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Pure Poetry

Episode 1.14
UK: May 01, 2007
Australia: Wed, July 18, 2007
Written by Sarah Rossetti
Directed by James Bogle

Just when life is finally uncomplicated, Lockie falls for Vicki Streeton all over again... and it's driving him to distraction. Mum and Sarge try to instill in Lockie the value of poetry. Lockie starts the Angelus High Board Riders Association but is challenged for top spot by Boof.

With: Ewen Leslie as John East; Monica Main as Ms Twaddle, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Melanie Munt as Lisa, Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Cameron Findlay as Boof, Luke Tulloch as Flea, Blake Fruet as Handle, Joe Amato as Wack, Geoffrey Waldeck as Boof's Dad, Felicity Stowward as Ballett Teacher, Christian Pietropaolo as Surf Boy, Nibbles as Cyril

The Ladder of Love

Episode 1.15
UK: May 02, 2007
Australia: Thu, July 19, 2007
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by Peter Templeman

Lockie and Vicki are back on. And unlike before, Lockie takes the public attention in his stride.

With: Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Della Rae Morrison as Mrs Egg, Melanie Munt as Lisa, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Mitchell Page as Monster

Additional music: "Don't You Think It's Time" performed by Bob Evans, "Stevie" performed by Spiderbait

Brothers

Episode 1.16
UK: May 03, 2007
Australia: Tue, July 24, 2007
Written by Leeanne Innes
Directed by Roger Hodgman

When dancing-challenged Lockie realises he's expected to bust some moves at the upcoming blue light disco, he takes his insecurities out on Phillip. Phillip is kept busy on a top secret assignment, "Project Lisa".

With: Ewen Leslie as John East; Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Della Rae Morrison as Mrs Egg, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Melanie Munt as Lisa, Tiarna Clarke as Dot, Cameron Findlay as Boof, Levi Evans as Older Phillip, Nibbles as Cyril

Additional music: "First Time" performed by Jebediah, "Miss Freelove '69" performed by Hoodoo Gurus, "Now The Rain is Falling" performed by Little Birdy, "One in a million" performed by Bodyjar

Swamp Rat

Episode 1.17
UK: May 04, 2007
Australia: Wed, July 25, 2007
Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Peter Templeman

Lockie is invited to go water-skiing with Vicki and her parents, and assures Vicki he's a good skier. In reality he has never skied before. Rev Egg's job is on the line when he is evaluated by assessors from the church. After having his heart broke, Phillip preoccupiers himself in trying to create better tasting green jelly babies.

With: Ewen Leslie as John East; Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Della Rae Morrison as Mrs Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Melanie Munt as Lisa, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Karli Rae Grogan as Heidi, Cameron Findlay as Boof, Luke Tulloch as Flea, Blake Fruet as Handle, Joe Amato as Wack

Additional music: "Glokenpop" performed by Spiderbait

Face The Fear

Episode 1.18
UK: May 07, 2007
Australia: Thu, July 26, 2007
Written by Shelley Birse
Directed by Peter Templeman

After a misunderstanding with Vicki, Lockie is thrust into a looming altercation with an older bogan. Lockie's mum must also face her fears when she is asked my Mrs Egg to pose for a sculpture — in the nude.

With: Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Jordan Silver as Curtis, Della Rae Morrison as Mrs Egg, Monica Main as Ms Twaddle, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Max Tilse as Someone Smart, Tony Tilse as Science Teacher

Additional music: "California" performed by The Casanovas

Notes: Co-producer/director Tony Tilse appears as the science teacher (the bee man). Max Tilse (the heckling classmate) is Tony's son. If you even noticed it... the answer to Ms Twaddle's "Does anyone know this passage" query on the chalkboard is that it comes from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Act 5, scene 1

Note: Jordan Silver (Curtis) originally auditioned for the role of Lockie

Lockie Takes The Cake

Episode 1.19
UK: May 08, 2007
Australia: Tue, July 31, 2007
Written by Matt Ford
Directed by James Bogle

Lockie is stressed out. Out of the 365 days in the year, why did Vicky and Phillip have to be born on the same one? Desperate for money to buy two presents, Lockie and Egg try their hand at busking. Mum gets a new bread machine. Bead Boy helps make Vicky's birthday party truly unforgettable.

With: Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Della Rae Morrison as Mrs Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Melanie Munt as Lisa, Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Lachlan McSevich as Lockie Double

Note: there was a stunt cake! The cake Lockie falls on is not the same as the one delivered and that is seen on the table as Lockie dangles overhead.

The Clock's Tickin'

Episode 1.20
UK: May 09, 2007
Australia: Wed, August 01, 2007
Written by Matt Ford
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Lockie and a bunch of kids from school are off to John East's Camp Find Yourself. The clock's ticking for Egg as he faces a difficult decision about his future. Lockie's relationship with Vicky is put to the test.

With: Ewen Leslie as John East; Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Della Rae Morrison as Mrs Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Cameron Findlay as Boof, Luke Tulloch as Flea, Blake Fruet as Handle, Joe Amato as Wack, Verity Gorman as Sasha

Additional music: "One Crowded House" performed by Augie March, "Miss Manners" performed by Persian Rugs

Zig Zag Hill

Episode 1.21
UK: May 10, 2007
Australia: Thu, August 02, 2007
Written by David Ogilvy
Directed by James Bogle

When Mum has one of her "polka dot days", Lockie is forced to be mature and responsible by doing the housework. The mounting pressure releases in his attempt to conquer Angelus's unskatable zig zag hill. Meanwhile, Freda is on her last legs (again) and Egg is stressed about rumours that Dot likes him

With: Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Tiarna Clarke as Dot, Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Cameron Findlay as Boof, Luke Tulloch as Flea, Blake Fruet as Handle, Joe Amato as Wack, Kieran Madigan as Skateboarding Double

Angels and Monsters

Episode 1.22
UK: May 11, 2007
Australia: Tue, August 07, 2007
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by James Bogle

Between mum being in hospital and his continued bed-wetting, Phillip needs cheering up, so Lockie enters them in the Annual Angelus Fishing Competition.

With: Melanie Munt as Lisa, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Mitchell Page as Monster, Rachael Rastrick as Dr Wallace, Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob

Note: Michael Miller's script for this episode was nominated for a 2007 AWGIE Award

Boredom Busters

Episode 1.23
UK: May 14, 2007
Australia: Wed, August 08, 2007
Written by Shelley Birse
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Lockie and the family become the focus of small-town charity, much to Lockie's chagrin. Lockie enters the cross-country and places a disappointing first. Cyril goes missing.

With: Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Mitchell Page as Monster, Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, et al

Barry Goes Pop

Episode 1.24
UK: May 15, 2007
Australia: Thu, August 09, 2007
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Nan's cooking causes some hot air to rise in the Leonard house. Lockie and Phillip have concerns about nan and pop's ability to look after Sarge's beloved children. Vicki sabotages her father's re-election campaign. Egg awaits his mother's return and Phillips makes a shocking discovery about nan. Pop.

With:

Ewen Leslie as John East; Alice Dale as Nan, Mike Dorsey as Pop, Melanie Munt as Lisa, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Tiarna Clarke as Dot, Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Cameron Findlay as Boof, Luke Tulloch as Flea, Blake Fruet as Handle, Joe Amato as Wack, Tim Dunn as Heckler

Additional music: "Tiny Paintings" performed by Architecture in Helsinki

The Domino Effect

Episode 1.25
UK: May 16, 2007
Australia: Tue, August 14, 2007
Written by Leeanne Innes
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Lockie ponders the notion of the domino effect: how one small event can trigger a series of other smaller events, leading to big, potentially life-changing results. Phillip turns to the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui to get what he really wants. Egg is faced with his parents changing relationship and Vicki hopes to get her father to let Colin come back home.

With: Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Della Rae Morrison as Mrs Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Mitchell Page as Monster, Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Cameron Findlay as Boof, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Luke Tulloch as Flea, Ben Grant as Shop Keeper

Additional music: "Vanishing", songs from "In Case We Die" performed by Architecture in Helsinki; "The Great Wall" licenced courtesy of AudioNetwork

Note: Colin's "My Favourite Day" yearbook essay is duplicated to fill out the page (and the picture of the car is flipped)

Joy... To The World

Episode 1.26 (finale)
UK: May 17, 2007
Australia: Wed, August 15, 2007
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by Roger Hodgman

It's the last day of school and Vicki drops a bombshell: she won't be coming back to Angelus High next year. In fact, she's leaving Angelus altogether to go to boarding school. The Leonard family awaits Mum's return from hospital in time for Christmas, Phillip's nightmare nears an end, and volunteers lineup to help Rev Egg put on his Christmas Rock Opera.

With: Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Della Rae Morrison as Mrs Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Mitchell Page as Monster, Tiarna Clarke as Dot, Georgia Schober and Ella Maddy as Blob, Cameron Findlay as Boof, Nibbles as Cyril

Additional music: "All Wounds Heal" performed by Tambalane, "Ordinary" performed by Hot Rollers, "You Needed More" performed by The Sleepy Jackson