Neighbours Episode Guide: 801-825

Episode 801
Network Ten: 29/08/1988
BBC: 05/12/1989
UK Gold: 27/11/1995

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Penelope Porter: Nicki Wendt
Auctioneer: Ian Sparke

Summary:-
Sharon is confronted by an unwelcome visitor, while Des is forced to cope with the office protégé. Aunt Edie successfully bids for the house, and Beverly reveals that she thinks she may have killed a patient.

Episode 802
Network Ten: 30/08/1988
BBC: 06/12/1989
UK Gold: 28/11/1995

Summary:-
Katie tries to restore Beverly's self-confidence. Aunt Edie returns to find Bronwyn kissing Mike and Sharon kissing Nick. She is not happy and sets herself up as a moral guardian for her nieces.

Music: 'Do It To Me' by Machinations

Episode 803
Network Ten: 31/08/1988
BBC: 07/12/1989
UK Gold: 29/11/1995

Summary:-
Henry faces a sticky problem over his gnomes. Aunt Edie realises she's in Sharon's hands when she is caught in a tree, giving Sharon the opportunity to blackmail her over Nick. Paul sets off for a supposed business meeting - but it doesn't really exist…

Episode 804
Network Ten: 01/09/1988
BBC: 08/12/1989
UK Gold: 30/11/1995

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Max Varnel
Guest stars
Edith Chubb: Irene Inescourt
Penelope Porter: Nicki Wendt
Kittens: Animal Actors

Summary:-
Gail accuses Paul of cheating on her with another woman, while Sharon makes sure Aunt Edie knows how she feels. Des becomes friendly with the trainee manager, Penny.

Episode 805
Network Ten: 02/09/1988
BBC: 11/12/1989
UK Gold: 01/12/1995

Summary:-
Gail comes face to face with Paul's mystery woman who turns out to be Helen! Des goes on a date with Penny, and Beverly's career is threatened by the appalling news that she is being sued.

Episode 806
Network Ten: 05/09/1988
BBC: 12/12/1989
UK Gold: 04/12/1995

Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
George Reed: Laurie Dobson
Jackie Vidor: Shona Ford
Brad Fuller: Scott Snibson
Kittens: Animal Actors

Summary:-
Paul and Gail play cupid for Des and Penelope. Bronwyn decides Mike can't give her what she wants from a man and they break up. Paul has a bad cold, and Beverly fears she could be struck off.

Episode 807
Network Ten: 06/09/1988
BBC: 13/12/1989
UK Gold: 05/12/1995

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Penelope Porter: Nicki Wendt
Edith Chubb: Irene Inescort

Summary:-
Mike sees Bronwyn hugging Henry and jumps to conclusions, but Mike forces Henry to face the truth. Des decides to risk mixing business with pleasure and takes Penny on a romantic evening out.

Fiona Corke's Wardrobe by Kamizole

Episode 808
Network Ten: 07/09/1988
BBC: 14/12/1989
UK Gold: 06/12/1995

Guest stars
Penelope Porter: Nicki Wendt
Edith Chubb: Irene Inescort

Summary:-
Beverly reads distressing news in the local paper, while Penny throws Des's emotions into turmoil. Mrs. Mangel returns and finds out about Beverly. Paul and Gail both go down with the 'flu.

Episode 809
Network Ten: 08/09/1988
BBC: 15/12/1989
UK Gold: 07/12/1995

Summary:-
Jane tries to reunite Joe and Mrs. Mangel.

Episode 810
Network Ten: 09/09/1988
BBC: 18/12/1989
UK Gold: 08/12/1995

Guest stars
Joe Mangel: Mark Little
Bruce Zadro: Myles Collins

Summary:-
Joe finally makes amends with his mother, and Nick finds himself in trouble again when he gets into a fight at the school dance.

Episode 811
Network Ten: 12/09/1988
BBC: 19/12/1989
UK Gold: 11/12/1995

Written by John Upton
Directed by Rod Hardy

Summary:-
The court decides Nick's fate, and Beverly argues with Scott on his return to Ramsay Street. Nick is given 30 hours community service for his vandalism.

Episode 812
Network Ten: 13/09/1988
BBC: 20/12/1989
UK Gold: 12/12/1995

Summary:-
Jane is upset after finding out Des lied about him and Penny, while Todd feels the distance between him and the Robinsons increasing.

Episode 813
Network Ten: 14/09/1988
BBC: 21/12/1989
UK Gold: 13/12/1995

Summary:-
Mike and Henry make up over Bronwyn. Madge and Harold return to find fleas in the carpet! Henry battles an unseen enemy, while Des and Jane are both stricken with guilt.

Episode 814
Network Ten: 15/09/1988
BBC: 22/12/1989
UK Gold: 14/12/1995

Summary:-
The kittens lead Bronwyn into danger, and Jane is horrified to realise she may have cost Des his chance of happiness. Henry and Joe fumigate the house, but Bronwyn is overcome by the fumes.

Episode 815
Network Ten: 16/09/1988
BBC: 27/12/1989
UK Gold: 15/12/1995

Guest stars
Joe Mangel: Mark Little

Summary:-
Harold and Mrs Mangel find common ground that brings them closer to each other than they would ever expected. Bronwyn is saved by Beverly's heroism. Harold goes to bed with Mrs. Mangel!

Thanks to Metropolitan Ambulance Service

Episode 816
Network Ten: 19/09/1988
BBC: 28/12/1989
UK Gold: 18/12/1995

Written by Jeffrey Truman
Directed by Tony Osicka

Summary:-
Beverly demands to know why Todd is home late. The Ramsay Street residents hold a séance, and Joe objects to Harold's nocturnal activities.

Episode 817
Network Ten: 20/09/1988
BBC: 29/12/1989
UK Gold: 19/12/1995

Written by Ian Coughlan
Directed by Tony Osicka
Guest stars
Joe Mangel: Mark Little
Vanessa: Gretchen Zoland
Pam Muir: Pia Podporin

Summary:-
Harold becomes concerned his image may be damaged by rumours of his midnight indiscretions. Sharon experiments with smoking, but sets fire to the coffee shop - which explodes with Des inside…

Thanks to
Metropolitan Ambulance Service
Metropolitan Fire Brigade

Episode 818
Network Ten: 21/09/1988
BBC: 01/01/1990
UK Gold: 20/12/1995

Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Harold rescues Des and is hailed a hero. Bronwyn volunteers to look after Des, and Nick offers to cover for Sharon by taking the blame for the fire.

Thanks to
Metropolitan Ambulance Service
Metropolitan Fire Brigade

Episode 819
Network Ten: 22/09/1988
BBC: 02/01/1990
UK Gold: 21/12/1995

Summary:-
After Nick is given lots of grief, Sharon owns up to causing the fire. Paul mistakes Nick's portrait of him for Helen's.

Episode 820
Network Ten: 23/09/1988
BBC: 03/01/1990
UK Gold: 22/12/1995

Guest stars
Sylvie Latham: Christine Harris

Summary:-
Beverly tells Jim her good news, but finds he's less than thrilled. Des is released from hospital, while Scott has a new female admirer. Paul tells Helen that he's seen her painting of him and hates it - not realising it's really Nick's painting of him that he saw…

Episode 821
Network Ten: 26/09/1988
BBC: 04/01/1990
UK Gold: 25/12/1995

Summary:-
Sylvie tries to get Scott to spend the night with her. Beverly learns she's pregnant, but then mishears Jim saying that he doesn't want a baby.

Episode 822
Network Ten: 27/09/1988
BBC: 05/01/1990
UK Gold: 26/12/1995

Summary:-
Scott doesn't succumb to Sylvie. Beverly disappears, and her car is found abandoned.

Episode 823
Network Ten: 28/09/1988
BBC: 08/01/1990
UK Gold: 27/12/1995

Summary:-
Beverly is found and Jim tells her the truth. Helen discovers Paul's mistake and decides to get revenge.

Episode 824
Network Ten: 29/09/1988
BBC: 09/01/1990
UK Gold: 28/12/1995

Guest stars include
John Worthington: Brian James

Summary:-
Mrs. Mangel meets John Worthington again, and they are rekindling their relationship when John is thrown out by Joe.

Episode 825
Network Ten: 30/09/1988
BBC: 10/01/1990
UK Gold: 29/12/1995

Summary:-
Sharon sabotages the cake Mrs. Mangel has cooked for the competition. Meanwhile Henry accidentally smashes Madge's entry! Joe apologises to John.