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The Deed

Episode 5.01 (29)
February 10, 1992
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

If Arthur had just left things as they were, he'd be free at last. He shouldn't have broken his holiday and he certainly shouldn't have taken Maggie out of the nursing home, even if it was only for a drive. Once she was back in her own house, the rest was inevitable.

Starring: Ruth Cracknell as Maggie Beare, Garry McDonald as Arthur Beare, Henri Szeps as Robert Beare

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Jacqueline Kott as Sister [Penny], Les Foxcroft as Old Man, Annie Davies as Nurse [Susie]

The Budgie

Episode 5.02 (30)
February 17, 1992
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

It wasn't all Robert's fault. If he hadn't upset his mother, Arthur certainly wouldn't have brought the budgie home, but the ten naked dentists dancing on a golf course at midnight would probably have been arrested anyway.

With: Willie Fennell as Pet Shop Owner, Anna Phillips as Louise

The Big Sleep

Episode 5.03 (31)
February 24, 1992
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Funeral arrangements are always trying, so Maggie decides they should do a few trial runs of Arthur finding her dead in her bed. But then she panics about dying and convinces herself he's trying to get rid of her, before deciding its time to start planning her own funeral and asks Arthur to arrange someone to come by and talk to her. Of course, when the funeral director arrives the next day, she has no recollection of her request and immediately suspects Arthur of trying to get rid of her. But curiosity soon gets the better of Maggie and she is drawn into planning her final goodbye. Little does Arthur know this will lead to him having to excavate his father's ashes in the middle of the night, nor that they'll end up in Maggie's handbag.

With: Rhys McConnochie as Ronald Stanley, Sonia Todd as Policewoman, Tim McKenzie as Policeman

With: a bit of a Police Rescue crossover with both Sonia Todd and Tim McKenzie appearing as unnamed officers.

The Clock

Episode 5.04 (32)
March 02, 1992
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

All Arthur wanted was a quiet Saturday. But Maggie remembered the clock. It was the one Leo gave her on their 25th wedding anniversary, and it had no business being in the house across the road. She didn't really steal it. It was hers to start with.

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Paula Duncan as Real Estate Agent, Ric Hutton as Mr Powell

The Rest

Episode 5.05 (33)
March 09, 1992
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

Arthur had no-one to blame but himself, really. Respite care for Maggie was all his idea in the first place, but he didn't expect Maggie to arrive home at that time of night or in that condition.

With: Joan Sydney as Merle MacDonald, Jennifer Cluff as Carrie Samuels, Grace Parr as Dr Chan, Julie Nihill as Receptionist

The Baby

Episode 5.06 (34)
March 16, 1992
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

A baby in the house is the last thing Arthur expects to find when he arrives home from work. Whose baby is it? It's certainly not Maggie's, but it could conceivably be Robert's. Unless, of course, Maggie kidnapped it.

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Odile Le Clezio as Gina, Tom Oliver as Sergeant, Suzette Williams as Constable, Ashley Cameron as Baby

The Sunday Roast

Episode 5.07 (35)
March 23, 1992
Written by Geoffrey Atherden
Directed by Geoff Portmann

A good old fashioned Sunday roast lunch with the family so Arthur could introduce his new girlfriend probably seemed like a good idea at the time. But Arthur should have known better and he should never have lied to Maggie about Meredith.

With: Judy Morris as Liz Beare, Kirsty Child as Meredith, Don Barker as Butcher