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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 to all the celebrations is a play directed by Mr. Snapper. When the talentless Twists and the Gribbles perform in the play, the ghosts of a family of 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 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. Bronson has no choice but 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 soon realises that it has the power to make her invisible. In fact, when she takes off her clothes, you wouldn't even know she is there! When Linda agrees to help Pete win a cross-country horse race in an attempt to impress some girls, she reveals more than the fact 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 favourite TV stars. The Twists are suddenly sucked into their TV, and soon discover their heroes are only one dimensional!

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

Bronson, an escaped convict, a ghost, and a host of others collide in the cemetery when The Rat, a jumpy, accident prone crim escapes from jail and tries to retrieve his hidden loot from Old Man Crenshaw's grave.

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

While Linda is trying to get elected to the student council, an apprentice hairdresser uses too much of an experimental lotion and completely overcooks her hair. Linda suddenly finds herself hearing people's thoughts and, to her amazement, 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

A huge, mysterious boy-faced bird follows Bronson home to crash land in his bedroom. When Bronson discovers the Boy Bird can sing like a dream, everyone wants a piece of him to make their fortune. The Boy Bird's destiny is suddenly 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

When Pete fixes an old radio, he and Linda are blasted back in time to 1944 and the Second World War! They soon discover they have a chance to change the outcome of the war, their own destinies and the future of Port Niranda.

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!

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)

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 Atlantis. She invites the Twist kids 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