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Tane has appeared in a few episodes now, so I thought I'd start this thread. Actor Ethan Browne recently said that he had to leave home to follow his dream (no spoilers). https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8300345/Home-Away-hunk-Ethan-Browne-reveals-overcome-macho-stereotypes-follow-dream.html

Yes. The triple ep screening on a Thu was reintroduced for the first time this year on 30th April, which was quite an about-turn from Seven after they took the show off air for three weeks. I think I'm right in saying that there were 6 eps a week all through last year, so assuming they intend(ed) to film / screen the same number this year, they would have had some extra in the can by only showing 4 until the enforced transmission break in March but even so, you do wonder how long it will be before there is nothing left to show. There were spoiler pics in the Palm Beach thread in November which reach Aus screens later this month, so that seems to put us at the usual approx. six month gap between filming and transmission BUT filming was suspended 22nd March, with no known restart date.

DON'T FORGET, as of next Mon 11th, H&A will once again be on C5 Mon to Fri at 13.15 and 18.00 ?

Well that packed a punch. I'm not ashamed to say it brought a tear to my eye. Great that Leah felt up to going to the Diner and agreeing to go to Ben's party. Also good that she was able to hold Justin's hand and hug Irene. She felt so bad that she wasn't there for Justin ? Speaking for myself, I think that Ryder did the right thing confiding in Nik about Bella. He didn't go into any detail and Nik was grateful that he had done so. Interested to know Marco's story.

Poor Ryder. He is concerned about Bella and is just looking out for her. I enjoyed the Astoni family scenes. I'm glad that Ben changed his mind about the party. It will do him good. Will we ever see Coco again? (Sorry o.t. I know but every time I see Maggie in those earrings it reminds me of the wire that goes around the cork on a sparkling wine bottle ?).

Here's a recent interview with Jackson. Really good. https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/tv/home-and-away-jackson-heywood-bloom-63300

Did we ever find out who Ben & Maggie sold the Pier complex to?

So, we finally found out what happened to Leah after she answered that phone call. I'm glad she decided to speak to the police and the situation was handled well. Strange that she hasn't noticed Mason isn't there. I wonder how long it will be before finds out what happened to him? Slightly o.t. but we haven't see Buddy for ages (at all in 2020 I think). It would have been good for him to be around to offer Justin and now Leah some comfort, as dogs can be said to de-stress people and it's always good to see him. I'm glad that Alex & Willow got to have one last night together but I think Alex was right to leave as she did, knowing that Willow's heart wasn't really in leaving to set up a life together, despite what she said. Nice that she turned to Dean for comfort. I really like Willow and I really want her to find someone to love but being a spoiler troll I wasn't invested in Willex, as I knew that Zoe was only a temporary guest, so the relationship would be over almost as soon as it started. Sheriff Palmer tried to run Ari out of town, which was completely out of order. I'm not looking forward to weeks of Marilyn & John going at each other. Tori was on edge about going back to work but seemingly because she had been off for so long, not because her brother was killed at the hospital, unless that is implied but unsaid. How nice of Jas to return to work so that she could be there for Tori and they could support each other. I like their developing friendship. ? at Irene in goo-goo mode with baby Grace.

Here's a really good interview Georgie did with TV Tonight. https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/04/georgie-awaits-home-away-return.html https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/04/no-regrets-in-summer-bay.html

Georgie talks about her friendship with original Roo Justine. https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/home-and-away/2020-04-29/home-and-away-georgie-parker-original-roo-twin/

I'm glad that Leah was more talkative. It was going well until she felt crowded out. Good idea of Irene's for Justin to ask the psychologist to see what he could do to help. I can really feel his helplessness. At least he got some answers from Colby about Leah's situation when she was held captive. I know some people think that Roo is a busybody but she is only looking out for her friends and she is doing the right thing by Maz & John. I like her. It's not long that I feel sorry for John before he does something to annoy me again but I think that Maz is being equally stubborn about all this. They want their heads knocking together. Gemma was right to speak to Maz about the reason John moved out. If I was her, I'd feel uncomfortable that it was her family staying there that had caused the rift. So, people have started to find out about the Parata's background. I don't think many will care, as something similar has happened so many times before in SB. I enjoyed the scenes between Colby & Willow. He and Jas convinced her that it was the right thing to do to see Alex before she left but will she still be going alone?

I really enjoyed that episode (Mon). I just knew what Maz was going to say when John told her that he wanted to talk about their house guests ?. Also ouch at her bringing up the arson. Roo spoke the truth when she said that John had only snooped to protect her though. I can see both sides but it was sad to see John moving into the caravan, particularly as the perceived source of his troubles is right next door. (Roo could have offered him a room in the main house but maybe that would have been seen as taking sides?). Good to see Bella relaxing with Nik and coming to a decision about her future and nice that Maggie & Roo were supportive too. I was glad Nik told the truth about his father when Bella asked, rather than cover it up. Their troubled pasts give them some common ground. I liked the scene between Bella, Nik & Gemma in the Diner. Sad to see Alex packing up at the hospital. Good of her to help Ari out in the end.

Odd that they should move a show to a channel where some of the population couldn't then watch it. At least Seven has stuck by H&A, even if the scheduling is erratic at times.

Does what channel or time a show airs really make a difference though? Is digital not widely available in Aus (or was it not when Neighbours first moved)? If I liked a show, I would watch it regardless of what channel it was on.

As I understand it, in Australia H&A gets more than half a million viewers than Neighbours and has done consistently for some time. Why do you think that is?

Interview with Lukas. https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a32268256/home-and-away-lukas-radovich-neighbours-filming/

No Leah so soon after her return? Bella calmed down quickly. It did her good to hang out with Ryder & Nik. Dean had to go and wind her up again, although he was only saying what needed to be said. He actually has quite a responsible head on his shoulders. If Bella doesn't go back to school to resit year 11 we may never see the set again. Nice of Irene to tell Gemma that she could have shifts as long as they needed someone. I can't see Leah being back anytime soon anyway. John has a real bee in his bonnet about the Parata's. Looks like he has discovered why they moved to the Bay...

A double announcement that the show is now on Mon, Wed & Fri during today's ep, so hopefully everyone has got the message now (and if not there's always catch-up).

Emily discusses time on Emmerdale. https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/home-and-away/2020-04-24/home-and-away-emily-symons-emmerdale/

Sarah remembers her brother, Karl De Abrew, who passed away 6 months ago. Lovely tribute. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8247955/Home-Away-star-Sarah-Roberts-pays-tribute-late-brother.html

Well, that was heavy going. I felt Colby's pain! I suspect his unnecessary stabbing was to facilitate Bella's next obnoxious turn and more Mac moping about over their failed relationship (I still don't remember them actually splitting up). Nice to see Dean being caring towards Willow.

The one of Pippa sitting down on her own was said to be short-lived, so maybe that was the only one before she was paired with Sally?

The continuity announcer said over the closing credits that the show was now on Mon, Wed & Fri.

Glad the Leah stuff wasn't dragged on for too long once we knew what had happened to her. I'm still not buying how she got into such a situation in the first place. I hope we get to find out why she went off after receiving the phone call. Looks like it will be a long road back to normality for her. Great stuff from Justin. It was nice of Colby to go and see Willow, even though he was in the middle of something. I love their friendship. Great that he 'accidentally on purpose' let Justin see where they thought Leah was being held. Jas was absolutely right to say what she did to Willow but then Willow admitted that the decision to end things was hers. (I love how baby Grace's face lights up when she sees Jas). So Tori 'had a moment' at being in Robbo's apartment for the first time since his death but no reaction to being in the hospital where her brother died. OUCH at Colby getting stabbed. Good that we only have to wait two days instead of four for the next episode ?

I really like Roo. She may not currently get big storylines but I always enjoy her appearances. It would be great if Martha Jr came back. Jodi recently spoke about whether she would consider it now she's back in Sydney full time and said she loves Georgie and it's a shame that they never appeared on screen together.