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Octopus Trap Heart

Episode 4.09 (39)
UK: Sat, December 14, 2019 (Drama, 10pm)
USA: Mon, December 09, 2019 (Acorn)
Australia: 2020
Written by Timothy Lee
Directed by Kriv Stenders

Meryl's near-death experience sets Hugh on a journey of redemption and gives Penny the clarity she needs.

Hugh's friends try to help him after his embarrassing outburst at his birthday party, while Meryl's health suffers after losing all her allies.

Hayley continues her pole-dancing classes, despite Ajax's wishes, but tensions explode when she starts working at the new bar.

Starring:

• Rodger Corser as Hugh Knight
• Nicole da Silva as Charlie
• Ryan Johnson as Matt Knight
• Tina Bursill as Meryl Knight
• Hayley McElhinney as Penny
• Chloe Bayliss as Hayley
• Matt Castley as Ajax
• Belinda Bromilow as Betty
• Charles Wu as Ken
• Dustin Clare as Jarrod

With:

• Noah & Marko Petkovic as Toddler Jimmy
• Georgia & Poppy Corlett, Valerie & Eliza Notley-Placido as Baby Eliza
• Patrick Wilson as Rod Eagle
• Kristy Best as Cherry
• Stephanie King as Beverley
• Jane Harders as Helen
• Jeremy Bunny as Guy - Yelling Driver
• Dean Krywood as FIFO Dave
• Izaak Fidrikkos Love as FIFO Dancer
• Lester Morris as Gordon
• Debra Freeman as Older Woman
• Dannielle Jackson as Bridesmaid
• Lisa Viola as Netball Woman
• Ash Sakha as FIFO Bloke
• Lola Grace as Gwenno
• Paul Jenkins as Wolf Whistling FIFO [Brett]
• Aidan Gillett as Hugh Stunt Double

Music:

• "5 A.M. feat Whosane" performed by REMI
• "Flaunt It" performed by TV Rock
• "Toughskin" performed by Agung Mango
• "Coming To Australia" performed by Tee Noah
• "Breakapart" performed by Polish Club
• "Wasted Youth" performed by Blue Velvet
• "Never Seen The Rain" performed by Tones And I
• "Your Way (feat. Velvet Bloom)" performed by JAMO
• "Turn Into Something" performed by Tiny Tiny