Rob Lewis, the producers planned to replace him with
Nick Carrafa
Nick Carrafa is an Australian actor best known for his television roles as Tony Romeo on the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' and Alfredo on the comedy series '' Acropolis Now''.
Career
Carrafa began his career with a guest role in the ser ...
's
Tony Romeo
Tony Romeo (December 25, 1938 – June 23, 1995) was an American songwriter.
(obituary), ''The New York Times'', June 26 ...
, but there was a three week gap between Carrafa's first appearance, which led them to create the character of Greg, who acted as
Charlene Robinson
Charlene Robinson (also Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' played by Kylie Minogue. Charlene was introduced to the show along with several new characters, as part of a revamp by Network Ten to incr ...
's (
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue (; born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter and actress. She is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. She has been recognised for reinve ...
) supervisor.
Fletcher was later asked to rejoin the cast for a year, but he turned the offer down to continue working in the theatre.
Fletcher returned to the show seven years later in the role of
Karl Kennedy
Karl Kennedy is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Alan Fletcher. The actor previously appeared in the soap in 1987 as mechanic Greg Cooper. He made his first screen appearance as Karl during the epis ...
.
Comparing the two characters, Fletcher said it was more enjoyable playing Karl for twenty years than it would have been playing Greg for a couple of years. A writer for the show's official website commented, "imagine how different Erinsborough would have been had Mr Cooper hung around longer... we might not have ever met Dr Karl Kennedy and that would have been a very sad day."
Greg comes to
Erinsborough
Erinsborough is the fictional suburb where the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' is set. The show focuses on the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the suburb. ''Neighbours'' storylines primarily centre on th ...
to work at the local garage. He catches up with
Des Clarke (
Paul Keane
Paul Keane (born 16 September 1957) is an Australian actor well known for playing original character Des Clarke (Neighbours), Des Clarke in the soap opera ''Neighbours'', opposite Elaine Smith (actress), Elaine Smith who played his wife Daphne Cl ...
), who had been friends with him and his brother Colin. Greg reveals that Colin has died. During a dinner party, Des tries to talk to Greg about Colin, but Greg becomes upset and leaves. Des recalls Greg had an interest in boxing, but Colin was the more talented of the two. Greg's behaviour changes and starts becoming erratic, until one day he breaks down and confesses to his boss
Jim Robinson (
Alan Dale
Alan Hugh Dale (born 6 May 1947) is a New Zealand actor. As a child, Dale enjoyed theatre and rugby. After retiring from the sport, he took on a number of occupations, before deciding to become a professional actor at age 27. Dale subsequent ...
) that he caused Colin's death. He explains that his then-girlfriend left him for Colin, so he went into the boxing ring with Colin and beat him. Colin fell and hit his head as he was leaving the ring, killing him. Even though Greg was cleared of causing his death, he still blames himself. Greg decides to quit his job and leaves town, after telling his friend Tony Romeo about an opening at the garage for a qualified mechanic.
Malcolm Clarke
Malcolm Clarke, played by Noel Trevarthen, made his first screen appearance on 23 November 1987 and departed on 25 November 1988. Malcolm is characterised as a unreliable father and a loner who unwilling to adapt to family life.
Malcolm had previously been married to
Eileen Clarke Eileen Clarke may refer to:
* Eileen Clarke (Neighbours), a character on the soap opera ''Neighbours''
* Eileen Clarke (politician), Canadian politician in Manitoba
{{hndis, Clarke, Eileen ...
(
Myra De Groot
Myra Tania De Groot (4 July 1937 – 4 April 1988) was a British-born theatre and television actress, and agent. She performed in the United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand and Australia.
Professional career
De Groot was born in Westminste ...
) and they had a son,
Des
Des is a masculine given name, mostly a short form (hypocorism) of Desmond (name), Desmond. People named Des include:
People
* Des Buckingham, English football manager
* Des Corcoran, (1928–2004), Australian politician
* Des Dillon (disambig ...
(
Paul Keane
Paul Keane (born 16 September 1957) is an Australian actor well known for playing original character Des Clarke (Neighbours), Des Clarke in the soap opera ''Neighbours'', opposite Elaine Smith (actress), Elaine Smith who played his wife Daphne Cl ...
).
In their backstory, it details that Malcolm left Eileen and had another child
Sally Wells
Sally Wells is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Rowena Mohr. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 15 October 1987. During her time in the serial her storylines were centered on her on-scr ...
(Rowena Mohr) and again abandoned his family. Writers explored this by introducing Sally into the series in search of her father which concluded with his arrival in Erinsborough.
[ Mohr has revealed Malcolm did not know that Sally existed because her mother Kate had kept her pregnancy a secret.][ Writers had recently introcued Sally into the series and she was concealing her true identity while working in a coffee shop. Mohr explained that Sally was "underhanded" but wanted to find her father. She lies to Des, but when he learns the truth and that she wants to track down Malcolm, "he doesn't want to know". Sally successfully locates Malcom and arranges a family reunion.][
Trevarthen told Coral O'Connor writing for the '']Daily Mirror
The ''Daily Mirror'' is a British national daily tabloid. Founded in 1903, it is owned by parent company Reach plc. From 1985 to 1987, and from 1997 to 2002, the title on its masthead was simply ''The Mirror''. It had an average daily print ci ...
'' that "he is not a reliable bloke. Malcolm is a carpenter. A very ordinary bloke who wants to be alone. He doesn't want to see his son and grandson, but gets pushed into it when his daughter comes looking for him."[ Malcolm later reunites with Eileen and they agree to remarry. Patrice Fidgeon from '']TV Week
''TV Week'' is a weekly Australian magazine that provides television program listings information and highlights, as well as television-related news.
Content ranges from previews for upcoming storylines of popular television programs, partic ...
'' reported that their wedding would not happen because of Eileen's "overbearing" ways. On-screen Eileen is so fixated on conducting the wedding her way that Malcolm changes his mind. The story ended with Malcolm abandoning his family once again as he jilts Eileen.[
Malcolm is Des' estranged father. He arrives after his daughter, Sally tracks him down. Des and his mother ]Eileen
Eileen ( or ) is an Irish feminine given name anglicised from Eibhlín and may refer to:
People Artists
* Eileen Agar (1899–1991), British Surrealist painter and photographer
*Eileen Fisher (born 1950), clothing retailer and designer
* Eilee ...
(Eileen De Groot) are reluctant to see him as he abandoned them early in Des' life. After some initial frostiness, Malcolm woos Eileen successfully and she agrees to give him a second chance and they decide to remarry. However, Malcolm jilts Eileen on their wedding day and she has a breakdown. Malcolm, racked with guilt then gives Eileen tickets he wins on a television quiz show for a holiday in Europe. He returns to Erinsborough several months later with a new girlfriend, Leanne Sterling
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1988, by order of first appearance. Until February, characters were intro ...
(May Lloyd
''Always Greener'' was an Australian television drama/comedy series that aired on the Seven Network which followed the fortunes of two families, one from the city and the other from the country, when they decide to switch homes and start a new d ...
) and reveals he has sold his house in order to fund her expensive tastes and asks Des to pretend his house is Malcolm's. Leanne is far more interested in Des and constantly flirts with him and denies it to Malcolm. Eventually, Des exposes the lies and Leanne leaves. Malcolm leaves to tour Australia after Des wins him a caravan in a game show.
Tony Romeo
Antonio "Tony" Romeo, played by Nick Carrafa
Nick Carrafa is an Australian actor best known for his television roles as Tony Romeo on the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' and Alfredo on the comedy series '' Acropolis Now''.
Career
Carrafa began his career with a guest role in the ser ...
made his first appearance on 25 November 1987. Carrafa previously made a guest appearance in a 1985 episode, as Danny Ramsay
Danny Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by David Clencie. He made his first appearance during the serial's debut episode broadcast on 18 March 1985. Danny was the first character to ...
's (David Clencie) biological father Tim Duncan
Timothy Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "the Big Fundamental", he is widely regarded as the greatest power forward of all time and one of the greatest players in NBA histor ...
in a flashback sequence.Daily Mirror
The ''Daily Mirror'' is a British national daily tabloid. Founded in 1903, it is owned by parent company Reach plc. From 1985 to 1987, and from 1997 to 2002, the title on its masthead was simply ''The Mirror''. It had an average daily print ci ...
'' that he hoped viewers would not recognise him as Tim because "it was a very small part."[
Tony is introduced as the new manager of the local garage taking over from ]Greg Cooper
Gregory John Luke Cooper (born 10 June 1965) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Cooper represented Hawke's Bay, Otago and Auckland at a provincial level and the in Super Rugby. He was a member of the New Zealand national ...
( Alan Fletcher).[ Tony is portrayed as a "sex mad mechanic" and Carrafa disliked this characteristic. He explained to O'Connor that "Tony is a headstrong bully and a womaniser. He tries to have an affair with every girl he meets."][ Tony is also a love rival of Henry Ramsay (]Craig McLachlan
Craig Dougall McLachlan (born 1 September 1965) is an Australian actor, musician, singer and composer. He has been involved in film, television, the music industry and music theatre for over 30 years. He is best known for appearing in the soap ...
) who fight over Sally Wells
Sally Wells is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Rowena Mohr. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 15 October 1987. During her time in the serial her storylines were centered on her on-scr ...
(Rowena Mohr). Henry is dating Sally and is angry when he witnesses Tony flirting with Sally.[ Carrafa told Mark Foster from ''Neighbours Who's Who'' that "Henry comes over claiming that Sally is his girl and Tony and Henry have a fist-fight in front of Lassiters. Tony finds out Henry and Sally aren't a 'unit' and he decides to ask her out. So he's still in there with a chance."][ To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Neighbours, the BBC asked readers to nominate their twenty favourite obscure characters. Tony came in sixth place and a reader said "Ro-may-oh". I can't remember anything else about the man apart from his name, and the way he pronounced it".][
Tony arrives in Erinsborough after many years away and asks Jim Robinson (]Alan Dale
Alan Hugh Dale (born 6 May 1947) is a New Zealand actor. As a child, Dale enjoyed theatre and rugby. After retiring from the sport, he took on a number of occupations, before deciding to become a professional actor at age 27. Dale subsequent ...
) for a job at his garage after hearing from his friend Greg about the place. He quickly offends Jim's daughter in-law Charlene (Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue (; born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter and actress. She is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. She has been recognised for reinve ...
) by flirting with her then flirts with Sally who is dating Charlene's brother, Henry. Henry, annoyed, confronts Tony but is pushed into Lassiter's pond after Tony quickly subdues him with Karate moves. In spite of this, Tony and Henry become good friends.
In order to avoid an arranged marriage, his mother Elinora (Kate Jason) has organised for him, Tony writes a letter saying he has met someone else and persuades Jane Harris (Annie Jones Ann Jones (or similar) may refer to:
Writers
*Ann Jones (author) (born 1937), American writer on women's issues
*Anne Jones (writer) (born 1955), Australian editor and administrator
*Anna Jones (food writer), columnist and cookbook author
*Cathe ...
) to take a photo with him in order to get his family off his back. However, problems multiply when Elinora flies to Erinsborough to meet Jane. The lie further snowballs when Jane opts out of Tony's scheme and he tells Elinora that Jane is bed-ridden with chicken pox and that Sally is Jane's sister. Eventually the truth is revealed and after a reading of tea leaves by Nell Mangel
Eleanor "Nell" Worthington (previously Mangel) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Vivean Gray. She made her first on-screen appearance on 29 April 1986. She was known almost exclusively to others a ...
(Vivean Gray
Jean Vivra Gray (20 July 1924 – 29 July 2016), known professionally as Vivean Gray, also credited as ''Vivian Gray'' and ''Viven Gray'', was an English television and film actress. She starred in the films '' Picnic at Hanging Rock'' a ...
) which reveals that Tony's marriage to Angela, his intended bride, would be a disaster, Elinora leaves, giving him her blessing.
Tony invites Sally to move in but it is a disaster as Tony is untidy and refuses to do any housework. They ask their landlord Mr. Phillips
''Mister'', usually written in its contracted form ''Mr.'' or ''Mr'', is a commonly used English honorific for men without a higher honorific, or professional title, or any of various designations of office. The title 'Mr' derived from earlier ...
(Earl Francis) to do some alterations and he agrees but at a price; a rent hike. They involve several of their friends in a painting party which is successful. Tony continues to pursue Jane but she is still wrestling with her feelings for Mike Young (Guy Pearce
Guy Edward Pearce (born 5 October 1967) is an Australian actor. Born in Ely, Cambridgeshire in England, and raised in Geelong, Victoria in Australia, he started his career portraying Mike Young in the Australian television series '' Neighbour ...
) and continues to try to win her over. Tony then becomes depressed when he sees he is getting nowhere with Jane and decides to leave Erinsborough before quitting the garage. Before his departure, he learns of his father suffering a potentially fatal stroke and decides to join him in Perth
Perth is the list of Australian capital cities, capital and largest city of the Australian states and territories of Australia, state of Western Australia. It is the list of cities in Australia by population, fourth most populous city in Aust ...
.
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, A man who pretends to be a Reverend under the name Errol Price. He meets Helen Daniels
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and tells that he worked at the prison where Terry Inglis
Terry Inglis (also Robinson) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' played by Maxine Klibingaitis. She made her first appearance on 11 June 1985. Terry is employed by Max Ramsay (Francis Bell) as his plumber's app ...
was incarcerated, and explains how he felt when she committed suicide. Ralph asks Helen to take him to Terry's grave and he later kidnaps her. Helen's grandson Paul Robinson soon becomes suspicious as he has already met the real Errol Price who is on holiday. Paul asks Shane Ramsay
Shane Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Peter O'Brien. He made his first appearance during the show's first episode, broadcast on 18 March 1985. Shane is the son of Max Ramsay ...
to follow Ralph and he and Charlene Mitchell
Charlene Alexander Mitchell (June 8, 1930 – December 14, 2022) was an American international socialist, feminist, labor and civil rights activist. In 1968, she became the first Black woman candidate for President of the United States.
In the ...
track him down to the cemetery where they find him holding Helen captive with the intent to kill her. Ralph tries to flee, but Charlene knocks him out with a shovel. It is revealed that Ralph is a former boyfriend of Terry's, who suffers with mental health problems, and blames Paul for Terry's death. Ralph is then arrested.
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's fiancé. Gerard has an affair with Rosemary's mother Helen Daniels
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, after they discover they have a lot in common. Unable to continue deceiving Rosemary, who is excited over wedding plans, Gerard calls off the engagement. Helen finishes the affair with Gerard, but the truth is revealed when Rosemary finds the letters from Gerard to Helen.
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, for his magazine ''Disclosure''. He then talks to Paul's neighbour, Nell Mangel
Eleanor "Nell" Worthington (previously Mangel) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Vivean Gray. She made her first on-screen appearance on 29 April 1986. She was known almost exclusively to others a ...
who reveals the truth about the relationship between Paul and his secretary Susan Cole. Rosemary Daniels
Rosemary Daniels is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Joy Chambers. She made her first on-screen appearance on 20 February 1986 and appeared intermittently. Rosemary is the adoptive daughter ...
, after failing to buy Derek's silence, buys out the magazine and is forced to hire Derek for the New York division of the Daniels Corporation. Derek returns as a troubleshooter at Lassiter's and quickly begins throwing his weight around by suspending Paul and sacking Henry Ramsay and his mother Madge Bishop
Madge Bishop (also Ramsay and Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Anne Charleston. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 20 January 1986. Madge was introduced as th ...
. He then makes advances towards Jane Harris and agrees to reinstate Paul if she goes out on a date with him. As days pass, Derek quickly becomes unpopular with the staff and many customers of the complex. He tells Des Clarke he will be terminating the lease of the Coffee Shop. Mike Young and Scott Robinson Scott Robinson may refer to:
* Scott Robinson (jazz musician) (born 1959), American jazz musician
* Scott Robinson (ice hockey) (born 1964), Canadian National Hockey League player
* Scott Robinson (singer)
Scott James Timothy Robinson (born 22 ...
confront Derek when he begins harassing Jane again. Mike is unable to retaliate against Derek on a Good behaviour bond
In the Australian legal system, a good behaviour bond is a type of non-custodial sentence which involves the condition of the offender's “good behaviour” for a set period. The condition of “good behaviour” primarily requires the offender ...
but Scott punches Derek and as a result he fires Jane and bans Scott and Mike from the premises. A strike is staged in protest and Paul's wife, Gail
Gail may refer to:
People
*Gail (given name), list of notable people with the given name
Surname
* Jean-Baptiste Gail (1755–1829), French Hellenist scholar
* Max Gail (born 1943), American actor
* Sophie Gail (1775–1819), French singer and ...
quickly discovers Derek is a mole from a rival organisation and he leaves after being exposed and Paul is reinstated as manager.
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hostage as insurance while he robs the bank. When the police descend on Ramsay Street, Brody panics and threatens to shoot Daphne. Scott Robinson Scott Robinson may refer to:
* Scott Robinson (jazz musician) (born 1959), American jazz musician
* Scott Robinson (ice hockey) (born 1964), Canadian National Hockey League player
* Scott Robinson (singer)
Scott James Timothy Robinson (born 22 ...
, Mike Young and Eileen Clarke Eileen Clarke may refer to:
* Eileen Clarke (Neighbours), a character on the soap opera ''Neighbours''
* Eileen Clarke (politician), Canadian politician in Manitoba
{{hndis, Clarke, Eileen ...
arrive and Brody tries to escape but Eileen and Scott subdue him and he is arrested. Parnell's getaway driver, Wheels takes Des to the bank where he empties the safe and knocks him unconscious. Wheels tries to flee but he is foiled by his former cellmate, Henry Ramsay who seizes the money and Parnell gives chase. Henry then throws the money into a pond and he and Parnell fight just before the police arrive and arrest Parnell.
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but is quick to defend her when Paul Robinson sacks her. He then stages a strike until Nell is reinstated. Paul is forced to hire his friends and family as temporary staff when the hotel undergoes inspection. Dean turns up but is locked in the pantry to prevent him from revealing the truth. When he is released, he threatens to inform his friend, the hotel inspector Bernard Elliot of everything. However, Dean praises the hotel when he meets with Bernard and Lassiter's passes the inspection.
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, Ivan arrives at Number 24 Ramsay Street demanding money from Henry Ramsay after betting on the Ramsay Street Olympics which ends in a tie. He threatens Henry but his mother Madge writes Ivan an I.O.U. and promises Ivan will get his money. Ivan later gets into an argument with Harold Bishop
Harold Wayne Bishop is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Ian Smith (actor), Ian Smith. The actor was offered the role by the show's creator and executive producer Reg Watson. Smith made his first scr ...
during a bucks party but the situation is quickly diffused by Jeremy Lord.
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, A hotel inspector who arrives at Lassiter's hotel as part of a travel agents' convention staying at Lassiter’s. Paul Robinson is eager for Bernard's opinion in order to raise the hotel's rating. Bernard wants to see his old friend Dean Bartholomew who works at the hotel as a chef but has currently gone on strike unbeknownst to him. However, a cover story is invented that Dean has been called away. Bernard and Dean eventually meet with the latter singing the praises of the hotel, resulting in a glowing review.
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, The estranged father of Daphne Clarke
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. Daphne's husband, Des Clarke invites him to dinner, which does not sit well with Daphne, who is still bitter at Alan for being cold and distant when she was growing up. Daphne also blames Allen for driving away a former boyfriend, who later died in a car accident and initially wants to nothing to with him. After a talk with Des, Daphne agrees to see Allen. However, things quickly go sour when Allen expresses disappointment that Daphne's unborn baby could potentially be a female, upsetting Daphne. Several months later, Daphne learns from her mother, Tina Bentley that Allen is dying and she urges her to make peace with him, which Daphne does. Allen reveals that he has changed his will to leave everything to Daphne, and she leaves to take care of him in his final months, taking her son Jamie Clarke with her. Allen dies the following year.
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and stays at Lassiter's hotel. Henry Ramsay is attracted to Christine and he helps her move her things into her room. When Henry pours some champagne for him and Christine, he is soaked and removes his shirt. Christine's husband, Dennis arrives and assumes they are having an affair. Christine and Dennis argue and Henry falls asleep. Christine then meets Helen and sees her paintings and upsets her with her criticism. However, Dennis agrees to buy one of Helen's portraits. The Wiltons have lunch with Helen before returning to the United States
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, Jeremy is Gail Lewis' ex-husband. They divorced shortly after Gail's adoptive mother, Brenda died. Jeremy reappears in Gail's life wanting to reconcile with her, causing Paul Robinson to feel jealous. Jeremy and Gail reunite and he proposes. Jeremy races his old car Number 13, which is perceived to be unlucky and despite Gail's protests, he races the car but goes too fast and ends up crashing, resulting in his death.
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, Alex Papps
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Early life
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, A former schoolmate of Charlene Mitchell
Charlene Alexander Mitchell (June 8, 1930 – December 14, 2022) was an American international socialist, feminist, labor and civil rights activist. In 1968, she became the first Black woman candidate for President of the United States.
In the ...
and Scott Robinson Scott Robinson may refer to:
* Scott Robinson (jazz musician) (born 1959), American jazz musician
* Scott Robinson (ice hockey) (born 1964), Canadian National Hockey League player
* Scott Robinson (singer)
Scott James Timothy Robinson (born 22 ...
who previously dropped out of Erinsborough High. He and a friend stash some flammable equipment under Charlene's caravan at Lassiter's while they plan their next school arson attack. When Greg tries to retrieve the equipment, he knocks over the petrol can while Charlene and Scott are having a barbecue and a fire is caused as a result, and Charlene is injured. Scott and his brother Paul Robinson tackle Greg, who tries to flee and he confesses to starting several school fires.
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, Tamsin West
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, Lucy Robinson's best friend. They fall out when Emma decides to go to another girl's barbecue instead of Lucy's party due to Lucy's recent stuck-up behaviour after returning home from holiday but reconcile. When Lucy leaves for boarding school, Emma begins hanging around with Todd Landers
Todd Landers is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Kristian Schmid. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 15 February 1988. Todd was introduced along with his younger sister Kat ...
who shows a romantic interest her but he is too young for her and she prefers the older Nick Page
Nick Page is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Mark Stevens. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 22 July 1988. Stevens auditioned for the role alongside forty other ...
, however, Nick is not interested in her. Several years later, while on a break from his relationship with Cody Willis
Cody Willis is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', originally played by Amelia Frid. She made her first on-screen appearance on 24 November 1989. The character departed in 1991, but returned in 1993 with Peta Br ...
, Todd asks Emma out and they date for a while. Cody catches them kissing and Todd admits to Emma, he is still in love with Cody and she is unimpressed. She later dates Josh Anderson after he gives her some earrings but she is annoyed when she discovers he previously gave them to Lucy who rejected them. Emma's friendship with Lucy comes to an end when Lucy takes credit for Emma's winning advertising campaign for a job interview after the entries are mixed up.
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, Jeremy Lord's wife. She arrives at Number 22 Ramsay Street in search of her husband only to be greeted by Jeremy's ex-wife, Gail Lewis who tells her of Jeremy's death in an accident involving his old racecar. Gail is about to reveal the truth about Jeremy's double life but Paul Robinson stops her. Gail lies to Meredith that Jeremy only talked about her. Meredith reveals she is pregnant and stays with Gail before leaving for Brisbane
Brisbane ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the states and territories of Australia, Australian state of Queensland, and the list of cities in Australia by population, third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a populati ...
to bury Jeremy.
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, The local vicar at St. Stephen's church. He makes friends with regular churchgoers Harold Bishop
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, Eileen Clarke Eileen Clarke may refer to:
* Eileen Clarke (Neighbours), a character on the soap opera ''Neighbours''
* Eileen Clarke (politician), Canadian politician in Manitoba
{{hndis, Clarke, Eileen ...
and Nell Mangel
Eleanor "Nell" Worthington (previously Mangel) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Vivean Gray. She made her first on-screen appearance on 29 April 1986. She was known almost exclusively to others a ...
. Sampson conducts the weddings of Scott Robinson Scott Robinson may refer to:
* Scott Robinson (jazz musician) (born 1959), American jazz musician
* Scott Robinson (ice hockey) (born 1964), Canadian National Hockey League player
* Scott Robinson (singer)
Scott James Timothy Robinson (born 22 ...
and Charlene Mitchell
Charlene Alexander Mitchell (June 8, 1930 – December 14, 2022) was an American international socialist, feminist, labor and civil rights activist. In 1968, she became the first Black woman candidate for President of the United States.
In the ...
, Harold and Madge Ramsay
Madge Bishop (also Ramsay and Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Anne Charleston. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 20 January 1986. Madge was introduced as th ...
, and Nell and John Worthington. He also presides over the christening of Jamie Clarke. Sampson later attends Nell and John's farewell celebrations. He later moves to another Parish and is succeeded by the younger Craig Richards.
, -
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, Crystal Marker
, Jayne Healey
, Crystal is a former flame of Paul Robinson. When Crystal and Paul kiss, it is witnessed by Paul's sister Lucy
Lucy is an English feminine given name derived from the Latin masculine given name Lucius with the meaning ''as of light'' (''born at dawn or daylight'', maybe also ''shiny'', or ''of light complexion''). Alternative spellings are Luci, Luce, ...
, who is upset as she believes Gail Lewis, who Paul is married to for the sake of a business deal, is a better match. However, Paul explains things and he and Gail keep up the ruse. Several months later, Crystal returns to find Paul and Gail are now a real couple. Crystal meets Lou Carpenter
Lou Carpenter is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Tom Oliver. He made his first screen appearance on 30 March 1988. Oliver appeared for a brief time, having been initially contracted for six months ...
and they begin flirting with each other at the pub, which is witnessed by Madge Ramsay
Madge Bishop (also Ramsay and Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Anne Charleston. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 20 January 1986. Madge was introduced as th ...
who realises Lou is not the right man to marry.
, -
! scope="row",
, Megan Downey
, Michelle O'GradyDes
Des is a masculine given name, mostly a short form (hypocorism) of Desmond (name), Desmond. People named Des include:
People
* Des Buckingham, English football manager
* Des Corcoran, (1928–2004), Australian politician
* Des Dillon (disambig ...
and Daphne Clarke
Daphne Clarke (also Lawrence) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Elaine Smith. Daphne was created by Reg Watson as one of ''Neighbours twelve original characters. The producer had originally wa ...
and their new baby. She tries to convince Mike to move out of his home in Ramsay Street and into a flat with her, but her selfish attitude puts him off and Megan returns to Canberra alone.
, -
! scope="row",
,
, Andrea BlaskiFiona Coote
Fiona Coote was Australia's youngest heart transplant recipient when she underwent surgery at the age of 14 on 8 April 1984. While Coote was the fourth transplant recipient in Australia, she is only the second to survive for a significant period. ...
, but she had to back out of filming at the last minute.
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! scope="row",
, Margaret
, Danver MocksonBeverly Marshall
Beverly Marshall (also Robinson) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours''. Upon her introduction on 6 July 1987, the character was played by Lisa Armytage. Following Armytage's decision to quit the role in 1988, prod ...
's receptionist at the surgery. When Jonathan Whiting collapses in the surgery, she calls the ambulance. Paul Robinson, Beverly's stepson tries to bribe Margaret into revealing the whereabouts of his estranged wife Gail
Gail may refer to:
People
*Gail (given name), list of notable people with the given name
Surname
* Jean-Baptiste Gail (1755–1829), French Hellenist scholar
* Max Gail (born 1943), American actor
* Sophie Gail (1775–1819), French singer and ...
following their separation but she refuses.
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,
,
, A business partner of Amanda Harris
Amanda Harris (born 1963) is an English actress. She was born in Adelaide, South Australia and spent her childhood in Papua New Guinea before moving to Britain at the age of 10. She trained at Arts Ed. A longstanding member of the Royal Shakespe ...
' husband, Peter. He demands money from her which she has taken from Peter's business, which Amanda refuses to hand over. Amanda then threatens to implicate Peter for failing to declare the money. Graham mentions that Peter has contacts who will find her and Amanda agrees to meet Graham outside the Waterhole pub then asks Henry Ramsay and Scott Robinson Scott Robinson may refer to:
* Scott Robinson (jazz musician) (born 1959), American jazz musician
* Scott Robinson (ice hockey) (born 1964), Canadian National Hockey League player
* Scott Robinson (singer)
Scott James Timothy Robinson (born 22 ...
to meet her at the pub. Amanda then refuses to hand the money over and pretends that Graham is hassling her and Henry manages to scare him away.
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,
,
, The wife of Stephen Armstrong
Stephen Armstrong (born 23 July 1976 in Birkenhead) is an English-born South African former footballer who spent the majority of his career with clubs in the United States.
Career
College and amateur
Armstrong was born in Birkenhead, Eng ...
. She blames Beverly Marshall
Beverly Marshall (also Robinson) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours''. Upon her introduction on 6 July 1987, the character was played by Lisa Armytage. Following Armytage's decision to quit the role in 1988, prod ...
for their breakup and pours a glass of wine over her head.
, -
! scope="row",
,
,
, Rick meets Lucy Robinson when she recovers in hospital from an operation to remove a brain tumour, her doctor. Rick and Lucy get along well due to being the same age. Lucy falls for Rick but she annoys him when she asks him he is worried about dying. He then apologises for losing his temper and they agree to put it behind him. When Lucy visits Rick after they make up, she is shocked to find the nurses stripping his sheets and talking about how they will miss him, she assumes he has died but it is revealed he has been discharged and Lucy spends the school holidays with him in the countryside.
, -
! scope="row",
,
,
, Beverly Marshall
Beverly Marshall (also Robinson) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours''. Upon her introduction on 6 July 1987, the character was played by Lisa Armytage. Following Armytage's decision to quit the role in 1988, prod ...
's ex-boyfriend. They broke up when he began hitting her. He reappears in Beverly's life and she chooses him over Jim Robinson and they move in together. However, Stephen quickly reverts to his old ways and Beverly throws him out.
, -
! scope="row",
,
,
, Kenny Larkin
Kenny Larkin (who also releases as Dark Comedy) is an American techno producer from Detroit. He has been described by AllMusic as "massively influential" on American, British, and German techno.
Larkin was born in 1968 and raised in Detroit, but ...
's sister, who Kenny brings to the Waterhole in a scheme to hustle Henry Ramsay by pretending Kenny is injured and that she is a terrible darts player. However, B.B. easily beats Henry's team and it is revealed B.B. is short for "Bullseye Brenda", as she is such a good player. She apologises to Henry the next day for the scheme. They quickly become friends and Henry moves in with Kenny and B.B. for a while. After another of Kenny's schemes nearly gets Henry fired, B.B. vouches for Henry to his boss Paul Robinson, exonerating him.
, -
! scope="row",
,
, Richard Moss
, A pilot friend of Gail Lewis's from her days as a stewardess. They catch up over lunch and there is a spark between them. Paul Robinson, who is married to Gail for the sake of a business deal feels jealous. Glen feels put off when Gail constantly talks about Paul and leaves realising she loves him for real. However, when Glen returns Gail is eager to see him and they begin spending more and more time together. Helen Daniels
Helen Daniels is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', portrayed by Anne Haddy. Following the death of Jim Robinson (Alan Dale) in 1993, she remained the only original character played continuously by the same acto ...
witnesses Glen kissing Gail goodbye but Gail tells her she loves Paul. When Gail is about to leave Paul, Glen tries to make her see sense. Glen later dates Jane Harris, who is considerably younger than him much to the chagrin of her grandmother, Nell Mangel
Eleanor "Nell" Worthington (previously Mangel) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Vivean Gray. She made her first on-screen appearance on 29 April 1986. She was known almost exclusively to others a ...
but the relationship quickly fizzles out. Glen later helps Jane's uncle, Joe Mangel
Joe Mangel is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Mark Little. He debuted on-screen in the episode airing on 8 August 1988. Little later departed the serial and Joe left in 1991. In 2005 Li ...
conquer his fear of flying.
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! scope="row",
, Tina Bentley
, Beverley Dunn
Beverley Ruth Dunn (24 April 1933 – 27 November 2021) was an Australian veteran radio, stage, television and film actress based in Melbourne, Australia.
Dunn had roles in films including ''Ground Zero'', ''Gross Misconduct'', '' Shine'' ( ...
, Daphne Clarke
Daphne Clarke (also Lawrence) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Elaine Smith. Daphne was created by Reg Watson as one of ''Neighbours twelve original characters. The producer had originally wa ...
's estranged mother. She arrives for her grandson Jamie Clarke's christening and sits at the back of the church without Daphne noticing. When she arrives at Number 28, Daphne soon recognises Tina. The reunion is frosty as Tina had walked out on Daphne when she was a teenager. Tina reveals she is remarrying and moving to New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 List of islands of New Zealand, smaller islands. It is the ...
and wants to see Daphne and Jamie before she leaves. Daphne eventually softens when Tina reveals her ex-husband, Daphne's father Allen Lawrence
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1987, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the ...
is dying. The women make up before Tina leaves.
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, Mr. Griffiths
, Steve Payne
, Mr. Griffiths brings his old mini to the garage for parts. Rob Lewis rejects it, but Charlene Mitchell
Charlene Alexander Mitchell (June 8, 1930 – December 14, 2022) was an American international socialist, feminist, labor and civil rights activist. In 1968, she became the first Black woman candidate for President of the United States.
In the ...
shows an interest. She buys the car for $20 and names it Willie. Charlene later contacts Griffiths when she finds a rare valuable inside Willie.
, -
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,
,
, The goddaughter of Helen Daniels
Helen Daniels is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', portrayed by Anne Haddy. Following the death of Jim Robinson (Alan Dale) in 1993, she remained the only original character played continuously by the same acto ...
' friend Frank Darcy
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1988, by order of first appearance. Until February, characters were intro ...
. She encourages Helen's granddaughter, Lucy Robinson to wear makeup. Chrissie makes a play for Lucy's brother Scott
Scott may refer to:
Places Canada
* Scott, Quebec, municipality in the Nouvelle-Beauce regional municipality in Quebec
* Scott, Saskatchewan, a town in the Rural Municipality of Tramping Lake No. 380
* Rural Municipality of Scott No. 98, Sask ...
, unaware he is going through marital difficulties and exacerbates the situation by suggesting Scott is keen on her in front of his wife Charlene. She then tries to help Lucy win the affections of neighbour Mike Young by giving her a makeover but the result is disastrous when Mike laughs at her. Chrissie causes further trouble when she learns Greg Cooper
Gregory John Luke Cooper (born 10 June 1965) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Cooper represented Hawke's Bay, Otago and Auckland at a provincial level and the in Super Rugby. He was a member of the New Zealand national ...
was responsible for the death of someone and begins trying to convince people he is a murderer. Greg is furious, prompting Chrissie to fear for her life. Jim Robinson explains that Greg caused his brother's death in a boxing match, leaving Chrissie to feel bad for starting the rumours. Helen then sends Chrissie home.
, -
! scope="row",
,
, {{nowrap, Tony Briggs
Tony Briggs (born 3 July 1967) is an Australian actor, writer and producer. He is a former track and field athlete. He is best known for creating the stage play '' The Sapphires'' (later a 2012 film) telling the true story of an Aboriginal si ...
[{{cite news, url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/10980058/Neighbours-to-get-first-ever-Aboriginal-cast-member.html, title=Neighbours to get first ever Aboriginal cast member, access-date=5 April 2020, first=Jonathan, last=Pearlman, date=21 July 2014, work= Daily Telegraph]
, A former classmate of Mike Young, who works at the Pacific Bank with Des Clarke. Des quickly learns that he is an athlete with the chance of going to the 1988 Seoul Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and commonly known as Seoul 1988 ( ko, 서울 1988, Seoul Cheon gubaek palsip-pal), was an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October ...
. Many local residents decide to hold a scavenger hunt
''Scavenger Hunt'' is a 1979 American comedy film with a large ensemble cast which includes Richard Benjamin, James Coco, Scatman Crothers, Ruth Gordon, Cloris Leachman, Cleavon Little, Roddy McDowall, Robert Morley, Richard Mulligan, Tony R ...
to raise the money for Pete to support himself at the Australian Institute of Sport
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is a high performance sports training institution in Australia. The Institute's headquarters were opened in 1981 and are situated in the northern suburb of Bruce, Canberra. The AIS is a division of th ...
, in Canberra and Des is able to get him time off. At the Institute, Pete injures himself by pushing himself too hard at running but he keeps it a secret. His chaperone Rachel Frazer
'' Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1988, by order of first appearance. Until February, characters were intr ...
reports it to the doctors and Pete is furious with her but realises that keeping quiet would only exacerbate the problem. Several weeks later, Pete walks out of the institute and reveals that he injured his leg further while ignoring doctor's orders. Scott Robinson Scott Robinson may refer to:
* Scott Robinson (jazz musician) (born 1959), American jazz musician
* Scott Robinson (ice hockey) (born 1964), Canadian National Hockey League player
* Scott Robinson (singer)
Scott James Timothy Robinson (born 22 ...
encourages Pete to train for the Commonwealth games or the next Olympics but he tells him to mind his own business. He also snaps at Todd Landers
Todd Landers is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Kristian Schmid. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 15 February 1988. Todd was introduced along with his younger sister Kat ...
when he asks him to help with sports training at Erinsborough High. Pete soon realises the error of his ways and decides to help at the school and resumes his training.
References
{{Reflist
*{{cite book, title=Russell Crowe: The Biography, author=Howden, Martin, year=2010, publisher=John Blake Publishing Ltd, isbn=978-1782192572
* {{cite book, last1=Wallis, first1=Neil, last2=Hogan, first2=Dave, title=The Neighbours Factfile, year=1989, publisher=Angus & Robertson
Angus & Robertson (A&R) is a major Australian bookseller, publisher and printer. As book publishers, A&R has contributed substantially to the promotion and development of Australian literature.Alison, Jennifer (2001). "Publishers and editors: A ...
, isbn=978-0-207-16382-1, ref=refwallis
External links
Characters and cast
at the Official ''Neighbours'' website
Characters and cast
at the Internet Movie Database
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{{Neighbours
{{Neighbours characters, year
1987
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*, Neighbours
1987 in Australian television