Under the Milky Way: episode guide


1,000 Light Years Thick

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Episode 1
Mon, August 08, 2016
Written by Shane Dunlop
Directed by Shane Dunlop

The Siding Spring Observatory is in danger of being shut down and resident astronomer Helene McKenzie is the only thing standing in the way. Battling an inept local council and hindered by a ragtag bunch of colleagues, her fight is set to be an uphill one.

Cast (in order of appearance): Lee McClenaghan as Helene McKenzie, Tom McCathie as Wild Bill Sadie, Kate Dehnert as Aileen, Rowan Francis as Mayor Darryl Barnham, Kirsty Snowden as Leslie Browning, Rob Sitch as Sam McKenzie [v/o], Marty Rhone as Harry Rosenfeldt, Mark Gambino as Simon Redding, Matt Stewart as Steven Eggbird, Cam Wylie as Reporter #1, Kyle Horton as Reporter #2, Timothy Sengsouvanh as Reporter #3

Welcome to Leithybarabran

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Episode 2
August 15, 2016
Written by Shane Dunlop & Hayman Kent
Directed by Shane Dunlop

A rock legend arrives in town to perform at a benefit organised by Mayor Barnham to help distract the town from Siding Spring's closure. The opening of competing observatory, Red Skies, brings Mike Finch to town, who clashes with Helene instantly. Helene's affections continue to grow for interstate colleague Simon Redding.

Cast: Rowan Francis as Mayor Darryl Barnham, Kate Dehnert as Aileen, Dave Warneke as The Bandit, Sally-Anne Upton as Rosie, Bryce Hardy as Mike Finch, Tom McCathie as Wild Bill Sadie, Lee McClenaghan as Helene McKenzie, Matt Stewart as Steven Eggbird, Marty Rhone as Harry Rosenfeldt, Mark Gambino as Simon Redding, Damien Leith as Himself, Davini Malcolm as Ronny McKenzie, Kirsty Snowden as Leslie Browning, Shane Dunlop as Frank

Finding a Needle in a Really Small Haystack

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Episode 3
August 22, 2016
Written by Shane Dunlop with Rose Callaghan and Nick Capper
Directed by Shane Dunlop

When speed dating comes to Coonabarabran, Helene decides to attend. Still unable to get her mind off the closure of Siding Springs, an unexpected encounter with her rival leads to a late night confrontation and a surprisingly good night.

Cast: Rowan Francis as Mayor Darryl Barnham, Dave Warneke as The Bandit, Sally-Anne Upton as Rosie, Lee McClenaghan as Helene McKenzie, Matt Stewart as Steven Eggbird, Mark Gambino as Simon Redding, Marty Rhone as Harry Rosenfeldt, Tom McCathie as Wild Bill Sadie, Sophie Cusworth as Halle Smith, Kate Dehnert as Aileen, Davini Malcolm as Ronny McKenzie, Jillian Milton as Doreen, Sam Petersen as Peter, Danelle Lee as Kathy, Carina Waye as Sally, Bryce Hardy as Mike Finch, Kirsty Snowden as Leslie Browning, Stuart Daulman as Dan, Jess Perkins as Lorraine, Simon Presljak as Phil

The Trouble with Harry

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Episode 4
September 05, 2016
Written by Shane Dunlop with Anthony McCormack, Andy Matthews and Carly Milroy
Directed by Shane Dunlop

As the townsfolk of Coonabarabran prepare for the big fancy dress party, Steve is approached by Councillor Leslie Browning to betray his friends at Siding Spring Observatory and he struggles with the decision. Meanwhile, Helene and Mike's relationship blossoms as Simon regrets not making his feelings known sooner.

Cast: Matt Stewart as Steve Eggbird, Bryce Hardy as Mike Finch, Damon Smith as Bartender, Davini Malcolm as Ronny McKenzie, Rowan Francis as Mayor Darryl Barnham, Kirsty Snowden as Leslie Browning, Lee McClenaghan as Helene McKenzie, Mark Gambino as Simon Redding, Marty Rhone as Harry Rosenfeldt, Tom McCathie as Wild Bill Sadie, Sophie Cusworth as Halle Smith, Steve Kilbey as Himself

Chasing Ghosts

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Episode 5
September 12, 2016
Written by Shane Dunlop with Anthony McCormack and Andy Matthews and Carly Milroy
Directed by Shane Dunlop

With Helene and Simon down in Tasmania in search of Harry's discovery, Bill, Steve and Halle are back in Coonabarabran doing what they can to try to catch Leslie and Mike red-handed. But they're all running out of time...

Cast: Matt Stewart as Steven Eggbird, Tom McCathie as Wild Bill Sadie, Sophie Cusworth as Halle Smith, Sacha Joseph as Caitlyn, Lee McClenaghan as Helene McKenzie, Grace Lee as Annie Rosenfeldt, Mark Gambino as Simon Redding, Rowan Francis as Mayor Darryl Barnham, Kate Dehnert as Aileen, Kirsty Snowden as Leslie Browning, Jess Perkins as Lorraine, Bryce Hardy as Mike Finch, Dave Warneke as The Bandit, Sally-Anne Upton as Rosie

Saving Siding Spring

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Episode 6
September 19, 2016
Written by Shane Dunlop
Directed by Shane Dunlop

With the Skymapper in disrepair and the Minister on Siding Spring's doorstep, all looks lost for the team at Siding Spring Observatory.

Cast: Dave Warneke as The Bandit, Sally-Anne Upton as Rosie, Kirsty Snowden as Leslie Browning, Tom McCathie as Wild Bill Sadie, Lee McClenaghan as Helene McKenzie, Matt Stewart as Steven Eggbird, Sophie Cusworth as Halle Smith, Rowan Francis as Mayor Darryl Barnham, Jess Perkins as Lorraine, Bryce Hardy as Mike Finch, John Brumby as Minister James Scullin, Rob Sitch as Sam McKenzie [v/o], Mark Gambino as Simon Redding