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Going Ready or Not

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Episode 1
Australia: Wednesday, April 06, 1989
Germany: Wednesday, March 07, 1990
Written by Mary Wright
Directed by John Gauci

Pixie and Molly are arch enemies, as different as sugar and spice. During the 1920s, they are forced to leave home to attend high school and their parents have decided they will board together. They travel hundreds of miles from the tiny settlement of Coolawong, deep in the Australian Outback, to a big country town where the girls will begin a new life with a new family.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Howard Bell as Mr Robertson, Louise Siversen as Mrs Robertson, Colwyn Roberts as Mr Wilson, Ruth Yaffe as Mrs Wilson, Chris McConachy as Mike, Cameron Willis as Davey, Danielle Marmion as Beth, Stuart Coman as Joe, Lynne Ruthven as Mrs Waterhouse

The Arrival

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Episode 2
Aus: Wednesday, April 13, 1989
Written by Mary Wright
Directed by John Gauci

The problem of being forced to live together compels Pixie and Molly to become unwilling allies. After arriving in Willsford, the girls first task is to arrange to get the room they want at Pixie's grandmother's house which means finding a way to get young Jimmy out of the spacious veranda room.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, John Murphy as Conductor, Frank Raggatt as Elderly Gent, Mary-Rose Casey as Lady at Station, Julie Dawson as Lady at Station

Froggy

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Episode 3
Aus: Wednesday, April 20, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

It Pixie and Molly's first day at Willsford Ladies College but their new school is seemingly filled with nothing but mean teachers and insufferable classmates who want nothing to do with the new arrivals. When Marguerite, the daughter of the handsome French teacher arrives, Pixie is quick to befriend her and together with Molly, turns the tables on the school bully.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Judith Graham as Mrs Meyer, Marijke Mann as Miss Orrick, Lindy McConchie as Miss Pittman, Victor Kazan as Jacques, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

The Best of Enemies

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Episode 4
Aus: Wednesday, April 27, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Poor Molly. Homesickness, eternal quarrels with Pixie, and the meanness of the sneaky little Jimmy have gradually driven Molly to despair. She borrows Captain Jack's horse and heads back home but on the way she encounters her classmate Louise whose unwitting advice turns her around. Pixie's friendship with Marguerite leaves Molly out in the cold and in cahoots with Louise on a missfiring practical joke.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Matthew Newton as Freddo, Marijke Mann as Miss Orrick, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

Guiding Hands

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Episode 5
Aus: Wednesday, May 04, 1989
Written by John Wood
Directed by John Gauci

Treated as social outcasts by the school clique, Molly, Pixie and Marguerite decide to join the Girl Guides in an effort to meet new friends. But there is one problem: Pixies grandmother can not stand the Girl Guides! To change her mind, Marguerite and the girls try to impress her by setting up camp in the backyard. Their plan goes terribly wrong but an encouraging word from M. Chevrier helps turn the tide.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Lindy McConchie as Miss Pittman, Victor Kazan as Jacques, Esme Melville as Mrs Watson, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

The Haunted House

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Episode 6
Aus: Wednesday, May 11, 1989
Written by John Wood
Directed by John Gauci

In the house of old Mrs Watson, mysterious things are happening: doors open and close for no reason, curtains whisper, furniture moves by itself, and pictures fall off the wall. Poor Mrs. Watson dares not more home alone. For Molly and Pixie the matter is clear: a spirit has taken root in Mrs. Watson's house! The girls decide to spend the night and get to the bottom of the mystery. After spending a sleepless night alone in the house, Pixie and Molly call on their Girl Guide friends for help unmasking the house's spirits.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Lindy McConchie as Miss Pittman, Marijke Mann as Miss Orrick, Victor Kazan as Jacques, Esme Melville as Mrs Watson, Matthew Newton as Freddo, Alexander Kemp as Mick, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

A String of Pearls

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Episode 7
Aus: Wednesday, May 18, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pixie is out of tune. Previously she was cantor in the school choir but before the big district gala singing competition, Miss Orrick gives the position to Molly. After ruining her good dress, Molly borrows (without permission) one of Aunt Vera's blouses and a pearl necklace so she will have something to wear to the competition. Molly loses the necklace when the bus driving the choir to the competition is forced to stop for repairs. Pixie quickly scoops up the pearls but doesn't say anything until after a tearful Molly returns home after scouring the dusty country road.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Frank Wilson as Fred [Mr Perkins], Marijke Mann as Miss Orrick, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

The Picnic

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Episode 8
Aus: Wednesday, May 25, 1989
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Aunt Vera has a great idea: she invites the whole family to a picnic in the countryside. Captain Jack chauffeurs grandma and Molly in the horse-drawn buggy while Pixie, Anne and Jimmy travel by automobile with Aunt Vera, a proven bad driver. Captain Jack's group arrives, but where are the others? Aunt Vera has gotten lost and the car breaks down. When Aunt Vera attempts to start it again, she hits her head and knocks herself out forcing Jimmy and Anne to drive for help.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack

To See or Not to See

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Episode 9
Aus: Wednesday, June 01, 1989
Written by Mary Wright
Directed by John Gauci

After listening to Marguerite and Esmerelda rave on about the famous heartthrob, Molly and Pixie decide to skip school with their freinds to attend a matinee of the latest Rudolph Valentino film but they are spotted by Aunt Vera and Jacques, along with Jimmy and some of their classmates. Fortunately, everyone has reasons for wanting their presence at the theatre kept secret. Meanwhile, Pixie attempts to hide an injured possum in her bedroom.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Victor Kazan as Jacques, Lindy McConchie as Miss Pittman, Heather Laurie as Ticket Seller, Celia Dutton as Pianist, Narelle Hammond as Mabel, Esme Melville as Mrs Watson, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle, Sarah Young as Edith, Natalie Woolcock as Ruth, Kyra Opray as Meg, Emily Chen as Emily, Elizabeth Catherall as Edna, Kirsten Geary as Ruby, Sandra Willis as Sandra

The Barnstormer

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Episode 10
Aus: Wednesday, June 08, 1989
Written by Mary Wright
Directed by John Gauci

The arrival of a barnstorming pilot and his mechanic brings excitement and near disaster to Willsford. The pair want to organise rides for the locals and for that they need two capable assistants. Molly and Pixie are excited because it beckons not only a free flight as a reward, but also the coveted Girl Guide aviator badge. But others also want this badge. Then there's Jimmy, who also gets hired only to find himself having to compete against the girls for the promised free ride.

Cast: Radha-Rani Mitchell as Pixie, Michelle Kearley as Molly, Penelope Shelton as Grandma, Louise Hall as Aunt Vera, Susan Ellis as Anne, Eamonn Kelly as Jimmy, Roy Edmunds as Stewart, Robert Muddyman as Alf Sprocket, Earl Francis as Capt. Jack, Heather Laurie as Ticket Seller, Vivienne Walshe as Marguerite, Rana Melville-Smith as Louise, Belinda Hutchinson as Lucy, Penelope MacGowan as Elsie, Georgia Falcke as Mary, Samantha Payne as Esmerelda, Bindi Edwards as Myrtle

Episodes 11 - 20