Mother and Son: episode guide


The Medals

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Episode 4.01 (22)
February 01, 1988
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Keeping Maggie from wandering off and getting lost is becoming more difficult. And the police aren't much help. But why is Maggie wearing her late husband's medals? It isn't Anzac Day, is it? Or is everyone out of step but Maggie?

Starring: Ruth Cracknell as Maggie Beare, Garry McDonald as Arthur Beare, Henri Szeps as Robert Beare

With: Graham Rouse as Sergeant, Brandon Burke as Constable

The Friend

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Episode 4.02 (23)
February 08, 1988
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Everyone knows you can't buy friendship, but Arthur's going to give it a go anyway. Maggie obviously needs someone, and, who knows, maybe Wilma will do the ironing as well. Anything's better than living with the friend Maggie found for herself. It's certainly worth a try, providing he can afford it.

With: Anne Phelan as Wilma, Martin Vaughan as Doctor, Joy Hruby as Woman Shopper

The Car

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Episode 4.03 (24)
February 15, 1988
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Maggie is pretty sure she had a wonderful time on her honeymoon if she could only remember. And if Arthur won't take her back to Katoomba, she'll go by herself. After Arthur teaches her to drive.

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Robert Baxter as Postman, May Howlett as Neighbour

The Surprise

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Episode 4.04 (25)
February 22, 1988
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

It's always dangerous to give someone a surprise birthday party, especially someone like Robert who may have other plans for the evening, plans that certainly don't include his mother, or his wife.

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Diane Craig as Delores

The Dog

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Episode 4.05 (26)
February 29, 1988
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

In the middle of a cold and stormy night, Maggie can't sleep so she seeks out Arthur for a bit of company, much to his annoyance. Luckily Robert turns up with a present for his mother — a dog. Maggie decides since Arthur doesn't need her any more, a puppy is just the ticket; that is until Arthur realises she's left the back door open and 'Fluffy' has escaped. Next thing, they're both out searching the streets in the middle of the night with no luck. No matter how hard he tries, Arthur can't seem to convince Maggie it wasn't his fault.

With: Warwick Moss as Fireman, Kirrily Nolan as Boy's Mother, Robert Fraser as Young Boy

The Fridge

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Episode 4.06 (27)
March 07, 1988
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

It all began when Maggie wrote her memoirs. The fridge needed fixing and Arthur wanted a video recorder. When a mother does something for one of her sons and not the other, it's bound to finish in tears.

With: Ron Blanchard as Emile

The Last Straw

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Episode 4.07 (28)
March 14, 1988
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

This time he's really doing it. Arthur is leaving home and from now on Robert can look after Maggie. Robert has a solution that is simple, practical and plain common sence — he's going to sell the house and put Maggie in a retirement village. Even Arthur is convinced, but they both reckoned without Maggie.

With: John Derum as Estate Agent [Eric], Gerry Duggan as Senior Citizen