Sean Green (Home and Away)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television soap opera |
| Founded | January 17, 1988 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Website | 7plus |
Home and Away is a long-running Australian soap opera that premiered on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. This compilation highlights characters introduced in 2014, all under the direction of executive producer Lucy Addario. The show's 27th season commenced on 27 January 2014. In February, the series welcomed Sean Green and Denny Miller. Linda Somerset made her debut in April, followed by Sophie Taylor in June, Martin Ashford in October, and finally Neive Devlin (portrayed by Jolene Anderson) in November.
Sean Green
Sean Green, played by Khan Chittenden, entered the storyline on 6 February 2014. His casting was revealed through TV Week. Sean's character is intricately connected to the troubled history of established figure Andy Barrett (Tai Hara). Upon arriving in Summer Bay, Sean vandalizes the gym where Andy works, resulting in Andy being wrongly accused. Sean then confronts Andy, coercing him to change his police testimony regarding a joint deal and threatening Andy's brother, Josh (Jackson Gallagher) along with Josh’s partner Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi).
Sean takes Maddy hostage but eventually lets her go after Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway) intervenes. Kyle attempts to bribe Sean, who refuses and assaults Kyle but is ultimately overpowered. Seeking medical assistance, Sean approaches Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) while wielding a knife and threatening those present. He tries to hold Sasha Bezmel hostage but is subdued by Chris Harrington (Johnny Ruffo) and restrained. After losing consciousness, Spencer Harrington (Andrew James Morley) administers CPR; Irene calls an ambulance, and Sean is taken to hospital.
Denny Miller
Denise "Denny" Miller, portrayed by Jessica Grace Smith, first appeared on 12 February 2014. The casting announcement came on 28 January 2014. Smith landed the role in 2013 shortly before planning a relocation to Los Angeles, describing the opportunity as "an actor’s dream" due to the stability of full-time employment. Denny is depicted as a tomboy—direct and sincere—who works alongside Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) at the bait shop.
Linda Somerset
Linda Somerset, enacted by Hannah Britland, debuted on 1 April 2014 in a guest capacity spanning approximately five to six episodes during a narrative arc involving multiple characters traveling to London. Britland remarked that the role gave her a chance to represent Britain for Australian audiences and refine her Australian accent; however, Linda remains distinctly British, originating from Preston. The character embarks on a holiday romance with Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes), who describes Linda as enjoyable company and notes they “clicked immediately.”
Linda encounters Casey during his visit to London; they spend the day together, culminating in a private encounter at her apartment. Casey returns briefly but must leave abruptly due to family matters. Following their trip, they maintain contact via video calls until Linda invites Casey back to London; he declines, choosing to prioritize family commitments and ends their communication.
Sophie Taylor
Sophie Taylor, brought to life by Bridgette Sneddon, made her first appearance on 3 June 2014. News of Sneddon's casting was revealed on 7 December 2013, following an audition she attended after encouragement from her agent and partner, Steve Peacocke, who is also part of the cast. Production commenced during the week of 9 December 2013. Sneddon expressed excitement about joining the show, particularly highlighting the chance to collaborate with Peacocke. Her final scenes were filmed towards the end of 2014, with Sophie’s exit occurring in February 2015. Sneddon's performance garnered her the 2015 TV Week and Soap Extra #OMGAward for Best Villain.
Sophie was introduced as having deep ties to Summer Bay, which motivated her return to the area. It was later unveiled that she is Nate Cooper's estranged spouse. Her entrance was characterized as dramatic and designed to stir conflict. Sophie revealed to Nate that she had obtained local employment and intended to remain indefinitely, admitting she still harbored feelings for him and wished to mend their relationship.
Martin Ashford
Martin "Ash" Ashford, portrayed by George Mason, first appeared on 27 October 2014. Mason's casting introduced an "explosive storyline" to the series. Ash arrives in Summer Bay on a mission to find Darryl Braxton. Mason described Ash as a relaxed and playful individual who doesn’t take life too seriously but places great importance on family and belonging. Despite a challenging childhood, Ash possesses a kind heart.
Neive Devlin
Neive Devlin, played by Jolene Anderson, debuted on 12 November 2014. Anderson joined the show for a three-month guest role announced in June 2014. She characterized Neive as “a woman in a man’s world” whose presence would disrupt existing dynamics. Anderson was drawn to the role due to Neive’s straightforward nature and commanding personality.
As a record producer and label owner, Neive discovers Phoebe Nicholson's music video and aims to sign her artistically. Although initially met with resistance from Phoebe’s boyfriend Kyle Braxton—who tries to negotiate terms—Neive eventually agrees to Phoebe’s contract demands, impressed by her confident demeanor.
Others
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 March – 29 July, 1–2 February 2017 |
Harley Braxton | Various babies Isaac Brown (2017) Zayden Brown (2017) |
Harley is the son of Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and Jess Lockwood (Georgia Chara). He was born on the beach with Heath and Nate Cooper (Kyle Pryor) assisting the delivery. Jess then takes Harley to Melbourne. After Jess’s passing, Heath brings Harley back to Summer Bay. His wife, Bianca (Lisa Gormley), initially struggles to connect with him but grows close after family difficulties and Harley’s illness. The family later moves to the city with Harley before returning to Summer Bay in 2017 and leaving again. |
| 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). Following their father’s incarceration, Eloise enters foster care but later runs away seeking shelter with Matt and Roo Stewart. Battling dyslexia, she accepts tutoring from Evelyn MacGuire. She forms a friendship with Raffy Morrison, attempts to play matchmaker for Matt and Evie, and ultimately consents to move with them to Vietnam after they become her guardians. |
| 1 April | Walkerby | Nick Grimshaw | The walkerby has an encounter involving Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke) during a confrontation. |
| UK Celebrity | Eliza Doolittle | Ricky Sharpe (Bonnie Sveen) serves as Doolittle’s official photographer during her promotional tour. | |
| Security Guard | Derek Lea | The Security Guard blocks Darryl Braxton from approaching Ricky during a photoshoot; Brax responds by punching him. | |
| 2–3 April | Dr Matthews | Huw Higginson | Provides medical treatment for Darryl Braxton following a car accident; concerned about his seizure history, orders an MRI scan. |
| Nurse Tennyson | Danielle King | Assists Dr Matthews in stabilizing Brax after cardiac arrest; communicates his condition to family members. | |
| 2 April | Poisoned Diner | Ryan Bennett | Collapses after consuming mushroom risotto prepared by Chris Harrington, admitted due to 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 | Lawyer and father of Phoebe Nicholson; investigates Kyle’s past including a kidnapping charge, then offers Kyle $50,000 to keep away from Phoebe. |
| 8 July–25 August | Mitch Todd | Matthew Pearce | Bullies Oscar MacGuire while serving community service. |
| 18 August–7 November | Cody Dalton | Aaron Glenane | Issues threats towards Casey Braxton and others regarding Andy Barrett's location; kidnaps Josh Barrett and Evelyn MacGuire; extorts money before departing. |
| 18–19 August | Jim Stone | John Harding | Member of Cody Dalton’s group involved in intimidation and kidnappings. |
| 18 August | Boris Struik | Nathan Waring |
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Circumstances |
|---|
|- ! scope="row"| 25 September–21 October
| Tyson Lee | Ben Bennett | A bully at Summer Bay High who targets VJ Patterson; involved in VJ’s kidnapping leading to his arrest and expulsion.
|- ! scope="row"| 9–30 October
| Gray Page | Craig Ball | Recently discharged from rehab, manipulates his son Matt Page causing disruption in Matt’s academic life; raises concerns among Matt’s girlfriend.
|- ! scope="row"| 23–28 October
| Keith Pots | Drayton Morley | Meets Spencer Harrington under false pretenses; attempts unwanted advances resulting in assault allegations against Spencer.
|- ! scope="row"| 23 October
| Magistrate Gail McCarthy | Sarah Woods | Oversees the legal finalization of Marilyn Chambers and John Palmer's adoption of Jett James.
|- ! scope="row"| 12–13 November
| Monique Wu | Grace Palmer | Attends a party invited by Chris Harrington; engages in a brief romantic encounter with Spencer Harrington.
|- ! scope="row"| 28 November–16 March 2015
| Sam Kennedy | Wade Briggs | Bartender involved in violent altercation leading to Dean Sanderson’s death; initially conceals facts causing wrongful arrest of Darryl Braxton but later confesses freeing Brax.
|- ! scope="row"| 28 November–1 December
| Dean Sanderson | Kevin Kiernan-Molloy | Pursued by Darryl Braxton and Martin Ashford while searching for missing Billie; killed by Sam Kennedy during confrontation.
|- ! 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; attempts assault but is thwarted by Andy Barrett and others; subsequently 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