Neighbours Episode Guide: 289-313

Episode 289
Network Ten: 03/07/1986
BBC: 14/12/1987
UK Gold: 09/12/1993

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Mr Grayson: Eddie Baker (uncredited)

Summary:-
Helen has to comfort Lucy after a death in the family.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell

Episode 290
Network Ten: 04/07/1986
BBC: 15/12/1987
UK Gold: 10/12/1993

Written by John Upton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Fred Mitchell: Nick Waters
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Roger Yates: Tiriel Mora (uncredited)

Summary:-
Mike makes a surprise discovery about his girlfriend. Madge and Tom argue over the help that Madge has given Fred. Cassie argues with Mike over his career.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell
Jean Richards and Fred Mitchell didn't appear in the episode

Episode 291
Network Ten: 07/07/1986
BBC: 16/12/1987
UK Gold: 13/12/1993

Written by Adrian Van Den Bok
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Jeff Richards: Paul Young
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Roger Yates: Tiriel Mora

Summary:-
Madge and Tom clash over Fred. Jean is stunned when her husband tells her that Tom is fond of her. This situation puts all three of them in an awkward position.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell
Nikki gone from main cast list

Episode 292
Network Ten: 08/07/1986
BBC: 17/12/1987
UK Gold: 14/12/1993

Written by Christine McCourt
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Jeff Richards: Paul Young
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Roger Yates: Tiriel Mora
Tony Chapman: Peter Bensley

Summary:-
Zoe believes that Clive is hiding a secret love. Madge is worried about Charlene leaving, she is a bit happier that Mike is in Manly too though as he should keep her safe.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell

Episode 293
Network Ten: 09/07/1986
BBC: 18/12/1987
UK Gold: 15/12/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers

Summary:-
Charlene and Scott have a furious row with Mike and Cassie.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell

Episode 294
Network Ten: 10/07/1986
BBC: 21/12/1987
UK Gold: 16/12/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Celebrant: Alan Rowe

Summary:-
Mike, Charlene and Scott are reunited after Mike finishes with Cassie.

Manly Location Director: Richard Sarell
Note: Celebrant's name is Gary Thomas
Debra Fleming didn't appear in the episode.

Episode 295
Network Ten: 11/07/1986
BBC: 22/12/1987
UK Gold: 17/12/1993

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Clive Fleury
Guest stars
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Tony Chapman: Peter Bensley
Clergyman: James Wright

Summary:-
As Des and Daphne's big day finally arrives, a surprise visitor turns up just in time for the celebration.

Available on the Neighbours: Defining Moments DVD collection.

Episode 296
Network Ten: 14/07/1986
BBC: 23/12/1987
UK Gold: 20/12/1993

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Jean: Margot Knight
Tony: Peter Bensley
Harry: Johnny Lockwood
Clergyman: James Wright
Headwaiter: Donn Gray

Summary:-
Madge and Charlene have a big showdown on the day of Daphne's wedding.

Episode 297
Network Ten: 15/07/1986
BBC: 24/12/1987
UK Gold: 21/12/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Jean: Margot Knight
Tony: Peter Bensley
Harry: Johnny Lockwood
Alex: Kevin Summers
Policeman: Matthew Barker

Summary:-
Shane finds himself in big trouble after the accident, and Zoe and Tony's romance blossoms.

Episode 298
Network Ten: 16/07/1986
BBC: 29/12/1987
UK Gold: 22/12/1993

Summary:-
Jim receives an interesting phone call from overseas.

Episode 299
Network Ten: 17/07/1986
BBC: 30/12/1987
UK Gold: 23/12/1993

Summary:-
When Clive's brother and his family move in, Mike decides to move out. Paul is jealous of Zoe's date.

Episode 300
Network Ten: 18/07/1986
BBC: 31/12/1987
UK Gold: 24/12/1993

Summary:-
Zoe hires Clive to deliver a message to Paul. Shane becomes desperate in his search for the elusive witness.

Episode 301
Network Ten: 21/07/1986
BBC: 01/01/1988
UK Gold: 27/12/1993

Summary:-
Shane tries to escape his problems.

Note: This episode was only broadcast once on BBC1.

Episode 302
Network Ten: 22/07/1986
BBC: 04/01/1988
UK Gold: 28/12/1993

Summary:-
Graham apologises to Clive for trying to force him back into medicine, and Charlene and Madge clash again.

Note: First episode to be shown in the early evening slot on BBC1.

Episode 303
Network Ten: 23/07/1986
BBC: 05/01/1988
UK Gold: 29/12/1993

Summary:-
Shane worries over the threat of prison, while Graham and Clive begin to establish a much better relationship.

Episode 304
Network Ten: 24/07/1986
BBC: 06/01/1988
UK Gold: 30/12/1993

Summary:-
Mike's presence in the house puts a dampner on Des and Daphne's honeymoon.

Episode 305
Network Ten: 25/07/1986
BBC: 07/01/1988
UK Gold: 31/12/1993

Summary:-
Shane breaths a sign of relief after Alex clears him of drink-driving.

Episode 306
Network Ten: 28/07/1986
BBC: 08/01/1988
UK Gold: 03/01/1994

Summary:-
Lucy witnesses a break-in, and Charlene becomes a reluctant babysitter.

Episode 307
Network Ten: 29/07/1986
BBC: 11/01/1988
UK Gold: 04/01/1994

Summary:-
Des and Daphne are horrified to hear that Eileen wants to move in with them.

Episode 308
Network Ten: 30/07/1986
BBC: 12/01/1988
UK Gold: 05/01/1994

Summary:-
Mrs Mangel's granddaughter moves into Ramsay Street.

Episode 309
Network Ten: 31/07/1986
BBC: 13/01/1988
UK Gold: 06/01/1994

Summary:-
Helen intervenes in a brawl between Scott and Paul. Des and Daphne are horrified by Eileen's intentions.

Episode 310
Network Ten: 01/08/1986
BBC: 14/01/1988
UK Gold: 07/01/1994

Summary:-
Jane is unpopular with Scott and Mike after she tells Madge that Charlene has been skipping off from school.

Episode 311
Network Ten: 04/08/1986
BBC: 15/01/1988
UK Gold: 10/01/1994

Summary:-
Madge is horrified that Charlene has deceived her about the baby.

Episode 312
Network Ten: 05/08/1986
BBC: 18/01/1988
UK Gold: 11/01/1994

Summary:-
Charlene is forced to confide in Eileen. Louise and Clive's relationship intensifies.

Episode 313
Network Ten: 06/08/1986
BBC: 19/01/1988
UK Gold: 12/01/1994

Summary:-
Charlene tells Scott the truth about the baby, and Tom reacts strangely to a letter from Max.