Neighbours Episode Guide: 3251-3275

Episode 3251
Network Ten: 01/03/1999
BBC: 13/05/1999
UK Gold: 18/11/2004

Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Victoria Healy: Tamar Kelly
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Phil, Ruth and Anne return home. Has Lance met with a nasty accident? Amy and Bill decide there's no need to tell Anne about the kissing competition - but will she find out anyway? Meanwhile, Drew gives Libby the cold shoulder.

Episode 3252
Network Ten: 02/03/1999
BBC: 14/05/1999
UK Gold: 19/11/2004

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Allie Bentley: Jade Butler
Jade Cleary: Talia Krape
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Amy's efficiency drive is driving Harold to distraction. Ruth tries to help Phil through his black mood. Tad is still desperate to get together with Jade, but she is desperate to get together with Paul.

Episode 3253
Network Ten: 03/03/1999
BBC: 17/05/1999
UK Gold: 19/11/2004

Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Pippa Layton: Natalie Shostak
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Paul plays truant, and Ruth experiences teething problems returning to work. Paul, reeling from his broken heart decides to give Hannah the flick entirely and concentrate on Jade. Susan runs over Sarah's dog Bob.

Episode 3254
Network Ten: 04/03/1999
BBC: 18/05/1999
UK Gold: 22/11/2004

Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Bess O'Brien: Diana McLean
Rob McGregor: Erik Donnison
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Tensions finally reach breaking point between Susan and Sarah. Joel moves in with the Kennedy's. Lou's mistake revealed, and Bess flings some dirt.

Episode 3255
Network Ten: 05/03/1999
BBC: 19/05/1999
UK Gold: 22/11/2004

Written by John Davies
Directed by T. Grant Fenn
Guest stars
Bess O'Brien: Diana McLean
Victoria Healy: Tamar Kelly
Cow: Trained by Luke Hura
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Bess and Sarah get an urgent recall from their country retreat. Meanwhile, Susan helps Karl live out his fantasy and Drew springs Mike in a big way.

Episode 3256
Network Ten: 08/03/1999
BBC: 20/05/1999
UK Gold: 23/11/2004

Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Bess O'Brien: Diana McLean
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Anne and Bill's romantic weekend doesn't turn out as expected, while Drew can't bring himself to tell Libby that Mike is cheating on her. Sarah scores a big win.

Episode 3257
Network Ten: 09/03/1999
BBC: 21/05/1999
UK Gold: 23/11/2004

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
George Caruana: Greg Ross
Tony Simpson: Stan Tsitas
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Go-kart rivalry between the Martins and the Kennedy's. Toadie is pleased to see George Caruana hoist with his own Petard. Amy reveals her secrret ambition, and Susan and Karl plan a mystery afternoon with Ruth and Phil.

Episode 3258
Network Ten: 10/03/1999
BBC: 24/05/1999
UK Gold: 24/11/2004

Written by Chris Hollow
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Bess O'Brien: Diana McLean
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Jade Cleary: Talia Krape
Alita Zagarnauskas: Annabel Mounsey
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Bess struggles with her new image, and Tad's attempts to win over Jade backfire. Lance and Amy salvage their friendship.

Episode 3259
Network Ten: 11/03/1999
BBC: 25/05/1999
UK Gold: 24/11/2004

Written by John Upton
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Jade Cleary: Talia Krape
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman (uncredited)

Summary:-
Hannah is missing Paul. Does Tad's deception lose him a friend as well as the girl? Meanwhile, Drew takes drastic action with Mike.

Episode 3260
Network Ten: 12/03/1999
BBC: 26/05/1999
UK Gold: 25/11/2004

Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Chris Adshead
Guest stars
Debby Oates: Vivien Brattle
Tina Spiveck: Carol Millington
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman (uncredited)

Summary:-
Libby confronts Drew and demands he tell her what's going on between him and Mike. Drew refuses to talk. Lou is desperate for advice. Has Libby shot the messenger?

Episode 3261
Network Ten: 15/03/1999
BBC: 27/05/1999
UK Gold: 25/11/2004

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Christine Mance: Rainey Carah
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Libby rejects Mike. Drew feels responsible for Libby's pain. Amy and Lance wrestle in and out of jelly.

Episode 3262
Network Ten: 16/03/1999
BBC: 28/05/1999
UK Gold: 26/11/2004

Written by Drew Tingwell
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Tad blasts Paul. One more night for Anne and Bill. A painful farewell for Anne.

Episode 3263
Network Ten: 17/03/1999
BBC: 31/05/1999
UK Gold: 26/11/2004

Written by E.W. Johnston
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Ruth disagrees with Anne's decision. Tad and Paul's friendship is back on track. The orienteering competition results in a deadly situation.

Episode 3264
Network Ten: 18/03/1999
BBC: 01/06/1999
UK Gold: 29/11/2004

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Bess O'Brien: Diana McLean
Alita Zagarnauskas: Annabel Mounsey
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Is Joel the victim of discrimination? Ruth and Susan have a falling out. Bess corners Lou for cash.

Episode 3265
Network Ten: 19/03/1999
BBC: 02/06/1999
UK Gold: 29/11/2004

Written by Michael O'Rourke
Directed by David Myles
Guest stars
Bess O'Brien: Diana McLean
Bruce Jones: Anthony Horton
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Bess and Sarah make an intriguing discovery. Toadie is trapped between the warring factions. Mike is shocked by Libby's ultimatum.

Episode 3266
Network Ten: 22/03/1999
BBC: 03/06/1999
UK Gold: 30/11/2004

Written by Louise LeNay
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Pam Arnott: Gillian Hardy
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Bonnie & Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Madge's hoop dreams are in jeopardy. Lance is finding university hard to adjust to and Mike takes steps to win Libby back.

Episode 3267
Network Ten: 23/03/1999
BBC: 04/06/1999
UK Gold: 30/11/2004

Written by Christopher Gist
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Portia Grant: Sue Ingleton
Marjorie Hall: Susana Grest
Pat Horrocks: Mirren Lee
Debby Oats: Vivien Brattle
Tina Spivek: Carol Millington
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Madge and the Grey Growlers face The Blue Rinse Bombers. Mike courts Libby with a romantic boat ride. A legal hitch to Anne's plans to set up house with Bill.

Episode 3268
Network Ten: 24/03/1999
BBC: 07/06/1999
UK Gold: 01/12/2004

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Jemma Acton: Jessica Gower
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman

Summary:-
Surprising news for Anne. Harold blows Lance's chances. Lance feels a failure.

Episode 3269
Network Ten: 25/03/1999
BBC: 08/06/1999
UK Gold: 01/12/2004

Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Portia Grant: Sue Ingleton
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Auctioneer: Tony Pride
Bess O'Brien: Diana McLean
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman

Summary:-
Harold's shameful literary past is revealed. Paul and Tad create havoc with Pear Passion. Number Thirty goes under the hammer.

Episode 3270
Network Ten: 26/03/1999
BBC: 09/06/1999
UK Gold: 02/12/2004

Written by John Hanlon
Directed by Jovita O'Shaughnessy
Guest stars
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Bess O'Brien: Diana McLean
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Sarah farewells Bess. Tad and Paul's scheming impresses Toadie. Drew is homeward bound.

Episode 3271
Network Ten: 29/03/1999
BBC: 10/06/1999
UK Gold: 02/12/2004

Written by Lyn Ogilvy
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Victoria Healy: Tamar Kelly
Sasha Healy: Chelsea Driessen
Pippa Layton: Natalie Shostak

Summary:-
Ruth and Karl are at loggerheads over Pippa. Drew decides to leave Erinsborough. Sasha drops a bombshell.

Episode 3272
Network Ten: 30/03/1999
BBC: 11/06/1999
UK Gold: 03/12/2004

Written by Roger Dunn
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Victoria Healy: Tamar Kelly
Sasha Healy: Chelsea Driessen
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
A windfall for Tad. Harold breaks into Lou's house. Libby is devastated by the news of Mike's infidelity.

Episode 3273
Network Ten: 31/03/1999
BBC: 14/06/1999
UK Gold: 03/12/2004

Written by Patrick Edgeworth
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Vincenzo Coletti: Tasos Petousis
Signor Coletti: Orlando Parente
Signora Coletti: Josie Novielle
Damien Smith: John Ridley
Bonnie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Why is Lance stalling to buy a car? Amy introduces her new 'friend'. Anne has a fiasco italiano.

Episode 3274
Network Ten: 01/04/1999
BBC: 15/06/1999
UK Gold: 06/12/2004

Written by Marieke Josephine Hardy
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Sasha Healy: Chelsea Driessen
Henk Forster: Matthew Posetti
Vincenzo Coletti: Tasos Petousis
Dahl: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Karen drops Toadie. Anne demands the truth from Lance. Toadie decks Henk.

Episode 3275
Network Ten: 02/04/1999
BBC: 16/06/1999
UK Gold: 06/12/2004

Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Louise Leitch
Guest stars
Mike Healy: Andrew Blackman
Tad Reeves: Jonathon Dutton
Bob: Trained by Anne Hura
Dahl & Cassie: Trained by Jason Hura

Summary:-
Tad's spending catches up with him. Toadie is down in the dumps. Libby and Drew say goodbye.