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31-01-2006, 20:19
'The Wicked Messenger'
Airing Monday, 6th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
Izzy’s rocked by the sinister note and racks her brains to work out who would wish her harm. Not taking any chances, Paul pulls out all the stops to make sure his family is safe, installing security cameras and keeping a close eye on Izzy and Elle’s movements. The plot thickens when Susan receives a sinister phone call, forcing Izzy and Susan to examine their respective pasts. Susan’s unaware it’s a disturbed student with a grudge against her, taking advantage of the plane crash - a student with a crush on Rachel…
Rachel receives a mysterious note from “Jake???, asking her on a date. Bree and Zeke go to town, wondering which Jake is the author – there’s several at the school. Rachel’s stunned to discover it’s an older student from Year Ten who assumes she’s older than she is. Increasingly envious of Zeke’s relationship with Bree, Rachel lies about her age to keep Jake’s interest. However, she suspects she’s made a serious error in judgement when she overhears him make a threatening phone call to Susan.
Ned manages to keep his literacy problems hidden from Elle but struggles in private to learn the script he’s been given. His worst fears are confirmed when Stu discovers Ned’s passion for musical theatre and ridicules him mercilessly.
Wanting to impress his internet date, Karl approaches Harold for a sure-fire recipe. But Max and Lou have fun at Karl’s expense, wondering if the amount of garlic in it is appropriate for a first date.
'Letter The Devil You Know'
Airing Tuesday, 7th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
Izzy and Paul rush to the hospital, where tests confirm they have contact poison in their systems, courtesy of the letter Izzy found on her windscreen. Paul’s condition improves, but he is fearful for the safety of Elle and Izzy. When Izzy finally stabilises, she points out that as she received both letters from the offender, she’s obviously the target. Karl puts paid to that theory and angrily puts it to Paul that if he cares for his loved ones, he will get himself out of town.
Having realised that Jake is Susan’s crank caller, Rachel confronts the boy, before fleeing in fear. Jake catches up with Rachel and, when she realises that he is genuinely sorry for making the calls, she softens towards him. Alex, who has been searching for Rachel with Zeke, Susan and Bree, comes across the pair and carts Jake off to the police. At home, an over-protective Alex admonishes Rachel and forbids her from dating. Susan can’t hide that she thinks Alex is over-reacting and Alex announces that he will not let a daughter go off the rails again. Susan queries and Alex manages to cover, but his slip is enough to let the Susan wonder if there is a skeleton in this family’s closet. Is there another Kinski daughter?
When Stuart continues to tease Ned over his singing and dancing aspirations, Elle encourages Ned to stand up to his big brother. When Ned continues to wear Stuart’s taunts, Elle takes Stuart to task.
When Zeke dobs on Rachel to Alex, Bree finds herself put off by Zeke’s goody-two-shoes ways. She warns him that, unless he smartens up, he’ll find himself dropped.
'A Whiter Shade Of Goal'
Airing Wednesday, 8th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
As Toadie preps Stingray and Dylan for the court case, pessimism rises. Dylan's increasingly aware that his brother won't cope in prison, and decides off his own bat to change the game-plan. Just before they go to court, he tells Stingray that he's going to plead guilty, and orders Stingray to insist Dylan coerced him into backing their original story. Dylan will go to prison, and Stingray will go free.
Elle's fear and Izzy's heartfelt appeal for Paul to stay sways his decision to leave. Realising that they remain a target regardless, Paul sees that staying together makes practical and emotional sense. But he remains paranoid, and Elle and Izzy struggle to keep him level. In the process, we see how much Izzy cares for Paul. Ned gives up on loving Izzy, and Elle's hopes for romance with Ned are reborn.
Janelle and Janae try to keep Stingray's spirits up by singing him the Timmins birthday song over the phone. When Kim turns up at the Scully's, Janelle's relief that he hasn't run off is tempered by her continuing resentment that he hasn't. Kim's been working, earning, and buying a small present for Stingray's birthday, but Janae sees that nothing he does is good enough for Janelle. Janae talks privately with her dad. There's a small thaw, though she remains critical. When she sees her mum being kind to Kim, albeit brusquely, Janae understands more of the dysfunctional love between her parents.
Lou helps Harold plan David's memorial, and let go of hope for Serena and Lil, instead including them in the service.
Prompted by Stingray, Dylan breaks his promise to Connor and tells Toadie that Connor's alive. Toadie reacts with anger, but we later see Toadie's quietly pleased his pal's still around.
'Caught Jesters'
Airing Thursday, 9th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
Janelle and the rest of the Timminses agonise over Dylan and Stingray’s trial, with no one holding out much hope for the boys. The packed gallery is further horrified when the boys enter their pleas – they’re both now pleading guilty. Toadie’s aghast at the change of game plan but Dylan explains it’s the only hope of protecting Stingray – he’s going to take the fall and try to keep his little brother out of jail. Stingray lies that Dylan did commit the robbery and forced Stingray to lie to the police. The boys hope that the court will take pity on Stingray, but it seems the judge is not swayed. Will both Timmins boys end up inside?
Stuart finds out Toadie donated the money earmarked for Connor’s wake to the Salvos and wants answers. While he’s bound by the promise he made Dylan to keep Connor’s survival a secret, Toadie also feels Stuart deserves to know their friend is alive. Without actually betraying any confidence, Toadie finds a way to break the news.
Kim surprises Sky by not trying to talk her into attending Dylan’s trial. But when he queries whether Sky harbours residual tender feelings for his boy, Sky’s given pause. She chooses to attend the trial and show her support.
Joe confides in Max about his stand off with Lyn – she wants marriage, he doesn’t. Max is sure Lyn won’t budge and suggests that Joe had better reassess his principles or get used to being alone. But is Joe underestimating his power in the relationship – perhaps Lyn will be the one to bend if she wants to keep Joe?
'Living Memory'
Airing Friday, 10th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
Harold’s friends and neighbours show their support by helping cater for the Bishop wake, and fond memories of David and Lil are shared. At the Salvation Army memorial service, Susan, Sky and Harold pay tribute to the Bishops and Harold plays his tuba as a last farewell to his family. Harold manages to keep a lid on his grief all day.
Connor is homeless. Cold, hungry and alone, he clings to the last token of his old life – a happy-snap of Serena. After paying a clandestine visit to the Bishop memorial, Connor returns to his anonymous life on the street.
The funeral brings Joe and Lyn closer than ever, but Lyn’s objections to a relationship without marriage remain strong. To avoid losing her, Joe bypasses his own principles and proposes. Their announcement is met with joy by almost everyone – Sky, Steph and Max have quiet reservations.
Karl is nervous about his first Internet-Matchmaker date but he’s delighted to meet and hit it off with Jenny, an attractive and lively woman with plenty of common interests.
Jealous of Sky’s bond with Kim and Boyd, Janae lashes out at Sky for her criticisms of Dylan. Boyd’s priority is to comfort Sky and Janae reacts with anger, presuming he and Sky are back on together. But when Boyd calls her on her insensitivity, a thoughtful, mature Janae emerges. She apologises to Sky and puts the breaks on her fast-moving intimate relationship with Boyd – she’s very much in love and wants things to be perfect.
Airing Monday, 6th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
Izzy’s rocked by the sinister note and racks her brains to work out who would wish her harm. Not taking any chances, Paul pulls out all the stops to make sure his family is safe, installing security cameras and keeping a close eye on Izzy and Elle’s movements. The plot thickens when Susan receives a sinister phone call, forcing Izzy and Susan to examine their respective pasts. Susan’s unaware it’s a disturbed student with a grudge against her, taking advantage of the plane crash - a student with a crush on Rachel…
Rachel receives a mysterious note from “Jake???, asking her on a date. Bree and Zeke go to town, wondering which Jake is the author – there’s several at the school. Rachel’s stunned to discover it’s an older student from Year Ten who assumes she’s older than she is. Increasingly envious of Zeke’s relationship with Bree, Rachel lies about her age to keep Jake’s interest. However, she suspects she’s made a serious error in judgement when she overhears him make a threatening phone call to Susan.
Ned manages to keep his literacy problems hidden from Elle but struggles in private to learn the script he’s been given. His worst fears are confirmed when Stu discovers Ned’s passion for musical theatre and ridicules him mercilessly.
Wanting to impress his internet date, Karl approaches Harold for a sure-fire recipe. But Max and Lou have fun at Karl’s expense, wondering if the amount of garlic in it is appropriate for a first date.
'Letter The Devil You Know'
Airing Tuesday, 7th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
Izzy and Paul rush to the hospital, where tests confirm they have contact poison in their systems, courtesy of the letter Izzy found on her windscreen. Paul’s condition improves, but he is fearful for the safety of Elle and Izzy. When Izzy finally stabilises, she points out that as she received both letters from the offender, she’s obviously the target. Karl puts paid to that theory and angrily puts it to Paul that if he cares for his loved ones, he will get himself out of town.
Having realised that Jake is Susan’s crank caller, Rachel confronts the boy, before fleeing in fear. Jake catches up with Rachel and, when she realises that he is genuinely sorry for making the calls, she softens towards him. Alex, who has been searching for Rachel with Zeke, Susan and Bree, comes across the pair and carts Jake off to the police. At home, an over-protective Alex admonishes Rachel and forbids her from dating. Susan can’t hide that she thinks Alex is over-reacting and Alex announces that he will not let a daughter go off the rails again. Susan queries and Alex manages to cover, but his slip is enough to let the Susan wonder if there is a skeleton in this family’s closet. Is there another Kinski daughter?
When Stuart continues to tease Ned over his singing and dancing aspirations, Elle encourages Ned to stand up to his big brother. When Ned continues to wear Stuart’s taunts, Elle takes Stuart to task.
When Zeke dobs on Rachel to Alex, Bree finds herself put off by Zeke’s goody-two-shoes ways. She warns him that, unless he smartens up, he’ll find himself dropped.
'A Whiter Shade Of Goal'
Airing Wednesday, 8th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
As Toadie preps Stingray and Dylan for the court case, pessimism rises. Dylan's increasingly aware that his brother won't cope in prison, and decides off his own bat to change the game-plan. Just before they go to court, he tells Stingray that he's going to plead guilty, and orders Stingray to insist Dylan coerced him into backing their original story. Dylan will go to prison, and Stingray will go free.
Elle's fear and Izzy's heartfelt appeal for Paul to stay sways his decision to leave. Realising that they remain a target regardless, Paul sees that staying together makes practical and emotional sense. But he remains paranoid, and Elle and Izzy struggle to keep him level. In the process, we see how much Izzy cares for Paul. Ned gives up on loving Izzy, and Elle's hopes for romance with Ned are reborn.
Janelle and Janae try to keep Stingray's spirits up by singing him the Timmins birthday song over the phone. When Kim turns up at the Scully's, Janelle's relief that he hasn't run off is tempered by her continuing resentment that he hasn't. Kim's been working, earning, and buying a small present for Stingray's birthday, but Janae sees that nothing he does is good enough for Janelle. Janae talks privately with her dad. There's a small thaw, though she remains critical. When she sees her mum being kind to Kim, albeit brusquely, Janae understands more of the dysfunctional love between her parents.
Lou helps Harold plan David's memorial, and let go of hope for Serena and Lil, instead including them in the service.
Prompted by Stingray, Dylan breaks his promise to Connor and tells Toadie that Connor's alive. Toadie reacts with anger, but we later see Toadie's quietly pleased his pal's still around.
'Caught Jesters'
Airing Thursday, 9th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
Janelle and the rest of the Timminses agonise over Dylan and Stingray’s trial, with no one holding out much hope for the boys. The packed gallery is further horrified when the boys enter their pleas – they’re both now pleading guilty. Toadie’s aghast at the change of game plan but Dylan explains it’s the only hope of protecting Stingray – he’s going to take the fall and try to keep his little brother out of jail. Stingray lies that Dylan did commit the robbery and forced Stingray to lie to the police. The boys hope that the court will take pity on Stingray, but it seems the judge is not swayed. Will both Timmins boys end up inside?
Stuart finds out Toadie donated the money earmarked for Connor’s wake to the Salvos and wants answers. While he’s bound by the promise he made Dylan to keep Connor’s survival a secret, Toadie also feels Stuart deserves to know their friend is alive. Without actually betraying any confidence, Toadie finds a way to break the news.
Kim surprises Sky by not trying to talk her into attending Dylan’s trial. But when he queries whether Sky harbours residual tender feelings for his boy, Sky’s given pause. She chooses to attend the trial and show her support.
Joe confides in Max about his stand off with Lyn – she wants marriage, he doesn’t. Max is sure Lyn won’t budge and suggests that Joe had better reassess his principles or get used to being alone. But is Joe underestimating his power in the relationship – perhaps Lyn will be the one to bend if she wants to keep Joe?
'Living Memory'
Airing Friday, 10th February 2006 at 17:35 on BBC One
Harold’s friends and neighbours show their support by helping cater for the Bishop wake, and fond memories of David and Lil are shared. At the Salvation Army memorial service, Susan, Sky and Harold pay tribute to the Bishops and Harold plays his tuba as a last farewell to his family. Harold manages to keep a lid on his grief all day.
Connor is homeless. Cold, hungry and alone, he clings to the last token of his old life – a happy-snap of Serena. After paying a clandestine visit to the Bishop memorial, Connor returns to his anonymous life on the street.
The funeral brings Joe and Lyn closer than ever, but Lyn’s objections to a relationship without marriage remain strong. To avoid losing her, Joe bypasses his own principles and proposes. Their announcement is met with joy by almost everyone – Sky, Steph and Max have quiet reservations.
Karl is nervous about his first Internet-Matchmaker date but he’s delighted to meet and hit it off with Jenny, an attractive and lively woman with plenty of common interests.
Jealous of Sky’s bond with Kim and Boyd, Janae lashes out at Sky for her criticisms of Dylan. Boyd’s priority is to comfort Sky and Janae reacts with anger, presuming he and Sky are back on together. But when Boyd calls her on her insensitivity, a thoughtful, mature Janae emerges. She apologises to Sky and puts the breaks on her fast-moving intimate relationship with Boyd – she’s very much in love and wants things to be perfect.