Neighbours Episode Guide: 2614-2638

Episode 2614
Network Ten: 16/05/1996
BBC: 20/11/1996
UK Gold: 08/11/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Holly: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Phil's fake Independent Financial Adviser career has him tearing his hair out. Sam's birthday has come around again, much to his dismay and Danni is absolutely stunned by her discovery of Luke's Eating for Cancer Booklet.

Episode 2615
Network Ten: 17/05/1996
BBC: 21/11/1996
UK Gold: 11/11/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Hannah's romantic fantasies are getting more intense. Is Danni really a shallow monster? Philippa Martinez wins a big award, but who's going to accept it?

Episode 2616
Network Ten: 20/05/1996
BBC: 22/11/1996
UK Gold: 12/11/2002

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Phil's novel appears to be crossing over into Hannah's life. Lou and Cheryl strike a bargain when they can't decide on a sports channel for the pub or to put it on the stock market and Jo's hopelessly in love.

Episode 2617
Network Ten: 21/05/1996
BBC: 25/11/1996
UK Gold: 13/11/2002

Written by Rick Held
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Jo's in a serious dilemma after realising how deep her feelings are for Rob. Phil asks Helen if she will go to the awards night on his behalf, pretending she's Philippa Martinez. Danni makes Marlene a funky shirt to wear and Luke blows up at Debbie.

Episode 2618
Network Ten: 22/05/1996
BBC: 26/11/1996
UK Gold: 14/11/2002

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie is very hurt when Luke refuses her help. Luke, exhausted after his second chemo treatment can't deal with what he sees as Debbie's demands. Danni is pleased to be away from the Debbie dramas at number 30 and Billy waits endlessly for Melissa to come to school only to be told by Susan that the Drenths have barred her from attending.

Episode 2619
Network Ten: 23/05/1996
BBC: 27/11/1996
UK Gold: 15/11/2002

Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Melissa takes refuge in Phil's care. Stonie's got girl problems when he likes Catherine, but cannot get her alone. Karl is stunned by Mal's bizarre cult interests after receiving a phone call from a strange religious sect.

Episode 2620
Network Ten: 24/05/1996
BBC: 28/11/1996
UK Gold: 18/11/2002

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Mal seriously rethinks his academic future. Stonie's pranks have Mal unamused. Will Stonie plunge to his death for World Environment Day?

Episode 2621
Network Ten: 27/05/1996
BBC: 29/11/1996
UK Gold: 19/11/2002

Written by Victoria Osborne
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Stonie's efforts to win Catherine over through his environmental concerns don't appear to be getting protests when she is with him. Life at Erinsborough High is continuing to give Andrew Watson headaches and Sam's modelling career appears to be taking off big time.

Episode 2622
Network Ten: 28/05/1996
BBC: 02/12/1996
UK Gold: 20/11/2002

Written by Jo Horsburgh
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Andrew Watson: Christopher Uhlmann
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Stonie and Catherine have a lot to work on when it comes to their relationship. Andrew's shock decision to resign from teaching at Erinsborough High has inspired Billy and Melissa to take some action and Jo's outburst has an unexpected result.

Episode 2623
Network Ten: 29/05/1996
BBC: 03/12/1996
UK Gold: 21/11/2002

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Jo's the happiest girl in the world when Rob proposes to her! Phil isn't impressed with the outfit Helen decides to wear to the 'Romance Writers Awards' and the stock market is playing a big part in the lives of the Rebecchi family.

Episode 2624
Network Ten: 30/05/1996
BBC: 04/12/1996
UK Gold: 22/11/2002

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Philip can hide his secret occupation no more and realises it's time for a full confession. Debbie realises that Luke is moving away from her but closer to Danni ... and Lou receives a disturbing call from Max Geppart in Colombia.

Episode 2625
Network Ten: 31/05/1996
BBC: 05/12/1996
UK Gold: 25/11/2002

Written by Judith Colquhoun
Directed by Sally-Anne Kerr
Guest stars
Mrs. King: Patricia McCracken
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Cheryl's disappearance is too much for Lou and Danni. Hannah and Toadie stumble across a mysterious cashbox and will Karl terminate Debbie?

Episode 2626
Network Ten: 03/06/1996
BBC: 06/12/1996
UK Gold: 26/11/2002

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey
Frank Mathieson: Jim Howes
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Cheryl has been taken hostage and Lou expects the worst. Lou tries to handle his fear and grief as best he can, but things begin to get too much when he and Marlene receive a call whilst on the radio and Sam has been booked for another modelling gig.

Episode 2627
Network Ten: 04/06/1996
BBC: 09/12/1996
UK Gold: 27/11/2002

Written by Jenny Lewis
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Mike Spagnolo: Greg Ulfan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou decides to appear on the television to try and help Cheryl and Toadie, and Hannah is sure they are going to strike it rich with their treasure map.

Episode 2628
Network Ten: 05/06/1996
BBC: 10/12/1996
UK Gold: 28/11/2002

Written by C.M. Covington
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Mrs Drenth: Mary-Rose Cuskelly
Casserole: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Have Toadie and Hannah found a pot of gold under the Kennedy house? Lou isn't coping with Cheryl's abduction and can Billy reunite the Drenths?

Episode 2629
Network Ten: 06/06/1996
BBC: 11/12/1996
UK Gold: 29/11/2002

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Philip's Fan: Caroline Wilson
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Angie's in a cash dilemma. Phil learns the terrible truth about his book and Luke's had enough of cancer.

Episode 2630
Network Ten: 07/06/1996
BBC: 12/12/1996
UK Gold: 02/12/2002

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Geoff Hunt
Guest stars
Rob Evans: Graham Harvey

Summary:-
Danni is shocked when she discovers Luke's not going to continue attending his chemotherapy sessions; while Libby frantically gets an article into the local newspaper concerning the Cheryl saga.

Episode 2631
Network Ten: 10/06/1996
BBC: 13/12/1996
UK Gold: 03/12/2002

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sam takes Mal on as his assistant for a job at Rob's house. But the day turns decidedly weird for Sam when he gets a call from Annalise. Libby sticks to her guns after she cops some flack for her article in the newspaper. Billy shows Luke that you can tackle a medical problem with both natural and modern medicine and after many trials and tribulations Hannah and Toadie finally unearth the treasure.

Episode 2632
Network Ten: 11/06/1996
BBC: 16/12/1996
UK Gold: 04/12/2002

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Frank Mathieson: Jim Howes
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Lou and Marlene are becoming increasingly dismayed by the lack of action of the Colombian or Australian governments with regards to Cheryl. Toadie pays the price for his legal advice. And will Catherine move in with Stonie?

Episode 2633
Network Ten: 12/06/1996
BBC: 17/12/1996
UK Gold: 05/12/2002

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Catherine O'Brien: Radha Mitchell
Esmerelda Villio: Maggie King
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Libby is excited at the prospect of running an article in the Erinsborough News about Cheryl's kidnapping. Stonie is having troubles moving out and Lou is struggling to get by from day to day.

Episodes edited and merged for BBC broadcast

Episode 2634
Network Ten: 13/06/1996
BBC:
UK Gold: 06/12/2002

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Mal discovers that Sam intends on leaving to meet Annalise in London. Lou receives a parcel in the mail sent by the mystery caller and with everything that is happening, Marlene fears being alone more than she thought.

Episodes edited and merged for BBC broadcast 17/12/96 - 18/12/96

Episode 2635
Network Ten: 14/06/1996
BBC:
UK Gold: 09/12/2002

Written by John Upton
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Charlie Moyes: Damien Bodie
Esmerelda Villio: Maggie King
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Danni is working flat out on Jo's wedding dress. Luke decides to resume chemotherapy. Karl decides he will only guarantee Mal's loan if Mal makes some substantial financial commitment and Marlene gets the call she's long-dreaded.

Episodes edited and merged for BBC broadcast 18/12/96 - 19/12/96

Episode 2636
Network Ten: 17/06/1996
BBC: 19/12/1996
UK Gold: 10/12/2002

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Esmerelda: Maggie King
Federal Police Officer: Androo Allen
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Stonie has double trouble, when Catherine leaves him in the lurch over the student play and Karl smashes his car. Danni is still smarting from Jo's rejection of her wedding dress, and Marlene is in hell.

Episodes edited and merged for BBC broadcast

Episode 2637
Network Ten: 18/06/1996
BBC: 20/12/1996
UK Gold: 11/12/2002

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Karl is aggravated at the pressure he's been getting from Stonie and Mal over the car crash. Hannah's finding of the doll and diary provides mixed blessings and Lou's been pushed to the limit over Cheryl's abduction.

Episode 2638
Network Ten: 19/06/1996
BBC: 23/12/1996
UK Gold: 12/12/2002

Written by Luke Devenish
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Everyone's shocked by Lou's snap decision to go to Colombia. Stonie's looking forward to a hire car from Karl. Debbie auditions for the role Catherine vacated in the University play and Mal enlists Toadie and Billy's help with his job at Jo and Rob's place.