Wentworth Magazine - Issue 2

THE ONLY ONLINE WENTWORTH FAN MAGAZINE!! ALSO!!!!! MAGAZINE ISSUE Franky Prisoner 2 ProfileRITA THEEVERYTHING ABOUT Who is Bea Smith?BEATER Who was Erica Davison?COMPETITION TIME!!! Issue Two. This magazine is fanYOUR CHANCE TO made and not available in any newsagents or supermarkets. It’s available for everyoneWIN THE COMPLETE around the world with an Internet connection. It is notFIRST SERIES (DELUXE)! endorsed, funded or sponsored by the makers of Prisoner:SPECIAL JUNE BUMPER ISSUE!CellBlockHorWentworth.

VISIT: PRISON.CO.UKCOVER STORY– PAGE 5 THE PRISONER FILES FROM PAGE 13MAXINE PROFILE EPISODE LOOK BACK – PAGE 19 – PAGE 27 WHO IS THE FREAK? PAGE 33 Issue Two. This magazine is fan made and not available in any newsagents or supermarkets. It’s available for everyone aroundthe world with an internet connection. It is not endorsed, funded or sponsored by the makers of Prisoner: Cell Block H or Wentworth. 2

COVER STORY EXCLUSIVE A RITA THEBEATERSPECIALFROM PAGE 7! 3

WENTWORTH SEASONS ONE & TWOWELCOME TO WENTWORTH PRISON, WHERE EVERYBODY HAS A STORY BUT WHERE ONE SENTENCE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

REMBERING THE ICONIC RITA Rita ‘the Beater’ Connors was one of the most iconic Prisoner characters after Bea, the Freak & Myra. As a breathe of fresh air she stormed into Wentworth immediately to start the most iconic Freak battle of all time. During her time inside Wentworth, she became top dog, stamped out drugs, gained the women’sloyalty and respect, burnt down infamous prison Blackmoor, faced ahorrible illness & took down one of the most iconic TV villains of all time.Along the way she made good friends in fellow inmates Lexie, Judy,Nancy & of course her best friend Alice Jenkins. Sentenced to four yearsfor bashing another women who was sleeping with her bikie boyfriendSlasher, she arrived at Wentworth & wanted her stay to be onemesmerising party! As soon as she arrived at Wentworth, wearing herbikie gang’s symbolic ‘Conqueror’s’ jacket, she immediately made anenemy Joan Ferguson. With the Freak ripping her jacket to shreds, thebattle began and with some help from the bikie gang, Rita made theFreak realise that she wasn’t just dealing with some ordinary criminal.Many scraps went on between the two but Rita’s first attempt at gettingrid of the Freak was on a work release, working at the docks on a boat.She’d convinced the captain to sail them off out to sea, and to cut of allradios, but dramatic events would take a twist and the Freak would endup saving Rita’s life when she found herself nearly falling from a cliff. TheFreak would soon believe she had triumphed over Rita as sheshanghaied her to infamous prison Blackmoor. Whilst there Rita vowedto come back to Wentworth and faced a battle between herself andBlackmoor’s top dog. Leading to an all scale riot Rita would watch herbrother Bongo die & eventually burn the prison down. After she’sreturned to Wentworth she discovers that she has non-Hodgkin’slymphoma, which starts to flaw the irresistible force she is. However, shewasn’t dying quietly! She told the Freak of a great amount of money,which would eventually lead to the Freak ending up in Wentworth. 5

RITA TIMELINE[585] RITA ARRIVES AT [586] RITA’S BATTLE [598] RITA FINDS OUT WENTWORTH WITH THE FREAK BEGINS… HER BOYFRIEND HAS DIED.[600] RITA & JOAN ARE [602] RITA BECOMES TOP [622] RITA VOWS TOORDERED TO FIGHT TIL THE DOG. KILL THE FREAK DEATH[642] RITA TRIES TO KILL [664] THE FREAK SETS [666] RITA FIGHTS THETHE FREAK BUT IS STOPPED RITA UP AND TRANSFERS TOP DOG AFTER FINDING BY NANCY HER TO BLACMOOR BROTHER BONGO STONEDTHE TIMELINE CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE! 6

[667] AFTER WATCHING [668] RITA RETURNS TO [675] RITA ESCAPES &BONGO DIE, RITA SETS FIRE WENTWORTH VISITS BONGO’S GRAVE TO BLACMOOR[686] RITA COLLAPSES [687] RITA GETS TOLD [690] RITA TELLS JOANFOR A 2ND TIME, TESTS ARE SHE HAS NON-HODGKINS ABOUT A ROBBERY. ARRANGED LYMPHOMA [691] JOAN HELPS RTA ESCAPE. THE ROBBERY IS ABOUT TO BEGIN… [692] RITA GETS REVENGE. SHE’SSET UP THE FREAK AND LANDED HERIN WENTWORTH. RITA HAS THE LASTLINE IN THE SERIES. “I’M GOING TO BE THE OLDEST BIKIE IN THE WORLD!” 7

COVER STORYSHE MADE THE HEADLINES!! 8

COVER STORY THE ULTIMATE RITA MEMORYGlenda Linscott, better known to hardened Prisoner Cell Block: H fansas biker chick and Harley Davidson fanatic, Rita' the beater' Connors,war cried her way into Wentworth. Who'd have thought that the rustywhite paddy wagon that graced the gates of Wentworth many timeswould be holding the prisoner that would bring down the most iconicvillain in TV history.I remember watchingRita's first encounterwith Officer JoanFerguson, her blackgloves were on fromthe onset as Ferguson,so dearly known to usas 'The Freak', ripped the chains off her beloved biker jacket but notbefore receiving one of Slasher's (Rita's spunky biker boyfriend) oldsocks. eyeballing the freak \"You shouldn't have done that\" said Rita,through gritted teeth and it was then I knew that we were in for a realtreat, because no one was going to come in between Rita and herloyalty to her biker gang, not even prison! and she didn't get thename Rita 'the beater' for nothing.Immediately, the women could seea resolve in Rita that made her the ideal candidate for top dog, it was hardfor me initially to feel any emotion towards yet another top dog, after thedemise of Bea, Myra and the weakest top dog of them all Nora Flynn.I warmed to her as time went on, her constant conflicts with the freak,the firm and fair way she ruled, the loyalty she had towards her biker 9

COVER STORYgang (the Conquerors) the love she had for her brother Bongo, but mostof all the unlikely relationship she struck up with Alice 'lurch' Jenkins.Alice, known troublemaker with the infamous Lou Kelly becameConnors Number 2 and this made me like her even more. So much happened under Rita's tenure, the death of Slasher, constant threats from the freak, riots, daily battles with Lou Kelly, a battle of wills with Kath Maxwell but nothing will ever compare with the period that Rita spent at Blackmoor.The freak got her wish, shanghied to Blackmoor Rita would see herbrother killed, then command a group of feral women and rise to top dogstatus within days of arrival. This was a defining moment for me, therage and passion that came from Rita, developed the upmost respect forher character and it was that moment that I made her my officialfavourite top dog of the series.I knew the freak wouldn't getoff lightly and although Rita,made her way back toWentworth we wouldeventually find out that shehad cancer. It was a bolt outof the blue, she was strongwilled, hearty, but now shewas sick and becoming a shadow of her former self. With Lurch by herside the relationship between them both was even more endearing. It was at thispoint that she began scheming her elaborate plan to take down the Freak. I'm notgoing to spoil it too much for you, I'm going to let you watch. Rita Connors wasa lynch pin in saving the final years of the series, without her then the showwould have faded into obscurity. Thankfully there are fans like us to keepPrisoner Cell Block H alive. Say it with me...Wentworth Warriooooooors! 10

• Rita Connors appeared in Prisoner from episodes 585-692. • She was the only Wentworth inmate who’s journey to Blackmoor was shown. • She burnt down the most infamous prison in Australia, Blackmoor. • Rita got diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. • She managed to set up the most iconic TV villain of all time, The Freak. • Rita had the last laugh of the series, stating “I’m going to be the oldest bike in the world!” • She was played by Glenda Linscott. RITA’S POSSIBLE FUTURESo if Prisoner Cell Block H hadn’t of ended after 692 episodes, whatwould have been Rita’s outcome? Was a cure found for her symptomof cancer? Did she then rise back to Top Dog position or maybe shemight of got herself transferred to the west and finally killed the freak?Or perhaps she stayed at Wentworth to do battle with one Cynthia??? WANT MORE RITA???? BEHIND THE BARS: PRISONER CELL BLOCKGUIDE TO PRISONER H: VOLUME 18 AVAILABLE FROM: AVAILABLE FROM: 11

EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT BEA SMITH Bea Smith is in prison for the attempted murder of her husband, manslaughter for the death of Jacs Holt & murder of Brayden Holt. Bea’s best friend Bea became Top Dog afterinside Wentworth is beating Franky Doyle. Maxine ConwayBea’s Daughter and Bea is very capable of starting Husband are both a riot, as seen in Season 3 DeadBea’s most deadliest enemy is Governor Ferguson (The Freak) 12

THE PRISONER FILESTHEPRISONER FILES SCREW OF THE MONTH Name: Episodes: Status: Played by: 13

THE PRISONER FILES INMATE OF THE MONTHName:Episodes:Status:Crime:Played by: 14

THE PRISONER FILES STORYLINE OF THE MONTHFACT: Shane and Joan once had dinner at an Australian McDonalds. 15

THE PRISONER FILESFan memories of the month My favourite character in Prisoner is Bea Smith. Some of the reasons are obvious - her strength and conviction. These are two reasons that enabled her to be a successful top dog. But her strengths don't only lie in carrying out the odd bashing. She cares for the women and as such is well liked and respected. In the early days of Prisoner, Bea was far more selfish and would even risk the livelihood of those around her, such as Mum Brookes' parole when she called on her during an escape. As the series progressed, Bea became older and wiser and a lot more considerate toward others. She sacrificed her own freedom to save Mum Brookes the second time she called on her, this time suffering from genuine amnesia with only bits and pieces of memory she could call on. Having regained her memory, she thwarts her own plans for freedom in order to prevent Mum from spending any more time in prison. It is this act of sacrifice and the way in which she looks out for those close to her thatare her real strengths. Another reason that Bea is my favourite is perhaps less obvious, her vulnerability. When she enters the tunnel to retrieve Lizzie when she tries to escape with Doreen, the roof collapses trapping Bea, Doreen and Lizzie inside. When it become apparent that the danger of them dying in there becomes very real, Bea's vulnerability becomesevident as she breaks down - showing that she is as human as the rest of us and that some things scare her too. 16

THE PRISONER FILESFan memories of the month My favourite villain is a somewhat more difficultquestion to answer. For me a villain has to be clever, terrifying, funny and also somewhat alluring. NolaMcKenzie was the only one who fitted that criteria for me. Whilst others like Lou Kelly had some hysterical one-liners, she was somewhat irritating in her earlier days. Bev Baker was chilling to the core but her character was short-lived. Marie Winter lacked cleverness. Nola had all the qualities I would expectin a villain, and she could rival Bea easily. Whilst Bea was never afraid to face Nola, it was clear that shethough Nola was a tough adversary. Nola's schemes, although created to feather her own nest and enhance her popularity, were perhaps some of the most enterprising of the series. Her alliance with Ferguson, fights with Bea, hilarious insults and terrifying toughness made Nola a fabulous villain! It is hard to isolate one single storyline as my favourite, as there were many great ones. For me now, I think it has to be the tunnel escape and especially the lead up to it. There was a great sense of co-operation between the women and it was a rare time where there was little interference or sabotage from rival prisoners. The women were united in their revolt against Stuart Gillespie's strict regimen. The planning, the tension and the eventual tragedy that ensued was fantastically entertaining. The Build up spans for about 5 or 6 episodes and there is not a dull moment in any of them. I challenge anyone to say otherwise on this storyline. I find it annoying to hear some say that Joan Ferguson made Prisoner, when great storylines such as this were played out long before she walks the walls of Wentworth. 17

THE PRISONER FILESNext time WHO WAS REB KEANE? WHO WAS SHANE? ERICA DAVIDSON PROFILE 18

HOW TO MAKE PRISON GROGG WHAT YOU’LL NEED: - Bread Crumbs or Yeast (1 cup) – Fruit (example: 6 Oranges) – Fruit Cocktail (about 2 cups) – Sugar (at least 40 – 60 cubes worth) - Water STEP ONE: STEP TWO:Put your fruit in a freezer Mix the Bread Crumbs orbag (large) smash the fruit Yeast with the sugar then add into the smashed fruit with a hammer or your fists STEP FOUR: STEP THREE: Fill a bowl up with warm water then add the large Add in the can of fruit freezer bag to facilitatecocktail and half a cup of fermentation water STEP SIX: STEP FIVE: After fermenting for 7-8 Change the warm water days, pour the mixture intoevery day to get optimum a strainer and into a bottle. results Then chill in the fridge, then enjoy! 19

FRANKY DOYLE’S PRISONER PROFILENAME: FRANCESCA DOYLECHARGE: Causing Serious Injury Intentionally. SENTENCE: 7 Years SERVED: 3 Years PRISON NO. 220 – 247 FACT: MAXINE USED TO WORK WITH THE DISABLED. 20

FRANKY DOYLE’S PRISONER PROFILE FRANKY KILLS MEG JACKSONFRANKY LOOSES AS TOP DOG 21

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FAN FIC OF THE MONTH Chapter OneIt was surprisingly quiet, Franky thought to herself, as she sat readingthrough one of her law books in her cell. Although she had been seeminglyturning the pages of her book, no real information seemed to be sinkingin. It was if the words had no meaning, purpose, or relevance anymore. Herconcentration was impaired, and she could not focus for more than a fewseconds at a time. All she could think about was Gidget. She had a smallgiggle to herself, and threw the book to the floor. She slowly laid backagainst the wall, with her legs pulled tight against her chest. Closing hereyes, all she could see was Gidget.So many emotions were running through her, many she felt for the firsttime. Trying to understand and interpret them, was proving hard for her.She felt for the first time, something different within herself. Not lust,desire, mind games, or a sexual desire as such, this was something else. Shefelt it the second she held Gidget’s hand in the corridor, and she knew shefelt the same. Although no real words were spoken, the look in her eyessaid it all. She was if a little concerned, that the freak may have witnessedthis touching, but somehow this seemed overpowered by her feelings forGidget. Franky knew she would just have to see her soon, it was just amatter of when.Suddenly, her tranquil state was to be interrupted by a knock on her celldoor. As she rose up, she noticed Miss Bennett entering her cell. “Franky,the governor wishes to see you, right away”. Franky looked concerned andreplied, “Does she have the hot’s for me or something, can’t it wait”. “Afraidnot”, Miss Bennett replied sternly. 23

FAN FIC OF THE MONTHFranky let out a small sigh, and followed Miss Bennett out. As she walkedout into the corridor a few inmates were watching closely, and asked washappening. “Oh not much, just got a dinner date with the governor”,Franky replied, with her cheeky grin. Although she appeared unfazed by itall, inwardly she was concerned as to the freaks intensions with her.Miss Bennett knocked on the door, and Franky strolled in, appearing to betough, it was important to her not to show any sign of weakness, where thefreak was concerned, as this could be used against her. “Take a seat missDoyle,” the governor said, in a callous tone. “Thank you Miss Bennett thatwill be all.” Franky sat sluggish in her seat, not really knowing what toexpect, but guessing it will trouble. “Miss Doyle” she said smugly, “I amhoping you will be able to prove yourself useful to me in the comingweeks”. “Ya joking” Franky replied, “sorry to disappoint you, but you’re notmy type”. The freak gave an evil snare. “I appreciate that Miss Doyle, itseems clear you have interests elsewhere.” “No, I mean I am hoping youwill take your appeal seriously and provide me with the information andhelp I require.” “I’m no lagger” replied Franky. “I am fairly sure MissWestfall’s report will prove good enough for the board, so I won’t reallyneed your help.” “That is a shame, a real shame, as I feel that attitude couldlead you to a life sentence.” Franky looked puzzled. The governor lookedFranky hard in the eyes and began to open the draw beside her. There, infront of Franky she placed the voice recorder on the table, and staredFranky out, before pushing the play button.Chapter TwoFranky seemed puzzled for a few seconds, but the governor pushed theplay button. The next few seconds where a complete blur, Franky couldhear her own voice, and knew what was happening, but could not seem tobreath, or take in what was going on or about to evolve. As she felt the pitof her stomach churn, she looked at the freak, who looked like she washolding the keys to her freedom. She could not process what washappening, or where the tape had come from. 24

FAN FIC OF THE MONTH“Where did you get that”, Franky asked, “It’s all bullshit, I was not thinkingstraight”. “I was just trying to get Bridget off my case”. “Bridget, now is it”,the governor asked, with a smirk on her face. “Well, it all seems very real tome, as I’m sure it will to the police”. “You’re a smart girl Miss Doyle, I amsure you will make a smart choice, or maybe ‘Bridget’ could offer you somesupport”. She seemed so smug with this remark. Franky had anoverwhelming sensation that she had been fooled by Gidget, and that hernew found love had actually been her traitor. “I will give you a few days tothink it over, that will be all”.The walk back to her cell happened in a complete haze. Franky was feelingtoo many emotions at once. She seemed to arrive back in her cell, whereshe crumpled down on her bed, unable to move. She grabbed her pillow,and hugged it, whilst letting out a huge cry. She could not believe this washappening, or why. She soon realised she would have to toughen up, andstart to play the game again. It must have been Gidget who gave the tape tothe freak. It was a trap all along. How could she be so naïve and foolish.There was a reason why she had trust issues, and this was why.Overcome with emotion, Franky became irrational, and began to punchand kick at the walls, throwing and lifting anything she could find, untilthere was nothing left to throw. All the noise had alerted the officers, andsoon enough Franky found herself being dragged from the cell, punchingand screaming like a frightened child. The next few minutes were acomplete blur.Franky soon found herself in a darkened room, and soon became awarethat she could not seem to move. She felt sluggish and lethargic, and couldnot seem to focus properly. She could hear voices around her, but thewords seemed muffled and phased. She remembered vaguely being forcedto the floor in the corridor, and a sharp pain in her left arm. It wasbecoming increasingly clear, that she had been sedated. Slowly her sensesstarted to return, and was able to see and hear more clearly. She noticedthat she felt constrained, and could not move her arms or legs. Shebecame aware of a familiar presence in the room next to her bed. The airseemed dry and chilling. The freak was standing tall next to her bed, 25

FAN FIC OF THE MONTHlooking at her like a hawk watching its prey. The freak started to whisper ather in a sympathetic tone. “Dear oh dear, Miss Doyle, I am disappointedyou have had to end up in here, I was hoping for a more positive outcomefor you”. “Still, I’m sure this will provide you with plenty of time to assessyour current situation, and options”. “ You fucking freak”, Franky replied,“I’m not a psycho, let me out of here, remove these restraints”, “ All in goodtime, when you have had time to calm down we will talk again”. “It seemslike Miss Westfall is keen to see you, despite my concerns”. Franky becameaggressive in her tone and replied, “you can tell her to go fuck herself, I’mnot interested”. The freak gave an evil smile, and turned round to leave.“Why don’t you tell her that yourself”. Franky looked up and noticedGidget was entering the room.The Awakening will be continued in Issue 3…Do you fancy writing some fan fic for the magazine or sharing some memories for the Prisoner Files?? Think you’re up to the challenge? Then email:[email protected] Issue 1 at: PRISON.CO.UK 26

COMPETITION TIME! Start at the very beginning with this complete first season of Wentworth. Follow Bea Smith as she enters prison and climbs to top! How to enter What was the name of Jacs Holts son? A) Harry Holt B) Brayden Holt C) Hayden HoltSend your answer along with your name & email address to: [email protected] CLOSING DATE: 15th July 2015 27

THE NO.1 AUSTRALIAN PRISONER CELL BLOCK H EVENT Once a year, every February fans get together to celebrate the iconic Australian prison drama seriesPrisoner Cell Block H. With up to 7 stars from the show appearing every year & a delicious BBQ for all whom attend, the event’s are a great success. Below are some pictures of the event, see if you can remember who’s who before reading the captions!!Terry with the actress who played Terry with the actress who playedMarlene Warren Lou Kelly Terry with the actress who player Alice ‘Lurch’ Jenkins The Freaks house still stands today… With thanks to Terry Wawrzycki 28

THE NO.1 AUSTRALIAN PRISONER CELL BLOCK H EVENTTerry with Myra Desmond Terry with Judy Bryant Terry with Meg MorrisTerry with the iconic Bea Smith The original Terry with Reb Kean Wentworth still stands With thanks to Terry Wawrzycki today! 29To find out more please visit thePartners in Crime Facebook page!