Neighbours Episode Guide: 2814-2838

Episode 2814
Network Ten: 20/03/1997
BBC: 01/09/1997
UK Gold: 20/08/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Nick Bufalo
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Despite his bravado, Darren is beginning to lose control. Lou tells Darren it's time he got his act together. Anne's shortcut with her essay ends in embarrassment.

No guests actually in the episode.

Episode 2815
Network Ten: 21/03/1997
BBC: 02/09/1997
UK Gold: 21/08/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nick Bufalo
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren looks like he's slipping downhill fast, but Marlene won't give up on him. Lisa and Sarah have housemate problems. Anne thinks forging a signature might get her out of trouble, but will it have the opposite effect?

Tim and Holly didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 2816
Network Ten: 24/03/1997
BBC: 03/09/1997
UK Gold: 22/08/2003

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne's forged note gets handed into Lisa, landing Anne and Billy in more hot water. Lisa offers a room at number thirty to Darren, and Sarah is not impressed. Tim sends Susan a letter which falls into Karl's hands.

Episode 2817
Network Ten: 25/03/1997
BBC: 04/09/1997
UK Gold: 26/08/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne finally tells Ruth the truth about the forged signature. Hannah pals up with Sarah and changes her image. Karl has a confrontation with Tim over his feelings for Susan.

Episode 2818
Network Ten: 26/03/1997
BBC: 05/09/1997
UK Gold: 27/08/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan returns to Erinsborough to sort out the mess she left behind. Anne promises Billy she'll support him, despite a temporary ban placed on their relationship. Toadie and Lance plan the party of the century - but will they manage to hold it without Jo's knowledge?

Holly didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 2819
Network Ten: 27/03/1997
BBC: 08/09/1997
UK Gold: 28/08/2003

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Vicki: Kelly Sulikowski
Kelly: Rebekah Dowd
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie and Lance's party ends up being a disaster. Ruth's still giving Phil the itches. Debbie's sure Darren has stolen money from the coffee shop till.

Episode 2820
Network Ten: 28/03/1997
BBC: 09/09/1997
UK Gold: 29/08/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Nathan: Keili Olsen
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie and Darren's relationship continues to disintegrate. Philip remains convinced he's allergic to Ruth. Joanna's private love letters from Rob become public.

Episode 2821
Network Ten: 31/03/1997
BBC: 10/09/1997
UK Gold: 01/09/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Alex: Nicholas Bowes
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie realises he has to make amends with Joanna. Libby, Sarah and Lisa go on a girls night out, only to get chatted up by the same guy. Billy feels his emotional needs are being overlooked by the family.

Episode 2822
Network Ten: 01/04/1997
BBC: 11/09/1997
UK Gold: 02/09/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah and Lisa get caught chasing after the same man. Tim decides to leave Erinsborough. Can Toadie and Lance convince Joanna to go along with their surprise?

Episode 2823
Network Ten: 02/04/1997
BBC: 12/09/1997
UK Gold: 03/09/2003

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Tim Buckley: Dean Francis
Racing Car Driver: Marshall Brewer
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Tim finally decides he has had enough of Ramsay Street. Toadie and Lance take Jo on a special adventure. Phil's rash is coming between him and Ruth.

Episode 2824
Network Ten: 03/04/1997
BBC: 15/09/1997
UK Gold: 04/09/2003

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Tony: Raymond Marr
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Phil and Ruth finally figure out the source of the itch. Lou is frustrated when business deals don't go according to plan. The war between Debbie and Darren grows more intense.

Episode 2825
Network Ten: 04/04/1997
BBC: 16/09/1997
UK Gold: 05/09/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Tony Osicka
Cast List
Guest stars
Scavenger: Roger O'Connor
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou's dream of a bus restaurant is turning into a nightmare. Debbie and Darren bury the hatchet. Ruth thinks Phil isn't taking their relationship seriously.

Episode 2826
Network Ten: 07/04/1997
BBC: 17/09/1997
UK Gold: 08/09/2003

Written by Rick Held
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Wayne Peterson: Andrew Wall
Beach Babe No.1: Alexandra Graf
Beach Babe No.2: Sharee Clancy
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren's business is in trouble. Phil and Ruth can't sort out their communication problems. Billy makes the fatal mistake of calling Anne by his old girlfriend's name.

Location: St. Kilda Beach

Episode 2827
Network Ten: 08/04/1997
BBC: 18/09/1997
UK Gold: 09/09/2003

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Wayne Peterson: Andrew Wall
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren is tempted by a dodgy offer to save his business. Karl can't say no to Marlene being his receptionist. Billy has to resolve things with Melissa or risk losing Anne.

Episode 2828
Network Ten: 09/04/1997
BBC: 19/09/1997
UK Gold: 10/09/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Wayne Peterson: Andrew Wall
Melissa Drenth: Aimee Robertson
Bank Manager: Jenny Seedsman
Bank Teller: Daniel Tonzing
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Are Billy and Anne going to patch things up? Darren seems set to cross the line of the law again. There's a stranger in town who has more than a passing interest in Ruth.

Note: First appearance of Brett Cousins as Ben Atkins - permanent in credits.

Episode 2829
Network Ten: 10/04/1997
BBC: 22/09/1997
UK Gold: 11/09/2003

Written by David Allen
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Father Donnelly: Clive Hearne
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lou squares his debt over, but Sarah is unimpressed. Ben wins over the girls at number thirty - but is there something mysterious about him? Hannah writes a short story about Susan and Tim, and Susan is distraught.

Regular cast includes 'Ben Atkins: Brett Cousins'

Episode 2830
Network Ten: 11/04/1997
BBC: 23/09/1997
UK Gold: 12/09/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah's short story about Susan and Tim creates waves amongst the Ramsay Street residents. Lou is cynical about Marlene's 'bad luck' curse. New resident Ben Atkins is showing an odd interest in the Wilkinson family.

Regular cast includes 'Ben Atkins: Brett Cousins'

Episode 2831
Network Ten: 14/04/1997
BBC: 24/09/1997
UK Gold: 15/09/2003

Summary:-
Darren is poised on the brink of committing a crime. Jo decides to renew contact with Rob. Ben takes more than a passing interest in the Wilkinson family.

Episode 2832
Network Ten: 15/04/1997
BBC: 25/09/1997
UK Gold: 16/09/2003

Summary:-
While seeking a loan, Darren hits a financial dead end. Jo flies back to the arms of Rob. Ruth gets suspicious because Ben is too interested in the Wilkinson family.

Episode 2833
Network Ten: 16/04/1997
BBC: 26/09/1997
UK Gold: 17/09/2003

Summary:-
Ruth continues to worry about Ben. Debbie and Wayne are getting closer, while Billy and Anne are drifting further apart. Toadie comes up with a brilliant way to make some fast money.

Episode 2834
Network Ten: 17/04/1997
BBC: 29/09/1997
UK Gold: 18/09/2003

Summary:-
Marlene is proving to be quite a handful as Karl's receptionist. Despite temptation, Darren manages to stay clear of crime. Toadie's money making schemes get him into trouble again.

Episode 2835
Network Ten: 18/04/1997
BBC: 30/09/1997
UK Gold: 19/09/2003

Summary:-
Toadie continues to beg - this time for forgiveness. Libby tries to drum up business for Karl. Darren confesses the truth about his business and discovers he has supporters.

Episode 2836
Network Ten: 21/04/1997
BBC: 01/10/1997
UK Gold: 22/09/2003

Summary:-
Toadie has found someone special, but can he keep up his web of deceit? Debbie refuses to see Wayne's shady character. The news of Anne's crush does little to please Billy.

Episode 2837
Network Ten: 22/04/1997
BBC: 02/10/1997
UK Gold: 23/09/2003

Summary:-
Does Anne's crush on Ben spell the end for her and Billy? Debbie must face a few home truths about Wayne. Toadie endures a disastrous date that ends up with a kiss.

Episode 2838
Network Ten: 23/04/1997
BBC: 03/10/1997
UK Gold: 24/09/2003

Summary:-
Ruth is worried that Ben is chasing after Anne. Toadie thinks he has to lie to keep his girlfriend. Marlene finally drives Karl mad as his receptionist at the surgery.