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Enter Pugwall

Episode 1
June 13, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pugwall introduces his family and friends, Bazza, Orfo and Stringbean. Today is his thirteenth birthday and Pugwall's dreams are realised when he is given a guitar — but no amplifier.

Starring: Jason Torrens as Pugwall, Troy Beckwith as Bazza, Ricky Fleming as Stringbean, Jay McCormack as Orfo, Rebecca Blomberg as Jenny, Emma Snow as Marmaloid, Louise Hall as Supes, Ken James as Herohead

Special Guest: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry

With: Simon Westaway as Policeman

Hospital

Episode 2
June 14, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pugwall dreams of forming a rock band with his friends. A bike crash puts Pugwall in hospital where he meets Jenny.

Special Guest: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry

With: Marcela Toro as Daniella, Vic Gordon as Old Gus, Reg Evans as Henry, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Julie Tompson as Shop Assistant, Simon Westaway as Policeman #1, Rod Richardson as Policeman #2, Maureen Edwards as Hospital Sister, Kate Edwards as Hospital Nurse

Jenny

Episode 3
June 15, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pugwall is found to be uninjured and gets to know Jenny, who is in hospital after falling from a ladder. Orfo needs a drum kit so he and Pugwall answer a newspaper advertisement. Pugwall and the gang find themselves in trouble at school.

With: Vic Gordon as Old Gus, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Alethea McGrath as Old Worm, Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Jayne Healy as Miss Muffy, Maureen Edwards as Hospital Sister, Kate Whitbread as Hospital Nurse, Paul Dawber as X-ray Technician

Hollow Drums

Episode 4
June 16, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pugwall goes to church to listen to Jenny sing. The boys discover the drums they hoped to buy are stolen. By luck the "band" manages to buy a legitemate drum kit but Pugwall still has no amplifier. The boys choose a name for the band, The Orange Organics, and find a lead singer.

With: Maciek as Mr Orfonsinski, Marcela Toro as Daniella, Craig Alexander as Kung Fu Man, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Jenny Jarman-Walker as Summerbum, Andrea Lees as Miss Lacy, Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Simon Westaway as Policeman #1, Rod Richardson as Policeman #2

Of Apples and Bulls

Episode 5
June 19, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

In an effort to help the band raise money for more equipment, Pugwall's mother organises an opportunity for the group to pick apples on Uncle Rodger's farm. Pugwall and Jenny have a nasty encounter with a bull that chases them into a dam.

With: Robert Muddyman as Uncle Roger, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Ernie Bourne as Dr Body

Blast Off

Episode 6
June 20, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The kids enjoy the day at Uncle Roger's farm before heading back home. Pugwall is finally able to buy a new amp. Jenny arrives late for practice with big news — she has landed the band their first gig playing for her cousin's 21st birthday party. However, their music is not appreciated by the older generation who take matters into their on hands.

With: Maciek as Mr Orfonsinski, Marcela Toro as Daniella, Robert Muddyman as Uncle Roger, John Murphy as Old Herbie, Anne-Maree Spencer as Vicki Turner, Dorothy Cutts as Gladys Turner, James McRae as Roy Turner, Vicki Angus as Old Lady, Peter Tzefrios as Con

Outing

Episode 7
June 21, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

A noise complaint from a neighbour halts the band's rehearsals and, at least in Pugwal's dreams, lands the kids in court. Daniella and her friends scheme to stop the Orange Organics from playing at their school social. When one of Pugwall's dogs dies, he takes the other one to school leading to more troubles. Pugwall reconnects with Old Gus whom he met while in hospital. The class goes on a school excursion to an animal sanctuary where the gang fight with their arch antagonists Wozza and Con.

Special Guest:

With: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry; Marcela Toro as Daniella, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Andrea Lees as Miss Lacy, Penelope Shelton as Mrs Walker, Vic Gordon as Old Gus, Maureen Edwards as Sister, Frank Raggart as Judge, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wozza

Heroes

Episode 8
June 22, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

On the way home from the animal sanctuary the school bus is forced off the road and hangs dangerously over a drop. Pugwall and the gang save the day by keeping everyone calm. The band plays at the school dance where they are treated like heroes, derailing Daniella's efforts to sabotage the show.

With: Maciek as Mr Orfonsinski, Marcela Toro as Daniella, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Andrea Lees as Miss Lacy, Liz Sullivan as TV Interviewer, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Elizabeth Catherall as Linda, Jenny Dehn as Patsy, Helen Tripp as Miss Porter, Brian Worth as Mr Sturgess, Esme Melville as Mary

The Race

Episode 9
June 23, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

In a cross country race Pugwall saves the life of a teacher but in so doing he allows his arch rival Con to win. Once again Pugwall has come out the hero but his father doesn't believe his story and Con and Wazza still demand to collect on their race bet. Pugwall is nervous about meeting Jenny's parents for the first time.

With: Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Maria Mercedes as Lola, Bob Halsall as Man in Singlet, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza

The Local Show

Episode 10
June 26, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pugwall and his friends go to the show but are forced to take Marmaloid with them. Pugwall bribes her to disappear so the gang can spend the rest of the day by themselves. They try to see the dance of the seven veils, do a bit of busking, get involved in a fight, and rescue a horse. Marmaloid is forgotten till they arrive home.

With: John Benton as Mr Greer, June Jackson as Ticket Seller, Selina Buckingham as Belly Dancer (Dream), Sonny Collins as Belly Dancer, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Andrew Hall as Busker, Adrian Jenkins as Policeman

Tins and Labels

Episode 11
June 27, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

In an effort to win a vacation for the family, Supes becomes obsessed with entering competitions on food package labels. Pugwall's wealthy Aunt Annabell visits and the band try to impress her by miming to an Inkspots record.

With: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry, Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabel, Belinda Hutchinson as Check-out Girl, Patsy Martin as Old Lady

The Holliday

Episode 12
June 28, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Supes wins a week's holiday for the family only to find it is the use of a rather large caravan. Without any experience, Herohead finds such an adventure unmanagable. The holiday turns out to be a disaster.

With: Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabel, Marcela Toro as Daniella, John Raaen as Park Owner, Neil Wilde as Davey, Vince D'Amico as Cafe Owner

Marmaloid Marches

Episode 13
June 29, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Marmaloid has entered a marching girl quest but Pugwall manages to distract her concentration, destroying the drill. The Orange Organics are invited to perform at the school camp.

With: Maciek as Mr Orfonsinski, Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Andrea Lees as Miss Lacy, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza

The School Camp

Episode 14
June 30, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

At the annual school camp the group encounters the headmaster's nephew as he tries to sing with the band. Pugwall must walk for help when Supes' car breaks down on the way home. Marmaloid locks herself in her bedroom.

With: Maciek as Mr Orfonsinski, Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Andrea Lees as Miss Lacy, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Eamonn Kelly as Basil

The Talent Quest

Episode 15
July 01, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Jenny has entered the band in a nationally televised talent quest. After many setbacks, including numerous acts of sabotage, the group benefit from an unexpected gift allowing them to continue in the competition.

With: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry, Maciek as Mr Orfonsinski, Marcela Toro as Daniella, Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Jenny Jarman-Walker as Summerbum, Alethea McGrath as Old Worm, Andrea Lees as Miss Lacy, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Penelope Shelton as Mrs Walker, Tom Coltraine as Mr Booth, Wilbur Wilde as TV Compere, Stephen Hutchinson as TV Floor Manager; Eddie Zlaty, Michael Cadilhac & Les Sumner as Judges, Maryanne McCormack as Sirlene, Narita Wilcox as Candy, Lee Chong as Pianist

The Final

Episode 16
July 04, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The Orange Organics come in a close second in the final round of the Sakimoto Silver Salver Competition but when the winning band is disqualified, the Orange Organics are awarded first place and receive a trip to Japan.

With: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry, Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabel, Marcela Toro as Daniella, Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Penelope Shelton as Mrs Walker, Liz Sullivan as TV Interviewer, Wilbur Wilde as TV Compere, Stephen Hutchinson as TV Floor Manager, Lawrence Mah as Mr Sakimoto; Eddie Zlaty, Michael Cadilhac & Les Sumner as Judges; Rebecca Cameron & Amanda Cameron as Country Cuties; Mark McCormack, Davod Dodd, Nick Grosso, Andrew MDmicoli & Tim Vovoda as Modus Operandi