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The Man Who Fell To Earth

Episode 1.01
Wed, August 25, 2010 (W)
Written by Jacquelin Perske
Directed by Jessica Hobbs

Uptight dentist Suzy Darling leaves her egotistical husband Steve and moves her children, Elvis and Verity, into a beautiful penthouse apartment to start a new life. She soon finds that the home is already occupied — by Henry, a strangely attired British man who has lost his memory. To make matters more mysterious, it soon becomes apparent that no one but Suzy can see him. Has the stress of her marriage breakdown caused Suzy to lose her mind? Or is there something more magical going on here?

With: Louis Fowler as Elvis Darling, Charlie Hancock as Verity Darling, John Bluthal as Rocco, Jane Harders as Rita, Russell Dykstra as Adam One, Yael Stone as Linda, Paul Gleeson as Terry, Charlie Garber as Adam Two, Elan Zavelsky as Juan, Tasneem Roc as Miss Take, Catherine Moore as Magda, Genevieve Hegney as Jean, David Kirkham as Mr Jones, Monique Kalmer as Mrs Lucas, Melissa Kleores as Kimmy, Jason Economidia as Taxi Driver, Nandalie Campbell-Killick as Suzy Stunt Double, Steve the Cat as Potter

Everybody Loves You When You're Dead

Episode 1.02
Wed, September 01, 2010
Written by Ian Meadows
Directed by Jessica Hobbs

Suzy and Henry are still coming to terms with their new "living arrangements" when they learn that Henry was front man for legendary British punk rock band The Nerve. Desperate to learn who he was, how he died and just why he is here, Henry annoys Suzy at every chance and is soon wreaking havoc in her life. Meanwhile, ex-husband Steve concocts a plan to win Suzy back while therapist sister Jonquil has an agenda all of her own.

With: Louis Fowler as Elvis Darling, Charlie Hancock as Verity Darling, John Bluthal as Rocco, Jane Harders as Rita, Russell Dykstra as Adam One, Yael Stone as Linda, Paul Gleeson as Terry, Charlie Garber as Adam Two, Elan Zavelsky as Juan, Tasneem Roc as Miss Take, Sam Pearton as Young Arthur, Hamish Michael as Young Billy, Brock Fitzgerald as Young Nerve Bass Player, Wayne Moran as Mr Marguilies, George Gillard as Arthur Wheston, Doc Neeson as Billy Brixton, Terry Bader as Rodney The Rat, Jed Ebert as Jonquil's Teen Patient, Sarah Herlihy as Mrs Uhlman, Gillian Jones as Fran Jensen, Wendy Playfair as Geisela Mackenzie, Hosanne Horsfail as The Model, John Gregg as Priest, John Keightley as Suzy's Dad, Angus Harvey as Boy Patient, Steve the Cat as Potter

Wild Horses

Episode 1.03
Wed, September 08, 2010
Written by Tony McNamara
Directed by Johnathan Teplitzky

Henry awakes on the rooftop of The Elysian apartment block, memories of past glories starting to flood back in his dreams. Feeling more alive than ever, he sees the opportunity to be reborn via the magic of the internet and with Suzy's help contacts his loyal followers through a fan website. Steve launches a plan to get back at Suzy for leaving him by buying Verity a miniature pony to reside in the penthouse, but his plan backfires when Suzy appears to embrace it. Henry is disgusted by Suzy's passive-aggressive tactics and tries to persuade her to get a bit of punk into her life. He is rather surprised to find what a punk she really is at heart.

With: Louis Fowler as Elvis Darling, Charlie Hancock as Verity Darling, John Bluthal as Rocco, Jane Harders as Rita, Russell Dykstra as Adam One, Yael Stone as Linda, Paul Gleeson as Terry, Charlie Garber as Adam Two, Elan Zavelsky as Juan, Melissa Kleores as Kimmy, Hosanna Horsfall as The Model, Elliott Weston as Cop 1, Max Hanley as British Boy, Ky Baldwin as Kid in Surgery, Susan Trainor as Kid's Mother, Paul O'Sullivan as Cop 2, Jenny Templeton as Mrs Carrol, Paul Padagas as Photographer, Steve the Cat as Potter

I Remember Nothing

Episode 1.04
Wed, September 15, 2010
Written by Ian Meadows
Directed by Johnathan Teplitzky

Henry's existential angst continues to roar through his dreams and he wakes to find a shrine of sorts out the front of The Elysian: the call he sent out through the internet has been answered! Henry tries to convince a sceptical Suzy these fans should be encouraged when he catches sight of a bearded man in Suzy's dental surgery who drops lines that sound awfully familiar. This is none other than Zac Hannigan, tax lawyer and part-time rock journalist — bonafide chronicler of Henry's life. Suzy is surprised when Henry does not want him around. It seems Henry's memory is returning only for him to find there are things he'd rather forget…

With: Louis Fowler as Elvis Darling, Charlie Hancock as Verity Darling, John Bluthal as Rocco, Jane Harders as Rita, Russell Dykstra as Adam One, Yael Stone as Linda, Paul Gleeson as Terry, Charlie Garber as Adam Two, Elan Zavelsky as Juan, Tasneem Roc as Miss Take, Angus Sampson as Zac, Ashleigh Ross as Okinawa, Elyssa Saville as Janika, Charlie-Rose MacLennan as Cherry, Katie Fitchett as Andrea, Michael Whittington as Gordon, Allyssan Russell as Katie, Kate Smith as Julie, Stephen Hunter as Larry, Michael Cumes as Michael, Audrey Sparks as Little Girl (Young Suzy), Matthew Golotta as Sitar Teacher, Steve the Cat as Potter

Wake Up Little Suzy

Episode 1.05
Wed, September 22, 2010
Written by Jessica Redenbach
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

When Henry and Suzy meet in a dream in Manchester, 1982, new possibilities for their relationship unleash a previously unspoken sexual tension that is played out through a series of dreams and unexpected encounters. Nerve nerd Zac Hannigan continues his investigations into Henry's disappearance, focusing on the paternity of Suzy's son in the mistaken belief that Henry might be his father. Zac has an awkward encounter with Jonquil, who is pursuing her own dream — to become the next Mrs Darling, unaware that Suzy's ex-husband Steve is continuing his successful wooing of daughter Verity's primary school teacher, Viola Take, with surprising results.

With: Louis Fowler as Elvis Darling, Charlie Hancock as Verity Darling, Jane Harders as Rita, Russell Dykstra as Adam One, Yael Stone as Linda, Paul Gleeson as Terry, Charlie Garber as Adam Two, Elan Zavelsky as Juan, Tasneem Roc as Miss Take, Angus Sampson as Zac, Hosanna Horsfall as The Model, Hamish Michael as Young Billy Brixton, Daniel Ewing as Jason Stone, Kuni Hashimoto as Mr Aragato, Kengo Hasuo as Japanses Businessman, Paul Kiujian as Mr Ritchie, Keira-Lea Hirst as Suzy Body Double, Steve the Cat as Potter

Cat's in the Cradle

Episode 1.06
Wed, September 29, 2010
Written by Marieke Hardy, Jacquelin Perske
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Suzy and Henry's new found intimacy is making Suzy nervous. But thankfully for Suzy — although 'thankfully' is possibly too kind a word — a major distraction comes looming when an odd, officious little man turns up and starts poking around the apartments asking questions about ex-residents. His name is Adrian, and when Suzy handballs him to Rocco he takes it upon himself to delve rather deeply into the history of the building and its former tenants. Who is this man and what — or who — is he searching for?

With: Louis Fowler as Elvis Darling, Charlie Hancock as Verity Darling, John Bluthal as Rocco, Jane Harders as Rita, Russell Dykstra as Adam One, Yael Stone as Linda, Paul Gleeson as Terry, Charlie Garber as Adam Two, Elan Zavelsky as Juan, Angus Sampson as Zac, Damon Gameau as Adrian/Apollo, Penelope Lee as Melissa, Angela Jean Thomas as Mrs Barnaby, Max Hanley as British Boy, Ken Bromilow as Donno, Kevin George as Mr Givings, Marika Aubrey as Mrs Roberts, Julie Sellars as Mrs Kravitz, Tiahn Gree as Veronica, Nandalie Campbell-Killick as Suzy Gymnast Double, Steve the Cat as Potter

Riders on the Storm

Episode 1.07
Wed, Ocotber 06, 2010
Written by Jacquelin Perske
Directed by Jessica Hobbs

Suzy faces the unpalatable reality of life with a ghostly stepson, Apollo, who has transformed into a filthy mouthed, badly behaved, overgrown baby, quickly making The Elysium uninhabitable for the residents. But it's when he lures Elvis and Verity into the ghostly realm and great danger that Suzy and Henry are forced to find a way to make him leave. They work together to find a solution while also battling their own demons.Meanwhile Suzy has to contend with a love-struck Jonquil, full to the brim with the first flush of her romance with Zac, and the jealousy of Steve, who learns from their kids of the existence of a mysterious man in Suzy's life called Henry. All comes together in a hilarious, terrifying and surreal climax, involving a power outage, Apollo's banishing, the return of Charlotte, Henry's long-lost first love, and Steve's accidental electrocution.

With: Louis Fowler as Elvis Darling, Charlie Hancock as Verity Darling, Jane Harders as Rita, Russell Dykstra as Adam One, Paul Gleeson as Terry, Charlie Garber as Adam Two, Elan Zavelsky as Juan, Angus Sampson as Zac, Damon Gameau as Adrian/Apollo, Penelope Lee as Melissa, Sarah Peirse as Charlotte, Nandalie Campbell-Killick as Suzy Stunt Double, Denniz Post as Apollo Picture Double, Glenn Mullane as Steve Picture Double, Steve the Cat as Potter

If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?

Episode 1.08 (finale)
Wed, Ocotber 13, 2010
Written by Jacquelin Perske, Jessica Redenbach
Directed by Jessica Hobbs

With Apollo vanquished, life returns to something like normal at the Darling-Mallet household, Henry accustomed to his role as invisible family member, while Suzy suffers strange symptoms of a mystery illness. When a patient dies in her dental chair and a yellow cab to The Other Side arrives out the front of The Elysium, Suzy is convinced it's proof of her imminent death. But Henry knows: the cab is for him, the time is coming for him to move on and say goodbye to the uptight dentist. Will he stay or will he go? That's the dilemma that Henry faces, and Suzy's sickness might just be a little bit more related to this than she would like to admit. Maybe, just maybe, she's lovesick…

With: Louis Fowler as Elvis Darling, Charlie Hancock as Verity Darling, John Bluthal as Rocco, Jane Harders as Rita, Russell Dykstra as Adam One, Yael Stone as Linda, Hosanna Hosfall as The Model, Angus Sampson as Zac, Felino Dolloso as Bill, Valerie Berry as Anna, Skye Dolloso as Ali, Vincent Maghacut as Daniel, Srisacd Sacdpraseuth as Dr Wolfe, Lynn Turnbull Rose as Joan Dart, Patou Powell as Ghost Cab Driver, Michael Bongiorno as Ambo 1, Oliver Leimbach as Ghost Soldier, Emma Parfitt as Nurse, Sophie Crenigan as Suzy Picture Double, Andrew Petruszenko as Henry Picture Double, Steve the Cat as Potter