Neighbours Episode Guide: 264-288

Episode 264
Network Ten: 29/05/1986
BBC: 09/11/1987
UK Gold: 04/11/1993

Written by John Upton
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
Jim tries to come to terms with losing Zoe, and Bradley is upset to learn that his mother is considering marrying Jack. Tom continues to train Mike. Danny and Shane are fed up of hearing about his achievements.

Episode 265
Network Ten: 30/05/1986
BBC: 10/11/1987
UK Gold: 05/11/1993

Written by Christine McCourt
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Charlene turns to Madge for advice after refuses to prescribe the pill for her. He asks Daphne to help him to reason with her.

Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 DVD collection.

Episode 266
Network Ten: 02/06/1986
BBC: 11/11/1987
UK Gold: 08/11/1993

Written by Philip Ryall
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Scott abandons Charlene when she honestly confesses he's not the first man in her life.

Episode 267
Network Ten: 03/06/1986
BBC: 12/11/1987
UK Gold: 09/11/1993

Written by Rick Maier
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne

Summary:-
Charlene moves back to the Ramsay household. Madge tells Charlene that it is her choice as to whether she should have an abortion.

Episode 268
Network Ten: 04/06/1986
BBC: 13/11/1987
UK Gold: 10/11/1993

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Fred: Nick Waters
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Charlie Smith: Rob Constable

Summary:-
Charlene is shattered when she hears that her father does not want her to come home. Charlene and Scott attempt to sort out their differences. Clive feels a little ill after eating too much.

Episode 269
Network Ten: 05/06/1986
BBC: 16/11/1987
UK Gold: 11/11/1993

Written by Ray Harding
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Fred: Nick Waters
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas

Summary:-
Shane makes a fateful decision after being influenced by Tom's enthusiasm for Mike's diving activities. Charlene is concerned by her father's confession that he does not want her back with him. Tom renews his efforts to find Madge a husband.

Episode 270
Network Ten: 06/06/1986
BBC: 17/11/1987
UK Gold: 12/11/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
To the great relief of Tom, Shane succeeds in performing a flawless dive at the contest. Shane also has greater confidence in himself.

Episode 271
Network Ten: 09/06/1986
BBC: 18/11/1987
UK Gold: 15/11/1993

Written by C. V. Schofield
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Sue Parker: Kate Gorman
Grant Kenny: Grant Kenny
T.V. Announcer: Jennifer Keyte

Summary:-
Andrea has to choose between Bradley and Jack, but her maternal instinct is the strongest and she abandons the idea of a relationship with Jack.

Episode 272
Network Ten: 10/06/1986
BBC: 19/11/1987
UK Gold: 16/11/1993

Written by Adrian Van Den Bok
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Jean Richards: Margot Knight

Summary:-
Nikki enlists Charlene's help for her secret date. / Tom immediately falls in love with Jean, his teacher. He tries to impress her but it has the reverse effect.

Episode 273
Network Ten: 11/06/1986
BBC: 20/11/1987
UK Gold: 17/11/1993

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Grant Kenny: Grant Kenny
Moria Mathews: Glenda Walsh
Sue Parker: Kate Gorman

Summary:-
Zoe returns with a secret. Nikki loses her confidence when Grant Kenny arrives and she is tense all evening. Jack and Andrea are getting along better and better.

Episode 274
Network Ten: 12/06/1986
BBC: 23/11/1987
UK Gold: 18/11/1993

Written by John Linton
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Bradley doesn't like either the relationship between his Mum and Jack nor the relationship between Des and Daphne. He doesn't think that anyone is devoting enough time to him. Bradley and Lucy announce their engagement.

Episode 275
Network Ten: 13/06/1986
BBC: 24/11/1987
UK Gold: 19/11/1993

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
Jim makes an important decision about his unborn child. Des attempts to convince Zoe to reconsider marrying Jim, but Zoe repeats that their relationship is over. A confrontation takes place between the couple; the scene is so painful that Zoe wonders if it is time for her to leave Ramsay Street.

Episode 276
Network Ten: 16/06/1986
BBC: 25/11/1987
UK Gold: 22/11/1993

Written by Dave Worthigton
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Mrs. York: Esme Melville
Removalist No. 1: Charles Gilroy
Removalist No. 2: Ron Bingham

Summary:-
Mrs Mangel wastes no time in living up to her reputation, as she spreads gossip about Nikki's innocent meeting with Jimmy Stark. This causes her humiliation at school, and Mike is the only one to defend her. Zoe is rushed to hospital after she faints.

Mrs. Mangel's house is referred to as "number nineteen" by the removalist

Episode 277
Network Ten: 17/06/1986
BBC: 26/11/1987
UK Gold: 23/11/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Mrs. York: Esme Melville
Sue Parker: Kate Gorman
Roger: Cameron Bishop
Doctor: Angela Disher

Summary:-
Nikki is flattered by Mike's efforts to defend her. While collecting money for charity, Mike, Nikki, Scott and Charlene are shocked by Mrs York's strange attitude.

Roger is referred to as "Robert" in the episode

Episode 278
Network Ten: 18/06/1986
BBC: 27/11/1987
UK Gold: 24/11/1993

Written by Christine McCourt
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Mrs. York: Esme Melville
Sue Parker: Kate Gorman
Roger: Cameron Bishop

Summary:-
Des takes a stand to win Daphne.

Episode 279
Network Ten: 19/06/1986
BBC: 30/11/1987
UK Gold: 25/11/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray

Summary:-
Des takes advantage of Eileen's absence, who has gone on touring the world with George, to make some arrangements for Andrea and Bradley to stay a little longer at her house. Des proposes.

Episode 280
Network Ten: 20/06/1986
BBC: 01/12/1987
UK Gold: 26/11/1993

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Margaret Owens: Melinda Frith
Mrs. York: Esme Melville (uncredited)
Nurse: (uncredited

Summary:-
Madge is shocked when she learns of Mrs York's disastrous financial situation.

Episode 281
Network Ten: 23/06/1986
BBC: 02/12/1987
UK Gold: 29/11/1993

Written by Ray Harding
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Mrs. York: Esme Melville

Summary:-
With Jack's approval, Clive decides to organise a sale in front on the coffee shop. Mrs Mangel is outraged and calls the police. Bradley has mixed reactions to his mother's engagement.

Episode 282
Network Ten: 24/06/1986
BBC: 03/12/1987
UK Gold: 30/11/1993

Written by Chris McCourt
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Mrs. York: Esme Melville
Policeman: Eric McPhan

Summary:-
Clive's street sale causes outrage. Jack decides to sell the Lassiters complex, against Andrea's wishes. Debra tries to talk to Shane.

Episode 283
Network Ten: 25/06/1986
BBC: 04/12/1987
UK Gold: 01/12/1993

Written by Nicholas Langton
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee (uncredited)
Mrs. York: Esme Melville (uncredited)

Summary:-
Clive and Helen break down Mrs York's door and take her to hospital after finding her lying on the floor suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. Andrea continues to brood over Jack's decision, while Des and Daphne name the day.

Episode 284
Network Ten: 26/06/1986
BBC: 07/12/1987
UK Gold: 02/12/1993

Written by Peter Connah
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Mrs. York: Esme Melville

Summary:-
Zoe is discharged from hospital. When returned to her house, Mrs York is very touched by the kindness shown by her neighbours. But when Madge and Clive go to visit her, they find that she has died.

Bradley didn't appear in the episode

Episode 285
Network Ten: 27/06/1986
BBC: 08/12/1987
UK Gold: 03/12/1993

Written by Reg Watson
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Mrs. York: Esme Melville

Summary:-
Debra tries to cause trouble between Shane and Paul. Paul has problems with the Lassiter's complex. Shane pays his expenses.

Final episode produced by John Holmes

Episode 286
Network Ten: 30/06/1986
BBC: 09/12/1987
UK Gold: 06/12/1993

Written by C.V. Schofield
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Ron (Barman): David La Page
Workman: Bob Jewell

Summary:-
Paul loses his temper with Shane after a disaster at Lassiters. Mrs York's funeral darkens the atmosphere in Ramsay Street. The conflict between Nikki and Mike worsens.

First episode produced by Philip East

Episode 287
Network Ten: 01/07/1986
BBC: 10/12/1987
UK Gold: 07/12/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Brian King: Laurie Dobson

Summary:-
Paul hires a private detective to check on Debra, reluctant to believe that she is responsible for Shane's sacking. Madge holds a funeral party. Helen returns with bad news about Laura's health - she has multiple sclerosis.

Episode 288
Network Ten: 02/07/1986
BBC: 11/12/1987
UK Gold: 08/12/1993

Written by Christine Stanton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Mr Grayson: Eddie Baker

Summary:-
Madge is persuaded to accept Fred's dinner invitation. Nikki leaves Ramsay Street to join her sick mother in Charleville. She regrets that she doesn't have the time to resolve her differences with Mike, but Mike doesn't miss her for long as he can't resist Cassie's charms.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell
Mr Grayson didn't appear in the episode