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Episodes 1 - 10 | Episodes 11 - 20

What's Cooking

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Episode 11
Aus: Wednesday, June 15, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pixie and Molly have qualified for their Girl Guides' Airwoman's Badge, and are envied by the others in the class. The girls all decide to get their cooking badge next which will require them to go into the bush to catch a rabbit, kill it, skin it and finally prepare it for Miss Pittman. They think it will be an easy task, until they see how cute the bunnies are.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Lindy McConchie as Miss Pittman, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, Ron Pinell as Rabbitoh, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

Birds, Bees and Rabbits

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Episode 12
Aus: Wednesday, June 22, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

A remark about rabbits and 'multiplication' exposes Pixie's lack of knowledge about sexual reproduction. Unfortunately, Aunt Vera does not want to explain to her the facts of life and suggests she talk to grandma but she will only speak in riddles. But then Pixie discovers a book with the promising title "All About Nature" and hopes it will shed some light on the matter.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Marijke Mann as Miss Orrick, Judith Graham as Mrs Meyer, Phyl Freeman as Post Mistress, Dominic McDonald as Post Boy, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

Money Troubles

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Episode 13
Aus: Wednesday, June 29, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Hoping to join their friends on a Girl Guides camp out, Molly and Pixie take on odd jobs to earn the necessary money. But with only one week to accomplish their goal, their friends take an interest in their task. Louise even bets her new bangles, a rare gift from her father, against Myrtle's imported coloured pencils that they will succeed. While taking on any manner of task, the girls must also contend with the antics of Jimmy and Freddo, and Mrytle's scheming.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, Marijke Mann as Miss Orrick, Lindy McConchie as Miss Pittman, Merilyn Brend as Myrtle's Mother, John Raaen as Sgt. Donnelly, Clive Hearne as Grocer, Matthew Newton as Freddo, Esme Melville as Mrs Watson, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

The Camp Out

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Episode 14
Aus: Wednesday, July 06, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The Girl Guides' camp out starts off on the wrong foot when Miss Orrick appears as a last minute replacement for Guide leader Miss Pittman. Forthermore, the surprise guest Patrol Leader turns out to be Anne who is a strict taskmaster. Pixie and Molly take advantage of Anne's tendancy to faint at the sight of blood to get back at her for singling them out for all the hard jobs. The weeked takes a serious turn when Miss Orrick is bitten by a snake leaving Anne to take charge of the group. Her heroics make the newspaper outing her as a Girl Guide to Grandma.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, Marijke Mann as Miss Orrick, Esme Melville as Mrs Watson, Brian Worth as Farmer Hicks, Norma Brown as Nursing Sister, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle

The Substitute

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Episode 15
Aus: Wednesday, July 13, 1989
Written by Brian Wright
Directed by John Gauci

Molly's attempt to organise a game of cricket among the girls from school ends in disaster. Jimmy's basketball team is on the wane so when Molly accidentally drops by during practice and teaches them to play properly, Jimmy has the great idea to add her to the team. He even dresses her up like a boy — with matching haircut — to get her on the court for their next game.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Matthew Newton as Freddo, Scott Duff as Richo, Glen Baker as Jonsey, Ben O'Meara as Umpire, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle

Creating a New Molly

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Episode 16
Aus: Wednesday, July 20, 1989
Written by Brian Wright
Directed by John Gauci

Dispite her tough exterior, the teasing about Molly's boyish haircut upsets her and she takes to wearing a hat all the time. A big celebration is coming up — Molly and Pixie are to be confirmed. Of course they need the perfect outfits for the occasion, so Aunt Vera takes them on a shopping trip to Melbourne. They are accompanied by Marguerite's charming father Jacques who has invited them to join him and Marguerite at the theatre to see the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova. Pixie and Marguerite go for a walk in Melbourne's Chinatown causing everyone to miss the ballet.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Victor Kazan as Jacques, Matthew Newton as Freddo, Scott Duff as Richo, Glen Baker as Jonsey, Maureen Edwards as Miss Bignall, Celia Dutton as Pianist, James Taylor as Rector, Cendrine Baxter as Mrs Selby, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, George Ginis as Policeman, Lionel Lim as Chinese Boy, Melissa Loong as Chinese Girl, Molly Tong as Chinese Lady

Exam Time

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Episode 17
Aus: Wednesday, July 27, 1989
Written by Mary Wright
Directed by John Gauci

Miss Orrick informs the class that the end-of-term exams are close. Pixie is determined to top the class while Molly is aware that if she fails she'll have to repeat the year — at great expense to her parents. However, neither Pixie nor school swat Lucy have the time or desire to give Molly additional tutoring. Instead, she is advised to contact Cyril, the mastermind of the boys highschool. When Cyril begins to pay too much attention to Molly, she and Pixie decide to play matchmaker with a more suitable girl.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Marijke Mann as Miss Orrick, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, David Schofield as Cyril, Warren Parrot as David, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

True or False

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Episode 18
Aus: Wednesday, August 03, 1989
Written by Mary Wright
Directed by John Gauci

The girls in Pixie's and Molly's class are excited when Miss Orrick informs them the end-of-year school entertainment is to be a tableau-vivant. Most excited is Molly, who has been given the lead role, eliciting much jealousy from her friends. With enemies at both school and at home, there is no end of people lining up to sabotage her performance.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Matthew Newton as Freddo, Bert Newton as Freddo's Father, Patty Newton as Freddo's Mother, Marijke Mann as Miss Orrick, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, Victor Kazan as Jacques, Scott Duff as Richie, Glen Baker as Jonsey, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

The Pageant

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Episode 19
Aus: Wednesday, August 10, 1989
Written by Mary Wright
Directed by John Gauci

While the rest of the family is delighted with the end-of-term festivities at the tableau-vivant and the start of the holidays, grandma is annoyed by her constant struggles with the children and Aunt Vera's lack of independence. To show their appreciation, the girls decide to clean up the house. Aunt Vera announces she has decided to remarry. Pixie and Molly are concerned that she is marrying for all the wrong reasons and set out to stop M. Chevrier's proposal lest Anne and Jimmy be forced to move to France.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, Esme Melville as Mrs Watson, Victor Kazan as Jacques, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Dean Nicholls as Cafe Owner, Betty Dovan as Waitress

Ending or Beginnings

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Episode 20
Aus: Wednesday, August 17, 1989
Written by Mary Wright
Directed by John Gauci

The arrival of Pixie and Molly's parents sets the tone for holidays. When Jimmy goes in search of mistletoe for the Christmas party, he and Freddo are gone far too long. Has something happened to them? The girls go in search of them and find them at an abandoned mine where Jimmy has fallen down the shaft. While Freddo goes for help, Pixie lowers Molly down to rescue Jimmy. Safely back at the house, Captain Jack and Grandma have an announcement to make...

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Matthew Newton as Freddo, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, Howard Bell as Mr Robertson, Louise Siversen as Mrs Robertson, Colwyn Roberts as Mr Wilson, Ruth Yaffe as Mrs Wilson, Esme Melville as Mrs Watson, Victor Kazan as Jacques, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth