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Mama Mia

Episode 1.1
Mon, October 6, 1980 (ABC, 7:30)
Written by Vince Powell
Directed by Michael Mills

Enzo's mother is flying over from Italy for a holiday. Enzo tries to teach his kids some Italian before his mother arrives because she doesn't speak any English. Bobby is arrested at a student protest.

Starring: John Bluthal as Enzo Pacelli, Arianthe Galani as Maria Pacelli, Carmen Tanti as Anna Pacelli, Miles Buchanan as Tony Pacelli, Christopher Bell as Bobby Pacelli, Maria Rosa Cerizza as Sofia

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Paul Chubb as the Policeman, Elyse Clare as the Information Girl, Vera Lommerse as the Check-in-Girl, Harry Lawrence as the Airport Porter, Bill Peach as Himself

No Flame Like An Old Flame

Episode 1.2
October 13, 1980
Written by Vince Powell
Directed by Michael Mills

When Maria refuses to cook dinner for Enzo, he goes to the pub where he meets up with an old flame from Italy.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Maria Rosa Cerizza as Sophia, Sandra Lee Paterson as Lisa, Kerry Jewel as Barman, Rob Baxter as Bill, Brandon Burke as Andy

Sunday Bloody Sunday

Episode 1.3
October 20, 1980
Written by Vince Powell
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Enzo tries to set up his mother with his neighbours' father hoping to solve both of their problems. Enzo is traumatized by finding a man in Anna's bed and learning about Bobby's much older girlfriend.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Maria Rosa Cerizza as Sophia, Peter Whitford as Mike Furmont, Gerry Duggan as Arthur Furmont, Mark Hembrow as Brian, Kerry Jewel as Barman

A Question Of Honour

Episode 1.4
October 27, 1980
Written by Charles Stamp and David Dominic
Directed by David Goldie

Enzo gets in a fist fight with the father of one of Tony's classmates. Bobby tries to show his father the folly of the Bible.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Maria Rosa Cerizza as Sophia, Roger Ward as Billy, David Goddard as Bernard, Brian Wenzel as Policeman, Victoria Battese as Mrs Williams

One Of The Family

Episode 1.5
November 03, 1980
Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Enzo meets a man named Stan at the pub. Learning the man's wife has left him, Enzo invites him home for dinner. Meanwhile, Bobby and Anna invite their partners over to meet the family.

With: Ray Barrett as Stan, Chelsea Brown as Karen, Theo Stephens as Garth, Lyn Macleod as Barmaid

Open House

Episode 1.6
November 10, 1980
Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by David Goldie

While driving his taxi, Enzo picks up two armed bank robbers whose getaway car was stolen. The pair hide out at Enzo's house where they keep him and the family hostage.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Terry Bader as Jonesy, Leo Taylor as Turner, Brian Wenzel as Policeman, Robert Hughes as Policeman, Bill Ayers as Policeman, Doug Scroope as Curtis, Joseph Dicker as Milkman, Ross Symonds as Newsreader

It Never Rains

Episode 2.1
July 06, 1981
Written by Vince Powell
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Bobby announces that he is getting married to a girl named Deirdre. Anna also announces that she is getting married... to Deirdre's father. Tony announces he wants to become a priest.

Starring: John Bluthal as Enzo Pacelli, Arianthe Galani as Maria Pacelli, Carmen Tanti as Anna Pacelli, Miles Buchanan as Tony Pacelli, Christopher Bell as Bobby Pacelli

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Kerry Jewel as Barman [Paul], Walter Sullivan as Mr. Johnson, Fiona Sullivan as Deidre

Going Bush

Episode 2.2
July 13, 1981
Written by Vince Powell
Directed by David Goldie

Enzo takes the family on a picnic on his day off but the family end up stranded in the bush when they get lost and the car runs out of petrol.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Reg Lye as Arthur

Togetherness

Episode 2.3
July 27, 1981
Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Father Murphy and Mother Superior ask the Pacelli family to look after a Vietnamese orphan for the day.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Sean Balcombe as Diem, Mike O'Brien as Father Kevin, Lex Marinos as Radio Announcer, Jill Perryman as Mother Superior

The Game's The Thing

Episode 2.4
August 10, 1981
Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by David Goldie

Enzo is desperate to see the soccer match between the Socceroos and Roma but loses his tickets in a letterbox. Enzo tries to set up Anna with one of the Roma players, whose father is an old friend.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Tom Oliver as Curtis, Ray Meagher as Policeman, Kerry Jewel as Paul, Terry Byrnes as Guido de Sica, Joyce Jacobs as Lady, Harry Nielson as Grounds Attendant, Phillip Hinton as Enrico de Sica, Alton Harvey as The Postman

Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

Episode 2.5
August 24, 1981
Written by Hugh Stuckey
Directed by ?

Tony invites his girlfriend over to meet his parents.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Kerry Jewel as Paul, Samantha Cox as Josie, Colleen Cook as Girl in Cab, Dawn Lake & Bobby Limb, Graeme Blundell

Come On Aussie, Come On

Episode 2.6
September 07, 1981
Written by Hugh Stuckey, John O'Grady
Directed by Geoff Portmann

After praising his friend for becoming a naturalised citizen, Enzo is under pressure from his family to get his Australian citizenship as well.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Kerry Jewel as Barman, Garth Meade as Giovannino Macari

On The Job

Episode 2.7
September 14, 1981
Written by Vince Powell
Directed by ?

To help make ends meet, Maria gets a secret part-time job working as a doctor's receptionist. Enzo is soon celebrating the good news that Maria is pregnant.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Kerry Jewel as Barman, Lola Brooks as Dr. Wilson, Abigail as Patient

Quiet Weekend

Episode 3.1
July 02, 1982
Written by Vince Powell
Directed by Leon Thau

Bobby and Anna throw a party when their parents go away to a friend's beach house for the weekend. Enzo's hopes for a quiet weekend are upset by some unexpected arrivals.

Starring: John Bluthal as Enzo Pacelli, Arianthe Galani as Maria Pacelli, Christopher Bell as Bobby Pacelli, Miles Buchanan as Tony Pacelli, Carmen Tanti as Anna Pacelli

With: Donald McDonald as Father Kelly, D. Maria Paoloni as Sophia, John Farndale as Boy at Party, Diane Smith as Shirley, Deborah Trengove as Nurse

It's The Thought That Counts

Episode 3.2
July 09, 1982
Written by Vince Powell
Directed by ?

Enzo seeks advice from Father Kelly when he suspects Maria is having an affair with one of his friends, a greengrocer whose son is dating Anna.

With: Donald MacDonald as Father Kelly, Kerry Jewel as Barman, Henri Szeps as Franco, ? as Angela

Tax Me If You Can

Episode 3.3
July 16, 1982
Written by ?
Directed by ?

Enzo has a nightmare after receiving a letter from the Taxation Department.

With: ?

Odds On

Episode 3.4
July 23, 1982
Written by ?
Directed by ?

Enzo invests some money that Father Murphy gave him to mind for an old friend.

With: ?

A Hard Day's Night

Episode 3.5
July 30, 1982
Written by ?
Directed by ?

Enzo decides to hire a night driver for his taxi, but is not impressed with the applicants.

With: ?

There's No Place Like It

Episode 3.6
August 06, 1982
Written by John Wilding
Directed by ?

Wanting to be more independant, Anna and Bobby tell their parents they've rented a flat and are moving out. Father Kelly collects for a new statue of the Virgin Marry.

With: Donald MacDonald as Father Kelly, Kerry Jewel as Barman

And Baby Makes Six

Episode 3.7
August 13, 1982
Written by ?
Directed by ?

Maria finally has her baby after many false alarms.

With: ?

Rome Sweet Rome

Episode 3.8
August 20, 1982
Written by ?
Directed by ?

Maria is homesick and eager to see Rome one last time. However, Enzo must overcome his fear of flying if the family is to enjoy a holiday in Italy. Bobby and Tony think they're on easy street with the grandmother looking after them.

Starring: John Bluthal as Enzo Pacelli, Arianthe Galani as Maria Pacelli, Christopher Bell as Bobby Pacelli, Miles Buchanan as Tony Pacelli

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, D. Maria Paoloni as Sophia, ? as Angela, et al.

The Good Samaritan

Episode 3.9
August 27, 1982
Written by Valda Marshall
Directed by Leon Thau

After receiving a sign from God, Enzo decides to reform — with unexpected results after he volunteers for a suicide prevention helpline.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Kerry Jewel as Barman, Theo Stephens as Suicide Man, Paul Mason as Monk, Lynne Porteous as Social Worker, Andrew Joseph Bond as Baby, Max Aspin as Window Ledge Stunt

A Friend In Need Is A Nuisance

Episode 3.10
September 03, 1982
Written by ?
Directed by ?

An old friend of Enzo's comes to visit. Learning the man is in town to get married, Enzo breaks up the relationship only for the woman to fall for him. Bobby gets a part-time job working for the local council.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Kerry Jewel as Barman, ? as Charlie Parker, ? as Mrs Robinson, ? as Al, ? as Neighbour

The Illegal Immigrant

Episode 3.11
September 10, 1982
Written by ?
Directed by ?

Enzo's mother's passport has expired and she must go back to Italy. Enzo tries to sort it out so she can stay only to place his own future in jeopardy.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Kerry Jewel as Barman, D. Maria Paoloni as Sophia, Andrew Joseph Bond as Baby, ? as Mr Butler, et al.

First Come ~ First Served

Episode 3.12
September 17, 1982
Written by Vince Powell
Directed by ?

Father Murphy gives Enzo money to buy a piano for the church which requires he sleep outside the music store until it opens.

With: Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Warwick Moss as Bruce, Martin Vaughan as [homeless man], et al.

All's Well That Ends Well

Episode 3.13
September 24, 1982
Written by ?
Directed by ?

When he's not invited to the monthly meeting with the bishop, Father Murphy thinks he is going to be replaced. After meeting the strict new priest, Enzo is determined to intervene. Enzo writes the bishop a strongly worded letter but must retrieve it from the bishop's office after he learns the truth. Anna returns from Europe.

With: Carmen Tanti as Anna Pacelli, Edmund Pegge as Father Murphy, Kerry Jewel as Barman, James Condon as Father Savage, et al.