Episode 171 - 20 January 1986

Synopsis[]

Several weeks have passed since Danny Ramsay found out the truth about his parentage. Max Ramsay is annoyed when his fiery younger sister Madge Mitchell arrived at No 24 Ramsay Street after Shane Ramsay picks her up from the airport. While Shane is waiting, Zoe Davis, an old friend, nicks his wallet. Max mistakenly this Madge told Danny she knows about his real paternity when Danny storms out. Danny is still upset over the truth about his paternity but Max explains to him that he is still his son, not by blood, but by every other way, as much as Shane is his son. Paul Robinson discharges himself from the convalescent home and wants to forget Terry Inglis ever existed. When he is seen back at Ramsay Street, he is asked questions as to why he is back early. He says he was in a convalescent home, not a jail. Daphne Lawrence is miffed to see old friend Zoe when she turns up in the cafe. She asks Mike Young to call the police.

Cast[]

Main cast

Guest cast

Writer - Reg Watson

Series Producer - John Holmes

Director: Brendan Maher

Exec Producer - Reg Watson

Prev Ep Episode 170 - 8 November 1985[]

Next Ep Episode 172 - 21 January 1986[]

Places seen[]

Ramsay Street - Exterior, interior of No 22 Ramsay Street, No 24 Ramsay Street, No 26 Ramsay Street and No 26 Ramsay Street.
Coffee Shop - Interior.

Notes[]

First appearance of Madge Mitchell, Mike Young and Zoe Davis.
Zoe's male friend is uncredited despite a line of dialogue. Same for the elderly driver who asked Shane if something was wrong when he knew his wallet was gone. Shane's boss was also uncredited, despite a line of dialogue.

This is the first episode of the show to be broadcast on Channel 10 after Channel 7 axed the show in 1985, which was then picked up by a rival channel.

2 and a half months separated this episode and the previous episode broadcast on 8th November 1985.