Jacklost Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I'm not that 'old' myself, but I took time to educate myself on the history of the show and the characters. In time, I got to know the characters and their back stories in great depth and I'm so glad I did that as it gives you a much better outlook when you're aware of so much history! These 'new' viewers could easily take some time to learn about the history of Home and Away and maybe then they'd realise that there's so much more to the show than what is being produced today. Just my opinion. The only child of her which is her own biological i remember seeing is that one son which got out of jail and was violent and angry to begin but in the end he become nice after meeting a woman which had trouble with her husband casing her and then he jumps from a helicopter with a parachute or something before he leave. I remember he did something similar like that before he left and we could see he was happy. I have done research several times on different characters and one thing i have noticed is that irene gave birth to a child in 1995 or 1996 but where is that child now? That would be Nathan Roberts you're referring to who made a return to the show in 2002 when he was released from jail. Irene's two other kids from her marriage with Murdoch (Mud) are Finley and Damien Roberts. The baby that Irene had around 1996 or 1997 was Paul Roberts who Irene was acting as a surrogate mother for her daughter for Finley who everyone thought couldn't have kids but later Finley fell pregnant with another baby and raised that child as well. From memory Paul was kidnapped by Saul I think until he suddenly reappeared and Irene gave him to Finley to raise. So that child you ask about is currently living with Finley in the city. I must admit my memory of Irene having Paul's baby is very fuzzy so I might be incorrect on some details. I think the scene where she gives birth is on youtube some place, that´s how i found out she gave birth once on the show. Well since Paul is alive and well i think it would be very cool if he did a comeback, he would be 17 or 18 now and would fit as a teenager on the show and he is Irene´s grand child to so that would make it a special storyline. Anyone from irene´s or Alf´s family is more than welcome to join or rejoin the show, no mather who it is as long as it´s not some new Barrett or Braton. I still hope Dylan will return, i think the producers have forgotten about him, the last time i saw him was when Alf yelled at him because he though he cause the car crash that killed (I forgot the name) and he yelled at him causing Dylan to storm out and then they found out as he left that it wasns´t his car but someone else and Morag gave him that see what you did look or she though it was stupid the way he reacted against Dylan his own son when he didn´t have any proof. Sorry if this is to much writing, i just remember so much from what i have watched off the show:)
John Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I'm not that 'old' myself, but I took time to educate myself on the history of the show and the characters. In time, I got to know the characters and their back stories in great depth and I'm so glad I did that as it gives you a much better outlook when you're aware of so much history! These 'new' viewers could easily take some time to learn about the history of Home and Away and maybe then they'd realise that there's so much more to the show than what is being produced today. Just my opinion. Actually I'm with you right up to where you conclude that what is being produced today is some how less than what has past. I certainly agree that new viewers would benefit greatly from an understanding and familiarity with the past history of the show. This would include an understanding and knowledge of past iconic characters and storylines.. However I would see that knowledge as making for a greater appreciation of how the show has developed and an appreciation of what it has become.
Jacklost Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I'm not that 'old' myself, but I took time to educate myself on the history of the show and the characters. In time, I got to know the characters and their back stories in great depth and I'm so glad I did that as it gives you a much better outlook when you're aware of so much history! These 'new' viewers could easily take some time to learn about the history of Home and Away and maybe then they'd realise that there's so much more to the show than what is being produced today. Just my opinion. Actually I'm with you right up to where you conclude that what is being produced today is some how less than what has past. I certainly agree that new viewers would benefit greatly from an understanding and familiarity with the past history of the show. This would include an understanding and knowledge of past iconic characters and storylines.. However I would see that knowledge as making for a greater appreciation of how the show has developed and an appreciation of what it has become. What do you classify as a new viewer? i have watched the show since the late 2001 year in 2003. Seeing as the show was over ten years old by then does that make me a new viewer?
Bobby Forever Missed Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I count a new viewer as someone who had started watching the previous year
Blaxland 89 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I'm not that 'old' myself, but I took time to educate myself on the history of the show and the characters. In time, I got to know the characters and their back stories in great depth and I'm so glad I did that as it gives you a much better outlook when you're aware of so much history! These 'new' viewers could easily take some time to learn about the history of Home and Away and maybe then they'd realise that there's so much more to the show than what is being produced today. Just my opinion. Actually I'm with you right up to where you conclude that what is being produced today is some how less than what has past. I certainly agree that new viewers would benefit greatly from an understanding and familiarity with the past history of the show. This would include an understanding and knowledge of past iconic characters and storylines.. However I would see that knowledge as making for a greater appreciation of how the show has developed and an appreciation of what it has become. What do you classify as a new viewer? i have watched the show since the late 2001 year in 2003. Seeing as the show was over ten years old by then does that make me a new viewer? Yes. Any one after 2000 s a new viewer. And I think you mean Duncan and not Dylan.
Light of the Bay Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I watched regularly from 2007-2011 but I saw most of 2012 too. I suppose I could be described as a 'new' viewer but I've seen many episodes of past seasons so I know a lot about Home and Away. I think it's a little funny sometimes how fans seemingly know more than the actual people who are in charge of writing and producing for the show!
JamesC10 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Posted February 12, 2014 I remembered Louise Bowes saying she had to find out the backstories of all the characters when she joined Home and Away in 2011. Thank goodness I was easily able to find that tweet in the search box. Link = https://twitter.com/louise_bowes/status/315328631062814720
Jacklost Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I'm not that 'old' myself, but I took time to educate myself on the history of the show and the characters. In time, I got to know the characters and their back stories in great depth and I'm so glad I did that as it gives you a much better outlook when you're aware of so much history! These 'new' viewers could easily take some time to learn about the history of Home and Away and maybe then they'd realise that there's so much more to the show than what is being produced today. Just my opinion. Actually I'm with you right up to where you conclude that what is being produced today is some how less than what has past. I certainly agree that new viewers would benefit greatly from an understanding and familiarity with the past history of the show. This would include an understanding and knowledge of past iconic characters and storylines.. However I would see that knowledge as making for a greater appreciation of how the show has developed and an appreciation of what it has become. What do you classify as a new viewer? i have watched the show since the late 2001 year in 2003. Seeing as the show was over ten years old by then does that make me a new viewer? Yes. Any one after 2000 s a new viewer. And I think you mean Duncan and not Dylan. That´s weird and un realistic, i have watched the show for over 10 years and im a new viewer? I have watched the show half my life, i find my self to be an old experienced viewer because i know every bit of thing that has happened for atleast half of the shows life time and has done research to. I wasn´t even 13 yet when i started watching and now im soon 23. Home and away has been a part of me for a long time and i do not classify myself as a new viewer. Only older viewers would say that, new viewers are the ones that started watching after Sally left. Yes i ment Duncan, i though wrong. Dylan is the name of Rhy´s bastard son he got with Angie. What ever happened to that character anyway? Last time we saw him was when they found out Angie had a twin sister
Blaxland 89 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Dylan was also the name of Angel's son in it way before you started watching it. The show is 25 years old so compared to people who have watched watched it from then beginning the yes, 10 years is pretty new. And to think you have watched Irene for over 10 years and you still thought until very recently that she had only one son!!! When her whole purpose to be in the show was because of the other two! Says a lot about the last 10 years. So I don't think we can put all the blame on the current producers. They are taking it from where they left off and continued to move it further away with its roots With even less continuity. It's gone down hill since about 2001 very slowly. Starting from the way they dealt with Ailsa's death. Not that there hasn't been some fantastic moments since then. Or that before is wasn't dodgy every now and then.
Red Ranger 1 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I wouldn't describe anyone who's been watching from before 2010 as a new viewer, maybe more recent than that.I guess they could be termed "latecomers" but hey, there's a lot of people who weren't even born in 1988 and a lot of people who watch a show without researching every detail of its history.If someone isn't aware of a key fact about a character after watching for 10 years, that's not necessarily their fault.(There's surely been references to Irene being a mother since 2000 though?At least as recently as 2009?)
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