Series synopsis
E Street is an Australian soap drama television series that premiered on 10 on January 24, 1989. It ended on May 20, 1993. It was created by Forrest Redlich. It stars Penny Cook, Diane Craig, Tony Martin and Cecily Polson.
An Australian television soap opera, set in a tough fictional inner-city district called Westside. The stories revolve around the local community there. Created by Forrest Redlich and produced by Network Ten from 24 January 1989 to 13 May 1993.
Premise
An Australian television soap opera, set in a tough fictional inner-city district called Westside. The stories revolve around the local community there. Created by Forrest Redlich and produced by Network Ten from 24 January 1989 to 13 May 1993.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Penny Cook as Dr. Elly Fielding
- Diane Craig as Dr. Elly Fielding
- Tony Martin as Reverend Bob Brown
- Cecily Polson as Martha O'Dare
- Leslie Dayman as Sergeant George Sullivan
- Alyssa-Jane Cook as Lisa Bennett
- Vic Rooney as Ernie Patchett
- Bruce Samazan as Max Simmons
Supporting cast
- Josephine Mitchell as Penny O'Brien
- Marianne Howard as Alice Sullivan
- Paul Kelman as Chris Patchett
- Simon Baker as Sam Farrell
- Melissa Tkautz as Nikki Spencer
- Kate Raison as Sheridan Sturgess
- Brooke Anderson as Clare Fielding
- Andrew Williams as Jack Brown
- Noel Hodda as Dr. David Fielding
- Antoinette Byron as Laura Fielding
- Adrian Lee as Craig 'CJ' Jones
- Joanna Lockwood as Sally McKinnon
Guest cast
- Kelley Abbey as Jo-Jo
- Toni Pearen as Toni Windsor
- Melissa Bell as Bonnie Tate
- Vince Martin as Steven Richardson
- Graham Harvey as Michael Sturgess
- Marcus Graham as Stanley 'Wheels' Kovac
- Chelsea Brown as Abby Rossiter
- Basil Clarke as Reverend Jimmy McCabe
- Terence Donovan as Ken Swanson
- Marshall Napier as Bernie Withers
- Angela Kennedy as Maddy Swanson
- Tom Appleton as Geoff Mulligan
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 404 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 91 | January 24, 1989 | November 30, 1989 |
| Season 2 | 87 | January 17, 1990 | November 14, 1990 |
| Season 3 | 98 | January 23, 1991 | March 1, 2003 |
| Season 4 | 92 | January 15, 1992 | November 26, 1992 |
| Season 5 | 36 | January 20, 1993 | May 20, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tuesday Reverend Bob Brown jogs to Dr Elly Fielding’s house for breakfast. Elly is a bag of nerves as her daughter Claire is about to start her first day at school. Publican Ernie Patchett opens his pub, Patchetts Pacific, for a busy day in preparation for the local table tennis competition. Ernie’s son Chris heads off to his building job. Sergeant George Sullivan and Constable Paul Berry are at the scene of an accident, local lad Craig Wilson has been killed by a train as he graphitized the wall of the rail track. He was protesting to save the local trees. Local legal aid Bernie Withers takes on Craig’s cause and sits himself on a tree – refusing to move. Paul’s wife, Rhonda arrives from their hometown of Ballina. Barmaid Lisa Bennett is nervous about represent Patchetts Pacific in the table tennis match. Jimmy asks Bob to take over the church when he passes on. When he returns to give Jimmy his answer, he finds him dead in one of the church pews. |
January 24, 1989 |
| 2 |
An Ounce of Prevention Part 1 New lawyer Sarah McKillop arrives in Westside, and clashes with Elly over the rights of a pregnant girl with learning disabilities. |
January 25, 1989 |
| 3 |
An Ounce of Prevention Part 2 Sarah struggles to settle into life in Westside. Martha and Ernie are at odds after he has a condom machine installed in the pub. |
January 26, 1989 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 92 Daniel presents Elly with a ring. Bob finds it hard to hide his sadness when he sees her delightfully gazing at it. Megan's behaviour is out of control and she embarrasses Chris by dressing up in a raunchy outfit and displaying it at the pub. Bob and Harley decide they want to help Annie's mother look after her. Jennifer says she will help them as much as she can. However Annie's Mum doesn't want their help and does not want Harley in her life. When Harley visits his mother alone, Edna locks them both in the sitting room and sets fire to the house. Bob arrives in time to see the house a blaze. |
January 17, 1990 |
| 2 |
Episode 93 Bob saves Harley from the fire but it's too late for Annie and Edna, they both die in the blaze. Annie is buried in the St John's grounds and Harley lays flowers at her grave. Chris is fined for the car crash he had after he and Lisa split up, Abby comes to his rescue and gives him the cash. Daniel visits David to talk about his interference into his and Elly's relationship. They end up getting drunk and Daniel stays over. The following morning Daniel walks into the bathroom to find Jennifer in the shower - she does little to conceal herself. |
January 18, 1990 |
| 3 |
Episode 94 Tom decides to run away. Lisa and Alice have an unusual housewarming party. Daniel tries to fight his growing attraction to Jennifer. |
January 24, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 179 | January 23, 1991 |
| 2 | Episode 180 | January 24, 1991 |
| 3 | Episode 181 | January 18, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 277 News of Steven's escape spreads around Westside and Wheels moves in with Sheridan to protect her. Elly holds a school reunion. Max's cousin Jamie is looking for a new flatmate. |
January 15, 1992 |
| 2 |
Episode 278 Jamie is unaware of his new flatmate's true identity. Lisa worries about losing her friends. Sheridan and Wheels give in to passion. |
January 16, 1992 |
| 3 |
Episode 279 Alice and Lisa's friendship may be over. The girls organise a Mr E Street contest. Steven terrifies a girl he picks up in the pub, while Sheridan has visions of him murdering again. |
January 22, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 369 Penny takes an overdose, and Charlie's message goes unheard. Ernie tells Elly he is in love with Sally. Max's romantic liaison is sabotaged by Bonnie. |
January 20, 1993 |
| 2 |
Episode 370 Penny finds out where Charlie is, but her ordeal is not yet over. Bonnie meddles in Max and Nikki's relationship. Jojo is unhappy with Sally's presence at the pub. |
January 21, 1993 |
| 3 |
Episode 371 Max goes to New Zealand to see Nikki, who has unfortunately just hypnotised herself. Penny and Jamie stakeout Bronco's house. Jojo gets the sack. Laura's presence could spell danger for Jack. |
January 27, 1993 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 10 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 24, 1989 |
| Last aired | May 20, 1993 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Saturday |