Neighbours Episode Guide: 2901-2925

Episode 2901
Network Ten: 21/07/1997
BBC: 01/01/1998
UK Gold: 10/12/2003

Written by John Upton
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Lloyd Hawkins: Denzil Howson
Chris Mackie: Steve Hardman
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
It's a case of the green-eyed monster in Ramsay Street when Marlene confronts Helen about her dinner date with Lloyd. The search party is still on, with Karl still missing - will he be found dead or alive?

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride

Episode 2902
Network Ten: 22/07/1997
BBC: 02/01/1998
UK Gold: 11/12/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Lloyd Hawkins: Denzil Howson
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Marlene gives Helen and Lloyd her blessing. Karl has gone through a personality metamorphosis after his recent disappearance. Lance lets Anne take the wrap for Amy and her mates.

Episode 2903
Network Ten: 23/07/1997
BBC: 05/01/1998
UK Gold: 11/12/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Harold Bishop: Ian Smith
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Helen's date with Lloyd ends with Philip concerned for her well being. Lance owns up to the school prank and risks his relationship with Amy. Harold returns to Ramsay Street with an unwelcome guest.

Note: Storyline rewrite - Helen falls asleep on a bus journey (off screen) and Philip has to go and bring her home.

Episode 2904
Network Ten: 24/07/1997
BBC: 06/01/1998
UK Gold: 12/12/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Tommy Roles: Tibor Gyapjas
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold thinks his tuba teacher is a suspicious criminal. Toadie and Hannah resort to desperate measures to raise money for their juke box. Ben thinks Lisa's in love with him.

Episode 2905
Network Ten: 25/07/1997
BBC: 07/01/1998
UK Gold: 12/12/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Gary Conway
Cast List
Guest stars
Tommy Roles: Tibor Gyapjas
Dorothy Stevens: Jenny Seedsman
Bank Employee: Daniel Tonzing
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lisa bids Ramsay Street goodbye. Toadie and Hannah have an important meeting at the bank. Has Ben been given an offer too good to refuse?

Music: 'Stay' by Leonardo's Bride
Note: Final appearance of Lisa Elliott

Episode 2906
Network Ten: 28/07/1997
BBC: 08/01/1998
UK Gold: 15/12/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Tommy Roles: Tibor Gyapjas
Holly & Bob: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben and Lou need a third party in the new business venture. Sarah finds a dog and it causes havoc in the house. Harold strikes up the band.

Notes: Lisa gone from cast list. Harold Bishop now in permanent cast. Brass band from City of Dandenong

Episode 2907
Network Ten: 29/07/1997
BBC: 09/01/1998
UK Gold: 15/12/2003

Written by unknown
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Mitch: Simon Adler
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Bob: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ben can't help but become attached to Arthur. Ruth is about to become Karl's new workmate and Lance finally stands up to Amy's friends.

Note: First appearance of Bob who got his name because he reminded Sarah of her Uncle Bob.

Episode 2908
Network Ten: 30/07/1997
BBC: 12/01/1998
UK Gold: 16/12/2003

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Mitch: Simon Adler
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Judy Fennell: Lise Rodgers
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Amy's friends cause more trouble for Lance. Ruth decides to redecorate Karl's surgery. Lou and Marlene both plan a romantic dinner at home.

Note: Return of Anne Haddy as Helen Daniels.

Episode 2909
Network Ten: 31/07/1997
BBC: 13/01/1998
UK Gold: 16/12/2003

Written by Barb Angell
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Judy Fennell: Lise Rodgers
Peter Carson: Earl Francis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura
Football coach and player: uncredited

Summary:-
Both Lou and Marlene are stood up from their dates. Harold's tuba days could be over. Libby and Darren seem destined to be off side.

Episode 2910
Network Ten: 01/08/1997
BBC: 14/01/1998
UK Gold: 17/12/2003

Written by David Allen
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl volunteers to be a football umpire to the embarrassment of Toadie and Billy. Libby is forced to apologise to Darren. Helen finally reveals her secret.

Episode 2911
Network Ten: 04/08/1997
BBC: 15/01/1998
UK Gold: 17/12/2003

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie draws the footy crowd with pizza. Helen's worried the family wants her out. Karl and Billy disagree on the footy field.

Episode 2912
Network Ten: 05/08/1997
BBC: 16/01/1998
UK Gold: 18/12/2003

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Coach Garfield: Peter Farago
"Tiny" McWhinney: Luke Jackson
Bruce Hay: Martin Hopkins
Joel Zammit: Gene Lomas
Paul Campbell: Marty Copping
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Can Billy forgive Karl over the footy mishap? Meanwhile, Toadie is out eaten. Food poisoning strikes the coffee shop.

Episode 2913
Network Ten: 06/08/1997
BBC: 19/01/1998
UK Gold: 18/12/2003

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Richard Jones: Chris Fortuna
Tim Shepherd: Tim Scally
Holly & Bob: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The coffee shop food poisoning scare threatens Debbie and Libby's friendship. Is Ben and Sarah's new housemate as boring as he appears? Harold passes the band audition, while Maggie has a surprise in store.

Regular cast includes 'Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston'

Episode 2914
Network Ten: 07/08/1997
BBC: 20/01/1998
UK Gold: 19/12/2003

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Richard Jones: Chris Fortuna
Bob: Trained by Luke Hura

Summary:-
Ben and Sarah's new flatmate turns out to be quite a dark horse. Madge tries her best to persuade Harold to return to Queensland with her while Ben's worst fears about Lou's garage plans have come true.

Regular cast includes 'Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston'

Episode 2915
Network Ten: 08/08/1997
BBC: 21/01/1998
UK Gold: 19/12/2003

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Herb Johnston: Christopher Kemp
Security Guard: Sam Brown
Bob: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold thinks Lou has spiked his drink. A girlie calender in Lou's garage does not go unnoticed. Lance is caught breaking into the nursery.

Regular cast includes 'Madge Bishop: Anne Charleston'

Episode 2916
Network Ten: 11/08/1997
BBC: 22/01/1998
UK Gold: 22/12/2003

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Alistair O'Connor: Michael O'Neill
Herb Johnston: Christopher Kemp
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Lance gets in trouble for breaking into the nursery and Ruth is surprised when she accidentally bumps into an old flame. Libby is saved from a fall by a quick thinking Darren.

Note: Madge Bishop now permanent

Episode 2917
Network Ten: 12/08/1997
BBC: 23/01/1998
UK Gold: 22/12/2003

Written by E.W. Johnston
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Richard Jones: Chris Fortuna
Alistair O'Connor: Michael O'Neill
Martin Pike: Fletcher Humphrys
Bob: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Phil is becoming jealous of Ruth's friendship with Alistair. Meanwhile, Robert does his ventriloquist act for Sarah and Ben, while Arthur the dog, takes a dislike to the dummy and tears it to shreds. Libby has one fight too many with Karl and decides to move out.

Episode 2918
Network Ten: 13/08/1997
BBC: 26/01/1998
UK Gold: 23/12/2003

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Richard Jones: Chris Fortuna
Elliot: Sam Olliver
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah faces a difficult decision regarding Arthur. Harold gets a job at the coffee shop but is Debbie's business in jeopardy? Darren is having a hard time being 'just' friends with Libby.

Episode 2919
Network Ten: 14/08/1997
BBC: 27/01/1998
UK Gold: 23/12/2003

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Geoff Portall: Rich Fletcher
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Hannah has an artful plan to keep Helen from going to a retirement home. Debbie holds a competition for the coffee shop lease while Billy steals Toadie's dream job.

Location: Nunawading Swimming Pool

Episode 2920
Network Ten: 15/08/1997
BBC: 28/01/1998
UK Gold: 29/12/2003

Written by Xenia Michael
Directed by Robert Meillon
Guest stars
Jenny Johns: Adele Schober
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie forgives Billy for taking the pool job but Anne's got concerns of her own. Debbie relinquishes her bid on the coffee shop lease while Anne has an interesting proposition for Billy.

Music: 'Even When I'm Sleeping' by Leonardo's Bride
Location: Nunawading Swimming Pool

Episode 2921
Network Ten: 18/08/1997
BBC: 29/01/1998
UK Gold: 29/12/2003

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Alistair O'Connor: Michael O'Neill
Jack Foster: Craig McMahon
Lim: Tai Jordan
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Debbie finds working with Madge and Harold a nightmare. Ruth's romance heats up with Alistair. Meanwhile, Harold catches Billy with his pants down.

Episode 2922
Network Ten: 19/08/1997
BBC: 30/01/1998
UK Gold: 30/12/2003

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Alistair O'Connor: Michael O'Neill
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Madge and Harold take over the Coffee Shop Lease and if Debbie is to keep her job, she must swallow her pride. Alistair's overnight stay at Ruth's doesn't go unnoticed in Ramsay Street. Meanwhile, Anne's portrait of Billy shows more than he bargained for.

Episode 2923
Network Ten: 20/08/1997
BBC: 02/02/1998
UK Gold: 30/12/2003

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Attendant: Craig Woolridge
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren and Libby pull together during a crisis. Anne's painting of Billy in his bathers causes trouble. Toadie's jokes in school prompt Susan to teach him a valuable lesson.

Note: Cheyl Stark's headstone shows '4.3.1950 28.8.1996'

Episode 2924
Network Ten: 21/08/1997
BBC: 03/02/1998
UK Gold: 31/12/2003

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Angela Quinton: Fiona MacGregor
Mick: Matthew Barnes
Jon: Bryce Bucknall
Tammy: Marcela Toro
Colin: Chris Bayes
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie can't get out of a trashy job. Darren makes a move on Libby. Meanwhile, Ben discovers a new admirer.

Music: 'Moving Up' by Dreamworld and 'Keep Love Together' by Love To Infinity (at Brunette club)

Episode 2925
Network Ten: 22/08/1997
BBC: 04/02/1998
UK Gold: 31/12/2003

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Angela Quinton: Fiona MacGregor
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Jacinta: Caroline Morgan
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Helen manages to steal a look at Hannah's essay and is amazed to discover just how much Hannah depends on her. Meanwhile, Lance's ego jeopardises his relationship with Amy?

Music: 'Cruise Control' by Headless Chickens