A saucy chapter ahead! Rachel finally has her day trip to the coast with Mitch which brings on a real ‘WILL THEY OR WON’T THEY?’ moment.
Not to mention the outrageous conversation she has with her Boss, Helmut ,after he returns from a boozy lunch.
A more laid back week for Mr Fletcher – only four male characters for him to perform. And I must says he brings each one to life superbly!
AT LAST – Rachel finally gets to present her first EVER news bulletin!
But all doesn’t go as well as she’d hoped. Could she blame her clumsy first bulletin on a frightening delivery to her desk only hours before?
On the upside, Mitch gives her another opportunity to spend some time with him and FINALLY she agrees.
Rachel is even making progress with the concept of making sensible decisions about her social life – ditching the nightclub scene and drinking with the girls for time with family – even though time with Lou is never going to be a picnic…
A challenging week for Alan Fletcher – having to voice TWELVE male characters. Not an easy task by any means but being the true professional he is, he does a sterling job.
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Some shocking news for Rachel in the Sunday newspaper – something she did NOT see coming… But ultimately, it means Damien has shown his true colours. Albeit very unexpectedly!
A house-warming girls’ lunch at Rachel and Kate’s new home brings up some gossip as well as revealing some disappointing career news for Julia. It seems someone at Channel Six is ALSO showing their true colours!
As for Rachel’s stalker problem, Helmet’s attitude is disturbing and means Rachel isn’t allowed to go to the police. An ominous and unsettling outcome…
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After the dramatic events of Chapter Fifteen, Rachel is now facing the consequences – not only for her erratic drunken behaviour at a high profile fashion show – but is also likely suffering from PTSD after the Collins Street bombing.
On top of all that, a package arrives from Rachel’s Devoted Admirer X and it’s not from the gift emporium at David Jones.
And just when Rachel is feeling ready to tell her boss about her stalker’s latest delivery, he launches into a full-scale attack over her public pash. Mr Fletcher had fun playing this role – voicing Helmut Becker – but I’m sure it’s not the kind of language Dr Karl ever used!!
AND if you’re still missing Neighbours (don’t you love this flashback photo of Fletch and Jackie Woodburne!) at least you still get to hear the dulcet tones of Alan Fletcher in MAKING HEADLINES!
This is a profound chapter for myself AND for Rachel. But let’s start with Rachel…
At an elite social occasion, Rachel’s emotions run high when she spies her ex with his new girlfriend – prompting her to down one too many cocktails. This in turn, leads to an unfortunate public display of affection with a high profile man – and all in front of flashing cameras. Worse still, it comes just weeks after a promotion at work where she’d been warned to be on her best behaviour in public.
The next day – hungover and feeling sorry for herself – Rachel is thrust in to one of the most terrifying and challenging situations she’s ever faced as a journalist.
And this is where I can tell you what this chapter means to me. The story about Rachel reporting on a bombing in Melbourne is indeed based on my own real life experience – being part of the news team which covered the Russell Street bombing. It was an emotional chapter to write and to this day, brings back frightening memories. It is with great sadness, we remember the loss of Constable Angela Taylor, killed in the blast. As well as the bravery of the police and emergency services who dealt with the fallout on the day. I also pay tribute to my colleagues – the cameramen, journalists and producers – who did such a wonderful job putting the bulletin together under such confronting and distressing conditions.
As usual, Mr Fletcher has done a great job using his vocal talents to bring seven male characters to life, while also paying respect with his delivery to the gravity of this chapter. Thank you Fletch.
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