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Stranger Than Fiction

Episode 2.01 (27)
Mon, September 26, 1994
Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Colin Budds

Circe Island teacher Ms Selbys uses the arrival of a mysterious stranger to ignite the children's imagination for a creative writing exercise. The man lands on the island and sends the kid's imaginations running wild. Hermes Endakis, the bumbling security officer, suspects the stranger is a wanted criminal, Kelvin think he is out to steal diamonds while Julie develops a crush on the man and Ralph becomes jealous.

Starring: Clinton Voss as Kelvin, Jodi Herbert as Julie, Cleonie Morgan-Wootton as Babe, Heath Miller as Ralph, Kimberley Stark as Geraldine, Ewen Leslie as Guido, Ronald Underwood as Billy, Christie Pitts as Sally, Louise Love as Louella, Robbie Hackney as Gavin, Greg Carroll as Hermes Endakis

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake [John Lennon], Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty, Jonathan Beal as Kowalski

School children: Eamonn Armitage, David Gamgemi, Anton Maiolo, Melissa Favazzo, Estelle Umbagi, Jaya Henderson, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Jamie Tan, Jay Rakich

Note: Louise Love and Robbie Hackney join the starring cast and new regulars include Brett Partridge, Wendy Strehlow, and David Moran

Enter The Doc

Episode 2.02 (28)
Tue, September 27, 1994
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Kelvin's plans to set Babe on her way to stardom as a rock singer, and Hermes' plans to impress Ms Selby, both come apart when the new girl, Lou Docherty, demonstrates her talent for scientific experiments.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty, Peter Beesley as Taxi Driver

School children: Eamonn Armitage, Anna Tsirigotis, Estelle Umbagi, Chris Soebejko, Ryan Hamill, Naomi Velaphi, Anton Maiolo, Anaya Latter, Jamie Tan, Erin Buck

Tour de Circe

Episode 2.03 (29)
Wed, September 28, 1994
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Julie and Gavin are appalled to discover that a big corporation is to sponsor a bicycle race — a race they believe will threaten Circe Island's wildlife. Hermes takes on Gavin in a nail-biting match race.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Photo Doubles: Tania Vidovich, Simon Famlonga, Kent Dolling

School children: Eamonn Armitage, Anna Tsirigotis, Estelle Umbagi, Chris Soebejko, Ryan Hamill, Naomi Velaphi, Anton Maiolo, Anaya Latter, Jamie Tan, Erin Buck

Myth and Magic

Episode 2.04 (30)
Mon, October 03, 1994
Written by Lynn Bayonas
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

The children use the story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men as the model for a school film assignment. Ralph makes a dashing Robin while Julie makes a strong and demanding Marion. Meanwhile, Hermes gets rid of his competition so he can take Miss Selby to the ball.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Warwick Rimmer as Deano, Rell Hayes as Guard 1, Stacy Piladaris as Limousine Driver

School children: Eamonn Armitage, Anna Tsirigotis, Estelle Umbagi, Chris Soebejko, Ryan Hamill, Naomi Velaphi, Anton Maiolo, Anaya Latter, Jamie Tan, Erin Buck

The Gaol Tree

Episode 2.05 (31)
Tue, October 04, 1994
Written by Patrick Edgeworth
Directed by Colin Budds

Rosalind Defoe has plans to build a golf course on Circe Island. Kelvin is her biggest supporter but Julie and her helpers thwart the plans when their investigations reveal the site has a sacred place in Aboriginal history.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Nicola Bartlett as Rosalind Dafoe, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Sara Kotai as Victoria-Elizabeth, John Collard as Danny, Robert Van Mackelenberg as Senator Fox, Gavan Ellis as Architect

School children: Eamonn Armitage, David Gamgemi, Anton Maiolo, Melissa Favazzo, Estelle Umbagi, Jaya Henderson, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Jamie Tan, Jay Rakich

Note: Sara Kotai joins the cast as Victoria-Elizabeth Dafoe and Nicola Bartlett as her mother Rosalind

The Maltese Falcon

Episode 2.06 (32)
Wed, October 05, 1994
Written by Geoffrey Nottage
Directed by Colin Budds

When the other children leave the island to attend a film festival, Guido is left behind to entertain his over-imaginative cousin Mario, only to find himself in a real life replay of an old movie plot.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Nicola Bartlett as Rosalind Dafoe, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Sara Kotai as Victoria-Elizabeth, Dean Jones as Mario, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Wayne Garton as Sam Spade, Danny Snowden as Cairo, Ramsay McLean as Louden de Clair, Nicki Wendt as Mysterious Woman

School children: Eamonn Armitage, David Gamgemi, Anton Maiolo, Melissa Favazzo, Estelle Umbagi, Jaya Henderson, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Jamie Tan, Jay Rakich

Going Overboard

Episode 2.07 (33)
Mon, October 10, 1994
Written by Sheila Sibley
Directed by Colin Budds

The children are in preparation for the school fete when Julie and her friends find and help a young refugee girl who has jumped overboard from a boat to find sanctuary on Circe Island.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Nicola Bartlett as Rosalind Dafoe, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Sara Kotai as Victoria-Elizabeth, John Collard as Danny, Robert Van Mackelenberg as Senator Fox, Michelle Bennett as Tamara, Greg McNeill as Eddie, Kahren Hampton as Sally's Mother, Heath Williams as Yobbo, Dale Mateljan as Photo Double

School children: Eamonn Armitage, David Gamgemi, Anton Maiolo, Melissa Favazzo, Estelle Umbagi, Jaya Henderson, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Jamie Tan, Jay Rakich

Flotsam — Jetsam

Episode 2.08 (34)
Tue, October 11, 1994
Written by Everett DeRoche
Directed by Kendall Flanagan

Geraldine and Gavin find dozens of bottles of wine washed up on the beach which sets off a wave of spiralling greed among the islanders and sparks an unexpected visit on behalf of the U.S government.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Nicola Bartlett as Rosalind Dafoe, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Nicholas Flanagan as Stranger 1, Stephen Kuria as Stranger 2, Phil Thompson as Publican

School children: Eamonn Armitage, Anna Tsirigotis, Estelle Umbagi, Chris Soebejko, Ryan Hamill, Naomi Velaphi, Anton Maiolo, Anaya Latter, Jamie Tan, Erin Buck

Call Me Irresistible

Episode 2.09 (35)
Wed, October 12, 1994
Written by John Rapsey
Directed by James Mairata

The girls' plans to farewell Sally with a grand party turn into a ghostly and frightening story. Hermes buys a series of self-improvement motivational tapes. Geraldine takes Gavin's place on an excursion with his mother.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Nicola Bartlett as Rosalind Dafoe, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Sara Kotai as Victoria-Elizabeth, Robert Hobbs as Boy 1, Jan Hobeling as Camel Rider, Justin O'Hora as Camel Rider, Kirsty O'Hora as Camel Rider Matthew Bingham as Camel Rider

School children: Naomi Velaphi, Chris Soebejko, Ryan Hamill

All at Sea

Episode 2.10 (36)
Mon, October 17, 1994
Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by James Mairata

Kelvin finds out that his father is a hero rather than the wimp he thought he was. Hermes has a hair-raising escape when the Defoe Corporation tries to blast a channel though the reef.

Starring: Clinton Voss as Kelvin, Jodi Herbert as Julie, Cleonie Morgan-Wootton as Babe, Heath Miller as Ralph, Kimberley Stark as Geraldine, Ewen Leslie as Guido, Ronald Underwood as Billy, Louise Love as Louella, Robbie Hackney as Gavin, Francoise Sas as Amy Docherty, Sara Kotai as Victoria-Elizabeth, Greg Carroll as Hermes Endakis

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Nicola Bartlett as Rosalind Dafoe, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Peter Holland as Spears, Phil Sparrow as Photo Double, Murray Parker as Ambulance Driver, Brett Laing as Ambulance Driver

School children: Naomi Velaphi, Chris Soebejko, Ryan Hamill

The Science Project

Episode 2.11 (37)
Wed, October 19, 1994
Written by Lynn Bayonas
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

When Ms Selby sprains her ankle, the children discover to their horror that Hermes is to take over as teacher. Lou uses the arrival of her little cousin Amy to trick Hermes into believing that she can make clones of people.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Nicola Bartlett as Rosalind Dafoe, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Jonathan Beal as Kowalski, Holly Barlow as Girl #1, Anna Tsirigotis as Girl #2

School children: Jamie Tan, Jay Rakich, Lisa Laird, Naomi Velaphi, Vanessa Ferraz, Jamie Stewart, Eamonn Armitage

Note: despite being previously credited, this is the appearance of Francoise Sas

Big Day Out

Episode 2.12 (38)
Tue, October 18, 1994
Written by Graham Foreman
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Ralph's great expectations on being made a monitor at his private school and his desire to see the launch of the replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour lead him into serious problems.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Nicola Bartlett as Rosalind Dafoe, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty

Jarrad West as Timmy, Adrian Mulraney as Mr Taylor, Robert Hobbs as Kid #1, Brian Kruger as Kid #2, Tom Proud as Mr Marsh

School children: Lisa Laird, Jamie Tan, Jay Rakich, Jamie Stewart, Vanessa Ferraz, Naomi Velaphi, Eamonn Armitage

Gordon Grammar Kids: Luke Finlay, Luke Di Pietro, Andrew Taylor, Jeremy Yarran, Brendan McNally, Daniel Bostlman

Aussie Holiday

Episode 2.13 (39)
Mon, October 24, 1994
Written by Anthony Ellis
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

A prince and princess choose Circe Island for a secret holiday, giving Kelvin the perfect opportunity to make money, mayhem, and princess doppelgangers.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brett Partridge as Jake, Michael Loney as Harry, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Nicola Bartlett as Rosalind Dafoe, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Wendy Strehlow as Denise, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, Michael Turkic as Derek, David Moran as Graham Doherty, Jonathan Beal as Kowalski

Peter West as Murphy, Gillian McLaughlin as Chloe, Ben Ackland as Frederick, Anton Maiolo as Ricky, Kahren Hampton as Francesca, Stephen Briggs as Bartley, Robert Hensley as Security Agent #1, Glenn Swift as Security Agent #2, Luke Hewitt as Newshound #1, Paul Eenhorn as Newshound #2

School children: Lisa Laird, Jamie Tan, Jay Rakich, Jamie Stewart, Vanessa Ferraz, Naomi Velaphi, Eamonn Armitage

Note: the princess is played by an unmistakable 8-year-old Gillian McLaughlin who is better known now as Gillian Alexy (Parallax, McLeod's Daughters). This is her earliest role I know of but because of the different surname it has never been attributed to her.