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The Gardens of the Torres Strait

Episode 04
Thu, January 26, 2006 (SBS)
Written by Alice Addison
Directed by Catriona McKenzie

Tensions flare when a prawn trawler strays into local waters. Solomon, Russ' second son, is enraged at the injustice of the situation. Through all of this, Lindy, Solomon's white wife, feels increasingly distant from her husband who is busily mobilising support to get these outsiders out of their water once and for all.
While Nancy, the chairman's daughter, must evaluate her future after an encounter with the trawler's captain. Stranded on a nearby island overnight after the tide rises up around them, with an ocean between them and all of the politics and the social codes of Nancy's birthplace, they forge a connection, but can it ever transcend the weight of their backgrounds? Is love really that black and white?

Special Guests: Bruce Spence as Vince, Andrew Buchanan as Jim Kouvros
With: Margaret Harvey as Nancy Gaibui, Jimi Gela as Solomon Gaibui, Peta Brady as Lindy Gaibui, Luke Carroll as Paul Gaibui, Merwez Whaleboat as Bernadette, Serai Zaro as Ina Gaibui, Belford Luis as Mick Gaibui; Tristan Bancks as Grub, Daniel Feuerriegel as Ben, Norah Bagiri as Lucy, John Brumpton as George, Dan Mosby as Mr Ted, Elsie Passi as Mrs Ted, Santa Marina Rodgers as Mrs. Augustus, Moses Kaddy as Doug Augustus, Fred Kebisue as Amos, Savanna Taylor as Faith Gaibui, Nazir Manai as Grace Gaibui, Melora Mosby as Rhianna Gaibui, Tarnee Fauid as Esther Gaibui, Melita Nai as Ella, Charles Asai as Moses, Warren Mene as Charles

Blue Hawaii

Episode 05
Thu, February 02, 2006 (SBS)
Written by Sue Smith
Directed by David Caesar

A long awaited tombstone opening is meant to conclude the grieving period, instead, it reignites tensions and at the all night feasting and dancing following the ceremony it deteriorates.
Russ and Helen, under the influence of a few drinks, allow the sexual chemistry between them to show when they dance together. This is observed by everyone - most especially Russ' wife, Ina. Helen is shunned by the community, and in pain, Helen finds herself turning to Robbo.
Meanwhile, things deteriorate between Paul and Bernadette, ending in a violent row. The shock waves reverberate around the island, impacting most especially on Helen and Nancy, who saw it coming, but did not act fast enough to prevent it. For the first time, Helen wonders just how much longer she can stay here.

Special Guests: Bruce Spence as Vince, Felix Williamson as Dr John Bourke
With: Luke Carroll as Paul Gaibui, Merwez Whaleboat as Bernadette, Margaret Harvey as Nancy Gaibui, Peta Brady as Lindy Gaibui, Jimi Gela as Solomon Gaibui, Serai Zaro as Ina Gaibui, Belford Luis as Mick Gaibui; Norah Bagiri as Lucy, Dan Mosby as Mr Ted, Elsie Passi as Mrs Ted, Santa Marina Rodgers as Mrs. Augustus, Moses Kaddy as Doug Augustus, Gabriel Ingui as Tuuks, Ned Mosby as Rob Gaibui, Fred Kebisue as Amos, John Binawell as Cluster Manager, Nicole Taylor as Interviewing RAN, Thomas Mabo as Councillor, Savanna Taylor as Faith Gaibui, Nazir Manai as Grace Gaibui, Melora Mosby as Rhianna Gaibui, Tarnee Fauid as Esther Gaibui, Charles Asai as Moses, Warren Mene as Charles, Cynthia Nai as Mother with Baby, Phoebe Odo as Maria David, Matilda Billy as Mary, Elizabeth Warria as Amos' Mother

Here Comes the Rain Again

Episode 06
Thu, February 09, 2006 (SBS)
Written by Sue Smith
Directed by Catriona McKenzie

In the final part to RAN, it is the wet season. Bernadette has returned to the island and to Paul and their Blue Hawaii wedding goes ahead. The afternoon rain joyously drenches everyone, but with the rains comes mosquito borne dengue fever and soon the entire island population seems to be ravaged by it. Helen, Nancy and the health workers are frantic and in the midst of this chaos, the election is held. Through all of this, the dengue outbreak grows even more severe. When Helen believes things can't possibly get any worse, Robbo is struck down with the fever. Russ and Helen now find themselves at curiously similar points in their lives: Russ, without the position of chairman, feels lost and at sea, while Helen now knows that her future cannot be on this island, but what future is there for her elsewhere?

Special Guest: Bruce Spence as Vince
With: Luke Carroll as Paul Gaibui, Margaret Harvey as Nancy Gaibui, Peta Brady as Lindy Gaibui, Merwez Whaleboat as Bernadette, Aaron Fa'aoso as Eddie Gaibui, Jimi Gela as Solomon Gaibui, Serai Zaro as Ina Gaibui, Belford Luis as Mick Gaibui; Norah Bagiri as Lucy, John Brumpton as George, Gail Mabo as Judy, Louisa Taylor as Myrtle, Dan Mosby as Mr Ted, Elsie Passi as Mrs Ted, Santa Marina Rodgers as Mrs. Augustus, Moses Kaddy as Doug Augustus, Gabriel Ingui as Tuuks, Fred Kebisue as Amos, Savanna Taylor as Faith Gaibui, Nazir Manai as Grace Gaibui, Melora Mosby as Rhianna Gaibui, Tarnee Fauid as Esther Gaibui, Charles Asai as Moses, Warren Mene as Charles, Bertha Mosby as Daisy