Mother and Son: episode guide


The Ride

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Episode 6.01 (36)
February 07, 1994
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Robert comes by to take Maggie out for a drive — he's learnt that to look after yourself, the best way is to look after others first — or so he says. Arthur is suspicious but delighted, as it allows him to finally do Maggie's laundry. Half way through the outing, Robert reveals his ulterior motive when he stops off for a quick visit at his new lady friend's house, leaving Maggie in the car. Not surprisingly, when he returns, she's gone. Can Robert woo his new girlfriend, find his mum and stop his wife from finding out what he's been up to?

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

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Tina Bursill as Carmen, Kiri Paramore as Rob, Kate McDonald as Marija

The Trip

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Episode 6.02 (37)
February 14, 1994
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

It was a nice thought of Aunty Lorna's to take Maggie on a trip to Britain. Arthur certainly thinks so. He can hardly wait. But when sibling rivalry flares, it looks like Maggie will be staying home after all.

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Melissa Jaffer as Lorna

The Family Feud

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Episode 6.03 (38)
February 21, 1994
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Maggie and her sister Lorna are still feuding and Liz has locked Robert out of their house, which explains the caravan in the driveway. Arthur is doing his best to negotiate peace all round but the family conference he calls escalates hostilities to open warfare with him as the common enemy.

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Melissa Jaffer as Lorna

The Caravan

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Episode 6.04 (39)
February 28, 1994
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Maggie has no trouble deciding which is her favourite son for a magazine contest but she shouldn't expect Arthur to write a hundred glowing words about Robert. That's why Arthur moved into the caravan, got kidnapped and had to be rescued by Japanese tourists.

With: Stephen Shanahan as Youth, Kaoru Sato as Japanese Tourist, Alan Lovell as Photographer, Christopher Bancroft as Driver [Clive]

The Lamingtons

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Episode 6.05 (40)
March 07, 1994
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Arthur and Robert have both tried to talk her out of it but Maggie is determined to do her civic duty and report for jury service on the same day that she's promised to make 18 dozen lamingtons for charity. It's not Maggie's fault the court is disrupted and it isn't Maggie who stays up all night to do the baking either.

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Betty Lucas as Mavis, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell as Judge, Katrina Foster as Solicitor

The Promise

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Episode 6.06 (41)
March 14, 1994
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Arthur didn't want Maggie to know he was having some tests done, it was bloody Robert who told her he was dying. Fortunately, Maggie has a good personal relationship with God and was able to arrange a miracle cure. But at a price.

With: George Whale as Doctor, Robyn Arthur as Police Constable, Lois Ramsay as Butcher, Kevin Manser as Butcher

The Ring Cycle

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Episode 6.07 (42, series finale)
March 21, 1994
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Arthur should have known better of course. Fancy putting his trust in Robert, particularly in something as important as this. Still, it just might have worked out if Maggie hadn't lost her wedding ring. She'd have been at Robert's when Deirdre arrived.

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Suzanne Roylance as Deirdre