Neighbours Episode Guide: 3026-3050

Episode 3026
Network Ten: 02/03/1998
BBC: 26/06/1998
UK Gold: 26/05/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Brian Jones: Joshua Wojniusz
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Mrs. McDermott: Susanne Dyring
Mrs. Bailey: Marijke Mann
Mr. Lessen: Ian White
Mrs. Peters: Margaret Atkinson
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Who is the mystery saviour of Erinsborough High? Josh's injury appears to be giving him more trouble than Ruth expected, or so it seems.

Episode 3027
Network Ten: 03/03/1998
BBC: 29/06/1998
UK Gold: 27/05/2004

Written by Kit Oldfield
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
The identity of the reluctant hero of Erinsborough High is revealed. Can Josh maintain the charade over his injured shoulder? Geoff decides to play more of a role where Ben's psychological thinking is concerned but takes things just a little too far.

Note: Shown on both 29/06/1998 & 30/06/1998 on BBC1

Episode 3028
Network Ten: 04/03/1998
BBC: 01/07/1998
UK Gold: 28/05/2004

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Carol Maitland: Helen Trenos
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Can Ruth forgive Geoff for pushing Ben too far? Meanwhile, Paul and Hannah make an explosive discovery.

Episode 3029
Network Ten: 05/03/1998
BBC: 02/07/1998
UK Gold: 31/05/2004

Written by Don Battye
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Kim Howard: Paul Dawber
Ed McKeon: Christopher White
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Susan questions Sarah over her romantic problems, unaware it's her husband, Sarah is longing to be with. Meanwhile, the Ramsay Street super-bowl tournament is on. It's Lou and Harold v's Paul and Hannah.

Episode 3030
Network Ten: 06/03/1998
BBC: 03/07/1998
UK Gold: 01/06/2004

Written by John Upton
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Kim Howard: Paul Dawber
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Keen to keep Sarah at arms length, Karl takes the role of matchmaker. Darren's is surprised when Shannon shows up on his doorstep wanting more than just a stolen kiss. Will Darren ever tell Libby?

Note: Shown on both 03/07/1998 & 06/07/1998 on BBC1

Episode 3031
Network Ten: 09/03/1998
BBC: 07/07/1998
UK Gold: 02/06/2004

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Cara: Siho Ellsmore
Natalie Nichols: Rebecca Jay
Perce Harrison: David Hunt
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby is confused over her relationship with Darren, who is in hot water with everyone. Hannah and Lance plot to find a girlfriend for Toadie.

Episode 3032
Network Ten: 10/03/1998
BBC: 08/07/1998
UK Gold: 03/06/2004

Written by Kate Langbroek
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Simone Pritchard: Chelsea Blake
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Will Libby give Darren a second chance? Lance has taken over Toadie's radio programme, announcing Toadie as the prize in this week's win-a-date competition.

Episode 3033
Network Ten: 11/03/1998
BBC: 09/07/1998
UK Gold: 04/06/2004

Written by Karyn Noble
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Miss Hicks: Jules Hutchison
Carol Maitland: Helen Trenos
Marli: Jeuliette Hanafie
Jacob: Chris Szwed
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Darren and Libby's relationship remains on shaky ground. Can they pull through? Caitlin is told she might never be a champion, while Hannah and Paul go their separate ways with their media assignments.

Episode 3034
Network Ten: 12/03/1998
BBC: 10/07/1998
UK Gold: 07/06/2004

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Neville Bray: Russell Frost
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Caitlin and Josh get caught in a compromising position. Madge gives Ruth and Phil wrong directions as they head out for the country.

First appearance of Jason Crewes as Nicholas Atkins (in main cast list)

Episode 3035
Network Ten: 13/03/1998
BBC: 13/07/1998
UK Gold: 08/06/2004

Written by E.W. Johnston
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Kim Howard: Paul Dawber
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Harold is the perfect receptionist but can Karl put up with it? Nick acts like the over-protective brother to Caitlin and reads the riot act to Josh.

Episode 3036
Network Ten: 16/03/1998
BBC: 14/07/1998
UK Gold: 09/06/2004

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Caitlin's disappearance causes friction between Ben, Lachlan and Geoff. Meanwhile, have Josh and Caitlin come to the end of the line?

Episode 3037
Network Ten: 17/03/1998
BBC: 15/07/1998
UK Gold: 10/06/2004

Written by Nick Malmholt
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Josh Hughes: Sullivan Stapleton
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie and Hannah teach Lance a lesson, but who will get the last laugh. Will Lachlan decide to stay in Ramsay Street?

Episode 3038
Network Ten: 18/03/1998
BBC: 16/07/1998
UK Gold: 11/06/2004

Written by Elizabeth Packett
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Billy drops out of his hospitality course, harbouring bigger career plans that he wants to share with Karl. Ben is upset Lachlan thinks he can take better care of Caitlin.

Episode 3039
Network Ten: 19/03/1998
BBC: 17/07/1998
UK Gold: 14/06/2004

Written by Marieke Hardy
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Kim Howard: Paul Dawber
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah is confronted over her affair with Karl. Who could possibly know her secret? Billy reveals his future plans but will he get the support he needs.

Episode 3040
Network Ten: 20/03/1998
BBC: 20/07/1998
UK Gold: 15/06/2004

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Kim Howard: Paul Dawber
Denise Hicks: Jules Hutchison
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby sees a paparazzi-style film with Darren and Shannon, in what appears to be an affectionate embrace. Does this spell the end of Libby and Darren's tempestuous relationship?

Episode 3041
Network Ten: 23/03/1998
BBC: 21/07/1998
UK Gold: 16/06/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Denise Hicks: Jules Hutchison
Tony Simpson: Stan Tsitas
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Toadie underestimates the power of the radio to alarming results. Will Libby give Darren his marching orders.

Episode 3042
Network Ten: 24/03/1998
BBC: 22/07/1998
UK Gold: 17/06/2004

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Karen Oldman: Pia Miranda
Tony Simpson: Stan Tsitas
Sally: Sally Davis
Trudy: Danielle Bettenay
Mark: Scott Brennan
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura

Summary:-
Toadfish comes face to face with his biggest fan, only to be dissapointed when the girl mistakes Nicholas for him. It seems Billy is upset over Toadfish's friendship with Nicholas.

Episode 3043
Network Ten: 25/03/1998
BBC: 23/07/1998
UK Gold: 18/06/2004

Written by Gabrielle Robinson
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Karen Oldman: Pia Miranda
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Nicholas' hidden agenda is revealed but will Toadie realise his intentions before it's too late? Karl and Sarah are caught in an awkward situation.

Episode 3044
Network Ten: 26/03/1998
BBC: 24/07/1998
UK Gold: 21/06/2004

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Drew Kirk: Dan Paris
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Brian Jones: Joshua Wojiusz
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie, Dahl & Junkyard Dog: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne dismisses the idea that Ruth and Phil are planning to elope, that is until mounting evidence suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, Madge makes plans to leave Erinsborough.

Episode 3045
Network Ten: 27/03/1998
BBC: 27/07/1998
UK Gold: 22/06/2004

Written by Scott Taylor
Directed by Gary Conway
Guest stars
Drew Kirk: Dan Paris
Shannon Jones: Diana Glenn
Brian Jones: Joshua Wojniusz
Minister: Michael Roland
Rowena: Marie Goddard
John: Rodney Joyce
Bonnie, Dahl & Junkyard Dog: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
With Anne away in the country thinking Ruth and Phil are about to get married, Billy is bored back at home and invites Caitlin to the movies. Can they be trusted?

Episode 3046
Network Ten: 30/03/1998
BBC: 28/07/1998
UK Gold: 23/06/2004

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Drew Kirk: Dan Paris
Mickey Dalton: Trent Fowler
Meryl Tanner: Linda Keane
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
How will Anne avoid walking with Billy to school this year? Libby arranges a goodbye dinner with Darren.

Episode 3047
Network Ten: 31/03/1998
BBC: 29/07/1998
UK Gold: 24/06/2004

Written by Louise Le Nay
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Karen Oldman: Pia Miranda
Jennifer Simpkins: Monique Westermann
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Will Libby and Darren's dinner turn in to much more? Nick begs Toadie to tell Karen the truth and put an end to their scam.

Episode 3048
Network Ten: 01/04/1998
BBC: 30/07/1998
UK Gold: 25/06/2004

Written by David Allen
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Karen Oldman: Pia Miranda
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Receptionist: Sally Davis
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Geoff decides it's time to leave Erinsborough and extends an invite for Ben to join him. Toadie and Nick's charade is exposed with dire results. Will Amy stay with Lance over the school holidays?

Episode 3049
Network Ten: 02/04/1998
BBC: 31/07/1998
UK Gold: 28/06/2004

Written by Coral Drouyn
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Paul McClain: Jansen Spencer
Drew Kirk: Dan Paris
Geoff Burke: Andrew McKaige
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Amy and Lance are caught by Ruth in a passionate moment. Have they ruined their chances of staying together? Are Billy and Caitlin going to get sprung with their pants down?

Episode 3050
Network Ten: 03/04/1998
BBC: 03/08/1998
UK Gold: 29/06/2004

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo
Guest stars
Amy Greenwood: Jacinta Stapleton
Simon Butterworth: David LePage
Mrs. Graves: Kylie Moppert
Holly: Trained by Luke Hura
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karl is keen to encourage Sarah's enthusiasm for golf, leaving Susan insecure and suspicious. Billy has had enough of Anne's jealousy and Lance and Amy build up some more steam.