Cody Dalton
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television, Entertainment |
| Founded | January 17, 1988 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Website | 7plus |
Home and Away is an Australian soap opera that premiered on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The characters introduced during 2014, all created under the guidance of executive producer Lucy Addario, are listed below. The show's 27th season began broadcasting on 27 January 2014.[1] In February, the characters Sean Green and Denny Miller were introduced. Linda Somerset made her first appearance in April, followed by Sophie Taylor in June, Martin Ashford in October, and finally Neive Devlin, portrayed by Jolene Anderson, joined the cast in November.
Sean Green
Sean Green, brought to life by Khan Chittenden, debuted on 6 February 2014. His casting was revealed in TV Week in early February 2014.[2] Sean is linked to the troubled history of established character Andy Barrett (Tai Hara).[3] Upon his arrival in Summer Bay, Sean vandalizes the gym where Andy is employed, resulting in Andy being wrongly accused. Sean confronts Andy, insisting he change his police statement regarding a shared arrangement. He then threatens Andy's younger brother, Josh (Jackson Gallagher), along with Josh’s girlfriend Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi).[4]
Sean takes Maddy hostage but releases her after Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway) intervenes. Kyle offers Sean money, which Sean refuses before launching an attack; Kyle defends himself and restrains him. Seeking medical assistance, Sean arrives at Irene Roberts's (Lynne McGranger) residence but threatens Irene, Chris Harrington (Johnny Ruffo), Spencer Harrington (Andrew James Morley), and Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman) with a knife. When Sean attempts to hold Sasha hostage, Chris overpowers and knocks him out. Spencer performs CPR until paramedics arrive, after which Sean is taken to hospital.
Denny Miller
Denise "Denny" Miller, portrayed by Jessica Grace Smith, made her debut on 12 February 2014. The casting announcement came on 28 January 2014. Smith secured the role in 2013 shortly before planning a move to Los Angeles, describing it as an ideal opportunity for an actor seeking steady work. Denny is portrayed as a tomboy—direct and honest—and is employed at the bait shop alongside Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher).
Linda Somerset
Linda Somerset, played by Hannah Britland, appeared for the first time on 1 April 2014 in a guest role spanning five or six episodes tied to a storyline set in London. Britland mentioned that the role helped her refine her Australian accent and described Linda as distinctly British, hailing from Preston. The character shared a brief romantic relationship with Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes), with Younes commenting that they "clicked immediately."
Linda encounters Casey on a tour bus and spends the day together, culminating in a short-lived romance at her apartment. After returning to Australia, Casey keeps in touch via video calls but eventually chooses to remain with his family and ends their relationship when Linda invites him to London.
Sophie Taylor
Sophie Taylor, brought to life by Bridgette Sneddon, made her first appearance on 3 June 2014. Her casting was revealed on 7 December 2013, following Sneddon's audition encouraged by her agent and partner, Steve Peacocke, who portrays Darryl Braxton on the series. Sneddon began filming in December 2013 and wrapped up her role in late 2014, with Sophie exiting the show in February 2015. Her portrayal earned her the 2015 TV Week and Soap Extra #OMGAward for Best Villain.
Sophie entered the storyline with ties to Summer Bay that prompted her return. It was later disclosed that she was Nate Cooper's (Kyle Pryor) estranged spouse. Her arrival was characterized as "dramatic," with Sophie feeling uneasy about facing Nate again, who was taken aback by her comeback. She found employment locally and revealed her enduring love for Nate, intending to remain indefinitely.
Martin Ashford
Martin "Ash" Ashford, portrayed by George Mason, debuted on 27 October 2014. According to a Woman's Day journalist, Mason's character would introduce a "high-impact storyline" to the program. Ash comes to Summer Bay in search of Darryl Braxton. Mason described Ash as relaxed, playful, and someone who doesn’t take things too seriously but harbors a deep yearning for family connection. Despite a challenging childhood, Ash possesses a kind nature.
Neive Devlin
Neive Devlin, played by Jolene Anderson, first appeared on 12 November 2014. Announced on 22 June 2014, Anderson joined the cast for a three-month guest stint. She portrayed Neive as "a woman operating in a male-dominated environment," whose presence would unsettle existing relationships. Anderson valued the character’s straightforwardness and the strong scriptwriting.
Neive is the owner of a record label and approaches Phoebe Nicholson after viewing her music video. She offers Phoebe a recording contract and initially declines to negotiate despite Kyle Braxton’s efforts. However, impressed by Phoebe’s determination, Neive eventually consents to Phoebe’s terms.
Others
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 March – 29 July, 1–2 February 2017 |
Harley Braxton | Various infants Isaac Brown (2017) Zayden Brown (2017) |
Harley is the son of Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and Jess Lockwood (Georgia Chara), delivered on the beach in Summer Bay by Heath and Nate Cooper (Kyle Pryor). After Jess passes away, Heath returns Harley to Summer Bay. His wife, Bianca (Lisa Gormley), initially finds it difficult to connect with him. Following family conflicts and Harley falling ill, Bianca offers to care for him, leading to their bond. Eventually, Harley leaves Summer Bay accompanied by Bianca, Heath, and Darcy. |
| 27 March–23 October, 25 August 2016 – 21 March 2017 |
Eloise "Elly" Page | Darcey Wilson | Eloise is the younger sister of Matt Page (Alec Snow). After their father is incarcerated again, Eloise enters foster care. She later flees to Summer Bay seeking shelter with Matt and Roo Stewart. Battling dyslexia, she receives tutoring from Evelyn MacGuire. Elly forms a friendship with Raffy Morrison and assists in bringing Matt and Evie together; they become her guardians before relocating together to Vietnam. |
| 1 April | Walkerby | Nick Grimshaw | The walkerby collides with Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing), who confronts him; Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke) also reacts angrily. |
| UK Celebrity | Eliza Doolittle | Ricky Sharpe (Bonnie Sveen) serves as Doolittle’s photographer during her promotional tour. | |
| Security Guard | Derek Lea | Prevents Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke) from approaching Ricky Sharpe at a photoshoot; Brax responds with a punch and chases after Ricky. | |
| 2–3 April | Dr Matthews | Huw Higginson | Provides medical care to Darryl Braxton following a car accident; concerned about a seizure episode, orders an MRI after consulting Casey Braxton. |
| Nurse Tennyson | Danielle King | Supports Dr Matthews in stabilizing Darryl Braxton after cardiac arrest; updates Casey on Brax’s condition. | |
| 2 April | Poisoned Diner | Ryan Bennett | Collapses due to consuming Chris Harrington’s mushroom risotto; condition deteriorates rapidly in hospital. |
| 10 April | Docs Worker | Cheryl Ward | Takes custody of Eloise Page following her father’s imprisonment. |
| 8 May–10 June | Mark Nicholson | Steve Rodgers | Phoebe Nicholson’s father and legal counsel; uncovers Kyle’s past kidnapping of Casey Braxton and offers Kyle $50,000 to stay away from Phoebe. |
| 8 July–25 August | Mitch Todd | Matthew Pearce | Bullying Oscar MacGuire during community service. |
| 18 August–7 November | Cody Dalton | Aaron Glenane | Intimidates Casey Braxton and Denny Miller regarding Andy Barrett’s location; kidnaps Josh Barrett and Evelyn MacGuire; releases them after receiving payment from Andy. |
| 18–19 August | Jim Stone | John Harding | Member of Cody Dalton’s gang involved in abducting Josh Barrett and Evelyn MacGuire. |
| 18 August | Boris Struik | Nathan Waring |
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Details |
|---|
|- ! scope="row"| 25 September–21 October | Tyson Lee | Ben Bennett | A bully at Summer Bay High targeting VJ Patterson; orchestrates VJ's abduction; ultimately arrested and expelled by Sophie Taylor. |- ! scope="row"| 9–30 October | Gray Page | Craig Ball | Matt Page’s manipulative father recently released from rehabilitation; causes disruption within the family and interferes with educational plans. |- ! scope="row"| 23–28 October | Keith Pots | Drayton Morley | Meets Spencer Harrington under deceptive circumstances; attempts inappropriate advances resulting in assault allegations against Spencer. |- ! scope="row"| 23 October | Magistrate Gail McCarthy | Sarah Woods | Oversees the adoption finalization of Jett James by Marilyn Chambers and John Palmer. |- ! scope="row"| 12–13 November | Monique Wu | Grace Palmer |"Party attendee invited by Chris Harrington; engages in a brief romantic involvement with Spencer Harrington." |- ! scope="row"| 28 November–16 March 2015
| Sam Kennedy | Wade Briggs
|"Bartender connected to Dean Sanderson’s murder; initially conceals involvement leading to Darryl Braxton’s wrongful conviction; later confesses enabling Brax's release." |- ! scope="row"| 28 November–1 December
| Dean Sanderson | Kevin Kiernan-Molloy | Pursued by Darryl Braxton and Martin Ashford while searching for Ash's sister Billie; killed by Sam Kennedy after confrontation with Brax.
|- ! scope="row"| 10 December–2 February 2015
| Grant Barnes | Adam Gray | Assistant to Neive Devlin; administers drugs to Phoebe Nicholson at record launch under Neive's orders; assaults Andy Barrett and Martin Ashford but is eventually dismissed by Neive.
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External links
- Cast and characters on the Official Australian Home and Away site
- Cast and characters on the Official UK Home and Away site
- Cast and characters at the Internet Movie Database