Mark Nicholson (Home and Away)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television, Soap opera |
| Founded | January 17, 1988 |
| Founder | Seven Network |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Home and Away is a long-running Australian soap opera that premiered on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. This list highlights characters who made their debut in 2014, all introduced under the guidance of executive producer Lucy Addario. The series' 27th season commenced on 27 January 2014. In February, Sean Green and Denny Miller were introduced. Following this, Linda Somerset appeared in April, Sophie Taylor in June, Martin Ashford joined in October, and finally, Neive Devlin (played by Jolene Anderson) arrived in November.
Sean Green
Sean Green, brought to life by Khan Chittenden, made his first appearance on 6 February 2014. His casting was revealed in TV Week in early February. Sean’s storyline is intertwined with established character Andy Barrett (Tai Hara) through their shared troubled history. Upon arriving in Summer Bay, Sean vandalizes the gym where Andy works, resulting in Andy being wrongly accused. Sean then coerces Andy to change his police statement about a joint deal and threatens Andy’s brother, Josh (Jackson Gallagher), as well as Josh’s girlfriend Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi).
Sean escalates the situation by taking Maddy hostage but eventually releases her after Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway) intervenes. Kyle tries to bribe Sean, who refuses and attacks him; however, Kyle fights back and restrains Sean. Seeking medical attention, Sean goes to Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger)'s residence 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 then loses consciousness; Spencer performs CPR until paramedics arrive to transport Sean to hospital.
Denny Miller
Denise "Denny" Miller, portrayed by Jessica Grace Smith, first appeared on 12 February 2014. Her casting was announced on 28 January 2014. Smith secured the role in 2013 shortly before she planned to relocate to Los Angeles, describing landing a full-time acting job as a dream come true for any actor. Denny is depicted as a tomboy—direct and sincere—and is known for working alongside Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) at the local bait shop.
Linda Somerset
Linda Somerset, played by Hannah Britland, debuted on 1 April 2014. Britland appeared across five to six episodes during a storyline involving several main characters traveling to London. She described Linda as unmistakably British, hailing from Preston, and noted that the role helped her refine her Australian accent. Linda shares a holiday romance with Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes), quickly forming a strong connection. Their relationship includes spending quality time together and maintaining contact through video calls after Casey returns home. Ultimately, Casey chooses to prioritize his family responsibilities and ends communication with Linda despite her invitation to visit London.
Sophie Taylor
Sophie Taylor, portrayed by Bridgette Sneddon, made her first appearance on 3 June 2014. Her casting was announced on 7 December 2013 following an audition encouraged by both her agent and her partner Steve Peacocke, who also acts on the show. Sneddon began filming in December 2013 and completed her final scenes late in 2014; Sophie’s character exited the series in February 2015. For this role, Sneddon earned the 2015 TV Week and Soap Extra #OMGAward for Best Villain.
Sophie was introduced as someone with "a connection to the Bay" that draws her back, designed to generate conflict within the storyline. It was later revealed that she is Nate Cooper's (Kyle Pryor) estranged wife. Her arrival was described as highly dramatic; Sophie approaches reuniting with Nate with hesitation but still professes love and hopes for reconciliation.
Martin Ashford
Martin "Ash" Ashford, portrayed by George Mason, made his first appearance on 27 October 2014. A reporter from Woman's Day predicted Mason would introduce a dynamic storyline to the series. Ash arrives in Summer Bay on a quest to find Darryl Braxton. Mason characterized Ash as laid-back, playful, and lighthearted, yet deeply yearning for a sense of family connection. Although he experienced a challenging childhood, Ash possesses a kind and compassionate nature.
Neive Devlin
Neive Devlin, played by Jolene Anderson, was first seen on 12 November 2014. Announced on 22 June 2014, Anderson joined the cast for a limited three-month guest stint. She described Neive as "a woman navigating a male-dominated environment," whose presence disrupts an existing relationship. Anderson enjoyed portraying Neive, highlighting her straightforwardness and candid personality as well as the strong writing behind the character.
Neive is a record label owner and producer. After viewing Phoebe Nicholson's music video, she travels to Summer Bay to hear Phoebe perform live and offers her a recording contract. Phoebe initially declines, but Neive admires her boldness and eventually consents to Phoebe’s conditions.
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 child of Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and Jess Lockwood (Georgia Chara). Born on the beach, Jess takes him to Melbourne but he returns to Summer Bay after her passing. Heath’s wife, Bianca (Lisa Gormley), initially finds bonding difficult. After custody disputes involving Heath’s daughter Darcy Callahan, Harley falls ill but recovers fully. Bianca eventually forms a close relationship with Harley and cares for him when the family relocates to the city before returning to Summer Bay in 2017. Harley leaves again with them. |
| 27 March–23 October, 25 August 2016 – 21 March 2017 |
Eloise "Elly" Page | Darcey Wilson | Eloise is Matt Page’s (Alec Snow) younger sister. Following their father’s return to prison, Eloise enters foster care. She later escapes to Summer Bay seeking refuge with Matt and Roo Stewart. Struggling with dyslexia affects her schooling, but tutoring helps her improve. Elly befriends Raffy Morrison and tries to set up Matt with her tutor Evelyn MacGuire romantically. Ultimately, she agrees to move to Vietnam with Matt and Evie, who become her guardians. |
| 1 April | Walkerby | Nick Grimshaw | The walkerby briefly clashes with Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke) during his visit. |
| UK Celebrity | Eliza Doolittle | Ricky Sharpe (Bonnie Sveen) serves as official photographer for Doolittle’s promotional tour. | |
| Security Guard | Derek Lea | Prevents Darryl Braxton from approaching Ricky Sharpe during a photoshoot; Brax reacts aggressively. | |
| 2–3 April | Dr Matthews | Huw Higginson | Provides medical care for Darryl Braxton after his car crash; orders an MRI following a seizure and coordinates treatment with Nurse Tennyson. |
| Nurse Tennyson | Danielle King | Supports Dr Matthews in stabilizing Darryl Braxton post-cardiac arrest and updates family on his condition. | |
| 2 April | Poisoned Diner | Ryan Bennett | Admitted after consuming mushroom risotto prepared by Chris Harrington; experiences rapid health decline. |
| 10 April | Docs Worker | Cheryl Ward | Takes custody of Eloise Page following her father’s imprisonment. |
| 8 May–10 June | Mark Nicholson | Steve Rodgers | Father and lawyer of Phoebe Nicholson; uncovers Kyle’s history of kidnapping and offers Kyle $50,000 to stay away from Phoebe. |
| 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 Denny Miller regarding Andy Barrett’s location; kidnaps Josh Barrett and Evelyn MacGuire; departs after receiving payment from Andy. |
| 18–19 August | Jim Stone | John Harding | Member of Cody Dalton’s group involved in threats and abductions of locals. |
| 18 August | Boris Struik | Nathan Waring | |
| 25 September–21 October | Tyson Lee | Ben Bennett | School bully at Summer Bay High targeting VJ Patterson; involved in VJ’s kidnapping; arrested and expelled. |
| 9–30 October | Gray Page | Craig Ball | Returns from rehab and visits son Matt, generating family conflict and manipulating Matt away from his studies. |
| 23–28 October | Keith Pots | Drayton Morley | Encounters Spencer Harrington under suspicious circumstances; assaulted by Spencer; files police report afterward. |
| 23 October | Magistrate Gail McCarthy | Sarah Woods | Presides over the adoption finalization of Jett James by Marilyn Chambers and John Palmer. |
| 12–13 November | Monique Wu | Grace Palmer | Interacts with Chris Harrington’s social group; briefly involved romantically with Spencer Harrington. |
| 28 November–16 March 2015 | Sam Kennedy | Wade Briggs | Bartender implicated in Dean Sanderson’s murder; initially conceals crime causing Darryl Braxton’s wrongful arrest; later confesses leading to Brax’s release. |
| 28 November–1 December | Dean Sanderson | Kevin Kiernan-Molloy | Pursued by Darryl Braxton and Martin Ashford while searching for missing persons; caught digging up stolen money before being killed by Sam Kennedy. |
| 10 December–2 February 2015 | Grant Barnes | Adam Gray | Assistant to Neive Devlin; involved in drugging Phoebe Nicholson at record launch and assaulting Andy Barrett and Martin Ashford; subsequently dismissed by Neive. |
External links
- Cast and characters on the Official AU Home and Away site
- Cast and characters on the Official UK Home and Away platform
- Cast and characters at the Internet Movie Database