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On the Brink

Episode 3.05
Sunday, March 02, 2025
Written by Niki Aken, Michael Lucas
Directed by Emma Freeman

August 1989. As Public Eye reaches number one, Helen is blindsided by a front-page article revealing her history of mental health struggles and institutionalisation. As she considers how to respond, she focuses her energy on a special report about the mental health system.

Cast (in order of appearance):

• Sam Reid as Dale Jennings
• Antonio Sso as Waiter
• William McInnes as Lindsay Cunningham
• Daniel Henshall as Bill McFarlane
• Anna Torv as Helen Norville
• Grant Piro as Wayne
• Michelle Lim Davidson as Noelene Kim
• Maria Theodorakis as Leonie Briggs
• Maria Angelico as Cheryl Ricci
• Caroline Lee as Jean Pascoe
• Jackson Tozer as Ross McGrath
• Chum Ehelepola as Dennis Tibb
• Philippa Northeast as Kay Walters
• Stephen Peacocke as Rob Rickards
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• John Leary as Murray Gallagher
• Edwina Wren as Cathy Norville
• Robin McLeavy as Marcia Evans
• Marg Downey as Evelyn Walters
• Elise Jansen as Debra Phillips
• Mark Mitchell as Brian's Dad
• Rhys Mitchell as Brian Mathers
• Lewis Mitchell as Declan Mathers
• Callum Mitchell as Kieran Mathers
• Chai Hansen as Tim Ahern
• Yuchen Wang as Lee Zheng
• Serge De Nardo as Priest
• Ramona Angelico as Tessa
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• Laura Vaina as Bridesmaid #1
• Eliza Olivia as Bridesmaid #2
• Andre Switzer as Wedding Videographer
• Eric Ferrero as Cheryl's Dad
• Peta Brady as Daniela Aranz
• Hannah Crofts as Wedding Cover Band
• Janita Foley as Wedding Cover Band
• Joseph Foley as Wedding Cover Band
• Andrew McFarlane as Richard Bertrand
• Damian Callinan as Frank
• Kieta Smith as Audience Feedback Group
• Zoe Templeman as Audience Feedback Group
• Peter Templeman as Audience Feedback Group
• Christine Bartlett as Audience Feedback Group
• Faouzi Daghastani as Audience Feedback Group
• David Elliott as Audience Feedback Group