Is it the ultimate sin to say you dislike Alf in the early days?

[cymbaline]

  On 20/04/2025 at 00:26, adam436 said:

I found her quite a sad character. Her life could have been so different - she'd have likely had a large family and dedicated her life to being a mother. Instead, she's mocked everyone in the town and considered an annoyance at times.

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When I was a teenager I didn't get Celia at all. Rewatching years later when I was a middle-aged adult myself, I began to see her in a much more sympathetic light. Celia is an underrated character, as are Fiona Spence's performances. I too see her as a sad character and as someone who lost her way. I'm not up to date on her later appearances but I'd like to think that in the Summer Bay afterlife, she has finally met someone. I wonder will they bring her back as a guest when Ray decides to call time on Alf? I hope so.
 

  On 20/04/2025 at 00:26, adam436 said:

I liked both Tom and Alf. Tom was more fatherly and a stronger patriarch figure, but Alf definitely worked for the supporting role he fulfilled - authoritarian father to contrast Tom, long-term resident, friend of the Fletchers etc.

I'd actually say the roles switched when Michael came along. Alf was the warmer father figure and Michael seemed quite cold and authoritarian.

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If Tom had stuck around for longer, would he be remembered less fondly? He certainly had his moments and he could be very hard on Pippa at times. Did Roger Oakley's natural charm smooth over the cracks?

I see Alf and Michael as two quite similar characters. Both were grumpy and impatient and quick to jump to conclusions. Yet at the same time, they could be surprisingly tender and kind. The difference is, Ray had the Alfisms

[Sb boy]

Celia was a character. Who could be sad. At times. But I liked. Her comedy. Moments best. Especially with Martin dibbles. Girlfriend.  When. She was trying to teach her. To be. A lady 

Was. The girl called. Leanne. Or something 

[Homeandawayfan.]

  On 20/04/2025 at 00:26, adam436 said:

I found her quite a sad character. Her life could have been so different - she'd have likely had a large family and dedicated her life to being a mother. Instead, she's mocked everyone in the town and considered an annoyance at times.

 

I liked both Tom and Alf. Tom was more fatherly and a stronger patriarch figure, but Alf definitely worked for the supporting role he fulfilled - authoritarian father to contrast Tom, long-term resident, friend of the Fletchers etc.

I'd actually say the roles switched when Michael came along. Alf was the warmer father figure and Michael seemed quite cold and authoritarian.

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Tom Fletcher could be a bit handy with his fists at times, such as when he sorted out villainous Sam Barlow, and even threatened Fisher in the pilot when Fisher was goading him.

[CaptainHulk]

  On 27/04/2025 at 12:45, Homeandawayfan. said:

Tom Fletcher could be a bit handy with his fists at times, such as when he sorted out villainous Sam Barlow, and even threatened Fisher in the pilot when Fisher was goading him.

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Don would have had Gandhi on an AVO back then

[cymbaline]

  On 27/04/2025 at 12:45, Homeandawayfan. said:

Tom Fletcher could be a bit handy with his fists at times, such as when he sorted out villainous Sam Barlow, and even threatened Fisher in the pilot when Fisher was goading him.

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I'll never unsee the sight of Tom and Sam fighting while wearing obscenely skimpy shorts. It wasn't a pretty sight, and I'm a straight woman!

[CaptainHulk]

  On 27/04/2025 at 23:08, cymbaline said:

I'll never unsee the sight of Tom and Sam fighting while wearing obscenely skimpy shorts. It wasn't a pretty sight, and I'm a straight woman!

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Well what did you expect, Glove slaps, suits and powdered wigs and pistols at 10 paces?

[cymbaline]

If I remember the details right, Ailsa briefly dumped Alf after her "Bobby in the fridge" breakdown. When he tried talking to Michael about his troubles, Michael told him he wasn't the easiest bloke to talk to. That could also be described as the kettle calling the pot black!