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150 Years Later

Episode 1.01
Monday, April 05, 2010
Written by Emma Reeves
Directed by Stephen Johnson

Three beautiful, strong-willed teenage sisters — Rebecca, Sophie and Hazel — are given a second chance at life 150 years after their deaths. Thrust into the 21st century, these refined but spirited Victorian girls must try to fit into a society completely alien to them, without anyone discovering they are really ghosts.

The Ainsworth sisters Rebecca, Sophie and Hazel find themselves standing in their old home as ghosts. They discover they can levitate, walk through walls and turn on lights without fire.

With: Blake Davis as Jonathan, Chris Milligan as David; Jay Kennedy Harris as Charlie, Aisha Dee as Christine, Stella Silagy as Mattie, Monique Fisher as Piper, Sophie D'Huij as Danni, Julie Forsyth as Haiwyn Sinclaire, Gerry Connolly as Headmaster Griffith, Tim Campbell as Mr Doyle, Julie Eckersley as Agatha Heggleby, Joshua Allen as Buddy, Maurie Annesse as Sophus, Wilhelmina Stracke as Grendel; Raymond Thomas as Sir Charles Ainsworth, Jane Conroy as Lady Ainsworth, Rhys Thomas as David's Friend 1, Josh Geary as David's Friend 2, Tracy Harvey as Miss Dunnigan, Jackson Laidlaw as Student 1, Gracie Brown as Student 2, Jessica Sofarnos as Girl 1, Louise Griffin as Girl 2, Sam Howard as Pupil 1, Janette Frazer as Mrs Heathfield

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Dying to Belong

Episode 1.02
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Written by Holly Phillips
Directed by Stephen Johnson

While attempting to settle down and experience life as "living ghosts", the sisters begin to discover what modern advantages their new environment has to offer. And there is much fun to be had! Rebecca and Sophie encounter the complex but fascinating world of computers and the internet, while Hazel finds a new friend — the television. Meanwhile, desperate to fit in, Rebecca identifies fellow pupil Christine as the route to popularity and is determined to overcome any obstacles in the hopes of becoming her friend.

Note: the credits are duplicated from the previous episode

Sisters in Mind

Episode 1.03
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Written by Emma Reeves
Directed by Stephen Johnson

Rebecca and Sophie have an almighty argument when one mistakes an innocent moment for sisterly betrayal. Meanwhile Hazel is struggling with a new-found ghostly power.

Note: the end cast credits are incorrect and are actually for episode 1.05

Gold

Episode 1.04
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Written by Gerard Foster
Directed by Wayne Blair

A face from the past during a history lesson leads Hazel to search for and confront a hidden memory. She embarks upon a private mission that not only sees the return of an old friend, but also a less welcome ghostly guest. Meanwhile, Rebecca is excited to become David's "study budy" in English class.

With: Blake Davis as Jonathan, Chris Milligan as David; Jay Kennedy Harris as Charlie, Aisha Dee as Christine, Stella Silagy as Mattie, Monique Fisher as Piper, Sophie D'Huij as Danni, Julie Forsyth as Haiwyn Sinclaire, Gerry Connolly as Headmaster Griffith, Tim Campbell as Mr Doyle, Julie Eckersley as Agatha Heggleby, Joshua Allen as Buddy, Maurie Annesse as Sophus, Wilhelmina Stracke as Grendel, Clarence Ryan as Tom Kelly, Michael Carman as Edwin Fingers, Elena Mandalis as Mrs Miller, Grant Cartwright as Edward Van Melverdere

Law of the Jungle

Episode 1.05
Friday, April 09, 2010
Written by Peter Templeman
Directed by Stephen Johnson

The Ainsworth sisters join ghostly forces to take on the bullies and rid Ainsbury School of a complex homework laundering operation.

With: Blake Davis as Jonathan, Chris Milligan as David; Jay Kennedy Harris as Charlie, Aisha Dee as Christine, Stella Silagy as Mattie, Monique Fisher as Piper, Sophie D'Huij as Danni, Julie Forsyth as Haiwyn Sinclaire, Gerry Connolly as Headmaster Griffith, Tim Campbell as Mr Doyle, Julie Eckersley as Agatha Heggleby, Joshua Allen as Buddy, Maurie Annesse as Sophus, Wilhelmina Stracke as Grendel; Jane Conroy as Lady Ainsworth, Steve Cummins as Governor 1, Lise Rodgers as Governor 2, Tessa Whelan as Student 1, Liam Maguire as Max Baster, Phillip Egan as Rapper 1, Tyson George as Rapper 2, Pierce Morton as Smaller Student, Max Johnson as Jethro, Adrian Callegari as Ernesto, Jourdain Wongtrakun as Edgy Kid, Stacey Camilleri as Another Kid, Debra Low as Gardener

The Baharee

Episode 1.06
Monday, April 12, 2010
Written by Toby Davies & Chris Pell
Directed by Stephen Johnson

It's Ainsbury School's 'Week of Culture' and the students are busy choosing classes either in theatre, dance or art. All is running smoothly until a dusty antique box in the drama class is opened releasing a cheeky spirit called a 'Baharee', causing chaos amongst the students and teachers.

Note: the end cast credits are incorrect and are from episode 1.01

Hazel's Tree

Episode 1.07
Tuesday, April 12, 2010
Written by Holly Phillips
Directed by Wayne Blair

Hazel is distraught to learn that a peppercorn tree she planted with her mother is to be torn down to make way for a hydraulic water pump. Posing as an unwashed, energy saving environmentalist, Hazel starts a campaign in school to save the tree. Sophie tries to get the school's literature club to take a greater interest in reading books while Rebeca searches for a cause she can truely care about.

Note: once again the end credits are wrong, this time duplicated from episode 1.04. It really shouldn't be this hard to get the credits right!

Re-Living History

Episode 1.08
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Written by Sarah Rosetti
Directed by Wayne Blair

It's Living History Day at Ainsbury School and the Ainsworth sisters are excited to be part of the celebration of Victorian times. It is also Sophie's 164th birthday and the girls organise an attic birthday party for her, which ends with Miss Sinclaire going to hospital.

Note: cast credits are duplicated from 1.04

A Friend in Deed

Episode 1.09
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Written by Holly Phillips
Directed by Stephen Johnson

Sophie discovers a new talent for cross-country running. Her speedy performance lands her a spot in the school team and has made her popular with her peers.

Note: credits are from episode 1.01

Grendel's Cold

Episode 1.10
Friday, April 16, 2010
Written by Holly Phillips
Directed by Stephen Johnson

It's half-term break and the sisters discover that family is behind the true meaning of the 'modern holiday'.

Note: credits from episode 1.11 are used

Smoke & Mirrors

Episode 1.11
Monday, April 19, 2010
Written by Sarah Roseth
Directed by Stephen Johnson

Rebecca lands herself in hot water when Mr Griffith tells her that a continuous string of failing grades has put her place at Ainsbury in jeopardy.

With: Blake Davis as Jonathan, Chris Milligan as David; Jay Kennedy Harris as Charlie, Aisha Dee as Christine, Stella Silagy as Mattie, Monique Fisher as Piper, Sophie D'Huij as Danni, Julie Forsyth as Haiwyn Sinclaire, Gerry Connolly as Headmaster Griffith, Tim Campbell as Mr Doyle, Julie Eckersley as Agatha Heggleby, Joshua Allen as Buddy, Maurie Annesse as Sophus, Wilhelmina Stracke as Grendel, Adrian Callegari as Ernesto

Love's First Kiss

Episode 1.12
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Written by Sam Carroll
Directed by Stephen Johnson

Rebecca's affections are tested when an old family portrait is unveiled as one of Ainsbury's hidden treasures.

Note: cast credits from episode 1.01 are mistakenly reused again

Old Ghosts

Episode 1.13
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Written by Kirstie Falkous
Directed by Wayne Blair

Sophie is possessed by a ghost with a score to settle and it's a race against time for her sister's to save her from expulsion.

With: Blake Davis as Jonathan, Chris Milligan as David; Jay Kennedy Harris as Charlie, Aisha Dee as Christine, Stella Silagy as Mattie, Monique Fisher as Piper, Sophie D'Huij as Danni, Julie Forsyth as Haiwyn Sinclaire, Gerry Connolly as Headmaster Griffith, Tim Campbell as Mr Doyle, Julie Eckersley as Agatha Heggleby, Joshua Allen as Buddy, Maurie Annesse as Sophus, Wilhelmina Stracke as Grendel, Clarence Ryan as Tom Kelly, Michael Carman as Edwin Finders, Elena Mandalis as Mrs Miller, Grant Carlwright as Edward Van Melverdere

Note: end cast credits are the same ones used in episode 1.04 which contain a mix from both episodes