Episode title: 0263
Australian airdate: 28/05/86
UK airdate: 06/11/87
UK Gold: 3/11/93
Writer: N/A
Director: N/A
Guests: Nicholas Langton: Paul Moloney
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
No.28
Des is awoken in the night to find Zoe writing a letter trying to explain to Jim how she loves him but their relationship could never work.
No.26
Next morning Nikki, Charlene and Scott are arguing as Helen asks them to be quite while she is on the phone to the hospital. Helen informs the family Lucy is doing fine.
No.28
Bradley apologises to Zoe who accepts. Des feeling proud asks him to wait in the car. Alone with Zoe, Des tells her if she intends to not marry Jim she needs to tell him face to face.
No.24
Madge asks to talk to Charlene about Scott. She warns her that getting into a physical relationship will only damage her reputation. Charlene is upset that it appears she is only thinking about what ‘'the neighbours would say''. Angry Madge tells her she refuses to let her become another Susan Cole. Charlene retorts back "At least Susan cared about me!"
Coffee Shop
Mike, Clive and Daphne arrive on the first day of opening the new Coffee shop premises. Clive performs an opening ceremony and Daphne waits behind the counter for her first customer. Jack Lassiter arrives to be her first customer and Daphne thanks Clive for all his help to get her to the new shop.
No.26
Jim is on his way to see Lucy in hospital when Zoe arrives. Jim tells her the news that Lucy is going to start accepting their engagement. Zoe tells him she cannot marry him.
Erinsborough Hospital
Paul arrives at the hospital to find Debra visiting Lucy. Impressed with Debra's gesture he agrees to go out to dinner after some encouragement from Lucy.
Coffee Shop
Zoe tells Daphne and Clive she has finished with Jim. Daphne takes her into the kitchen and Zoe explains she needs to get away from Ramsay St. Daphne urges caution on her taking such drastic action. Outside Clive panics as the coffee machine steams furiously.
Lassiters
Jack helps Madge to carry the pies she's made to the Coffee Shop. Madge gives him a pie as thanks and a thank you for sending the roses to her. Jack looks at her blankly.
Lassiters
Paul feels guilty about learning from Zoe she has split up with Jim. Zoe assures him it is nothing to do with him and she is leaving Erinsborough. Zoe asks Paul not to tell Jim. Paul promises her job with him is safe.
Erinsborough Hospital
Jim arrives to collect Lucy to take her home. Lucy shows him the presents Debra has given her and apologises to him about what she did to Zoe. Jim gives her a hug and tells her it is okay.
Ramsay St
Mike, Nikki, Scott, Charlene and Bradley all arrive home from school. Mike and Nikki decide to go to pool but Scott changes his mind when he learns Charlene is babysitting Bradley wanting to be with her.
No.22
Clive is mildly impressed by Des's latest love poem but has an idea. He tells Des to buy three tickets for a concert by French singer Jean-Paul - one for each of them and Paul. With Paul and Clive dropping out Des can invite Daphne. Zoe asks to speak to Clive.
No.26
Helen tells Lucy that Jim is upset at his break-up with Zoe. Lucy goes to Jim and tells him he should get Zoe back and he should fight for her. Jim agrees he should talk to her.
No.28
Scott and Charlene are kissing each other while being avidly watched by Bradley. Bradley lets Jim into the house so he's sees his son kissing Charlene. Jim asks after Zoe and Scott, embarrassed, explains Zoe is at No.22.
Ramsay St
Zoe gets into Clive's car "Bertha" and Des waves them off as reverse off the drive. Inside the car Clive asks Zoe if she is sure about leaving and she tells him she has to.
Jim sees Zoe in the car with Clive and calls out to her.
Zoe hearing turns to see Jim behind the car. She tells Clive to just drive off.
Jim confused can only watch as Zoe and Clive drive away.

Episode title: 0265
Australian airdate: 30/5/86
UK airdate: 10/11/87
UK Gold: 05/11/93
Writer: Christine McCourt
Director: Paul Moloney
Guests: Jack: Alan Hopgood
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
No.22
Clive takes Charlene into the house despite her pleas that she'll be late for school. Clive asks Daphne to stay and tells her about Charlene's request. Clive tells Charlene he could not give her the pill anyway as he's not a practicing Doctor. Daphne suggests Charlene asks the boy involved to go with her the family planning centre. After Charlene leaves Daphne tells Clive she feels sorry for Charlene.
Ramsay St
Charlene meets Nikki in the street and tells her she went to see Clive about going onto the pill. Nikki is horrified and tells her she thinks Scott will dump her after they've had sex. Charlene retorts that Scott loves her. Nikki replies Charlene will end up being called a slut.
Lassiters Lake
Scott tells Charlene he loves her but refuses to go to the family planning clinic when asked.
Jack Lassiter's caravan
Madge brings Shane his lunch while he's gardening. Jack asks her to stay and have a coffee with him. Madge agrees explaining she's on her way to buy some new clothes for Charlene.
Coffee Shop
Daphne questions whether Clive should be helping Shane with the gardening. But he gives her an excuse not to be there. Madge comes in and asks how his chat with Charlene went – Clive urges her to listen more to Charlene.
Ramsay St
After school, Scott, Charlene, Nikki and Mike walk home. Scott wants to miss diving practice to be with Charlene again but Charlene refuses, telling him she won't risk losing her job again. Scott wants to be alone with her but Charlene reminds him there is no where to go.
No.26
Nikki and Mike arrive to find Jim working. He tells them Lucy is feeling a lot better and asks after Scott and Charlene's whereabouts. Nikki and Mike say nothing.
No.24
Shane arrives home from work but is feeling miserable. Madge tells Shane she intends to talk to Charlene on her level about her relationship with Scott.
Charlene arrives home and Madge asks her daughter to sit down. Madge explains she fears Charlene is in too deep with Scott and it will lead to her getting a reputation as cheap. Charlene asks if she has spoken to Clive and when Madge replies ‘yes', Charlene believes Clive has told her about the pill. Charlene storms off out of the house.
No.26
Scott, Nikki and Mike are doing their homework. Scott decides to call Paul and ask him to borrow an hotel room to study in peace and quiet. Paul agrees.
No.26
Later Scott tells Charlene he's get a hotel room for them to go to. Nikki and Mike overhear but are unimpressed but agree to cover where they are if asked.
No.24
Tom and Shane have a beer while Madge explains her argument with Charlene. Tom asks her about Jack and she explains they'll only ever be friends despite the flowers. Tom tells her she should chase Jack as life can be too lonely.
No.26
Nikki cannot concentrate on her schoolwork and tells Mike she never wants to be pressured into sleeping with him. Jim and Paul arrive home and Nikki lies telling them Scott and Charlene are at the library.
Lassiters Hotel
Jack is suspicious when Scott and Charlene arrive telling him Paul has given them a room to study – especially when they have no books.
Lassiters Hotel Room
In the room Charlene and Scott relax on the bed. Charlene asks Scott if he's ever slept with a girl and Scott brags of course. But when Charlene reveals she has slept with a guy, Scott becomes angry.
Charlene explains she really did love the guy but Scott reacts as though she was promiscuous.
Scott leaves the room and Charlene is desperately upset.

Episode title: 0267
Australian airdate: 03/06/86
UK airdate: 12/11/87
UK Gold: 09/11/93
Writer: Rick Maier
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
No.24
Madge and Tom are speechless. Madge asks why Charlene never told her.
Charlene explains she turned to her father's mistress Susan Cole for help and went and arranged the abortion. Even Fred doesn't know what happened.
No.22
Clive arrives back with the French take-away food including snails, frogs legs, cheese, brandy figs and croissants for breakfast. Des, Daphne, Mike and Nikki are not keen on eating the snails but Clive tells them it is the "food of love".
Lassiters Hotel room
Scott tells Paul he realises how stupidly he's acted with Charlene. Paul agrees it's time he took on some responsibility. Scott wonders how he can make it up to Charlene but Paul assures him if Charlene was mature enough to agree to sleep with him, she'll take his apology. Paul asks Scott to let him handle their father.
No.24
Madge cannot contact Fred on the phone and takes out her anger on Tom. He tells her there is no point in shouting at him. Madge angrily snipes to him "At least my kids talk to me!" but apologises immediately.
Tom asks her to try and tell Charlene she loves her.
No.26
Later Madge tells Helen about Charlene's abortion and how she fears Charlene will leave to go back to Coffs Harbour. Helen urges Madge to talk to Charlene before it is too late.
Charlene comes out of her room with a suitcase ready to leave for the bus. Madge asks Charlene to stay so they can try again. Charlene agrees only if she can have breathing space. Madge asks her to move back into No.24.
No.24
Danny arrives home to be told the news by Tom that max has rung from Brisbane. Tom explains Max will be in Brisbane for at least another two months due to work but he and Maria are going well. Danny wants to go to visit his parents but Tom urges him to keep away to let his parents resolve their issues.
No.22
Clive pretends to adore the French food but ends up eating all alone once the frogs legs arrive on the table.
No.26
Nikki is upset to learn Charlene is moving back to No.24. The two friends hug.
Lassiters Hotel room
Debra tells her father Lewis Fleming that she is manipulating Paul now he has fallen for her. Lewis explains to Debra it is vital she continue with their ploy to fool Paul.
No.26
Paul and Scott arrive home. Nikki immediately strikes out at Scott for causing Charlene to move out of the house. Jim steps in and asks to be alone with his son. Jim clearly tells Scott that to stay living in the house he has to show remorse for what he's done and never see Charlene again. Jim sends Scott to his room.
No.24
Next morning Madge calls out to Shane to get up for breakfast. Madge asks Charlene to come home straight from school to avoid seeing Scott. Charlene assures her she has no desire to ever see him again.
No.26
At the breakfast table Nikki is telling Helen about Clive's French cuisine when Scott arrives for his breakfast. Nikki ignores her cousin and Helen tells her this one help. Jim asks Scott to ensure he apologises to Charlene as soon as possible.
No.22
Nikki arrives to meet Mike and Daphne amused shows her Clive at the dinner table looking ill from all the French food.
Ramsay St
Mike and Nikki talk to Tom as Charlene comes down the drive of No.24.
Scott seeing her, rushes up to her and says "I've got something to say to you."
Charlene tells him "I've got something to say too!" And she punches Scott on the jaw, knocking him to the pavement.

Episode title: 0269
Australian airdate: 5/6/86
UK airdate: 16/11/87
UK Gold: 11/11/93
Writer: Ray Harding
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests: Gary Files as Tom Ramsay
Kylie Minogue as Charlene Mitchell
Nick Waters as Fred Mitchell
Regina Gaigailas as Andrea Townsend, Bradley Kilpatrick as Bradley Townsend
Alan Hopgood as Jack Lassiter
Charlene Fenn as Nikki Dennison
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
No.24 Lounge
Fred tells an angry Charlene she'll be able to visit home during her school holidays. Charlene scoffs at her fathers clear message that he doesn't want her living back with him. Fred begins to blame Madge for turning Charlene against him. Charlene remarks it is no wonder she and Henry had the problems they've considering who their parents are.
No.22 Lounge
Clive and Scott explain how they stopped Charlene from leaving Erinsborough to Daphne and Mike but Daphne fears it may not be for long. Scott goes home leaving Mike to express how nervous he is about the diving competition. Clive promises to be there to support him and although Daphne can't make it she promises a dinner to celebrate.
No.24 Lounge
Fred decides it is time to return to Coffs harbour and Madge pulls out a reluctant Charlene from her bedroom to say goodbye to her father. Tom has no intention of driving Fred to the bus station and Charlene turns away when Fred tries to kiss her goodbye. With Fred gone, Madge tries to comfort Charlene telling her she really hated her having to see what Fred is really like. Charlene tells Madge she loves her.
No.28 Lounge
Lucy and Bradley are playing around while watching tv despite being banned from both. Realising Des and Andrea have returned home Lucy races out the back door and Bradley manages to switch the tv off before Des and Andrea enter. Bradley explains he had to sit alone in the house, as Charlene never turned up to baby sit. Des praises Bradley for not breaking the ban on watching tv – then he feels the tv to find it is warm…
No.24 Kitchen
At breakfast Madge agrees that Charlene can take the day off school. Tom is on a high over the impending diving competition and Charlene agrees to watch the event as well as explaining how Clive is throwing a party at No.22 later. After Charlene leaves the table Tom tells Madge how pleased he is that they are getting along as a real mother/daughter relationship. Tom then diverts to reminding Madge they still need to find out the identity of her secret admirer.
No.28 Lounge
Andrea rushes to get Bradley ready for going to school so she can leave for work. Des leaves for work and Bradley expresses how he doesn't want Des to marry Daphne and Andrea to marry Jack Lassiter. Andrea warns Bradley she doesn't want him playing any sabotage tricks – And to watch anymore tv!
No.22 Lounge
Daphne packs Mike off to school and jokes he'd better not return home without the winner's cup from the diving competition. Clive offers Daphne some free tickets to a cabaret show later and she agrees to go but is more puzzled when Des arrives again to see Clive. After Daphne leaves for work, Clive promises Des his plans for reuniting Des and Daphne are going well.
No.26 Kitchen
Lucy complains about having to go to school rather than see Scott in the diving competition. Jim admits to Helen he doubts he'll make it either. Helen tells Jim that Scott needs him to be there.
Ramsay Street
Tom gloats to that Mike will easily win the diving competition to Nikki, Scott, Mike and Shane. Mike recognising how insensitive to Shane Tom is being adds that he knows if Shane was to compete again he'd be the winner.
Lassiters Gardens
Tom catches up with Clive and asks him to sell him a $A10 love poem but when he spots Shane approaching he dives for cover in the bushes. Shane has only one thing on his mind – he wants to dive again. Clive warns him it is too risky.
The Waterhole Pub
Andrea complains to Jack about how Charlene didn't turn up to baby-sit Bradley but he reminds her Charlene is still young. Andrea suggests Jack come around for dinner at No.28 to meet Bradley. Jack warmly agrees.
The Coffee Shop
Daphne isn't impressed with Des hanging around the shop just to talk to her. Clive arrives to get some lunch and remarks to her how much she and Des are going to enjoy the cabaret tonight. Daphne realises she's being set up and isn't happy.
No.24 Kitchen
Helen is having a coffee with Madge when a bunch of flowers are delivered with a love poem. Helen tells her they must be from Jack Lassiter and that she needs to ask him as it is becoming quite serious now.
Outside Swimming Pool
Scott and Mike are practising their diving amidst Tom's criticism and watched by Shane. Tom promises to Mike this training session will secure his winning the competition.
The Waterhole Pub
Madge arrives to talk to jack and gets a frosty reception from Andrea. Madge is embarrassed to ask Jack if he sent her flowers but when he tells her he hasn't she becomes furious realising who has.
Outside Swimming Pool
Tom, Scott and Clive watch Mike make the perfect dive but their joy turns to horror when they see Shane appear on the diving platform. Shane takes the position to dive and everyone can only watch and he launches off the diving board…

Episode title: 0271
Australian airdate: 09/06/86
UK airdate: 18/11/87
UK Gold: 15/11/93
Writer: C.V. Schofield
Director: Chris Langman
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker
At the Clarke's:
Andrea shouts at Jack to leave Bradley alone. Bradley runs out of the room and Jack accuses her of turning him into a right little mummy's boy. Andrea throws him out and he leaves, conceding that she can call the shots in her place.
At Clive's:
Charlene packs Clive and Des off to the shops after threatening to drink beer if they don't buy them some soft drinks. Nicky and Lucy settle down to watch Date With a Star. Tonight's star is Grant Kenny - the Ironman's Ironman. Lucy can barely sit still, more-so when her name is pulled out as the winner. Nicky quickly bursts her bubble, pointing out that you have to be 16 to enter. What a waste. Lucy suggests that Nicky could make the phone call for her, then they wouldn‘t know how young she is.
At the Ramsay's:
Shane returns home for dinner and asks Madge if she managed to enrol them in the business class. She couldn't - there were no places left. Tom reckons they should just give him the money they were going to waste, he can teach them anything they need to know about business.
At the Clarke's:
Andrea is sulking because Bradley's lost her her job and sends him off to bed. Jack comes back to visit and Bradley warns him that Des will call the police if he tries anything. Andrea pushes him the rest of the way to bed and sits down to talk to Jack. She tells him she'll quit her job before she lets him fire her and he agrees that it might be best for both of them if she does.
At the Robinson's:
Lucy is day dreaming about the date with Grant Kenny and Nicky is being practical, pointing out that they'll take one look at her and send her home. Plus her dad will never let her go. Lucy worries that Grant is expecting her now and Nicky cruelly taunts her, saying Grant will think she didn't want to meet him. Although, if someone went in her place, someone who knew all about her… Lucy twigs and calls her a rat, this is what she wanted all along! Nicky protests, then says it's better than nothing. Lucy threatens to go and tell her dad and Nicky blackmails her, saying she'll tell him that Lucy lied. She offers to get his autograph as a bribe but Lucy's already got it. She wants next week's pocket money instead. Nicky reluctantly agrees.
At Clive's:
Scott is quizzing Mike about Charlene, he can't tell if she likes him or not. Mike doesn't know either. Daphne comes in with Shane, who is bemused to see them together. Daphne tells him that she had a great night and asks where Des is - she wanted to tell him what a good time she had. Clive points out that he's feeling miserable enough already but Daphne thinks it serves him right. Shane tells Clive that Daphne isn't the only one on the warpath - Aunty Madge is too. She's even more disappointed now her adult education classes have come to nothing. A light comes on over Clive's head, he thinks he can help. Daphne worries that he's going to take the classes himself and charge everyone the earth, but she's wrong - he knows a professional who can do that.
At the Clarke's:
Andrea asks Des how the cabaret went and he tells her he didn't go, things went wrong. She isn't surprised - Clive's plans always go wrong. Bradley comes out and tells Des that “that old bloke” last night bashed him. Andrea says he was asking for it but Des is furious.
At the Ramsay's:
Clive comes to visit telling Madge he brings good news. She threatens to wring his neck if it's another poem. It isn't, it's the business class. Madge asks him to put her name down, and Shane. What about Tom? He crows that he knows how to run a business better than the lot of them, as his toast burns away behind him.
On Ramsay Street:
Daphne is jogging with the world's largest walkman strapped to her belt. Lucky for her, it acts as a shock absorber when Des reverses his car into her. She falls to the ground and Des runs over, then yells at her when he sees she had headphones on. Daphne yells back and rants about how he can't ever stand up for himself and always relies on Clive. He grabs her and pushes her against his car, then kisses her. She joins in, then stands up and kicks him.
At Erinsborough High School:
Sue Parker is asking Charlene and Nicky if they watched Date With A Star last night. Charlene says they didn't because of the party. She is shocked when an Extra tells her that Lucy Robinson won a date with Grant Kenny but is sure it wasn't the Lucy Robinson. She goes off to the canteen with the Extra and Nicky confesses to Sue that it was her who won the date. Sue is green with envy. She bets Mike will go mental but Nicky isn't going to tell him.
At the coffee shop:
Shane tells Tom he's thinking of taking over the landscaping business from Clive. Tom doesn't think he'll be able to handle it on his own.
At the Waterhole:
Des has come to talk to Andrea about Bradley. She tells him she's going out for dinner that night, with Jack. He's shocked she's going after what he did to Bradley. She wants him to talk Bradley round. He doesn't want to - he plans on entertaining, alone, and wants her to take Bradley out with her.
At the coffee shop:
Madge is warning Tom to be nice to the business class lady when she arrives. He thinks if she was any good she'd have a real job. He reckons they're all a bunch of drongo's letting Clive con their money out of them and booking some old boiler who'd be better off knitting socks at home. He turns round to face Jean Richards, the “old boiler”, and is instantly smitten.

Episode title: 0273
Australian airdate: 11/06/86
UK airdate: 20/11/87
UK Gold: 17/11/93
Writer: Sally Webb
Director: Chris Langman
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker
Recap
Des and Daphne finally kiss only to be interrupted by Zoe returning with half a shopping mall in her suitcases.
At the Clarke's:
Des is grumpy to see Zoe and even more so when Daphne sends him off to carry Zoe's bags to her room. She sits down for a chat with Daphne and he comes back out and tells Zoe she must need an early night, but she'd rather have a cup of tea. Daphne goes off to make it and tells Des that Zoe needs her. Trouble is, so does he.
At the hotel:
Grant's PA comes up and introduces herself to “Lucy”. Grant comes out of a list and whisks Nicky off to the dining room.
At the Waterhole:
Jack is making Andrea laugh with his tales when Paul and Debra come in for drinks. Paul asks after Zoe, then comments on how she is roughing it these days going out with Jack. She bluntly tells him he can forget getting his hands on the Lassiters complex now…
At the Ramsay's:
Tom and Madge return from the business class and Charlene laughs that Tom has got the hots for his teacher. Danny wants to know if the classes will be useful - Tom seems to have changed his mind about them.
At the Clarke's:
Zoe goes off to bed and Des cheers up, but Daphne tells him she is off home to her own bed. She thanks Des for a lovely night and pecks him on the cheek. Poor Des.
At the hotel:
Nicky, Grant and his minder are having dinner and talking about the Olympics. Unfortunately for Nicky Grant is off to bed before even having dessert, although he kindly gives her permission to have the works! (On her own???) Before he leaves a camera flashes and he tells her you have to get used to publicity, then pulls her to his side so they can pose for a picture.
At Clive's:
Clive tells Daphne he wasn't expecting her home that night! It's 10 to 10 on a Friday night… She tells him Zoe is home, and unhappy, and besides - she wants to make Des work for her.
At the hotel:
Nicky tells Grant it's been the best night of her life and packs him off to bed. She stays talking to the PA and tells her she's amazed he's so normal.
At Debra's hotel room:
Debra tells Paul he needs to relax then undoes his jacket and attacks his neck. He awkwardly tells her they can't do this - not if they're going to be working together. She thinks it's because she's taken away the challenge and handed herself to him on a plate. He leaves and she calls her dad, she thinks he'll be interested to know that dinner with Paul went almost exactly as he'd said. She tells him that it looks like Lassiter might sell and she'll know more once she has access to his files. Once she's finished with Paul Robinson he won't know what hit him.
At the Robinson's:
Nicky creeps in to be startled by Lucy who is sitting in the dark waiting. She's desperate for her picture. Jim comes out and packs her off back to bed, then looks suspiciously at Nicky as she scurries off to bed too.
At the Clarke's:
Clive comes to visit Zoe and interrupts breakfast. Zoe is feeling sick and doesn't want Des's breakfast - nothing unusual, neither does anyone else! Clive asks Des when he is seeing Daphne again but he insists he isn't - he's giving up on her. Clive tells Des a woman hates a man who gives up so easily and sits down to tuck into breakfast, uninvited. Zoe takes one look and runs out to the bathroom.
At the Ramsays:
Charlene and Danny are playing golf in the living room. Madge calls them through for breakfast. Tom asks Danny if he'll run a few figures through his mate's computer at the weekend, then piles a stack of books onto the table. Madge asks them all to be well behaved that night - Jack Lassiter's coming for dinner. Tom - “A nice romantic dinner, with all four of us?” Madge smiles and says she doesn't mind if they “slip away” later…
At the Robinson's:
Charlene and Sue Parker are desperate for news of the night with Grant Kenny. Nicky beams that it was the most terrific night of her entire life, then boasts that Grant has given her his number and asked her to call him next week. Little liar.
Outside:
Jim is preparing the garden for his famous spring display. Clive, Scott and Mike return from an auction with a ton of boxes. Clive offers a box to Madge as a way of apology, telling her it's something she'll find useful. She opens it and finds a hearing aid! She storms off saying she's never been so insulted and Clive looks astounded - he thought they were ladies watches!
At the Clarke's:
Zoe is talking to Paul and fed up of people fussing about her.
At the Coffee shop:
Des has brought Bradley for a treat but Bradley's grumpy and wants to go and see Lucy. Des keeps trying to chat to Daphne but she's busy and Bradley is moaning about wanting to go. Des sends Bradley outside and corners Daphne, asking if they can repeat last night one day soon. She tells him she's busy with customers and he'll have to wait.
At Jack's caravan:
Bradley is talking with Jack about when Jack lived in the bush. He asks if he liked it so much why doesn't he go back there? Jack answers “You'd like that wouldn't you?” and Bradley says yes. Jack tells Bradley there's no need for him to feel scared he's going to come between him and his mother - he wouldn't even if he could as he respects the bond between kids and their mothers. Bradley gives him a rare smile and says maybe he's not such a bad old man after all.
At Clive's:
Clive is using Scott and Mike as slave labour to help him unpack all the strange things he bought about the auction. Zoe comes in looking for Daphne and Scott and Mike make a quick exit. Zoe goes dizzy and Clive makes a quick assessment of her before asking if it's possible that she's pregnant?

Episode title: 0275
Australian airdate: 13/06/86
UK airdate: 24/11/87
UK Gold: 19/11/93
Writer: Ysabelle Dean
Director: Chris Langman
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker
At the Clarke's:
Zoe admits she is pregnant to Jim but tells him she doesn't want to talk about it. Daphne convinces her she has to and they go out for a walk. Once they've left the building Daphne yells at Andrea for letting the cat out of the bag. Bradley wonders if Jim has a shotgun, for the shotgun wedding. Reminded of his presence, Des asks Bradley why Jim was so mad at him and Bradley tells him about trying to make Lucy's ring smaller for their engagement. Des is exasperated but Andrea thinks it's Lucy who's the troublemaker and vows to give Jim a piece of her mind once he comes back. Des warns her that she's given him enough to think about for one day already.
At Clive's:
Mike comes home and asks Charlene if it's true what Sue Parker's saying about Nicky going out with Grant Kenny. Charlene laughs and tells him how would Nicky know Grant Kenny? He won't believe her, especially when Clive comes into the kitchen with today's newspaper - with a picture of Nicky and Grant posing for all to see.
At the Waterhole:
Jim tells Zoe they have no choice but to get married. She refuses and says the baby makes no difference. Paul comes in for a Scotch and Jack tells him he'll take it over to his dad's table but Paul doesn't want to sit with him. Meanwhile, Jim is still trying to talk Zoe round, with no success. She leaves, telling him he's making things worse. Paul comes over and asks what's up. Jim tells him Zoe is pregnant - but Zoe thinks the child is none of his business.
At the Robinson's:
Nicky is worried about the article and what people will think. Helen reassures her that everyone in Australia knows Grant is a happily married man, but wants to know the full story. Nicky fills her in and Helen is unhappy at being lied to. She bans Nicky from having nights out, then calls Lucy over for a lecture too. Luckily Lucy is saved by the door - it's Bradley come to spill the beans about Zoe and the baby. Lucy doesn't believe him because people can only have babies when they are married. They argue and she tells him she won't marry anymore, before hitting him. He hits back and Helen comes in to separate them, sending Bradley home. He leaves with the comment that no-one will marry Lucy because she's too ugly! (Is it cruel to laugh even though this makes Lucy cry??) Charlene walks in and takes Nicky outside for a chat.
At Clive's:
Nicky comes over to explain things to Mike, who is busily drawing over the picture in the paper. He thinks she might still be lying to him now and tells her to rack off.
At the Waterhole:
Debra tells Jack her daddy wants to put an offer in for the complex. He wants to know how she knows so much information, but he isn't ready to sell yet. She asks him to keep them in mind when he is ready, and to keep their conversation a secret from Paul. He agrees but comments to the bar man on how ruthless she is.
At the Ramsay's:
Pandemonium is breaking out at the Ramsays as they prepare dinner for Jack. Madge is all dressed up and impressed with the bottle of Champagne he brings for her. He tells Tom he'd rather have beer, then proceeds to sing Andrea's praises. Tom agrees and Madge accidentally spills his beer on him.
At the Robinson's:
It's tea time but no-one is very hungry. The news about Zoe and the baby has put them off their food. Jim returns home and apologises for being late. Helen tells him that they know about the baby, Bradley spilt the beans. Scott shouts that he's a hypocrite for giving him lectures about Lennie, then getting Zoe pregnant. Lucy sulks that she supposes he'll have to marry her now and she doesn't like the idea. Jim says then she'll be pleased to know that Zoe doesn't want to marry him either. He walks out and Paul lectures that they should stop thinking about themselves and think what their dad must be going through.
At the Ramsay's:
Jack is still singing Andrea's praises but cottons on that Madge doesn't like her. She insists she doesn't mind her - in small doses. She goes off to help Charlene with the dishes and Jack asks Tom what he did wrong. Tom tells him Madge is worth ten Andreas and Jack asks if he's trying to tell him something. Jack realises Madge is keen on him and makes a sharp exit. Madge asks what Tom has said to him and assures Jack he was invited there as a friend and nothing more. He isn't convinced and leaves. Poor Tom is in for a tough ride!
At the Clarke's:
Jack calls round on his way home and Andrea comments on what a short meal he's had. He admits he put his foot in it. Bradley - “What, your tea??” Des sends Bradley off to bed and Jack tells Andrea he needs to talk to her, elsewhere.
At Clive's:
Clive is singing the praises of Daphne's lemon chicken. He's had three portions but still has his eye on Mike's - who is picking at it, worrying about Nicky. Mike leaves the table and Clive tucks into his dinner. Zoe says Daphne should use her lemon chicken to snare Des and Clive joins in, saying they're both mad to be dragging things out so long. She insists she's doing the right thing making him wait.
At the Robinson's:
Helen tells Jim Lucy is worried that the new baby will take his attention away from her. He says the way things are he probably won't even see the new baby. She lectures that he can't use a child to try and force Zoe to marry him, he has to wait quietly in the wings and see what happens.

Episode title: 0277
Australian airdate: 17/06/86
UK airdate: 26/11/87
UK Gold: 23/11/93
Writer: Ginny Lowndes
Director: Richard Sarell
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker
At the Ramsay's:
Mrs Mangel calls round bright and early and comments on how chirpy Charlene is, considering the trouble with the Robinson boy… Protective Uncle Tom asks whether she expects her to wear a sign round her neck? Mrs Mangel barks back that it's hardly Charlene's fault, Scott obviously takes after his father. Haven't they heard about the fight between Paul and Jim? Madge pretends she isn't interested in gossip but Tom has no such qualms and asks what she's on about. She tells them both about Zoe being pregnant and Tom thinks it's a hoot whilst Madge is shocked.
At school:
Sue Parker talks to her mate about how Nikki and Mike still aren't speaking. She walks over and taunts Nikki by asking if she's heard any more from her superstar boyfriend. Charlene and Scott stick up for Nikki but she walks off in a huff. Mike starts to follow her but the bell goes, and Sue has no trouble convincing him that Nikki wants nothing more to do with him.
At the coffee shop:
Daphne is frosty with Paul despite his best attempts to charm her. He wants them to put the past behind them. She says she's too worried about Zoe to argue with him. He tells her she's staying at his mates place but he'll tell her to go and see Daphne for morning tea as soon as she's feeling better.
At Zoe's new flat:
Zoe drinks orange juice then collapses holding her stomach. Should have checked the sell by date….
At Paul's office:
Debra asks Paul where their secretary is. She comments that she must be very special if she's allowed to come in late like this. Paul says no, just very efficient. Debra wonders if she will be as efficient and Paul tells her it's not a competition. She smirks back that she always competes.
At Clive's:
Mrs Mangel calls round to visit, moaning about all her medical complaints. Clive thinks she should see a doctor but she thinks she can't afford it. She hints that it's much better to have a doctor nearby (and cheaper?). Clive smiles that he's no longer practicing but she continues to push. Deciding to track a different tack, Clive sits very close to her on the settee and agrees to help - why doesn't she pop into the bedroom and take her clothes off so he can examine her? Mrs Mangel jumps a mile in indignation and rushes out of the house screeching that it's no wonder he's no longer practicing!
At the Ramsay's:
Tom comes home to Madge and a list of jobs. He moans but things are about to get even worse - Mrs Mangel is here with her tales of what Clive has just done. Tom laughs that it serves her right for trying to get a freebie. They continue to bicker as Madge lets Mrs York in. She wants Tom to have a look at her gulley trap and couldn't phone because her phone's out of order. When she enquires how much it will cost he tells her he won't charge for such a small job and she goes away happy. Mrs Mangel on the other hand thinks he should have charged like a wounded bull…Mrs York can easily afford it.
At the coffee shop:
Paul asks Daphne if she's seen Zoe but she hasn't. He's worried that they're giving Debra a bad impression on her first day. Daphne thinks he should ring Zoe if he's that bothered, but he can't because the flat doesn't have a phone….
At the flat:
Zoe is lying unconscious on the floor.
At school:
Scott asks if anyone has seen Nikki. Charlene thinks Mike should go and find her but he won't. Sue asks Mike if he's going to the school dance next week and Charlene quickly answers that he is, with Nikki. Scott tells her Nikki can stand up for herself and they start to argue, leaving Mike free for Sue to sit next to. Nikki comes out, being followed by “Robert” who isn't happy to be turned down when he asks her out. He tells her she's second hand now anyway and Nikki looks forlorn.
At Zoe's flat:
Paul knocks on the door and gets no answer. He lets himself in and panics when he sees her on the floor.
At the coffee shop:
Clive is pleased at his new reputation as a sex maniac. The phone rings and Paul tells Daphne he's at the hospital with Zoe. She's got an ectopic pregnancy. Daphne says she'll come in straight away. Daphne asks Clive what an ectopic pregnancy is and he explains how serious it is. She asks him to mind the shop and rushes off.
At the office:
Debra is trying to break into a filing cabinet when Daphne barges in with the news that Paul won't be back for a while. Debra is flabbergasted at how unorganised things are around the place and Daphne angrily tells her that Zoe has just lost her baby. This makes things worse when Debra comments that no-one gets pregnant these days that has any sense. Daphne storms out.
At the coffee shop:
Clive greets Mrs Mangel as the woman of his dreams and she huffs that she should report him. He jokes that it must be the full moon affecting his condition. Mrs Mangel asks where Daphne is, then asks if she's visiting her “friend” Zoe. She takes a seat as Mrs York comes in for the stale food Daphne promised the stray animals. Mrs Mangel comments that they can't be selling very much if they have to give food away. She finds it very odd that a rich woman like Mrs York has to get left overs for her animals.
At the hospital:
Paul reflects that hospitals remind him of the time when his mother died. Daphne assures him he can go, she'll be fine waiting on her own, but he won't hear of it. A doctor comes out and tells them they can see Zoe, in the absence of her family. She explains to them that Zoe's chances of having another child are now considerably reduced, and can they let Zoe know? Nice doctor!
Inside:
Zoe asks if they've spoken to the doctor and how the baby is? Daphne tells her the baby isn't alive and she cries but says there'll be others. Daphne holds her hand.
At the coffee shop:
Mike tells Nikki he wants to talk to her and pulls her to one side. Scott and Charlene tactfully follow and watch as he asks what happened with Grant Kenny. Nikki insists it was nothing and Charlene agrees. Scott tells her to shut up. Nikki explains what happened and promises she didn't mean to hurt Mike. Sue comes over and comments “isn't this a cosy little party?”. Robert comes over to join in too and Mike tells him to rack off. He won't, and pushes Mike who drags him outside by his neck.

Episode title: 0279
Australian airdate: 19/06/86
UK airdate: 30/11/87
UK Gold: 25/11/93
Writer: David Phillips
Director: Richard Sarell
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker
Outside the coffee shop:
Des carries Daphne off and Jack comments to Shane that that looks like the start of a beautiful friendship. Shane replies a bit sadly that they finally got their act together and good luck to them.
At the Ramsay's:
Madge is doing her small business homework at the kitchen table and Tom is boasting that he's already done his. Danny comes home and gives Tom all the paperwork he's put through his mate's computer. Madge accuses Tom of crawling to Jean. Scott comes round looking for Charlene but she's babysitting. Danny asks if he wants to go and see a movie but he wants to wait for Charlene. He's interested in Danny's little black book though and wants to know where he's met all those girls. Danny gloats that when he goes away at the weekend's he doesn't just work, he partays…
At Clive's:
Jean tells Clive she was at the hospital most of the day and he is concerned that she's exhausting herself. They are stopped from talking further by Tom arriving early, very early. He thinks Jean might like to use his computer printouts in the class that night. Clive teases him but Jean thanks him and goes off to prepare for class. Tom starts poking around the kitchen and asks what a cloth covered display stand is for. Clive moves him away and tells him it's for something he's doing after class, ladies only. Tom moans about discrimination
On Ramsay Street:
Des is still carrying Daphne, who's yelling at him to put her down. Mrs Mangel almost chokes in shock.
At the Clarke's:
Bradley is trying to make Charlene play games with him but she's studying. He tells her he's going to get Des to sack her because she's a rotten babysitter and she answers that she should be so lucky. Lucky, lucky, lucky. Des storms in and orders the pair of them to make themselves scarce before throwing Daphne onto the couch.
At the Ramsay's:
Madge asks Charlene what Bradley's doing there and she tells them Des wanted time to talk to Daphne. Mrs Mangel, who is talking to Madge, asks Bradley where he mummy is and he tells her “Mummy” is at the pub. She walks out decrying the state of the neighbourhood and Charlene tells Madge they might have to take Bradley to the class with them that night. Bradley protests and Scott promises to take him to see Lucy instead. Charlene to Bradley - “Come on, I'll feed you.” Madge - “To what??”
At the Robinson's:
Helen tells Jim she thinks he should go to the class that night to take his mind off Zoe. Lucy comes out and says she's sorry about Zoe and the baby, then gives him a big hug.
At the Clarke's:
Yuck! Des and Daphne are having the biggest love fest ever on the couch and Daphne appears to have a horrendous case of stubble rash. They finally come up for air and she asks him what it was he wanted to talk to her about. He says he wants to know how many kids she wants - after they're married… She stutters “Des…” but he says she talks too much and kisses her again.
At Clive's:
Tom keeps trying to peek into Clive's boxes when everyone (including Bradley who I thought was going to Lucy's?) arrives for the class.
At the Clarke's:
Des and Daph are still cosy on the couch and Des tells Daphne to say yes… she asks what the question is and he says she just has to say yes and he'll tell her the question after. Foolish Daphne says yes, and tells her the question was “Will you marry me?”. She accuses him of cheating, but says the answer is still yes - on one condition. Kids. Three's her limit.
At Clive's:
The boring class is going on. Tom keeps interrupting with sexist views about women and accounts. Jean comments that a lot of his accounts appear to be outstanding… and she can't use his examples because he's used people's real names. Tom and Madge argue about the best way to settle outstanding accounts and Jean asks Jim how he would handle things, his way being far the best of course.
At the pub:
Jack and Andrea discuss what they'd do with lots of money. Andrea wants romance but Jack is more practical.
At the class:
Clive asks the ladies to stay behind after class for a very special event. Tom complains that it isn't fair but none of the other men back him up. He leaves, grumbling all the way. Clive assures the women that this is going to be worth it.
At the Robinson's:
Bradley and Lucy refuse to look at each other until Scott sighs that only adults hold grudges. Bradley huffs that he told Lucy that Zoe was having a baby. She graciously concedes that he was right, and she's sorry. Does he want to get engaged again? He sits next to her and says he wouldn't mind.
At Clive's:
Clive unveils his secret business - a board full of ladies knickers. He tells them they are the finest French lingerie and available to them today at a special discount. Charlene asks how come if they're French the label says Made in Taiwan? Clive quickly says that's French Taiwan! Helen cries with laughter at the table imagining Mrs Mangel walking in and Tom is revealed at the window looking in. He laughs that he should go to the police and Clive laughingly calls him a peeping Tom!
At the Clarke's:
Scott returns Bradley and Des gives him the good news about getting engaged to Daphne. Scott is thrilled for them, but Bradley storms out.