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The Garveys return to the Solana, travelling together with Madge’s new boyfriend, Mel, as part of their group. During a diving competition with the Oracle, Mel suffers a near‑fatal accident; the incident occurs during the contest, resulting in a near‑fatal outcome.

The piece in question is a television episode, classified simply as a programme and falling within the episode genre. It follows the recurring characters known as the Garveys as they make their way back to the Solana, setting the stage for the events that unfold over its runtime. In this instalment the Garveys are not alone; they travel accompanied by Madge’s new boyfriend, Mel. The episode’s central tension arises when Mel enters a diving contest against the Oracle, a rivalry that quickly escalates beyond sport. The competition between Mel and the Oracle is portrayed as a high‑stakes challenge, with both participants pushing themselves to the limits of their abilities. Their rivalry dominates the narrative, drawing the attention of the other characters and highlighting the peril inherent in such a dangerous pursuit. The climax arrives when the contest takes a dangerous turn, culminating in an accident that nearly proves fatal. This near‑death incident underscores the risks the characters face and serves as the pivotal moment around which the episode’s drama revolves.