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Episode 4.01
UK: Monday, January 08, 2001
Australia: Wednesday, January 31, 2001
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by David Swann

It's the bicentenary of Port Niranda and the centrepiece of the celebrations is a play directed by Mr Snapper. Mr Snapper's performers include the Twist and Gribble families, but they are absolutely woeful. Mr Snapper foresees dark clouds of disaster. When the ghosts of the theatrical performers, the Von Clapps, see their opportunity to impersonate the Twists and get their final curtain call, they put on an incredible show that is truly out of this world!

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Rueben Liversidge as Anthony, Katie Barnes as Fiona, Ernie Gray as Mr Snapper; John Higginson as Sir Sterling Von Clapp, Fiona Thorn as Lady Sarah Von Clapp, Brandon Burns as Patrick Von Clapp, Tess Butler as Lola Von Clapp, Jared Daperis as Barnaby Von Clapp, Christopher Surace as Barnaby/Bronson Double, Laura Richardson as Surfer Girl #1, Aku Bielicki as Surfer Girl #2, Natasha Jacobs as Surfer Girl #3, Michala Banas as Ariel, Gerald Gigler as Bobby, Tiffany Haintz as Raelene

Monster Under the Bed

Episode 4.02
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by Ray Boseley

For a long time now Bronson has been avoiding his cleaning duties around the lighthouse. But now, the dust has come home to roost and Bronson has to do his duty. Little does he know that the Lintmonster under his bed is swelling up with all the dust, grime and smelly socks from around the lighthouse and Bronson has to clean up the Lintmonster in a dust defying showdown.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Rueben Liversidge as Anthony, Katie Barnes as Fiona, Ernie Gray as Mr Snapper; Michala Banas as Ariel, Laura Richardson as Phadre, Natasha Jacobs as Emily, Aku Bielicki as Sasha, Paul Newcombe as Lint Monster, Warwick Sadler as Driver Double

Linda Godiva

Episode 4.03
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by David Swan

Linda discovers an old perfume atomiser and finds that when she sprays herself she becomes invisible. In fact, when she takes all her clothes off, you wouldn't know where she is. Meanwhile, to impress some girls, Pete volunteers to ride a horse in a cross country race. Pete's never been on a horse's back so Linda agrees to help him. When they are the first past the post, Linda reveals more than the fact that she's holding the reins.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Rueben Liversidge as Anthony, Katie Barnes as Fiona, Ernie Gray as Mr Snapper; Laura Richardson as Phadre, Aku Bielicki as Sasha, Natasha Jacobs as Emily, Michala Banas as Ariel, Dean Caufield as Jockey, Bill Dalton as Pete Stunt Double

Dog By Night

Episode 4.04
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by Ray Boseley

Count Dracumite, a Transylvanian flea, escapes from the flea circus and bites Pete. When the sun goes down, Pete becomes a werewolf and goes on the prowl. While the locals are rather taken aback to see him falling for Fiona's pet dog, Miss Offenbach, his family are more preoccupied with saving him from becoming a full-time werewolf.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Rueben Liversidge as Anthony, Katie Barnes as Fiona, Ernie Gray as Mr Snapper; Michala Banas as Ariel, Laura Richardson as Phadre, Natasha Jacobs as Emily, Aku Bielicki as Sasha, Andrew Priestley as Maurice, Brian Lipson as Victor Van Helsing, David Tredinnick as Max - The dog catcher, Phillipa Cahill as Newspaper Girl

TV or not TV

Episode 4.05
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by Arnie Custo

When The TV takes control of the remote control, the Twist kids find themselves behaving like their favorite TV stars. Pete's like Rick Rockjaw, the jock footballer. Linda becomes Mary Moore, the alliterating investigative journalist. Bronson is Jack Geddes, tough guy private eye. When the Twists are suddenly sucked into their TV, they soon discover their heroes are total phonies and the TV stars threaten to turn the Twists off forever.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Rueben Liversidge as Anthony, Katie Barnes as Fiona, Ernie Gray as Mr Snapper; Michala Banas as Ariel, Bernadette Schwerdt as Mary Moore, Peter Montgomery as Rick Rockshaw, Jack Geddes as Jim Russell, Eddy McShortall as Stunty, Craig Beamer as Assistant #1, Keith Stubley as Assistant #2, Andrea Powell as Assistant #3, Ross Thompson as Ralph, Jane Clifton as Producer, Tim Aris as Nigel

Face the Fear

Episode 4.06
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by Arnie Custo

The Rat, a jumpy, accident prone crim escapes from jail and comes to Port Niranda where he has hidden his loot. Meanwhile, Bronson wants to be rich like the Gribbles. Gribbs tells him that one of the tricks to getting rich is to face his fear by staying overnight in the cemetery. Bronson finds more in Old Man Crenshaw's grave than a skeleton.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit; Michala Banas as Ariel, Laura Richardson as Phadre, Natasha Jacobs as Emily, Aku Bielicki as Sasha, Wayne Hope as Rat, Alan Hopgood as Cornelius Crenshaw, Mark Peglar as Policeman #1, Richard Young as Policeman #2

Note: look for Round The Twist alumnus Richard Young as one of the policemen (on the right in picture 5). Richard played Gribble Jnr in series 2

Hair Brain

Episode 4.07
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by Ray Boseley

Linda is trying to get elected to the student council. Her slogan is Linda listens, but lately she's always too busy talking to really listen. To impress Hugh the skateboarding hunk, Linda gets her hair done. The apprentice hairdresser uses too much lotion and overcooks Linda's head. Linda suddenly finds herself hearing people's thoughts. Now Linda truly is listening and is able to tell the voters exactly what they want to hear.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Rueben Liversidge as Anthony, Katie Barnes as Fiona, Ernie Gray as Mr Snapper, Michala Banas as Ariel, Maxine Klibingaitis as Tiffany, Tristan Tatt as Hugh, Clayton Jacobson as Professor Cloiden, Ant Koegh as Manfred, Sanda De Jogn as Kid One, Kris Chainey as Kid Two

The Princess and the Pete

Episode 4.08
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by Ray Boseley

Mr. Gribble suddenly has a spring in his step. He's discovered that Port Niranda has the potential to become the Mineral Water capital of the world. Pete's fallen in love with Jade, a new girl at his school. However, he soon discovers that she's a rather slimy character!

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Rueben Liversidge as Anthony, Katie Barnes as Fiona, Ernie Gray as Mr Snapper, Michala Banas as Ariel, Laura Richardson as Phadre, Natasha Jacobs as Emily, Aku Bielicki as Sasha, Jane Harvey as Jade Green, Ilana Gelbart as Bug Girl 1, Shannyn Gelbart as Bug Girl 2

Note: the script for this episode was nominated for a 2001 Australian Writers' Guild award (AWGIE)

Bird Boy

Episode 4.09
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by David Swann

Bronson's exploring the cliff top, looking for bad smells when he crash lands in a huge birds nest. The owner of the nest, a big, strange, boy-faced bird, follows Bronson home and crash lands in his bedroom. Whilst recuperating in the shed, the Boy Bird sings the most beautiful, ethereal song. Bronson thinks he's going to be famous. Everyone wants to exploit the bird and the fate of Boy Bird is in Bronson's hands.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Laura Richardson as Joanne, Aku Bielicki as Greenie Girl, Natasha Jacobs as Ruby, Michala Banas as Ariel, Neil Vinson as Boy Bird, Robin Cuming as Bird Expert. Anthea Davis as Scientist, Trent Baker as Cameraman, Jodie Haigh as Reporter

The Shadow Player

Episode 4.10
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by Arnie Custo

During a total eclipse, Linda's very own shadow breaks free and tells her the bad news — she's boring! With Linda's shadow now in charge, Linda starts to live the wild life until she come face to face with the Shadow Master.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Rueben Liversidge as Anthony, Ernie Gray as Mr Snapper, Michala Banas as Ariel, Laura Richardson as Dancing Girl, Natasha Jacobs as Dancing Girl, Aku Bielicki as Dancing Girl, Simone Ball as Yvette, Michael Burkett as Shadow Master, Carla Bergmeier and KEllie Smythe as Shadow Linda, Matthew Hocking as Shadow Anthony, Chris Bayes as Shade Man

Radio Da Da

Episode 4.11
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by David Swann

Pete fixes an old radio and is blasted back in time to the second world war. Colin, a soldier who's watching out for enemy ships, gets distracted when his girlfriend Helen falls in love with Pete. While Colin's back is turned, the enemy ships sail by and change the outcome of war. Pete and Linda come back to the present and see everything's different and realise they have to go back to the past to save the world from Mr Gribble who has become a dictator.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Michala Banas as Ariel, Nathan Wentworth as Colin, Lauren Pratt as Helen, Nigel Rodrigues as Postman

Skunkman

Episode 4.12
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by David Swann

The stench of crime hangs over Port Niranda and Bronson's alter-ego, Skunkman, is just the guy to clear the air. Equipped with an armory of pong bombs, Skunkman starts doing good deeds and soon gets a reputation as the smelliest super hero around town! It's not long before Bronson realises being a superhero isn't all it's cracked up to be and he decides to put away his cape. But not before he has to contend with Gribbs who is obsessed with uncovering the disgrace behind the face.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Ernie Gray as Mr Snapper, Laura Richardson as Groupie #1, Aku Bielicki as Groupie #2, Natasha Jacobs as Groupie #3, Michala Banas as Ariel, Daniel Morgan as Elroy, Brittany Myers as Lois, Santo Costa as School Boy, Madeline Jay as School Girl #1, Kayla Smyth as School Girl #2, Russell Allan as Nappy Truck Driver, Lillian Lewis as Onlooker #1, MArgie Bainbridge as Onlooker #2, Doug McMillan as Council Worker, Adair Stagg as Granny, David Glazebrook as Robber #1, Jim Russell as Robber #2

Note: the script for this episode was nominated for a 2001 Australian Writers' Guild award (AWGIE)

The Isle of Dreams

Episode 4.13
Screenplay by Esben Storm
Written by Ray Boseley, Louise Fox, Robert Greenberg and Christine Madafferi
Directed by Arnie Custo

All along Pete has been desperate for a girlfriend. He's stunned when he meets Ariel, a most beautiful girl who is the princess of Avalon, a floating island that is the last remnant of Atlantis. The island is desperate for people so she invites all the children to come with her to this perfect world. The only catch is, once they've gone, they can never return.

With: Susanne Chapman as Fay, Mark Mitchell as Mr Gribble, Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble, Marion Heathfield as Nell, Brook Sykes as Gribbs, Tom Budge as Tiger, Samuel Marsland as Rabbit, Katie Barnes as Fiona, Michala Banas as Ariel, Charli Rose Anderson as Baby Ariel