Neighbours Episode Guide: 739-763

Episode 739
Network Ten: 02/06/1988
BBC: 08/09/1989
UK Gold: 31/08/1995

Summary:-
Charlene's 'lover' turns up and offers her driving lessons. Harold invites Mrs. Mangel over for dinner - much to Madge's disgust! Charlene throws a tantrum when Harold tries to find out what the problem is between her and Scott.

Episode 740
Network Ten: 03/06/1988
BBC: 11/09/1989
UK Gold: 01/09/1995

Summary:-
Charlene's flirting with Steve begins to annoy everyone, and Scott is rude to him. Paul and Gail receive a letter from the IVF programme, saying she has been accepted they can start immediately, but she is worried about how Paul will react now that he has Amy. Another fight starts, and Paul is no longer interested.

Episode 741
Network Ten: 06/06/1988
BBC: 12/09/1989
UK Gold: 04/09/1995

Summary:-
Paul assures Gail that he still wants a baby, and he surprises her with a special dinner. Des plans to set up a dark room as a present for Mike's birthday.

Episode 742
Network Ten: 07/06/1988
BBC: 13/09/1989
UK Gold: 05/09/1995

Written by C.V. Schofield
Directed by Steve Mann
Guest stars
Bouncer: Luke's Canine Actors
Rob Lewis: Ernie Bourne
Steve Fisher: Michael Pope

Summary:-
Helen accuses Mrs. Mangel of being lonely. Charlene passes her driving test - and then passionately kisses Steve. Paul surprises Gail with a party, and they even discuss baby names. Trying to make Helen a cup of tea, Katy breaks a cup.

Fiona Corke's Wardrobe by Kamizole

Episode 743
Network Ten: 08/06/1988
BBC: 14/09/1989
UK Gold: 06/09/1995

Summary:-
Charlene is angry with Steve, while Rob is worried about Gail wanting to find her real parents. Scott is offered a cadetship. Mrs. Mangel is in love, but the man she is involved with happens to be her dentist. Just after applying her facemask on, her new boyfriend shows up.

Episode 744
Network Ten: 09/06/1988
BBC: 15/09/1989
UK Gold: 07/09/1995

Guest stars include
John Worthington: Brian James

Summary:-
Mrs. Mangel pretends to be her own sister, Belle! Todd and Katie's mother has a nervous breakdown. Mrs. Mangel is too embarrassed to admit to John that she is the one in the facemask. Madge decides to invite John over for dinner. Out of courtesy John does not tell Madge that he is aware that Nel was lying.

Episode 745
Network Ten: 10/06/1988
BBC: 18/09/1989
UK Gold: 08/09/1995

Summary:-
Todd and Beverly go to Perth. Henry organises a scavenger hunt to raise funds for Peter's scholarship. Jane receives an electric shock.

Episode 746
Network Ten: 13/06/1988
BBC: 19/09/1989
UK Gold: 11/09/1995

Summary:-
Jane is OK and goes over to Des to apologise about her grandma's behaviour, and to thank Des for taking her to the hospital. Much to her horror, Charlene has nightmares about Steve.

Episode 747
Network Ten: 14/06/1988
BBC: 20/09/1989
UK Gold: 12/09/1995

Summary:-
Scott hears Madge and Harold talking about Steve Fisher. Todd arrives back from visiting his parents in Perth and pours his heart out to Jim. Jim tries to explain Todd's father's frustrations. Katie is excited to see her brother is back.

Episode 748
Network Ten: 15/06/1988
BBC: 21/09/1989
UK Gold: 13/09/1995

Summary:-
Harold is still upset that Madge lied to Scott about Charlene. The scavenger hunt is on and the whole of Ramsay Street is abuzz with excitement. Nel Mangel responds to John's letter in her own favour. Helen and Katie win the scavenger hunt, while Henry wins the wooden spoon!

Episode 749
Network Ten: 16/06/1988
BBC: 22/09/1989
UK Gold: 14/09/1995

Summary:-
Mrs. Mangel's gnome loses its head! Mike tries to extract a commitment from Jane, but she tells him that she is no longer interested in him. She now has feelings for Des. Mike is disappointed when she suggests that they should stop seeing each other.

Episode 750
Network Ten: 17/06/1988
BBC: 25/09/1989
UK Gold: 15/09/1995

Guest stars include
John Worthington: Brian James

Summary:-
Mike and Jane split up. Gail finds her real father, but Rob is displeased. Scott confronts Jane about breaking up with Mike. Mrs. Mangel is enchanted by John Worthington who invites her out for dinner and dance.

Episode 751
Network Ten: 20/06/1988
BBC: 26/09/1989
UK Gold: 18/09/1995

Summary:-
Rob confronts Ian Chadwick, Gail's real father. Scott, Mike and Pete leave for the Olympic training centre. Mike goes along to take pictures of Pete training and Scott to write a report about it.

Episode 752
Network Ten: 21/06/1988
BBC: 27/09/1989
UK Gold: 19/09/1995

Summary:-
Rob wants Ian to leave Gail alone, and Steve Fisher visits Charlene. Madge and Mrs. Mangel fight over Harold's videos. Unfortunately for Mrs. Mangel this minor tiff makes John see her true colours and he terminates their relationship.

Episode 753
Network Ten: 22/06/1988
BBC: 28/09/1989
UK Gold: 20/09/1995

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Max Varnel

Summary:-
Charlene falls into Steve's trap again. She meets him outside Lassiter's and they start kissing - but the event is witnesses by Henry. Harold volunteers to take Todd camping.

Episode 754
Network Ten: 23/06/1988
BBC: 29/09/1989
UK Gold: 21/09/1995

Summary:-
Jim has the 'flu. Mrs. Mangel turns over a new leaf and she has everyone in the neighbourhood worried. Harold, Todd and Henry go camping and it turns in to a disaster. First they realise they've forgotten to bring any food, and then Harold loses the car keys!

Episode 755
Network Ten: 24/06/1988
BBC: 02/10/1989
UK Gold: 22/09/1995

Summary:-
Henry finds the car keys and the campers return home. Pete falls during training. Jane and Des start getting closer and closer and everyone starts noticing it. Mrs Mangel confronts Jane about it and she starts screaming at her.

Episode 756
Network Ten: 27/06/1988
BBC: 03/10/1989
UK Gold: 25/09/1995

Guest stars
Pete Baxter: Tony Briggs
Rachel Frazer: Pamela Hawksford
John Worthington: Brian James

Summary:-
John is invited over for dinner again. Jane continues seeing Des, but Des misinterprets Jane's feelings, and thinks she might still get back with Mike. Pete is upset after finding out that Kate reported him to the coach and he is stopped from training. Jane is left heartbroken.

Episode 757
Network Ten: 28/06/1988
BBC: 04/10/1989
UK Gold: 26/09/1995

Written by Ray Harding
Directed by Tony Osicka

Summary:-
Jane confesses to Gail that she is in love with Des. Des apologises to Jane, while Rob believes Ian will try and take Gail away from him. Todd and Katie bake Beverly a welcome home cake, and she returns from Perth to find a messy kitchen!

Episode 758
Network Ten: 29/06/1988
BBC: 05/10/1989
UK Gold: 27/09/1995

Guest stars
Rob Lewis: Ernie Bourne
Ian Chadwick: Robin Bowering
Pete Baxter: Tony Briggs
Steve Fisher: Michael Pope
Rachel Frazer: Pamela Hawksford

Summary:-
Pete is told he can stay at the Sports Institute, but his leg injury leaves him disappointed. Charlene lies to Rob saying she doesn't feel well, then she spends the day with Steve. Gail refuses to talk to Rob until he apologises to Ian.

Episode 759
Network Ten: 30/06/1988
BBC: 06/10/1989
UK Gold: 28/09/1995

Summary:-
Mike and Scott return home from Cranberry. Charlene ruins all of Scott's interviews, and she tells Steve that the two of them are finished. Mike goes over to see Jane and he tells her about Rachel. He is surprised to see a photo that Des hasn't told him about and guesses that Jane fancies Des.

Episode 760
Network Ten: 01/07/1988
BBC: 09/10/1989
UK Gold: 29/09/1995

Guest stars
John Worthington: Brian James
Delivery Man: Tim Blaikie

Summary:-
Jim and Paul agree to take part in the fifties night. Scott is still mad at Charlene for damaging the interviews tape. As John is about to propose, he discovers that Nel Mangel is 'Dear Georgette', and he storms out leaving her in tears. Charlene confesses to Scott about Steve.

Episode 761
Network Ten: 04/07/1988
BBC: 10/10/1989
UK Gold: 02/10/1995

Guest stars
none

Summary:-
John refuses to forgive Mrs. Mangel. Scott is upset after Charlene's confession and he sleeps in Henry's room. Madge and Helen also fight about Scott and Charlene, while Harold decides he should take on responsibility for sorting out the young couple's problems. Mrs. Mangel starts poking her nose into other people's affairs again. She invites Katie in to hear all the juicy details about the fighting Robinsons.

Fiona Corke's Wardrobe by Kamizole
Thanks to Lindy Lane

Episode 762
Network Ten: 05/07/1988
BBC: 11/10/1989
UK Gold: 03/10/1995

Summary:-
Scott and Charlene try to ignore each other, but make a start on sorting out their problems. Rob and Ian fight over Gail, with each one trying to outdo the other with expensive anniversary presents for Paul and Gail. Mike tells Jane that she is going to make a fool of herself if she falls for Des. Rob Lewis ends up breaking Ian's present.

Episode 763
Network Ten: 06/07/1988
BBC: 12/10/1989
UK Gold: 04/10/1995

Guest stars
none

Summary:-
All the Ramsay Street residents take part in the fifties night, except for Mrs. Mangel and Jane. On this lively jazzy night Harold disgusts everyone by singing 'Amazing Grace'. Henry tries to realise his pop star ambitions, while Beverley and Helen are concerned when Paul and Jim don't turn up for the concert. Scott and Charlene kiss and make up, which makes the fifties night even nicer.

Music: 'Suddenly' by Angry Anderson
Fiona Corke's Wardrobe by Kamizole
Thanks to Lindy Lane