman didn't appear in the episode

Episode 263
Network Ten: 28/05/1986
BBC: 06/11/1987
UK Gold: 03/11/1993

Written by Nicholas Langton
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgod
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
Zoe finally realises that her relationship with Jim is over. Everyone at the Robinson house is pleased to learn that Lucy will completely recover.

Andrea didn't appear in the episode