Neighbours Episode Guide: 251-275

Episode 251
Network Ten: 12/05/1986
BBC: 21/10/1987
UK Gold: 18/10/1993

Written by Ray Kolle
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Tom: Gary Files
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray

Summary:-
Daphne shows Shane the door when he attempts to justify his behaviour. Max is furious and Shane decides to call off the engagement. Eileen tries to reunite Des and Daphne.

First appearance of Gary Files as Tom Ramsay. Jack didn't appear in the episode

Episode 252
Network Ten: 13/05/1986
BBC: 22/10/1987
UK Gold: 19/10/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Tom: Gary Files
Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Bev Black: Tricia Archer
Health Inspector: Jack Mobbs

Summary:-
Mrs Mangel is put through the wringer. Clive finds an office job for Madge, but her first morning is a disaster.

Episode 253
Network Ten: 14/05/1986
BBC: 23/10/1987
UK Gold: 20/10/1993

Written by Rick Maier
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Tom: Gary Files
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
A new client helps Shane get over losing Daphne. Madge realises that she and Shane have had a bad education and that this is the source of all their troubles.

Episode 254
Network Ten: 15/05/1986
BBC: 26/10/1987
UK Gold: 21/10/1993

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
Daphne is hurt that Shane has recovered so quickly after the break-up of their engagement.

Episode 255
Network Ten: 16/05/1986
BBC: 27/10/1987
UK Gold: 22/10/1993

Written by Adrian Van Den Bok
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Tom: Gary Files
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Madge is delighted to discover that she has a secret admirer.

Episode 256
Network Ten: 19/05/1986
BBC: 28/10/1987
UK Gold: 25/10/1993

Written by Greg Stevens
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne

Summary:-
Des hires Clive's services when he decides to go courting. Helen catches Debra kissing Shane. Jim continues to protect his relationship with Zoe while he can.

Tom added to main cast list

Episode 257
Network Ten: 20/05/1986
BBC: 29/10/1987
UK Gold: 26/10/1993

Written by Jill James
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne

Summary:-
Des helps Daphne move into the coffee shop. Clive tries to convince Des that if he wants to win over Daphne, he will have to be more assertive.

Episode 258
Network Ten: 21/05/1986
BBC: 30/10/1987
UK Gold: 27/10/1993

Written by C. V. Schofield
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne

Summary:-
Andrea gets a job and Paul gets caught out. The conflict between Paul, Helen and the Flemings gets so that Paul refuses to do business with them.

Episode 259
Network Ten: 22/05/1986
BBC: 02/11/1987
UK Gold: 28/10/1993

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Zoe gets a threatening letter, and Scott gets closer to Charlene. The way Debra has treated him hurts Shane. He starts to drink a bit much and seeks consolation with Paul.

Episode 260
Network Ten: 23/05/1986
BBC: 03/11/1987
UK Gold: 29/10/1993

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Richard Sarell
Guest stars
none

Summary:-
Jim has some important news. Clive's attempts to reconcile Des and Daphne do not come to fruition. Daphne is shocked by Des's lack of romanticism.

Episode 261
Network Ten: 26/05/1986
BBC: 04/11/1987
UK Gold: 01/11/1993

Written by Penny Fraser
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Doctor Leeman: Angela Disher

Summary:-
Madge and Charlene are finding it hard to get on with each other. Danny, jealous of the friendship between Tom and Mike, succeeds in convincing Tom to give him golf lessons.

Episode 262
Network Ten: 27/05/1986
BBC: 05/11/1987
UK Gold: 02/11/1993

Written by Ginny Lowndes
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Doctor Leeman: Angela Disher
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee (uncredited)

Summary:-
Jim is worried about Lucy and gets angry when he learns what happened. Zoe considers ending her relationship with Jim after he blames her for Lucy's predicament.

Music: 'Current Stand' performed by Kids in the Kitchen
Doctor Leeman didn't appear in the episode

Episode 263
Network Ten: 28/05/1986
BBC: 06/11/1987
UK Gold: 03/11/1993

Written by Nicholas Langton
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgod
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
Zoe finally realises that her relationship with Jim is over. Everyone at the Robinson house is pleased to learn that Lucy will completely recover.

Andrea didn't appear in the episode

Episode 264
Network Ten: 29/05/1986
BBC: 09/11/1987
UK Gold: 04/11/1993

Written by John Upton
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
Jim tries to come to terms with losing Zoe, and Bradley is upset to learn that his mother is considering marrying Jack. Tom continues to train Mike. Danny and Shane are fed up of hearing about his achievements.

Episode 265
Network Ten: 30/05/1986
BBC: 10/11/1987
UK Gold: 05/11/1993

Written by Christine McCourt
Directed by Paul Moloney
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Charlene turns to Madge for advice after refuses to prescribe the pill for her. He asks Daphne to help him to reason with her.

Available on the Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 DVD collection.

Episode 266
Network Ten: 02/06/1986
BBC: 11/11/1987
UK Gold: 08/11/1993

Written by Philip Ryall
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Scott abandons Charlene when she honestly confesses he's not the first man in her life.

Episode 267
Network Ten: 03/06/1986
BBC: 12/11/1987
UK Gold: 09/11/1993

Written by Rick Maier
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne

Summary:-
Charlene moves back to the Ramsay household. Madge tells Charlene that it is her choice as to whether she should have an abortion.

Episode 268
Network Ten: 04/06/1986
BBC: 13/11/1987
UK Gold: 10/11/1993

Written by Lois Booton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Fred: Nick Waters
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Charlie Smith: Rob Constable

Summary:-
Charlene is shattered when she hears that her father does not want her to come home. Charlene and Scott attempt to sort out their differences. Clive feels a little ill after eating too much.

Episode 269
Network Ten: 05/06/1986
BBC: 16/11/1987
UK Gold: 11/11/1993

Written by Ray Harding
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Fred: Nick Waters
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas

Summary:-
Shane makes a fateful decision after being influenced by Tom's enthusiasm for Mike's diving activities. Charlene is concerned by her father's confession that he does not want her back with him. Tom renews his efforts to find Madge a husband.

Episode 270
Network Ten: 06/06/1986
BBC: 17/11/1987
UK Gold: 12/11/1993

Written by Roger Moulton
Directed by Andrew Friedman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
To the great relief of Tom, Shane succeeds in performing a flawless dive at the contest. Shane also has greater confidence in himself.

Episode 271
Network Ten: 09/06/1986
BBC: 18/11/1987
UK Gold: 15/11/1993

Written by C. V. Schofield
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Sue Parker: Kate Gorman
Grant Kenny: Grant Kenny
T.V. Announcer: Jennifer Keyte

Summary:-
Andrea has to choose between Bradley and Jack, but her maternal instinct is the strongest and she abandons the idea of a relationship with Jack.

Episode 272
Network Ten: 10/06/1986
BBC: 19/11/1987
UK Gold: 16/11/1993

Written by Adrian Van Den Bok
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Jean Richards: Margot Knight

Summary:-
Nikki enlists Charlene's help for her secret date. / Tom immediately falls in love with Jean, his teacher. He tries to impress her but it has the reverse effect.

Episode 273
Network Ten: 11/06/1986
BBC: 20/11/1987
UK Gold: 17/11/1993

Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Lewis Fleming: Clive Hearne
Jean Richards: Margot Knight
Grant Kenny: Grant Kenny
Moria Mathews: Glenda Walsh
Sue Parker: Kate Gorman

Summary:-
Zoe returns with a secret. Nikki loses her confidence when Grant Kenny arrives and she is tense all evening. Jack and Andrea are getting along better and better.

Episode 274
Network Ten: 12/06/1986
BBC: 23/11/1987
UK Gold: 18/11/1993

Written by John Linton
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood

Summary:-
Bradley doesn't like either the relationship between his Mum and Jack nor the relationship between Des and Daphne. He doesn't think that anyone is devoting enough time to him. Bradley and Lucy announce their engagement.

Episode 275
Network Ten: 13/06/1986
BBC: 24/11/1987
UK Gold: 19/11/1993

Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Chris Langman
Guest stars
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee

Summary:-
Jim makes an important decision about his unborn child. Des attempts to convince Zoe to reconsider marrying Jim, but Zoe repeats that their relationship is over. A confrontation takes place between the couple; the scene is so painful that Zoe wonders if it is time for her to leave Ramsay Street.