Dean Sanderson (Home and Away)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television soap opera |
| Founded | January 17, 1988 |
Area served | Australia |
| Parent | Seven Network |
Home and Away is a long-running Australian soap opera that first aired on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following compilation highlights characters introduced throughout 2014, all under the supervision of executive producer Lucy Addario. The show's 27th season premiered on 27 January 2014. February saw the arrival of Sean Green and Denny Miller, followed by Linda Somerset in April. June introduced Sophie Taylor, October brought in Martin Ashford, and November featured Neive Devlin, portrayed by Jolene Anderson.
Sean Green
Sean Green, played by Khan Chittenden, made his first appearance on 6 February 2014. His casting was revealed in TV Week in early February. Sean has connections to the troubled history of established character Andy Barrett (Tai Hara). Upon arriving in Summer Bay, Sean defaces the gym where Andy is employed, resulting in Andy being falsely accused. Sean confronts Andy, pressuring him to change his police statement regarding a drug deal. He then threatens Andy’s brother, Josh (Jackson Gallagher), along with Josh’s girlfriend, Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi).
Sean holds Maddy hostage but eventually frees her after intervention from Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway). Kyle tries to bribe Sean, but Sean refuses and assaults him; Kyle fights back and restrains Sean. Seeking medical assistance, Sean arrives at the home of Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) where he menaces Irene, Chris Harrington (Johnny Ruffo), Spencer Harrington (Andrew James Morley), and Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman) with a knife. Chris manages to overpower Sean, who becomes unconscious; Spencer performs CPR until paramedics take Sean to hospital.
Denny Miller
Denise "Denny" Miller, portrayed by Jessica Grace Smith, was introduced on 12 February 2014. The casting announcement came on 28 January 2014. Smith secured this role in 2013 shortly before planning to relocate to Los Angeles, describing it as "an actor's dream" to have steady employment. Denny is depicted as a tomboyish character—frank and direct—and works alongside Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) at the bait shop.
Linda Somerset
Linda Somerset, portrayed by Hannah Britland, debuted on 1 April 2014. Britland appeared in five to six episodes during a London-based storyline involving several main characters. She described Linda as distinctly British, hailing from Preston, and mentioned that playing the role helped her improve her Australian accent. Linda embarks on a holiday romance with Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes) during his visit to London. After quickly forming a close bond and sharing an intimate moment, Casey returns to Australia but keeps in touch via video calls. Eventually, Casey chooses to prioritize his family life and ends their relationship, declining Linda’s invitation to join her in London.
Sophie Taylor
Sophie Taylor, enacted by Bridgette Sneddon, made her debut on 3 June 2014. Her casting was revealed on 7 December 2013. Following guidance from her agent and partner, Steve Peacocke—who is also part of the cast—Sneddon auditioned for the role. She completed filming her first scenes in December 2013 and exited the series in early February 2015. For this portrayal, Sneddon earned the 2015 TV Week and Soap Extra #OMGAward for Best Villain.
Sophie was introduced as having "a link to the Bay that brings her back," with expectations that her arrival would ignite drama. It was later disclosed that she is Nate Cooper's estranged spouse. Her storyline centered around returning for work and seeking to mend her relationship with Nate, which created friction and tension within the plot.
Martin Ashford
Martin "Ash" Ashford, portrayed by George Mason, first appeared on 27 October 2014. A journalist from Woman's Day highlighted that Mason would "introduce a dynamic storyline" to the series. Ash enters Summer Bay in search of Darryl Braxton. Mason described his character as "relaxed," with a lighthearted attitude but deeply committed to family, blending kindness with a challenging past.
Neive Devlin
Neive Devlin, brought to life by Jolene Anderson, debuted on 12 November 2014. Announced on 22 June 2014, Anderson joined for a guest stint lasting three months. She characterized Neive as "a woman navigating a male-dominated environment" whose presence unsettles existing relationships. Anderson enjoyed portraying Neive due to her forthrightness and found the scripts well-written.
Neive is the owner of a record label and arrives in Summer Bay after viewing Phoebe Nicholson's music video. Initially distracted during Phoebe's performance, Neive subsequently offers her a recording contract. Despite Phoebe's boyfriend Kyle Braxton attempting to negotiate improved terms, Neive initially declines but ultimately consents to Phoebe’s demands because of her assertiveness.
Additional Characters
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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), born on Summer Bay’s beach. After Jess’s passing, Heath returns Harley to the Bay. Initially, Heath’s wife Bianca (Lisa Gormley) struggles to connect with him. Following family conflicts and Harley’s illness, Bianca assumes his care and forms a bond. The family relocates to the city but returns in 2017 before departing again together. | |||||
| 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. Struggling with dyslexia affects her studies until Evelyn MacGuire tutors her. Elly forms friendships including Raffy Morrison and supports Matt’s relationship with Evie. Eventually, Matt and Evie become her guardians, and she moves abroad to Vietnam. | |||||
| 1 April | Walkerby | Nick Grimshaw | A passerby encounters Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke), resulting in confrontations. | |||||
| UK Celebrity | Eliza Doolittle | Ricky Sharpe (Bonnie Sveen) acts as official photographer during Doolittle’s promotional visit. | ||||||
| Security Guard | Derek Lea | Attempts to prevent Darryl Braxton from approaching Ricky Sharpe during a photoshoot; Brax reacts aggressively. | ||||||
| 2–3 April | Dr Matthews | Huw Higginson | Provides medical care to Darryl Braxton following a car crash; manages seizure treatment and MRI procedures. | |||||
| Nurse Tennyson | Danielle King | Assists Dr Matthews in stabilizing Darryl after cardiac arrest; informs Casey Braxton about his brother’s status. | ||||||
| 2 April | Poisoned Diner | Ryan Bennett | Collapses after eating Chris Harrington’s mushroom risotto; hospitalized due to deteriorating condition. | |||||
| 10 April | Docs Worker | Cheryl Ward | Takes custody of Eloise Page following her father’s imprisonment. | |||||
| 8 May–10 June | Mark Nicholson | Steve Rodgers | Lawyer and father of Phoebe Nicholson who investigates Kyle’s past after learning of his name change; offers Kyle $50,000 to leave Phoebe, which Kyle initially rejects. | |||||
| 8 July–25 August | Mitch Todd | Matthew Pearce | Engages in bullying behavior towards Oscar MacGuire during community service. | |||||
| 18 August–7 November | Cody Dalton | Aaron Glenane | Intimidates Casey Braxton and others while searching for Andy Barrett; kidnaps Josh Barrett and Evelyn MacGuire but departs after receiving payment from Andy. | |||||
| 18–19 August | Jim Stone | John Harding | Member of Cody Dalton’s group involved in threats and kidnappings against the Barrett family. | |||||
| 18 August | Boris Struik | Nathan Waring | ||||||
| 25 September–21 October | Tyson Lee | Ben Bennett | A bully at Summer Bay High who targets VJ Patterson leading to VJ’s abduction; Tyson is arrested and expelled after police questioning. | |||||
| 9–30 October | Gray Page | Craig Ball | After completing rehab, Gray visits his son Matt Page causing family strain by influencing Matt away from academic pursuits; Matt’s girlfriend Sasha Bezmel expresses concern. | |||||
| 23–28 October | Keith Pots | Drayton Morley | Meets Spencer Harrington under suspicious circumstances involving Keith’s daughter Amy; Spencer faces assault charges after defending himself. | |||||
| 23 October | Magistrate Gail McCarthy | Sarah Woods | Oversees Marilyn Chambers and John Palmer's adoption finalization of Jett James. | |||||
| 12–13 November | Monique Wu | Grace Palmer | Attends social functions connected to Chris Harrington; shares a brief romantic involvement with Spencer Harrington. | |||||
| 28 November–16 March 2015 | Sam Kennedy | Wade Briggs | Bartender who aids Darryl Braxton and Martin Ashford in tracking Dean Sanderson; kills Dean leading to Brax's wrongful arrest but later confesses clearing Brax’s name. | |||||
| 28 November–1 December | Dean Sanderson | Kevin Kiernan-Molloy | Wanted by Darryl Braxton and Martin Ashford concerning Billie’s location; caught stealing robbery proceeds; eventually killed by Sam Kennedy. | 10 December–2 February 2015 | ' Grant Barnes '' | ' Adam Gray ' | ' Assistant to Neive Devlin who administers drugs to Phoebe Nicholson at her record launch under Neive's orders; attempts sexual assault but is stopped by Andy Barrett, Martin Ashford, and Matt Page; subsequently dismissed by Neive.' |
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