Kingswood Country: episode guide


Sale Of The Century

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Episode 3.01 (27)
Thu, Jun 04, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

In the face of rising petrol costs, Ted is forced to consider the fate of the Kingswood. Ted places the notice in the newspaper obituaries and is made an offer he can't refuse.

With: Ron Graham as Mr. GMH

We're No Angels

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Episode 3.02 (28)
Thu, Jun 11, 1981
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

Plans for Bruno's 30th birthday party are ruined when a group Ted believes to be bikies throws a party next door. Ted is determined to throw the better party despite the family's wish to go next door.

With: none

The Roots Of Bullpitt

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Episode 3.03 (29)
Thu, Jun 18, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Thelma traces her and Ted's family histories, she uncovers the forgotten history of the Bullpitt line. Ted hopes to use his new-found status to get an invitation to the Royal Wedding.

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Professor Gerald

The Love God of Wombat Crescent

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Episode 3.04 (30)
Thu, Jun 25, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Thel tries to reunite Bob and Merle, her well-laid plans create more problems than they solve.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle, Louise Le Nay as Mandy

Not Tonight Tweety Pie

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Episode 3.05 (31)
Thu, Jul 02, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

In an effort to revitalise their marriage, Thel tricks Ted into visiting a marriage guidance counsellor.

With: Noeline Brown as Elizabeth Windsor

Meet Sister Alibi

Tessa Mallos and Donald McDonald

Episode 3.06 (32)
Thu, Jul 09, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted's income tax return is investigated, he finds that only his old enemy, the nun, can save him. Bruno tries to help Ted assemble his new rocking chair.

With: Tessa Mallos as Sister Maria, Donald McDonald as Peter Lucas

The Hair Of The Cat That Bit You

Ross Higgins

Episode 3.07 (33)
Thu, Jul 16, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

The calm of Wombat Crescent is shattered when Thel finds a homeless kitten. Bruno bets Ted that he can't grow a moustache in a week.

With: Cornelia Frances as Doctor

Uncle Jack Gets His Own Back

Ross Higgins and Colin McEwan

Episode 3.08 (34)
Thu, Jul 23, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted's old Uncle Jack dies and leaves a mysterious box to the family, Ted tries to con Bob out of his rightful inheritance.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle, Les Foxcroft as Clarrie

That Old Back Magic

Ross Higgins and Julieanne Newbould

Episode 3.09 (35)
Thu, Jul 30, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

The Bullpitt household is thrown into chaos by Ted's bad back and the visit of Craig's new girlfriend. Craig leaves home.

With: Julieanne Newbould as Wendy

Room To Rent

Paul Chubb and Judi Farr

Episode 3.10 (36)
Thu, Aug 06, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Thel's determination to rent Craig's room to an Asian student lands her in hot water with Ted and the police. An escaped convict answers Thelma's ad.

With: Paul Chubb as Wayne Couch, Kev Golsby as Sgt. Kelly

Lodger Protest

Ross Higgins and Tessa Mallos

Episode 3.11 (37)
Thu, Aug 13, 1981
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

An illness in the family and a guest lodger in the house add up to chaos for the Bullpitts.

With: Tessa Mallos as Sister Maria

An Affair To Remember

Laurel McGowan, Doug Scroope, Ross Higgins

Episode 3.12 (38)
Thu, Aug 20, 1981
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Greta is convinced that Bruno is having an affair, Ted employs cousin Reg to drive the nail into Bruno's coffin.

With: Doug Scroope as Reg Pooley

Wagers Of Fear

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Episode 3.13 (39)
Thu, Aug 27, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Bob's commercials launch him to television stardom, Ted enters into a wager that will deflate his horrible brother's ego.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob Bullpitt

Plaster of Paris

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Episode 3.14 (40)
Thu, Sep 03, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Thel finally wins a competition that could take her to exotic places but the only loser is Ted.

With: Bruce Spence as Samson

Strike Me Catholic

Ross Higgins, Lex Marinos, Gary Files, Judi Farr

Episode 3.15 (41)
Thu, Sep 10, 1981
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

Industrial chaos hits the Bullpitt family when Ted decides to defy his union and get another job. Thel splurges on an anniversary gift for herself.

With: Gary Files as Jack Stubbs

Three Into Fur Won't Go

Peter Fisher and Lorna Lesley

Episode 3.16 (42)
Thu, Sep 17, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Bob's constant girl chasing backfires badly when three woman end up believing they own the same fur coat.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle, Lorna Lesley as Maxine

Trees Company

Judi Farr, Ross Higgins and Peter Fisher

Episode 3.17 (43)
Thu, Sep 24, 1981
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted tries to force the local council to remove a tree outside his house, he only succeeds in having the whole family turn against him.

With: none

Sweet and Sour Charity

Ross Higgins and Lex Marinos

Episode 3.18 (44)
Thu, Oct 01, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Thelma has to organise the School Charity Concert, Ted refuses to have anything to do with it — but ends up being the star of the show when an injury keeps Craig from performing. Thelma anticipates Craig and Wendy's engagement.

With: Julieanne Newbould as Wendy

Smoke Out at Wombat Crescent

Ross Higgins and Danny Adcock

Episode 3.19 (45)
Thu, Oct 08, 1981
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Ted's plans for the annual family barbecue are shattered when Bob tries to catch a possum in the roof. Greta rebels against having to do the dishes. Metric conversion baffles the Bullpitts.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle, Danny Adcock as Fire Chief

Every Dog Has It's Pay

Rob Baxter and Ross Higgins

Episode 3.20 (46)
Thu, Oct 15, 1981
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted loses the company bully's pay packet, he faces something more painful than death.

With: Kev Golsby as Sgt. Kelly, Peter Rowley as Gay, Rob Baxter as Mad-Dog Davis