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Blake Dean (Home And Away)
Blake Dean is a fictional character from the Australian Seven Network, Channel Seven soap opera ''Home and Away'', played by Les Hill. Blake debuted on screen during the episode broadcast on 26 July 1990. Casting Hill was sixteen and still in school when he was cast as Blake. He had been acting "rowdy" and not attending and felt it was the right time to leave his education behind and join the cast of ''Home and Away''. The character was Hill's first television role. In 1992, Hill said that he enjoyed working on the serial because he had the chance to learn from other actors, especially Ray Meagher who plays Alf Stewart. By which time, Hill had become one of the serial's "biggest stars" and was even earning two thousand dollars from personal appearances. Hill was also being considered for a role in ''Baywatch'', but had to turn it down due to his filming commitments with ''Home and Away''. While interviewed by a reporter from ''TV Week'', Hill criticised the show and then announce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Hill
Les Hill (born 1 August 1973) is an Australian actor who has appeared in many Australian television productions including '' Rescue: Special Ops,'' ''Home and Away'' and ''Underbelly.'' Early life Hill was born in the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick, New South Wales on 1 August 1973 and he has a younger sister named Rebecca. Hill attended Prairiewood High School in Wetherill Park, New South Wales. While at school, he became "rowdy" and was eventually asked to leave. Acting career Hill joined the cast of ''Home and Away'' playing the role of Blake Dean; which Hill said helped him make friends in the acting business. He also acted in the film ''Flirting'', which required him to perform his first naked frontal scene. He also played one of the main roles in ''Pirates Island'' 1991. Hill is also known for his role as underworld figure Jason Moran in the 2008 series ''Underbelly''. He had a starring role in the drama series ''Rescue: Special Ops''. Hill has also appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Week
''TV Week'' is a weekly Australian magazine that provides television program listings information and highlights, as well as television-related news. Content ranges from previews for upcoming storylines of popular television programs, particularly dramas, comedies, soap operas and reality shows airing in Australia, celebrity interviews, gossip and news reports about television, movies and music. A full weekly program guide with highlights is featured, as well listings for streaming services and crossword puzzles. It was first published as a Melbourne-only publication in December 1957 (as ''TV-Radio Week''), bearing a strong affiliation to television station Channel Nine, GTV9. The publication is also well known for its association with the annual ''TV Week Logie Awards''. History Early days The first issue of ''TV-Radio Week'' published in Melbourne covered the week 5–11 December 1957, with popular GTV9 performers Geoff Corke and Val Ruff featured on the cover. In 1958, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irene Roberts (Home And Away)
Irene Roberts is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera ''Home and Away''. She was originally played by actress Jacqy Phillips from her introduction in Episode 887 shown on 29 October 1991, until 13 May 1992 (Episode 1003). Following Phillips' departure, the part was recast to Lynne McGranger, who debuted in Episode 1147, broadcast on 12 January 1993. Irene was initially a recurring character, but on 7 October 1993 McGranger was promoted to the regular cast. McGranger is one of the longest-serving cast members on the show. Casting Actress Jacqy Phillips was cast the role in 1991. Phillips was predominately a stage actress but enjoyed working on the show. She told Garry Shelley from ''TV Week'' that "I never dreamed I would ever work in a soap and I'm not being snobbish about it ..but now I'm thrilled; I love it." Phillips added that she had an "open-ended" contract with the show. The actress left the role in 1992. Irene was later recast to Lynne McGr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tina Thomsen
Tina Thomsen is a Denmark-born Australian actress whose roles include Finlay Roberts in the soap opera ''Home and Away'' and Tanga on ''Farscape''. Filmography *''Farscape'' (TV series) 1999 *'' Big Sky'' (TV series) 1997 *''Home and Away ''Home and Away'' (often abbreviated as ''H&A'') is an Australian television soap opera. It was created by Alan Bateman and commenced broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. Bateman came up with the concept of the show during a trip ...'' (TV series) 1991–1997 *''Shark Bay (TV series), Shark Bay'' (TV series) 1996 *''G.P.'' (TV series) 1995 References External links * tinathomsen.com official website 1975 births Living people Australian soap opera actresses {{australia-tv-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finlay Roberts
Finlay "Fin" Roberts is a fictional character in the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'', portrayed by Tina Thomsen. She made her first appearance during the episode airing on 18 September 1991 and departed on 20 May 1994. Thomsen made return guest appearances in 1996 and 1997. Jessie Bullions portrayed a young Finlay in a flashback in 1997. Casting Thomsen was still a teenager when she secured the role and she relocated her family from Brisbane to Sydney to accommodate filming. Thomsen told Jenna Price from ''The Sydney Morning Herald'': "It's me who did the pushing ... my parents just supported me." In 2012, Lynne McGranger who plays the character's on-screen mother Irene Roberts said that she doubted Finlay would ever return to the series because Thomsen had quit acting and became a mother. Character development Finlay is involved in a relationship with Blake Dean (Les Hill). The two characters share an "unexpected passionate kiss". Blake continues to battle his grief o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Going Live!
''Going Live!'' was a British children's television series that aired on BBC1 from 26 September 1987 to 17 April 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Annabel Giles, Phillip Hodson, Emma Forbes, Nick Ball, James Hickish and Mark Chase. In 1988, when the second series started, Greene was hurt in a helicopter crash with her then boyfriend, who subsequently became her husband, Mike Smith. Guest presenters stood in for her including T'Pau's Carol Decker. Similarly, in 1992–93 during the final series, Schofield was starring in ''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'' and was unable to present the show. A third presenter took his place. Originally, then Australian soap ''Neighbours'' actor Kristian Schmid took the role but soon left after problems with his work permit. Various other celebrities to stand in included Shane Richie and Robbie Williams during his Take That days. Some of the cartoons shown durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Greene
Elizabeth Sarah Greene (born 24 October 1957) is an English television presenter and actress. She co-presented ''Blue Peter'' from May 1980 until June 1983, and hosted the Saturday-morning series ''Saturday Superstore'' and ''Going Live!''. Early life and career Greene was born in St Pancras, London, the daughter of Welsh DIY expert Harry Greene and English actress Marjie Lawrence. She is the elder sister of presenter Laura Greene. Greene was educated at Gospel Oak Primary School and the Grey Coat Hospital School, London, whilst also pursuing child acting roles. She graduated with a degree in Drama from the University of Hull. She then sought acting roles in Birmingham, Manchester and London. Television career In January 1980, Greene had a role in the daytime drama ''Together'' (Southern Television/ITV). She first appeared on ''Blue Peter'' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside Soap
''Inside Soap'' is a weekly magazine published in the United Kingdom, released every Tuesday. It covers current and future storylines in soap operas in the United Kingdom, including '' Coronation Street'', ''Doctors'', ''EastEnders'', ''Emmerdale'' and ''Hollyoaks'' as well as dramas ''Casualty'' and '' Holby City'', and Australian soaps '' Home and Away'' and '' Neighbours'', which are broadcast in the United Kingdom. History and profile In 1996, ''Inside Soap'' changed from a monthly issue magazine to being released every two weeks. ''Inside Soap'' traditionally provides interviews from actors who play characters in the soap operas and outlines current storylines. As of 2022, soaps included in its content are '' Coronation Street'', ''Doctors'', ''EastEnders'', ''Emmerdale'', ''Hollyoaks'' and Australian soap opera '' Home and Away''. Readers are invited to email their questions to soap stars and entries are published in interview format. Soap stars' personal lives are also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neighbours
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and Daughters.'' Although successful in Melbourne, ''Neighbours'' underperformed in the Sydney market and was cancelled by Seven four months after it began airing. It was immediately commissioned by rival Network Ten for a second production season, which began screening on 20 January 1986. ''Neighbours'' went on to become the longest-running drama series in Australian television history. In 2005, it was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame. The storylines concern the lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series centres on the residents of Ramsay Street, a cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring area, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, café, police station, lawy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leukemia
Leukemia ( also spelled leukaemia and pronounced ) is a group of blood cancers that usually begin in the bone marrow and result in high numbers of abnormal blood cells. These blood cells are not fully developed and are called ''blasts'' or ''leukemia cells''. Symptoms may include bleeding and bruising, bone pain, fatigue, fever, and an increased risk of infections. These symptoms occur due to a lack of normal blood cells. Diagnosis is typically made by blood tests or bone marrow biopsy. The exact cause of leukemia is unknown. A combination of genetic factors and environmental (non-inherited) factors are believed to play a role. Risk factors include smoking, ionizing radiation, petrochemicals (such as benzene), prior chemotherapy, and Down syndrome. People with a family history of leukemia are also at higher risk. There are four main types of leukemia— acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and chronic myeloi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debra Byrne
Debra Anne Byrne (born 30 March 1957), formerly billed as Debbie Byrne, is an Australian pop singer, variety entertainer, theatre and TV actress and writer, director and choreographer of cabaret. From April 1971 to March 1975 she was a founding cast member of ''Young Talent Time''. She started her solo singing career with a cover version of " He's a Rebel" (March 1974), which peaked at No. 25 on the ''Go-Set'' Australian Singles chart. At the Logie Awards of 1974 she won Best Teenage Personality and followed with the Queen of Pop Award in October – both ceremonies were sponsored by ''TV Week''. She repeated both wins in the following year. As a stage actress Byrne appeared in the Australian musical theatre versions of ''Cats'' (July 1985 to mid-1987), ''Les Misérables'' (November 1987 to May 1988, December 1989 to June 1990) and ''Sunset Boulevard'' (October 1996 to June 1997). Her solo album, '' Caught in the Act'' (April 1991), peaked at No. 2 on the ARIA Alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Look-in
''Look-in'' was a children's magazine centred on ITV's television programmes in the United Kingdom, and subtitled "The Junior ''TVTimes''". It ran from 9 January 1971 to 12 March 1994. Briefly in 1985 a BBC-based rival appeared called ''''; another was launched in 1989, '''', which went on to outsell ''Look-in''. Format ''Look-in'' had interviews, crosswords and competitions, and it had pictures and pin-ups ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
