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Bright Ideas

Episode 1
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Brendan Maher

Keith watches from the fish 'n chip shop window as his miserable, arguing parents leave, bickering as they drive away. Keith embarks on a mission to cheer up his parents, first deciding to paint the shop Tropical Mango to cheer, then buying a brilliantly coloured tropical fish.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brett Sellwood as Dennis, Monette Lee as Health Inspector, Gandhi Macintyre as Ali, Jasmine Edwards as Rami, Errol O'Neill as Mr Gossage, Andrew Booth as Taxidermist, Basil Griffith as Wesley, Joanne Dobbin as Sally, Daniel Millis as Kid, Craig MacGreggor as Garbage Truck Driver, Darren Szita as Garbage Man, Joe Feeney as Man on Bus

Follow That Fish

Episode 2
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Brendan Maher

Keith lies awake as his parents, Vin and Marge argue. Keith knows unless he does something drastic to improve their situation, his parents will split up. Keith must find out where the best fish comes from. The only one who will come near him on the bus is Ali as he has a cold and can't smell Keith's fish.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brett Sellwood as Dennis, Monette Lee as Health Inspector, Gandhi Macintyre as Ali, Jasmine Edwards as Rami, Justine Anderson as Travel Agent, Sue McGrath as Bus Conductor, Jonathan Atherton as Policeman, Skye Patch as Kylie, Nic Griffiths as Shane, Alton Harvey as Mr Naylor, Raphael Verkest as Arab Man, Penny Brown-O'Dare as Cat Woman

Off His Trolley

Episode 3
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Brendan Maher

Vin and Marge say no to Australia, but take Keith and Dennis to the beach. Keith begins to advertise the chip shop, and Dennis goes overboard — attached to his trolley.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brett Sellwood as Dennis, Gandhi Macintyre as Ali, Jasmine Edwards as Rami, Euan Gray as Boat Boy, Val Beattie as Police Woman, Justin Paul as Ambulance Driver, Dirk Hunter as Fireman, Gary Boyle as Running Boy

Pesky Paradise

Episode 1.04
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Brendan Maher

The Shipleys reach Orchid Cove but Keith soon realises that paradise is not without its problems when he has close encounters with a variety of creatures, including a deadly jellyfish.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, Peter Marshall as Wogga, Arthur Loo Bun as Jolly Tourist, Aaron Condon as Keith Stand-in

Bigger Fish to Fry

Episode 1.05
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Arnie Custo

Keith's dad decides it's high time he made the effort to find a job but in a small town like Orchid Cove, there's little on offer.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, Steven Tandy as Bank Manager, Scott Witt as Salesman, Christine Amor as Mrs Herman, Angela Fisher as Queen of England, Luke Edwards as Footman, Spencer Rsam as Hardware Man Sheila Lorraine as Haberdashery Woman, Aaron Condon as Keith Stand-in

There's a Place for Us

Episode 1.06
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Arnie Custo

Keith spots the perfect place to set up a new shop and is determined to prove to his father the viability of a new fish 'n chip shop in Orchid Cove.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, John Orscik as Mr Gambaso, Malcolm Cork as Baz the Cop, Christine Amor as Mrs Herman

Run off His Feet

Episode 1.07
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Scott Feeney

The bank refuses to loan Vin the money to buy equipment for the new shop. Undeterred, Keith and Tracy come to the rescue by taking matters into their own hands to outfit the shop themselves.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, John Orscik as Mr Gambaso, Steven Tandy as Bank Manager, Matthew Eakin as Customer, Jodie Wagner as Customer, Craig MacGregor as Customer

Paradise Lost

Episode 1.08
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Scott Feeney

After his accident, Keith and the family discover the advantages of positive thinking. Tracy teaches Keith how to surf.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, Peter Marshall as Wogga, Mark Hembrow as Arnold Flashman, Kissane Watson as Shop Assistant, Don Vaughn as Signwriter, Steve Harman as Surf Lifesaver, Karl Van Moorsel as Boodgie Board Kid

Wheels on Fire

Episode 1.09
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Scott Feeney

Vin and Keith devise a plan to compete with a new takeaway and end up turning the fish and chip shop into a drive-through restaurant. When Keith's idea fails, he decides to seek his fortune in the opal fields.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, Mark Hembrow as Arnold Flashman, Malcolm Cork as Baz the Cop, Susie MacKenzie as Drive thru Customer, Barbara Lowing as Miss Gerlach

Road to Riches

Episode 1.10
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Di Drew

Keith sets out to find the Opal fields, but soon runs out of money for the bus. Determined not to give in, he continues his journey as a stowaway — with terrifying consequences.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, Peter Marshall as Wogga, Malcolm Cork as Baz the Cop, Bruce Venables as Col, David Letch as Mick, Carol Burns as Ticket Seller, Hazel Phillips as American Tourist, Lyn Rees as Impatient Woman, Babette Stephens as Old Lady, Marie Patane as Newsreader, Andrew Nason as Bus Driver, Buff The Cairn

Cops and Dobbers

Episode 1.11
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Di Drew

Desperate to get to the Opal fields, Keith tells Col and Mick about his family's move to Australia.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, Bruce Venables as Col, David Letch as Mick, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, Peter Marshall as Wogga, Malcolm Cork as Baz the Cop, Paul Sonkkila as Curly, Margie Brown-Ash as Joy, Terry Annesley as Merv, Gerry Skilton as Nosy Neighbour, Eric Natty as Stanley, Oggie The Dachshund

Flash of Inspiration

Episode 1.12
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Di Drew

Keith's parents travel to the opal fields to search for him. Keith finds a way into an opal mine.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, Peter Marshall as Wogga, Paul Sonkkila as Curly, David Letch as Mick, Mark Hembrow as Armold Flashman, Eric Natty as Stanley, Iain Gardiner as Mad Miner, Margie Brown-Ash as Joy, Terry Annesley as Merv, Tony Coetzee & Anthony Cocks as Road Painters, Euan Gray as Junior Mechanic, Laurence Hidge as Local Miner

Sole Search

Episode 1.13
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Di Drew

Keith and Tracy get trapped in the opal mine when it caves in. Keith vows to end his crazy schemes when he realises they make his friends unhappy — until they return to Orchid Cove.

Cast: Paul Giles as Keith, Alan Cinis as Vin, Rhonda Doyle as Marge, Brooke Harman as Tracy, Buster The Dog, Andrew Windsor as Dougie, Peter Marshall as Wogga, Malcolm Cork as Baz the Cop, John Orscik as Mr Gambaso, Mark Hembrow as Arnold Flashman, Paul Sonkkila as Curly, Margie Brown-Ash as Joy, Terry Annesley as Merv, Tony Coetzee & Anthony Cocks as Road Painters, Eric Natty as Stanley, Iain Gardiner as Mad Miner