Sean Gleeson (Home and Away)
Skye Peters | |
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| Occupation(s) | Fictional character, student/teenager |
| Years active | 2015–2016 |
| Known for | Character in Home and Away portrayed by Marlo Kelly |
Katarina Chapman
Katarina "Kat" Chapman, portrayed by Pia Miller, made her debut on 5 February 2015. The announcement of Miller’s casting was made on 4 August 2014, following her audition two weeks earlier and the start of filming on 5 August. Kat is depicted as a strong, determined police officer who relocates from the city to Summer Bay, prioritizing law enforcement over being viewed as a "sex symbol." Miller described her role as one shaped by both uplifting and difficult experiences. For this portrayal, Miller earned a nomination for the Logie Award for Best New Talent in 2016.
Ryan Kelly
Ryan Kelly, brought to life by Daniel Webber, first appeared on-screen on 17 February 2015. Webber, who shares a flat with Nic Westaway (actor of Kyle Braxton), referred to Ryan as someone who "stalks" Westaway’s character’s girlfriend, Phoebe Nicholson (Isabella Giovinazzo). Stephen Downie described Ryan as "an enigmatic voyeur" unlikely to be satisfied with merely an autograph.
Upon arriving in Summer Bay, Ryan claims he is there to meet a girl and openly admires Phoebe. He engages in stalking behavior and is caught by John Palmer. When Phoebe’s boyfriend Kyle leaves town, Ryan confronts her, insisting on protecting her despite her attempts to reject him. Following warnings from Katarina Chapman and threats from Kyle and Ash (George Mason), Ryan breaks into the Braxton residence, installs a camera in Phoebe’s bedroom, and eventually kidnaps her. During captivity, he compels her to sing "Amazing Grace," but she manages to escape with Kyle’s assistance. Ryan is subsequently arrested, pleads guilty to stalking and kidnapping charges, and is committed to a mental health facility.
Billie Ashford
Billie Ashford, enacted by Tessa de Josselin, was introduced on 27 April 2015. De Josselin expressed excitement about joining the series, describing Billie as "very direct" with little regard for social niceties. Billie is the younger sibling of Martin Ashford (George Mason), who sought reconciliation with her after his release from prison, emphasizing their need to repair their relationship. The siblings reunited at their brother Luke’s gravesite during Anzac Day. The character’s storyline concluded with her death on 15 February 2017.
Charlotte King
Charlotte King, played by Erika Heynatz, appeared for the first time on 25 June 2015. Her casting was revealed on 11 January 2015, with Heynatz commencing filming soon after. Charlotte serves as a biology teacher at the local high school in Summer Bay, arriving with a concealed past and aiming for a new beginning. Heynatz highlighted that Charlotte's introduction was impactful rather than subtle. The character's journey ended when Josh Barrett killed her in the season finale aired on 9 December 2015.
James Edmunds
James Edmunds, portrayed by Myles Pollard, made his initial appearance on 9 July 2015. Pollard’s casting was confirmed in March 2015; he had previously been part of the show in 2007. James is introduced as a physician and associate professor who becomes romantically involved with Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker). Pollard described James as intelligent, compassionate, and a pivotal character within Roo’s narrative arc, carrying a complicated history.
James reconnects with Roo at a conference and offers her a university lecturing position before relocating to Summer Bay for hospital duties. Their relationship develops after overcoming some initial awkward moments. James becomes integrated into the community by treating local patients and inviting Roo and Maddy Osborne to stay at his home. However, doubts emerge when James is spotted carrying two phones, and Denny Miller recalls seeing him accompanied by a young girl believed to be his daughter.
James proposes marriage to Roo, who accepts; however, their wedding is disrupted when Alf Stewart uncovers that no hospital records exist under James’s name, though James explains he uses his middle name professionally. After suffering burn injuries while preventing an accident, James’s deception comes to light when Roo encounters his wife Megan (Sophie Gregg) and learns about their two children. James apologizes for his dishonesty; Roo calls off their engagement but maintains the relationship briefly before ending it entirely and encouraging him to seek help.
Hunter King
Hunter King, brought to life by Scott Lee, made his first appearance on 27 July 2015. Lee’s casting was revealed during the Logie Awards in May 2015, marking his inaugural acting role. He characterized Hunter as "moody, brooding, and angsty," a figure who unsettles existing dynamics in Summer Bay. Hunter is introduced as the son of Charlotte King and arrives with the intention of meeting his father, Zac MacGuire. In 2016, Lee announced he would be leaving the show at the end of 2017 to explore acting prospects in the United States, reflecting positively on his development through the role.
Tank Snelgrove
Wayne "Tank" Snelgrove, portrayed by Reece Milne, debuted on 9 September 2015. Although Milne initially auditioned for the role of Hunter King, he was ultimately cast as Tank, whom he describes as "the embodiment of every bad boy stereotype" and "manipulative." Tank’s narrative explores intricate relationships, especially with Evelyn MacGuire and later Skye Peters. His background includes an abusive father, Greg Snelgrove, which contributes to his unpredictable conduct leading to pivotal events such as a bomb hoax and a deadly explosion.
Throughout his storyline, Tank encounters conflicts with characters like Josh and Andy Barrett, culminating in an explosion that results in two fatalities. Despite being apprehended for this act, Tank is granted bail and eventually plans to leave Summer Bay with Skye to start afresh after receiving an opportunity from his father in the city. Their departure signals the end of Tank’s turbulent storyline.
Trystan Powell
Trystan Powell, acted by Ben Mingay, first appeared on 5 October 2015. Announced in May 2015, Mingay expressed excitement about joining a production renowned for compelling narratives and high production standards. He described Trystan as "a sinister and secretive figure" and welcomed portraying a villain with subtlety rather than overt menace, referring to him as "a shark dressed in a suit."
Trystan’s plot revolves around his blackmailing of Charlotte King (Erika Heynatz), whom he pressures after uncovering her involvement in Denny Miller's death. He sabotages her vehicle to prevent her escape from Summer Bay and demands $100,000. It emerges that Trystan operates under Trevor Gunson (Diarmid Heidenreich), who suspects Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke) staged his death. Trystan coerces Charlotte into infiltrating Brax's circle by targeting his half-brother Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway). After Kyle assaults Trystan upon discovering the blackmail, Trystan retaliates by threatening Charlotte’s family and eventually kidnaps her son Hunter (Scott Lee). The conflict concludes when Charlotte hits Trystan with her car; he succumbs to his injuries the following day.
Skye Peters
Skye Peters, portrayed by Marlo Kelly, made her debut on 19 November 2015, marking Kelly's breakthrough role. Introduced as the girlfriend of Jett James (Will McDonald), Skye later becomes involved in a "controversial" relationship with reformed "bad boy" Tank Snelgrove (Reece Milne), drawing concern from the community. She departed the show on 9 June 2016.
In 2022, former script executive Dan Bennett disclosed that Skye was originally intended as a three-year character but was written out after only 13 weeks due to casting not aligning with storyline requirements.
Jett brings Skye to Summer Bay to meet his father, John Palmer (Shane Withington). Skye reveals that she fled from her mother Carol, who blames her for the death of her sister Lisa. After a confrontation leads to Carol's psychiatric hospitalization, John and his wife Marilyn (Emily Symons) take Skye into their care. When Marilyn is injured overseas, Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) temporarily assumes guardianship.
Initially at odds with Olivia Fraser Richards (Raechelle Banno), Skye eventually reconciles and forms friendships with Oscar MacGuire (Jake Speer) and VJ Patterson (Matt Little), navigating complex teenage relationships and social challenges. She supports Olivia through pregnancy and assists Tank following a collapse at the beach.
Despite warnings from friends, Skye pursues a relationship with Tank; she later discovers he caused a fatal explosion at the Caravan Park that killed Oscar and Hannah Wilson, ending their friendship. At the funerals, Skye reveals Tank’s culpability but subsequently learns that Andy Barrett was responsible.
Skye loses her virginity to Tank, prompting disapproval from John. When Tank accepts a job offer from his father Greg that requires leaving Summer Bay, Skye initially faces refusal but ultimately departs alongside him to begin anew. She briefly returns to collect her belongings; John offers support but respects her decision. Later, Roo Stewart informs John that Skye and Tank have relocated to the city under Greg’s supervision.
Others
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 February | Ed Devitt | Jason Kos | Ed, a security officer, is summoned to Phoebe Nicholson's dressing room by Neive Devlin. Martin Ashford strikes Ed to stop him from interfering with the removal of a drugged Phoebe. |
| 11–16 March | Judge Menzies | David Roberts | Oversees the murder trial of Darryl Braxton, sentencing him to two decades following his admission of guilt. |
| 11–16 March | Paul Willows | Richard Sydenham | Acts as the prosecuting attorney during Darryl Braxton's court case. |
| 12 March | Court Sheriff | Rebecca Clay | Delivers divorce documents to Nate Cooper from his spouse Sophie Taylor. |
| 26 March–9 June | Gregory Hayes | Robert Jago | Functions as a corrections officer managing Darryl Braxton's visitations and transfers; rescues Brax from a vehicular accident, both presumed dead after rescue efforts. |
| 1 April–18 November | Trevor "Gunno" Gunson | Diarmid Heidenreich | Serves as an adversary threatening Darryl Braxton, orchestrating assaults and extortion schemes; appears in several spin-offs, ultimately dying amid a prison uprising. |
| 6 April | Dr Patricia | Briony Williams | Provides medical advice to Leah Patterson-Baker regarding head trauma consequences. |
| 21 April | Dr. Delaney | Jessica Donoghue | Administers treatment to Alf Stewart following his collapse. |
| 21–22 April | Tom Knight | Vincent Ball | A WWII veteran who forms a friendship with Alf during hospitalization; dies shortly thereafter, leading Alf to vow to deliver Tom’s possessions to his son. |
| 21 April | Bob Harmsworth | Richard Carlwin | Employed by Gunno; hands over funds to Martin Ashford for an arranged meeting. |
| 22 April | Nurse | Emma Playfair | Notifies Alf of Tom Knight's passing and discusses the delivery of Tom's belongings to his son. |
| 18 May–7 June 2016 | Casey Braxton | Various infants | Child of Ricky Sharpe and Darryl Braxton, born during Brax’s imprisonment; named in honor of a deceased uncle. Encounters health issues; family relationships evolve after Brax’s death and Ricky’s subsequent marriage to Nate Cooper. |
| 20 May | Bouncer | Ivan Se | Attempts to prevent Chris Harrington from entering a nightclub but is overruled by Phoebe Nicholson. |
| 20–27 May | Oliver Klozoff | Jack Ellis | Pursues Hannah Wilson, resulting in conflicts resolved without formal charges. |
| 25 May 2015 – 30 May 2016 | Maria Carmichael | Blazey Best | Psychologist supporting Alf Stewart through PTSD, aiding his emotional expression via ongoing therapy sessions. |
| 3–30 June | Sean Gleeson | Luke Pegler | Engages in an extramarital affair with Hannah Wilson, complicating his marriage and causing personal turmoil. |
| 24–30 June | Emma Gleeson | Samantha Clarke | Sean Gleeson's spouse; confronts Hannah about the affair, influencing ensuing relationship dynamics with Andy Barrett. |
| 1 July | Sandra Budd | Nhyree Sheldrick | Set up on a double date by Maddy Osborne; the encounter is characterized by disinterest and conflict with her date Matt Page. |
| 14 July–11 August | }
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Nicholas Kai | Transports principal characters to medical facilities following incidents such as burns, shootings, and overdoses. |
| 14 July | }
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Sean Brandtman | Firefighter investigating the cause of a fire at Leah Patterson-Baker's home; provides status updates on the investigation. |
| 16 July | }
Tania Jones} |
Demi Bryant | Socializes with Kyle Braxton; plans interrupted due to Denny Miller’s interference. |
| 21 July | }
Ben Allman} |
Dan Young | Meets Hannah Wilson via dating application; shares a brief romantic encounter. |
| 23 July–11 August | }
Damo Adams} |
Josh Anderson | Drug dealer targeting Josh Barrett; escalates into hostage situation involving shooting of Constable Katarina Chapman followed by arrest. |
| 27 July | }
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Gabriella Maselli McGrail | Informs Zac MacGuire about Greg Snelgrove’s appointment as permanent principal at Summer Bay High School. |
| 27 July 2015 – 9 June 2016 | }
Greg Snelgrove} |
Paul Gleeson | Principal at Summer Bay High known for controversial leadership resulting in staff departures, student expulsions, family conflicts involving his son Tank, and eventual relocation due to personal difficulties. |
| 3 August | }
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Jason Chong | Provides medical treatment to Kyle Braxton after assault; updates family on brain injury status. |
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Chris Noffke | Brief romantic relationship with Hannah Wilson; concludes amicably aided by Chris Harrington’s intervention. | |
| 4 August | }
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Madeline Withington | Dates Chris Harrington; experiences social discord culminating in confrontation when Hannah Wilson insults her, leading to a milkshake incident. |
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Sam Tretman | ||
| 13 August | }
Ivana Frost} |
Tegan Martin |
Investor in Surf Club and former partner of Chris Harrington; skeptical about his relationship with Hannah Wilson until publicly confirmed through displays of affection. |
| 20 August | }
Laura Marsh} |
Belinda Small |
Performs Phoebe Nicholson's initial prenatal ultrasound scan. |
| 26 August–7 September | }
Mary Keen} |
Catherine Moore |
DOCS caseworker assessing Marilyn Chambers and John Palmer’s suitability as foster parents amid disputes prompted by Greg Snelgrove’s involvement. |
| 3 September |
Ed Sheeran |
Himself |
Performs at Angelo's while visiting former nanny Marilyn Chambers, enhancing the series’ cultural appeal through celebrity cameo appearance. |
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Julia Ohannessian |
Conducts pregnancy ultrasound for Phoebe Nicholson; advises on stress management following detection of complications. | |
| 7 September |
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Michael Howlett |
Presents paternity test outcomes affecting storylines involving Phoebe Nicholson, Martin Ashford, and Kyle Braxton. |
| 8 September |
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Jo Briant |
DOCS manager addressing concerns about foster care eligibility regarding John Palmer due to Marilyn Chambers’ past actions. |
| 14 September 2015 – 30 November 2016 |
'Dr Samantha Benson'
|
Alyson Standen |
Provides continuous medical care including Phoebe Nicholson’s complex pregnancy, Evelyn MacGuire’s breast lump diagnosis, and Billie Ashford’s pregnancy amid altered medical records controversy. |
| 21 September– |
Nurse Sarah |
Samantha Ward |
Nurse at Northern Districts Hospital attending various patients connected to main characters’ storylines. |
|
28 September–8 October |
Azza Mason |
Tim Franklin |
Friend of Tank Snelgrove involved in party causing property damage and injury to James Edmunds due to reckless conduct. |
| 29 September |
Jem Beijan |
Mia Lethbridge |
Azza Mason's girlfriend; comments on Tank Snelgrove’s commitment issues impacting Evelyn MacGuire. |
|
30 September–6 October |
Pete Ashfield |
Andrew Cutcliffe |
Schoolmate of Katarina Chapman who involves her and Nate Cooper in modelling assignments; later recruits Ricky Sharpe as replacement model. |
| 8–19 October |
Megan Edmunds |
Sophie Gregg |
Called upon when James Edmunds is hospitalized with burns; appeals to Roo Stewart regarding James's infidelity. |
| 15 October |
Brad Peterson |
Stephen Hunter |
Assesses Charlotte King’s vehicle for purchase but offers an amount declined by Charlotte. |
| 21 October 2015 – 30 November 2017 |
Dr Anna Griffin |
Pip Edwards |
Provides treatment for Josh Barrett post-injury, discusses prognosis with Andy Barrett. Also manages Tank Snelgrove’s stab wound care and Roo Stewart’s accident injuries. Faces employment changes amid workplace conflicts. |
| 27 October |
Freya Fairweather |
Gemma Laurelle |
Conducts school search following bomb threat at Summer Bay High; concludes threat likely false alarm. |
| 12–24 November |
Gavin Cooper |
Daniel Roberts |
Nate Cooper’s estranged father whose arrival stirs family tensions, flirts with Ricky Sharpe, suffers car accident requiring rescue, then pursues rehabilitation and reconciliation efforts. |
|
17 November 2015– |
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|
Rowan Freeman |
Provides emergency transport for various key characters including Gavin Cooper post-accident, Casey Braxton during illness episodes, Hannah Wilson post-concussion, victims of shootings, Hope Morrison overdose case, and Marilyn Chambers following bushfire injuries. |
| 19–30 November |
Asia Chalker |
Pearl Herbert |
Student at Summer Bay High organizing Year 12 formal fundraiser alongside Maddy Osborne and Matt Page. Romantic tensions develop among Oscar MacGuire, Maddy, Asia, and Matt. |
| 30 November |
Christian Thomas |
Harry Turnbull O'Brien |
Issues warnings to John Palmer and Jett James regarding Skye Peters’ manipulative conduct. |
| 30 November 2015 – 11 February 2016 |
Carol Peters |
Caroline Brazier |
Mother of Skye Peters displaying abusive behavior linked to family tragedy. John Palmer intervenes leading to Carol's psychiatric hospitalization; later visited by Skye and Oscar MacGuire. |
External links
- Cast and characters on the Official Home and Away site
- Cast and characters at the Internet Movie Database