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A Lode Of Old Bullpitt

Episode 4.01 (47)
Thu, May 27, 1982

When Ted starts acting mysteriously, the family investigates and discovers he's in training to go prospecting.

With: Noel Ferrier, Cornelia Frances

Briefcase Encounter

Episode 4.02 (48)
Thu, Jun 03, 1982
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

After Ted attends a dynamic personality course, he applies for a new, executive position but ends up being stuck in a very different position.

With: Terry Bader as Priest, Diane Smith as Pregnant girl, Cecil Parkee as Japanese businessman

Partying Is Such Sweet Sorrow

Episode 4.03 (49)
Thu, Jun 10, 1982

When Merle persuades Thel to leave Ted, Bob moves in and livens up the house with one of his famous parties

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle, Laura Gabriel, Margie McRae

Whodunnit ?

Episode 4.04 (50)
Thu, Jun 17, 1982

Thel's birthday, a wallsafe, a butler and a dishwasher combine to create chaos and mystery in Wombat Crescent.

With: Paul Chubb as the Butler

A Very Green Grocer

Episode 4.05 (51)
Thu, Jun 24, 1982

When Ted decides to help a government drive against illegal immigrants, his plan backfires in more ways than one.

With: Louise Howitt, Johnny Lockwood

A Matter Of Willpower

Episode 4.06 (52)
Thu, Jul 01, 1982

When Ted's lust for rich Aunty Vi's money gets out of hand, the rest of the family decide to teach him a lesson.

With: Robina Beard

Divorce Australian Style

Episode 4.07 (53)
Thu, Jul 08, 1982
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Bob suddenly discovers he's divorced, his joy is dampened when he realises everything is in Merle's name; so he must try to get Merle to marry him again.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle, Julieanne Newbould as Wendy

Hair Of The Blue Dog

Episode 4.08 (54)
Thu, Jul 15, 1982
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Ted's running battle with a local poodle culminates in terror at the dentist.

With: Bruce Spence as Dentist

Wombat Madness

Episode 4.09 (55)
Thu, Jul 22, 1982

In an effort to influence his boss, Ted applies to join the secret society, The Brotherhood of Wombats.

With: Julieanne Newbould as Wendy, Ken Goodlet as Sir Basil

It's A Bird! It's A Plane! It's A Tile!

Episode 4.10 (56)
Thu, Jul 29, 1982

When Ted loses his memory after being struck on the head by a bit of the Space Shuttle, he tries to sue the American Government for damages.

With: Roger Newcombe, Ronne Arnold

The Ones That Didn't Get Away

Episode 4.11 (57)
Thu, Aug 05, 1982

Faced with the fearsome prospect of taking Ted with him on his annual fishing trip, Bruno is relieved when the elements and fate step in to save the day.

With:

Licence To Thrill

Episode 4.12 (58)
Thu, Aug 12, 1982

Ted's life is thrown into turmoil when he discovers his drivers licence is two years out of date. Craig and Wendy move in.

With: Julieanne Newbould as Wendy

With A Little Bitter Luck

Episode 4.13 (59)
Thu, Aug 19, 1982

War breaks out in Wombat Crescent when Ted and Bruno compete to be the star of a new beer commercial.

With: Malcolm Thompson

Bob & Merle & Ted & Neville

Episode 4.14 (60)
Thu, Sep 16, 1982
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

With Thelma away on her European vacation, Ted discovers that a batchelor's life isn't as much fun as he expected, especially when Bob and Merle move in.

With: Sheila Kennelly as Rosa Bertoluci, Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle

Presenting The Ted and Sparky Show

Episode 4.15 (61)
Thu, Sep 23, 1982
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Ted embarks on a showbiz career after the 'mad actor' bloke down the road leaves him his ventriloquist's dummy.

With: Peter Whitford as Haydn De Witt, Roger Newcombe as Dummy's voice

A Dog Called Horse

Episode 4.16 (62)
Thu, Sep 30, 1982
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Ted's dog breeding plans change abrubtly when the champion pedigreed boxer he wins turns out to have only two legs.

With: Graeme Blundell as Doug C. Horse, Tracy Mann as Glenys Freckle

Teapot Of Gold

Episode 4.17 (63)
Thu, Oct 07, 1982

When gambling fever hits Wombat Crescent, Ted resorts to dirty tricks and chaos once again rules in the Bullpitt household.

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Sons And Datsuns

Episode 4.18 (64)
Thu, Oct 14, 1982

When a visitor arrives claiming to be Ted's illegitimate son, it isn't only Ted who gets a surprise.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle, Ian Gilmour

Man Of The Match

Episode 4.19 (65)
Thu, Oct 21, 1982

The annual doctors and nurses cricket match brings Ted Bullpitt out of retirement and back to the crease.

With: Megan Armstrong

Bagpipe Dreams

Episode 4.20 (66)
Thu, Oct 28, 1982

The prospect of a huge inheritance from Scotland disrupts the gentle calm of Wombat Crescent as Ted sets about proving his legitimate claim.

With: Robert Hughes

A Spelling Lesson

Episode 4.21 (67)
Thu, Nov 04, 1982

Ted is convinced his days are numbered after he falls under the spell of an exotic visitor.

With: Robyn Moore

No Bed of Rosa's

Episode 4.22 (68)
Thu, Nov 11, 1982

When Thel's cousin Reg Pooley visits in search of a wife, Ted's attempts at matchmaking cause a hair raising situation.

With: Doug Scroope as Reg Pooley

Medium Rare

Episode 4.23 (69)
Thu, Apr 26, 1984

An evening of fun with a ouija board brings a day of disaster for Wombat Crescent as Ted is convinced his contact with the spirit world will bring riches beyond his dreams.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle