Sweet and Sour: episode guide


Episode 1

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Written by Tim Gooding and Johanna Pigott
Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

Martin quits his band Lone Sharks and moves into a warehouse with Darrell, an amateur music photographer. Carol moves from Melbourne to Sydney for a new start and joins them. George has trouble collecting the rent for his brother Nick, whom he works for at his Travel Agency.

Starring: Tracy Mann as Carol, David Reyne as Martin, Ric Herbert as Darrell, Sandra Lillingston as Christine, Arky Michael as George

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Renee Geyer as Train Stewardess, Mark Edwards as Lone Sharks singer, Robin Copp as Johnny, Peter Whitford as Audition Director Roberta Grant as Shirley, Also Fabian as Coffee Shop Owner, Mario Nobili as Dad, Katherine Thomson as Julie

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Crocodile Shoes" composed and performed by Mark Edwards, "Down The Road" composed by Mark Callaghan

Episode 2

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Written by Tim Gooding and Johanna Pigott
Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

Darrell shoots a music video and tries to talk Carol and Martin into forming a band to make some money while at the same time trying to buy time paying the rent to Nick. Carol sells her clothing designs at a local shop and gets a part time job at the café while at the Dole office, Martin tries to avoid work. George is invited to join the band as a bass player.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Also Fabian as Coffee Shop Owner, Mario Nobili as Dad, Ross Bombaci as Godfather, Donald Spencer-Harris as Video Dancer, Dale Randall as Officer, Colleen Lesley as Davia, Heather Tracey as Boutique Customer, Arthur Trotter as Spindley Man; Steve Manassah and Andy Wong Yen as Men in Houses

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter

Episode 3

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Written by Michael Cove
Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

The band go to a record executives' party. Nick gives Darrell a one-month deadline to come up with the rent money. Christine breaks into the warehouse and stalks Martin. Carol pens Sweet & Sour. Martin introduces Christine to the band and she endears herself to the group by fixing their keyboard.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: The Johnnys as Record Launch Band, Robin Copp as Johnny, Christo Hayze as Greek Man, Peter Calrow as Agency Customer, Jill Clayton as Op Shop Old Woman, Lynette Riches as Woman 1, Pamela Morrissey as Woman 2, Margot Smithyman as Cashier

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Rebel Yell" composed & performed by The Johnnys, "On The Street Where You Live" composed by David McComb

Episode 4

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Written by Michael Cove
Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

Darrell prepares for his 21st and talks the band into making their debut at the party. With help from her father, Christine starts practicing the saxophone again and joins the band.

Guest cast: Sheila Kennelly as Darrell's Mum, Alan McQueen as Darrell's Dad, Urszula Anna Theresa as Martin's Mother, Dave Mason as Man at Warehouse, Michael Tunica as Tony, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Can't Stand Still" composed by Martin Armiger, "Back Tonight" composed by Deacon, Marshall, Armiger, Conway, "It's Just My Itch" composed by Deacon, Marshall, Cove

Episode 5

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Written by Tim Gooding and Johanna Pigott
Directed by Helena Harris

After their first gig the band goes to the beach, dancing to Singing In The Shower. George and Nick's dad mistakenly buy 4000 dolls. Martin and Ric try to raise funds with an escape act in the mall while Nick and George ponder what to do with 4000 dolls. Nick's wife Nina is supportive of George's music.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Urszula Anna Theresa as Martin's Mother, Carmen Tanti as Nina, Chris Tagg as Jogger, Joanne Dotta as Information Woman, Deliah Walsh as Shopper, Terence Willoughby & Vic Andrews as Bondi Icebergs, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Singing In The Shower" composed by Mick Walker, "Popstars and Politicians" composed by Johanna Pigott & Liz Munroe

Episode 6

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Written by Tim Gooding and Johanna Pigott
Directed by Helena Harris

Martin's mystery woman turns out to be his mother who wants to stay in touch. Darrell and George try to come up with an idea for how to sell the dolls. George stumbles as he tries to tell Christine how he feels. Christine and George perform Image of an Angel.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Aldo Fabian as Coffee Shop Owner, Urszula Anna Theresa as Martin's Mother, Michelle Stayner as Kerry, Shirley Cameron as Publican, May Pusey as Salvation Army Lady, Robert Cooper as Businessman, Richard Clapton as Man With Guitar, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "On The Street Where You Live" composed by David Combs, "Image of an Angel" composed by Roger Hart-Wells, "I Am A Genius" composed by T. Gooding, T. Hunter & J Pigott

Episode 7

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Written by Michael Cove
Directed by Riccardo Pellizzeri

Darrell books the band's first proper gig playing at a pub. The demand for Carol's fashions outweighs her manufacturing capacity. George's attempt to invite Christine to his father's 65th birthday party misfires when she invites the entire band.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Carmen Tanti as Nina, Michelle Stayner as Kerry, Colleen Lesley as Davia, Shirley Cameron as Publican, Robert Hughes as College Supervisor, Peter Corbett as Clerk, David Waters as Telecom Technician, Charles Papp as George's Father, Kirk Pengilly as Man in Pub, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "I Am A Genius" composed by T. Gooding, T. Hunter & J Pigott, "Image of an Angel" composed by Roger Hart-Wells, "Digging a Hole" composed by David McComb

Episode 8

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Written by Michael Cove
Directed by Riccardo Pellizzeri

Garry prepares the band for their first gig; Martin is forced to take a cleaning job; The band acquires a drummer and a roadie.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Carmen Tanti as Nina, Michelle Stayner as Kerry, Colleen Lesley as Davia, Robin Copp as Johnny, Shirley Cameron as Publican, Allan Penney as Tramp, David Bookalill as Cleaning Operator, John Warnock as Boutique Customer, with Special Guest (in Boutique) Christina Amphlett, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Too Hot To Move" composed by David McComb

Episode 9

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Written by Paul Leadon and David Poltorak
Directed by Posie Jacobs [Posie Graeme-Evans]

Johnny is invited to join the band as drummer. Shrug informs Christine he's quitting music to go into marketing. Martin quits his cleaning job. Darrell interviews Ignatius Jones in a cemetery. George is in love — with Christine. Carol struggles to write her new song, No Focus.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Daniel Abineri as Leo, Robin Copp as Johnny, Michelle Stayner as Kerry, Ric Grossman as Glenys, Robin Riley as Grumpy, David Bookalill as Supervisor, Colleen Lesley as Davia, Aldo Fabian as Mr. C, with Special Guest Ignatius Jones, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "No Focus" composed by Steve Leeson, "Psychosis" composed by Red Symons

Episode 10

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Written by Paul Leadon and David Poltorak
Directed by Posie Jacobs [Posie Graeme-Evans]

Darrell shops the band's demo tape for No Focus to various radio stations only to be accused of stealing the song from the band Dead Lions whose song Psychosis sounds remarkably similar. Carol confronts Leo Farnsworth of Dead Lions and accuses him of stealing their song after Martin played it for him but he successfully proves her wrong. Inspired by Shrug starting his new job, Christine takes a job as a checkout chick. The band attends a Dead Lions gig where they are invited to become the bands new support act.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Daniel Abineri as Leo, Robin Copp as Johnny, Urszula Anna Theresa as Helena, Richard Harvey as Basher, Ric Grossman as Glenys, Robin Riley as Grumpy, Virginia Moncrieff as 2JJJ Programmer, Julie Bailue as 2JJJ Receptionist, Anna North as Receptionist, Colleen Clifford as Mrs Green, Basil Clarke as Mr Green, with Special Guest Peter Oxley, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Glam To Wham" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Psychosis" composed by Red Symons

Episode 11

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Written by Forrest Redlich
Directed by Graham Thornburn

While out on a date with Carol, Leo offers to help her promote her songs in LA. Darrell gets a lesson in management while negotiating the band's contract. Carol takes a break from the band leaving Christine to take over as lead vocalist. Nick's father buys him and George a bus to use for "Sydney By Nite" tour — with George as driver. The band's first night opening for Dead Lions doesn't end well with the crowd chasing the band from the stage.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Daniel Abineri as Leo, Robin Copp as Johnny, Michele Stayner as Kerry, Amanda Muggleton as Pat Mason, Tim Gooding as Postman, James "Jingles" Davies as Busker, Kristina Miley as Girl, John Henriksen as Boy, with Special Guest Marc Hunter, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Good Advice" composed by Eric McCusker, "Hip Romeo" composed by Jenny Hunter-Brown, Busker's Song" composed by The Odds

Episode 12

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Written by Forrest Redlich
Directed by Graham Thornburn

After being set up to fail in their support gig for Dead Lions, Darrell tries, and fails, to get the band out of their contract. Leo invites Carrol to join him when his band goes to America but Darrell questions Carrol's loyalty to the band when he finds out about the offer. Darrell uses his job a tour bus driver to deliver a German rugby team to the band's latest gig. Carrol turns down Leo's offer, preferring to make it to LA on her own — with the band.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Daniel Abineri as Leo, Robin Copp as Johnny, Amanda Muggleton as Pat Mason, Robert Klenner as Franz, Phil Argetn as Fritz, Aldo Fabian as Mr C, with Special Guest Marc Hunter

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "No Worries" composed by Reg Mombassa, "Good Advice" composed by Eric McCusker

Episode 13

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Written by Debra Oswald
Directed by Helena Harris

Martin grows bored of the band's routine, playing the same songs to the same crowd in the same pub, and meets Charlie, an attractive musician who introduces him to her digital synthesizer. Darrell wants to get the band into a studio to record a demo tape but must book the band an out-of-town gig at a bowling club to pay the fee. Meanwhile, Nick buys a computer for the office and Carrol uses her fashion contact to promote the band.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Robin Copp as Johnny, Megan Williams as Charlie, Colleen Lesley as Davia, Michele Stayner as Kerry, Roger Carroll as Club Manager, Tracey Higginson as Fan, Louise Goderie as Fan's Friend, John Paul Young as Barman, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Heart Plays Tricks" composed by Mark Callaghan, Kay Bee, Graham Bidstrup

Episode 14

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Written by Debra Oswald
Directed by Helena Harris

Darrell discovers The Hoons, a garage band composed of a trio of underage delinquents whose success he hopes will be good for The Takeaways. Carol's feels under pressure for single-handedly looking after the band. Christine feels rejected by Martin now that he's seeing Charlie. Carol clashes with Charlie during rehearsal and again with Martin when he suggests she play the fashion show gig with the band. Christine invites Shrug to perform with the band. Promoter Brian Kawolsky introduces himself to Darrell. The money Carol makes from selling her fashions gives the band enough to record their demo tape.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Robin Copp as Johnny, Megan Williams as Charlie, Colleen Lesley as Davia, Sheila Kennelly as Darrell's Mum; Melissa Kounnas, Justin Ridley & Michael Lopez as The Hoons; Robin Stewart as Brian Kawolsky, Terry Bader as Max, Glenn Shorrock as Wally, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: ?

Episode 15

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Written by ?
Directed by ?

Plans don't meet expectations. Darrell is persuaded to drop the Hoons and leaves the band to concentrate on videos. Martin finds he can't connect with Charlie's music and Shrug quits his record selling job that girlfriend Kerry had set up.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: ?

Music: ?

Episode 16

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Written by Bert Deling
Directed by Riccardo Pellizzeri

The band hit the recording studio to lay down Sweet And Sour. After Martin finally decides to show up, George admits his playing isn't good enough and quits the band but is allowed to become the band's manager. The band's gig is a success and on the way home they hear Sweet And Sour on the radio.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Robin Copp as Johnny, Red Symons as Engineer, Paul Johnstone as Dave, Mac Cocker as 2JJJ D.J., and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Moon & Stars" composed by Billy Miller

Episode 17

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Written by ?
Directed by Posie Jacobs

The band's first record, Sweet And Sour, gets pressed and the band try to get it into the shops. A magazine interview doesn't go to plan but the gigs get better under George's management.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Robin Copp as Johnny, Carmen Tanti as Nina, Jon English as Mastering Engineer, Michelle Stayner as Kerry, Tony Beard as Magician, Sonja Tallis as Saleslady, Allan Chapple as 1st Salesman, Terry Brady as 2nd Salesman, Syd Heylen Jnr. as Juggler, Steven Jacobs as Nigel, Aldo Fabian as Mr. C, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "On The Street Where You Live" composed by David McComb

Episode 18

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Written by Michael Cove
Directed by Posie Jacobs

Carrol is becoming increasingly uncomfortable with the growing focus on her as the face of the band. Darrel films a clip for the band's first single, Sweet and Sour, and they are interviewed on tv to promote it — with Carrol once again singled out.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Robin Copp as Johnny, Urszula Anna-Teresa as Martin's Mother, Carmen Tanti as Nina, Robin Stewart as Brian Kawolski, Rupert Burns as Daisy Dave Freeman, Sam Saunders as Damien Huntingly, Steven Jacobs as Nigel, Annie Murtagh as TV Producer, Tony Beard as Magician, Syd Heylen Jnr as Juggler, Terry-Ann as Contortionist

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Too Hot To Move" composed by David McComb

Episode 19

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Written by Tom Gooding and Johanna Pigott
Directed by Graham Thorburn

Martin tires of Carrol getting the lion's share of the media attention and, anticipating her departure from the band, looks to get his solo act going by taking Darrel up on his offer to film a clip for his country act. The band drive to Melbourne but nothing goes according to plan and the band is forced to head home early and in debt.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Robin Copp as Johnny, Ken Lawrence as Hotel Manager, Tony Hughes as Photographer, Ian (Molly) Meldrum as Announcer, Graham Bidstrup as Band Member

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Party On Wheels" composed by Chris Bailey, Graham Bidstrup, Mark Callaghan

Episode 20

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Written by Tom Gooding and Johanna Pigott
Directed by Graham Thorburn

The Takeaways perform their final show. Shrug and Kerry get engaged. Rumours of Carrol's new band and Martin's impending solo career as a country artist sparks media interest.

And: George Spartels as Nick

Guest cast: Robin Copp as Johnny, Daniel Abineri as Leo, Michelle Stayner as Kerry, Carmen Tanti as Nina, Robin Stewart as Brian Kawolski, Urszula Anna-Teresa as Martin's Mother, Sam Saunders as Damien, Steven Jacobs as Nigel, Megan Williams as Charlie, Brett Pattinson as Mod, Megan Stone as Fan, Bill Hibble as Fan, and Martin Vaughan as Shrug

Music: "Sweet and Sour" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Heart Plays Tricks" composed by Mark Callaghan, Kay Bee, Graham Bidstrup, "Singing In The Shower" composed by Mick Walker, Glen Muirhead, John Barnes, "Moon and Stars" composed by Billy Miller, "Glam to Wham" composed by Sharon O'Neill, "Sweet" composed by Johanna Pigott & Todd Hunter, "Hip Romeo" composed by Jenny Hunter-Brown, "Party On Wheels" composed by Chris Bailey, Graham Bidstrup, Mark Callaghan