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In Volume 8, O’Reilly and Lorna make an unexpected announcement, Cameron goes ‘rogue’ in pursuit of a suspected murderer from his past and Danni, following a tip off, becomes the target for a sniper’s gun. Georgiou enrols at university to study Criminology, Baker takes in an unexpected boarder, JJ buys into a race horse and O’Reilly has a health scare.

Episode 183

W: Patrick Edgeworth
D: Robert Meillon

A young runaway is brutally assaulted by a man posing as a fashion photographer. The girl's refusal to help the police places her friends in jeopardy when her assailant lines up his next target. Eric is upset to learn of Lorna's travel plans and blurts out a marriage proposal. Valerie isn't pleased upon hearing the news and in her haste, breaks the news to Claire who shares Valerie's concerns. JJ is estatic when his horses come in and uses his winnings to buy into a racehorse. Roy draws up plans for a new house. Vic asks Danni to give a career talk at Susan's school.©tzuk

Starring Peter Adams as Jeff Johnson, Liz Burch as Liz Cameron, Terence Donovan as Vic Cameron, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Joanna Lockwood as Valerie Close, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou, Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker

With: Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna Close, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Debra Lawrance as Julie Lynch, Pepe Trevor as Sarah Moore, Robyn Gibbes as Cheryl Ryan, Billie Hemmerberg as Mrs Moore, Tom Richards as Derek Benson, Jerry Thomas as Barry Ryan, Kerry Daniel as Jan Conway, Louise Homfrey as Old Lady

Episode 184

W: Beverley Phillips
D: Chris Adshead

The rush is on to find a second abducted girl but believing she's wanted for the murder of her attacker, the girl runs from the police. At Liz's urging Roy agrees to open his home to an elderly musician. Valerie and Lorna get into an argument about the engagement with Valerie warning her mother that Eric is using her. Eric informs Claire he's decided to move out of the house, leaving it for her and Tony to raise their family in. Valerie fails to place a bet on JJ's new horse leaving Roy the big winner. Eric and Lorna break the news to their families that they've decided against getting married.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna Close, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Debra Lawrance as Julie Lynch, Pepe Trevor as Sarah Moore, Robyn Gibbes as Cheryl Ryan, Billie Hemmerberg as Mrs Moore, Tom Richards as Derek Benson, Vic Gordon as Albert Hartley, Doug Bennett as Wally Bell, Trevor Kilgour as Delivery Man

Episode 185

W: Leon Saunders
D: Robert Francis

Jeff blames Valerie and Claire's meddling for Eric and Lorna's cancelled engagement and Valeria and Claire rethink their interference. A vagrant finds himself in possession of a bag of stolen jewelry stashed by a fleeing safe cracker. Riverside CI try to link the theft to a known crim who is looking to recover his loot. Roy wants to get his muso housemate, Albert Hartley, out of the small bungalow behind his mother's house. JJ's racehorse, Never Beaten, doesn't live up to its name.©tzuk

With: Vic Gordon as Albert Hartley, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna Close, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; David Nettheim as Alan Sinclair, Martin Harris as Cliff Dawson, Terry McDermott as Harvey Miller, Ken Wayne as Doug Freeman, Tom Lake as Capt. Plummer, Ron Pinnell as Dero

Episode 186

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Robert Francis

Vic intervenes on Roy's behalf with Liz asking her to find alternate arrangements for Albert Hartley. Liz turns to Valerie for advice given her past experience in show business. Eric goes undercover as a homeless man as the detectives continue their search for the stolen jewels and the violent men trying to find them. JJ sits down Valerie and Claire to get to the bottom of their objections to Eric and Lorna's relationship. Vic takes a personal interest in the case of a murdered 11-year-old boy. A man who has for ten years believed his father died in a horrific car accident learns in truth he has only recently passed away after his wife paid him to stay away from the family. Eric announces his and Lorna's re-engagement.©tzuk

With: Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Vic Gordon as Albert Hartley, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna Close, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; David Nettheim as Alan Sinclair, Martin Harris as Cliff Dawson, Ken Wayne as Doug Freeman, Peter Bensley as Gary Sinclair, Marcella Burgoyne as Eleanor Sinclair, Keith Kaye as Charlie

Episode 187

W: Ray Kolle
D: David E. Charles

Vic independently pursues a murder case he hopes will lead him to the killer of his de facto stepson. JJ and Mike try to make a case against two men suspected in a bashing and robbery. Valerie hires Albert Hartley to play violin at her mother's wedding. Lorna may want a simple wedding at the Registry Office but Valerie has grander plans. Lorna assures JJ that Eric just needs some encouragement to agree to a buck's night. Eric questions Roy's phone message from a Sergeant Sergeant. Mike makes a break in Vic's case but Vic is one step ahead.©tzuk

With: Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Vic Gordon as Albert Hartley [uncredited], Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna Close, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Peter Ford as Simon Shepherd, Danny Adcock as Jerry Turner, Max Osbiston as Supt. Reg Lane, Michael Cole as David Haynes, Geraldine Morrow as Felicity Haynes, Colin Vancao as Bernie Glover, Barry Michaels as Mr Morley, Michael Rowan as Mr McGowan, Peter Culpan as Ambulance Man

Episode 188

W: Gwenda Marsh
D: David E. Charles

The Riverside detectives focus on locating Vic and their suspect in the bashing unaware the men are on a collision course that will result in Vic pointing his gun at the man who killed his stepson who pleads for his life. Vic has to answer to the superintendant for his unsanctioned investigation and offers to resign. JJ's horse races at the same time as Eric and Lorna's wedding and comes in last. Eric and Lorna are married in a ceremony in the park surrounded by their family and friends.©tzuk

With: Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Vic Gordon as Albert Hartley, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna Close, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Peter Ford as Simon Shepherd, Danny Adcock as Jerry Turner, Anthony Bazell as Harvey Shepherd, Maureen Edwards as Barbara Wallace, Susanna Lobez as Christine Shepherd, Malcolm Steed as Celebrant

Episode 189

W: Colin Eggleston
D: Chris Adshead, David Nettheim

Riverside CI investigates a fatal car accident involving a vehicle belonging to a prominent politician. With the victim being a well-known call girl, Dani defends the man, a friend, against suggestions of impropriety. Liz asks Roy to mediate an increasingly dangerous dispute between an elderly man and his immigrant neighbour. After overhearing Roy telling Eric about wanting to marry Liz, Vic questions her about their relationship. Albert has a successful first public performance.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Vic Gordon as Albert Hartley; Kurt Ludescher as Bruno Bartok, Ann Mulliner as Magda Bartok, Don Crosby as Tom 'Bango' Patterson

Episode 190

W: Peter Kinloch
D: Chris Adshead, David Nettheim

Acts of vandalism by three youth culminates in serious injures to a young child when playground equipment collapses. Liz tells Roy she has no interest in marriage but still wants to see him as friends. Roy later clears the air with Vic who remains staunch in his objections to his sister marrying a cop. Liz recruits Valerie for Meals on Wheels but she quickly has trouble with hers. Politician Philip Hardy is cleared in relation to the car accident. Albert moves out of Roy's home into a senior citizen's club.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Vic Gordon as Albert Hartley; Simon Burke as Vinny Webster, Nick Holland as Peter 'Nicko' Nicholls, Mary Charleston as Maureen Abbott, Beverley Phillips as Rita Webster, Peter Rudder as Sportsmaster

Episode 191

W: Patrick Edgeworth
D: Robert Meillon

Mike visits Amanda at home to express her friends' concerns about her continuing to see Philip Hardy. A stripper is kidnapped to use as leverage against her brother, a retired safe cracker, to get him back in the game. Valerie helps out Liz who is run off her feet working for the Citizens' Advice Bureau. Mike organises time off to take a Criminology course. Eric's long commute from Lorna's is taking its toll. Philip has an opportunity at career redemption by cleaning up vice gangs and asks Danni for her help. Susan fears she and Vic are sliding into a rut but also wants their relationship to be more discrete.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard; Penny Downie as Sherry Raymond, Serge Lazareff as Steve Daniels, Wynn Roberts as Walter Begley, Brian Hannan as 'Paddy' Duffy, Vince Gil as 'Chas' Jenkins, Bethany Lee as Dawn Simpson, Colin McEwan as Lou Evans, Roy Baldwin as John Carrick

Episode 192

W: John Wood
D: Robert Meillon

When Liz and Valerie learn a distressed young mother has been abusing her infant, Roy acts quickly to locate the baby. JJ and Danni apprehend one of the kidnappers but the rescued woman refuses to cooperate with the police to protect her brother. Susan's hopes for discretion in her relationship with Vic are dashed. Amanda uncovers the reason behind the safe robberies leading to the arrest of all those involved. Danni's work for Philip Hardy puts her life in danger when she is shot at while meeting with an informant.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard; Penny Downie as Sherry Raymond, Serge Lazareff as Steve Daniels, Wynn Roberts as Walter Begley, Brian Hannan as 'Paddy' Duffy, Vince Gil as 'Chas' Jenkins, Bethany Lee as Dawn Simpson, Michele Fawdon as Cindy Carter, Neil Thompson as William Franklin

Episode 193

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Robert Francis, David Nettheim

In the aftermath of the attempt on the life of Danni and her informant, Vic takes Danni off the case and confines her to Valerie and JJ's house. The detectives investigate the shooting while trying to get Danni's now-reluctant informant to talk. With company staying overnight at the Benjamin's, Eric is forced to stay with Roy to avoid the long trip home to Lorna's. A power struggle erupts among the perpetrators of a marriage scam run out of a massage parlour.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard; Michele Fawdon as Cindy Carter, Jon Finlayson as Maurice Pearson, Marie Redshaw as Joan Eliot, Lloyd Cunnington as Jack Monahan, John Egan as Reporter

Episode 194

W: Leon Saunders
D: Robert Francis, David Nettheim

Susan and Vic's tennis outing becomes the subject of a formal complaint for the indiscretion of a post-match kiss. Fortunately, Vic and her chaplain get on like a house on fire. The detectives investigate the proprietors of a massage parlour connected to a pair of murders. Valerie volunteers her and Jeff's house as the venue for a 50th wedding anniversary party. Later, she discovers they've been robbed of the money set aside to pay her large phone bill.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Alan Hopgood as Doug Bramley, Walter Pym as Laurie Whitford; Michele Fawdon as Cindy Carter, Jon Finlayson as Maurice Pearson, John Dommett as Foy Chow Chung, Marie Redshaw as Joan Eliot, Lloyd Cunnington as Jack Monahan, Myrtle Wood as Mrs Curran, Marilyn Rodgers as Chris, John Egan as Reporter

Episode 195

W: Beverley Phillips
D: David E. Charles

A couple who commit a hit-and-run are brought to the attention of the Riverside police when the wife falls victim to a random bad snatch. Among the items taken by the thief is a yet-to-be-opened blackmail letter. JJ believes their phone bill money was stolen by one of the pensioners during the party but Valerie objects to him interrogating them, wanting to look into matters herself. Roy's colleagues needle him about his career being in jeopardy after he tickets the superintendant's daughter for dangerous driving. Philip Hardy is cleared in a public inquest.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Walter Pym as Laurie Whitford; Penny Hackforth-Jones as Ann Connors, Edmund Pegge as Lex Connors, Gary Day as Lyle Scott, Shaaron Smith as Sandy Keppel, Robert Thompson as Rick Harris, John Gould as Mr Parsons, Deborah-Lee Furness as Trisha Clarke, John Pratt as Reporter - 1

Episode 196

W: Ray Kolle
D: David E. Charles

The pair responsible for the bag snatch are apprehended revealing the backmail attempt on the hit-and-run couple. The wife's father is determined to expose his son-in-law's personal and business misdeeds. Under the gun, the man leaves his wife and is later found dead, supposedly committing suicide. Valerie is surprised to learn it was Laurie Whitford who stole the money. His use of the money to help his granddaughter escape an abusive relationship earns him an unexpected reprieve from JJ on the condition he performs some odd jobs around their house. Eric's health is a concern for his coworkers and Danni draws the short straw to discuss it with him. Susan rejects Vic's offer to move in together. Eric collapses at work.©tzuk

With: Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Walter Pym as Laurie Whitford, Susan Brenchley as Abby Whitford; Keith Eden as Jack Daly, Penny Hackforth-Jones as Ann Connors, Edmund Pegge as Lex Connors, Gary Day as Lyle Scott, Shaaron Smith as Sandy Keppel, Robert Thompson as Rick Harris, Evan Jones as Lisa Whitford

Episode 197

W: Susan Wilson
D: Chris Adshead

With her father in hospital, Claire fears the worst but she and Lorna soon learn Eric didn't have a heart attack but is suffering high blood pressure. But why? A businessman is gunned down by a masked assailant in broad daylight. When the successful but hated man dies, there is no shortage of suspects. Philip Hardy asks Danni to host a party so he can show his critics he is on good terms with the police. Roy struggles to find an appropriate gift for Eric — until he learns Eric was the Australian motorcycle stunt champion of 1951. Susan helps Vic repair his relationship with his daughter.©tzuk

Starring Peter Adams as Jeff Johnson, Liz Burch as Liz Cameron, Terence Donovan as Vic Cameron, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Joanna Lockwood as Valerie Close, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, Penny Iles as Kate Cameron [uncredited]; Frank Wilson as Larry Page, Jacqueline Kott as Pauline Page, Ross Thompson as Donald Page, Bruce Kilpatrick as Trevor Jennings, Vera Plevnik as Stephanie Jennings, Henri Szeps as Steven Halliday, Adele Lewin as Lorraine Bennett, Clive Hearn as Doctor, Sue Jones as Nurse

Note: appearing since episode 33, Louise Philip is finally elevated into the opening credits. Penny Iles' first (uncredited) appearance since 180.

Episode 198

W: Anne Brooksbank, Ted Ogden
D: Chris Adshead

Eric is quick to dismisses the idea when Claire raises the subject of retirement. The detectives unravel the complex personal and business life of their shooting victim to identify his killer. A young woman seeks custody of the child she gave up — the child's father being the shooting victim. Eric talks Lorna out of selling her house in Kettle Creek, agreeing stay in Riverside during the week and at her place on the weekends. Roy struggles with the notion of charging a man with drunk driving when he came into the station on his own accord. Danni invites her reluctant colleagues to Philip's party where he surprises everyone, Danni included, by announcing their engagement.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly; Jacqueline Kott as Pauline Page, Ross Thompson as Donald Page, Henri Szeps as Steven Halliday, Vera Plevnik as Stephanie Jennings, Bruce Kilpatrick as Trevor Jennings, Gillian Jones as Nina Collins, Ian Smith as Drunk, John Proper as Mr. Burgess, Arnold Riches as Mr. Smith, Robert Schroeder as Security Guard, Joanna Weir as Campaign Worker, Adam Lloyd as Bobby Page

Episode 199

W: Peter Kinloch
D: Robert Meillon

"One more job" is the promise a couple make to a construction company paymaster under their thumb. However, after stealing one week's wages, the pair set their sights on a bigger score, being so bold as to move in with their unwilling accomplice and his unsuspecting wife. While investigating, the detectives uncover an embezzlement scheme at the same business. Danni is furious with Philip for announcing their engagement before even proposing. JJ is tempted to follow Mike's example and enroll in university. Eric is staying with Claire and Tony after getting out of hospital but doesn't like their meddling. Vic goes undercover at the construction company after the police are tipped off about the next robbery.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard; Harold Hopkins as Paul McKinnon, Lulu Pinkus as Shirley Barker, Richard Moir as Ken Spencer, Debbie Baile as Fay McKinnon, Ernie Bourne as Dudley Croft, Colwyn Roberts as Foreman, Peter Hosking as Campbell, George Dixon as Arthur Boulton, John Walton as Terry Londford-Jones

Episode 200

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Robert Meillon

Susan is worried about Vic working undercover — rightly so as he narrowly avoids an attempt on his life. With Vic working on the inside, the detectives stake out the construction company in advance of the payroll robbery. When the heist is foiled, there are, as they say, no loyalties among thieves. With Eric eager to get back to work, Tony sends Roy over to the house with the monthly reports. Mike's first-hand experiences are of interest to a fellow student.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard; Harold Hopkins as Paul McKinnon, Lulu Pinkus as Shirley Barker, Richard Moir as Ken Spencer, Debbie Baile as Fay McKinnon, Neil Melville as Plain Clothes Policeman, John Walton as Terry Lindford-Jones

Episode 201

W: Luis Bayonas
D: David E. Charles

Mike is suspended after police find marijuana in the saddlebags on his motorcycle at the university. Danni tries to get a confession out of a fellow student who doesn't accept the jeopardy Mike's career is in as a result of his prank. An elderly couple is taken for all of their savings by a con man. They are reluctant to come forward to the police, moreso after their house is bombed. Valerie takes an interest in the Grey Power movement. Philip's wife wants to reconcile their marriage. Eric returns to work.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard; Peter Collingwood as Wilfred Perry, Margaret Caristenson as Hilda Perry, Queenie Ashton as Betty Walton, Roger Ward as Gary Dwyer, Robert Oakley as Lew Cox, Jack Mobbs as Sgt. Radford, John Walton as Terry Lindford-Jones [uncredited]

Episode 202

W: Bruce Wishart
D: David E. Charles

Mike is cleared and returns to duty with a warning from Vic to be more careful. JJ investigates when his horse's trainer is robbed in the days leading up to a big race. The focus on two young suspects intensifies when one is found beaten but JJ refuses to charge the obvious suspect and continues to investigate. Eric finds a house for him and Lorna in Riverside. Philip explains to Danni that he and his wife are pretending to get back together and will divorce after the election. JJ's horse, Never Beaten, wins but falls to second after a protest is lodged. Kate tells her father if he and Susan don't get married she will have to leave school.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Penny Iles as Kate Cameron; John Arnold as Wally Drummond, David Argue as Russell Nelson, John Ewart as 'Nugget' Brown, Maurie Fields as Mr Peterson, Roy Edmunds as Forensic Man

Episode 203

W: Ray Kolle
D: Gary Conway

A couple who witness a drive-by shooting disagree about going to the police with what they saw. The detectives suspect a gang hit and when a dismembered body is pulled out of the bay, Vic is under the gun to get a result. To quell the rumours circulating at school about Kate's "playboy" father, Chaplain Bramley suggests to Vic he and Susan should get married. When parents begin to complain, Susan offers her resignation. Tony and Claire are worried about the Eric taking all the furniture when he moves out.©tzuk

With: Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Alan Hopgood as Doug Bramley, Penny Iles as Kate Cameron; Kit Taylor as Brian Lambert, Catherine Wilkin as Kim Lambert, Max Phipps as Harry Shelton, Cash Backman as Stan Wheeler, John Drew as Martin Fletcher, Janet Lord as Mrs Kershaw, Paul Young as Morgan, Richard Hurst as Frank Thompson

Episode 204

W: John Wood
D: Gary Conway

A retaliation hit puts the detectives on to a drug importer. Amanda goes undercover as a junkie leading to the arrest of the killer. However, the reluctant witnesses are located by the head of the drug operation who wants to make sure they stay quiet. Danni is upset by a front-page newspaper story about Hardy and his wife. Hardy then asks Danni to lie about their relationship when the press start asking about her. After hearing about Susan's resignation and pending move to Western Australia, Liz pushes Vic to propose. Mike's uni mate Terry Lindford-Jones escapes his drug charge with a fine. Eric organises a surprise for Roy's birthday.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, John Walton as Terry Lindford-Jones; Kit Taylor as Brian Lambert, Catherine Wilkin as Kim Lanbert, Max Phipps as Harry Shelton, Cash Backman as Stan Wheeler, Michael Carmen as Neville Cook, Trevor Kilgour as Noel Hannan, Keith Kay as 'Bluey' Lynch, Michael Winchester as 'Singing Telegram Man'

Episode 205

W: Michael Joshua
D: Chris Adshead

Eric asks Roy to slow down his enforcement efforts during a traffic blitz. Riverside police scour the streets looking for the men responsible for an armed holdup. The men have chosen to hide out in a vacated house while waiting for the heat to die down. Mike has it out with Hardy over his treatment of Danni, expressing his confidence she will leave him. Valerie organises a surprise housewarming for Eric and Lorna.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Alan Hopgood as Doug Bramley, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly; Peter Cummins as George Reynolds, Betty Lucas as Mary Reynolds, Gary Files as Barry Winter, John Bowman as Noel Dolan, Shane Bourne as Ross Chapman, Tony Porter as Ian Mason, Alan Rowe as Hotel Manager, Penelope Shelton as Neighbour

Episode 206

W: Beverley Phillips
D: Chris Adshead

The holdup men take the homeowners hostage when they return. Riverside police move in after a door-to-door search turns up their suspects. Philip's wife assures Danni that her and Philip's reunion is just a pretence for the election campaign. Danni grows weary of the whole affair and asks Philip if he was involved in the fatal car accident [189]. He admits he was driving and Danni is shocked to learn he left the scene without checking on his injured passenger. Kate is upset at the idea of Susan moving to Perth but Susan is committed to her decision. Valerie's asymmetric homemade curtains irk Eric but Lorna is able to foist them back on her daughter. Claire tires out a new motorised scooter but can't afford to purchase one.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Alan Hopgood as Doug Bramley, Judith McGrath as Jane Hardy, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly; Peter Cummins as George Reynolds, Betty Lucas as Mary Reynolds, Gary Files as Barry Winter, John Bowman as Noel Dolan, Shane Bourne as Ross Chapman, Tony Porter as Ian Mason [uncredited], Peter Dunn as Mr Potter, Paul Burgess as Skateboarder, Rob Greeves as Skateboarder

Episode 207

W: Leon Saunders
D: Robert Meillon

Riverside police are called to locate a suicidal man but JJ suspects he may have faked his own death. Danni asks Philip to turn himself in to the police or be arrested. He reports to the station the next morning not to confess but to threaten to discredit Danni and the Riverside police in the press. Susan and Valerie encourage Claire to volunteer at the Citizens' Advice Bureau. Tony learns about Claire's unaffordable scooter. Eric doesn't like Lorna spending time with an old friend.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly; Bruce Myles as Warren Hewitt, Julia Blake as Laura Hewitt, Kim Deacon as Rebecca Hewitt, Terry McDermott as Jim Faulkner, James Chesworth as Bruce Peterson, Alan Hardy as Errol Simms, Patrick Frost as Kevin Humphries, Richard Askew as Mr Mitchell

Note: the third guest role for Julia Blake (70, 96) and Kim Deacon (87, 137-138) and Terry McDermott's fourth (37-38, 133-134, 185)

Episode 208

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Robert Meillon

The search for the suicidal man ramps up when he is spotted hiding in a boat shed. The man is later injured when he crashes a stolen car. He loses his memory and flees the hospital before detectives arrive. After the man's wife and daughter make an emotional appeal on tv, the boat shed owner brings the missing man in hoping to claim the reward after first trying to blackmail the family. Eric has drinks with Valerie to quiz her about Lorna's relationship with Jim. With just days until the election, Danni is willing to call Philips bluff. After his wife agrees to go public with the truth, including her role in the coverup, Danni arrests Philip in the middle of a campaign event.©tzuk

With: Alfred Bell as Philip Hardy, Kerri Eichhorn as Susan Maynard, Judith McGrath as Jane Hardy, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly; Bruce Myles as Warren Hewitt, Julia Blake as Laura Hewitt, Kim Deacon as Rebecca Hewitt, Terry McDermott as Jim Faulkner, James Chesworth as Bruce Peterson, Clive Hearne as Doctor, Judy Ferrier as Nurse