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Eternal Quadrangle

Episode 2.01 (14)
August 23, 1975 (Sydney)
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Ted is worried when Barney fails to make his usual appearance at the pub. Barney later turns up with a new female companion, Vonny, and announces that their new relationship is very serious. Ted and Bluey suspect that Vonny is only interested in Barney because she thinks he has money.

Starring: Alwyn Kurts as Ted Cook, Rosie Sturgess as Dot, Richard Hibbard as Gary

With: Maurie Fields as Barney, Terry Norris as Bluey, Diana Davidson as Vonny, Roy Lyons as Barman

Note: Richard Hibbard is credited but does not appear (Gary is out of town)

The Compleat Works

Episode 2.02 (15)
August 16, 1975
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Ted is not impressed when Dot decides to help an amateur theatre group with their costumes.

Starring: Alwyn Kurts as Ted Cook, Rosie Sturgess as Dot, Stephen Thomas as Gary

With: Jon Finlayson as Mr Flannagan

Note: Stephen Thomas replaces Richard Hibbard who quit the show to join the Hare Krishna movement [see first article].

Guess Who's Coming To Get Done Like A Dinner?

Episode 2.03 (16)
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Gary meets ACTU president Bob Hawke at a university lecture and brings him home to meet Ted and Dot, much to Ted's consternation.

With: Bob Hawke as Himself, Roy Lyons as Barman

Ashes To Ashes

Episode 2.04 (17)
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Ted feigns illness in order to take a ‘sickie’ so he can watch the cricket on TV. However, many interruptions spoil his plans, including a visit from the green grocer, a vacuum cleaner salesman, and a garrulous neighbour.

With: Lesley Baker as Mrs Ferguson, Terence Donovan as Greengrocer, Johnny Farnham as Salesman

Ted And The Beans Talk

Episode 2.05 (18)
August 30, 1975
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Faced with beans for dinner, Ted takes over the household management to teach Dot a lesson. He soon finds he has bitten off more than he can chew, and enlists the aid of Barney to help him sort out the mess he is creating.

With: Maurie Fields as Barney, Frank Rich as Barman

Man Of La Mantra

Episode 2.06 (19)
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Gary decides to go and live in a hippie commune with his girlfriend. Ted plans to see the girl's father in order to put a stop to it, only to find that he is in favour of the idea. After several days, Gary finds the lifestyle doesn’t live up to his expectations.

With: Robert Bruning as Mr Durrell, Elli Maclure as Ingrid

Note: Elli Maclure played another of Gary's girlfriend's, Tess, in episode 1.07

Present Indefinite

Episode 2.07 (20)
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

There is chaos and confusion in the Cook household when it appears that everyone has forgotten Dot's birthday. Steps are taken to rectify the situation, which only results in more chaos.

With: Maurie Fields as Barney, Keith Eden as Mr King, Barbara Llewellyn as Priscilla, Frank Rich as Barman

Stars Trek

Episode 2.08 (21)
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Ted applies for a job as a senior storeman with the firm of McKenzie & Sons, which puts Blue's nose severely out of joint. Ted ends up rejecting the job when he finds that the owner of the firm barracks for Essendon.

With: Terry Norris as Bluey, Anthony Bazell as Mr Mackenzie, Olivia Hamnett as Receptionist

Have A Good Trip

Episode 2.09 (22)
Written by Jim & Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Ted takes charge of obtaining new lino for the kitchen floor when he is concerned that Dot plans to spend too much money for the job. Chaos reigns and Dot’s wrath is incurred when he makes the mistake of calling Barney in to assist.

With: Maurie Fields as Barney, Frank Rich as Barman

The Cook House Tapes

Episode 2.10 (23)
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Gary takes a stand on principle and defends his father when his university colleagues plan to ridicule Ted's forthcoming concert at the RSL.

With: Terry Norris as Bluey, John Ewart as Fred, Jacki Weaver as Gillie

The Kill-Joys Of Sex

Episode 2.11 (24)
January 19, 1976
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Ted and Dot become concerned when Gary is required to spend a weekend away with his co-ed university debating team.

With: Terry Norris as Bluey, Gary Gray as Harold, Peter Williamson as Barman

The Stone Final Utter Bloody End

Episode 2.12 (25)
January 20, 1976
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Ted is faced with the prospect of a showdown with an apparently fierce Italian man who disapproves of Gary seeing his daughter. Bluey organises some of Ted’s mates to come to his defence.

With: Terry Norris as Bluey, Frank Rich as Mr Ginelli, Lyndell Rowe as Maria, Anthony Bazell as Mr Mackenzie, Roy Day as Arthur Cox

Finish!

Episode 2.13 (26)
January 21, 1976
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Marie Trevor, Ian Crawford

Ted's ego grows out of proportion when he appears on television in a talent quest, and starts to forsake his friends for more ‘elite’ company. However, his mates are there for him when he comes crashing back to earth with a thud.

With: Maurie Fields as Barney, Terry Norris as Bluey, Keith Eden as Mr King, Peter Williamson as Barman