Neighbours Episode Guide: 814-838

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.

Episode 826
Network Ten: 03/10/1988
BBC: 11/01/1990
UK Gold: 01/01/1996

Summary:-
Henry and Sharon own up to their respective misdemeanours. Mrs. Mangel throws Sharon out of the house.

Episode 827
Network Ten: 04/10/1988
BBC: 12/01/1990
UK Gold: 02/01/1996

Summary:-
Mrs Mangel tries fortune telling - but the results give Beverly cause for concern. Paul finds out about his mistake. Bronwyn and Sharon decide to move into No. 30.

Episode 828
Network Ten: 05/10/1988
BBC: 15/01/1990
UK Gold: 03/01/1996

Summary:-
Henry almost kisses Bronwyn, but she is scared off. Joe agrees to move in with Mrs. Mangel.

Episode 829
Network Ten: 06/10/1988
BBC: 16/01/1990
UK Gold: 04/01/1996

Summary:-
Des badmouths Harold, but Harold overhears him. Bronwyn finds out that the love letter she received from Henry was actually written by Scott.

Episode 830
Network Ten: 07/10/1988
BBC: 17/01/1990
UK Gold: 05/01/1996

Summary:-
Des and Harold's friendship comes under strain and they break off the partnership. Paul finds out that he failed at the IVF programme, and Beverly finds her life in danger when she is mugged.

Episode 831
Network Ten: 10/10/1988
BBC: 18/01/1990
UK Gold: 08/01/1996

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Paul Moloney

Summary:-
Jim becomes concerned about Beverly, while John breaks unpleasant news to Mrs Mangel. Beverly loses the baby. John Worthington asks Mrs. Mangel to marry him.

Episode 832
Network Ten: 11/10/1988
BBC: 19/01/1990
UK Gold: 09/01/1996

Summary:-
Mrs. Mangel accepts the marriage proposal, but is taken aback when John tells her that they'll be living in England. Another romance blossoms on Ramsay Street when Nick and Sharon kiss.

Episode 833
Network Ten: 12/10/1988
BBC: 22/01/1990
UK Gold: 10/01/1996

Summary:-
Henry shatters Bronwyn's dreams, and Nick puts Sharon in a difficult position. Mrs. Mangel calls off the engagement.

Episode 834
Network Ten: 13/10/1988
BBC: 23/01/1990
UK Gold: 11/01/1996

Summary:-
Melanie has a heart-to-heart with Bronwyn, while Paul attempts to make peace between Des and Harold. Beverly wins the malpractice suit, but then accuses Jim of being happy now that there's no baby. Todd returns from soccer camp.

Episode 835
Network Ten: 14/10/1988
BBC: 24/01/1990
UK Gold: 12/01/1996

Guest stars
Lift Repairman: Bill Manderson

Summary:-
Madge and Henry are concerned about Charlene after a worrying phone call from Brisbane, while Des and Harold find themselves in a tight squeeze when they are stuck in a lift. Katie catches Todd sneaking out of the house in the middle of the night, and Des and Harold settle their differences.

Episode 836
Network Ten: 17/10/1988
BBC: 25/01/1990
UK Gold: 15/01/1996

Summary:-
Katie investigates Todd's activities and finds he is becoming addicted to fruit machines. Mrs. Mangel and John come to a compromise, and Madge risks all to cure Harold's snoring.

Episode 837
Network Ten: 18/10/1988
BBC: 26/01/1990
UK Gold: 16/01/1996

Summary:-
Harold reluctantly offers Joe a job, and Nick works to rebuild his relationship with Sharon. Todd and Katie move into Paul and Gail's, and Katie reveals Todd's secret.

Episode 838
Network Ten: 19/10/1988
BBC: 29/01/1990
UK Gold: 17/01/1996

Summary:-
Paul devises an appropriate punishment for Todd by making him reach his video game target, and Sharon ensures Mike's teaching experience includes a lesson he won't forget.