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Des Clarke (Neighbours)
Des Clarke is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Paul Keane. Des was created by Reg Watson as one of ''Neighbours''' twelve original characters. He made his first on screen appearance on 18 March 1985, the show's first episode. Des departed during the episode broadcast on 11 October 1990. Keane later reprised the role as part of ''Neighbours'' 30th anniversary celebrations in March 2015. He also returned for the 35th anniversary on 18 March 2020, again in August and December 2020 and for the serial's final episodes in 2022. Creation and casting Des is one of the twelve original characters conceived by the creator and then executive producer of ''Neighbours'', Reg Watson. Mercado 2004, p.202. Actor Stefan Dennis originally auditioned for the role, before he was cast as Paul Robinson. Hopwood 1990, p.15. Paul Keane was then cast in the role. Keane suffered with depression and anxiety, and was happy when Channel Seven cancelled the sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Keane
Paul Keane (born 16 September 1957) is an Australian actor well known for playing original character Des Clarke in the soap opera ''Neighbours'', opposite Elaine Smith who played his wife Daphne Clarke. Other TV credits include ''Bliss'' and ''Flight into Hell''. Keane trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, graduating in 1983. After leaving ''Neighbours'', Keane appeared in three short films before he quit acting and took up work in a pub A pub (short for public house) is a kind of drinking establishment which is licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term ''public house'' first appeared in the United Kingdom in late 17th century, and was .... After struggling to cope with fame, Keane developed a drug addiction which he battled for ten years. In November 2014, it was announced that Keane would be one of the former cast members returning to ''Neighbours'', reprising his role of Des Clarke for the show's 30th anniversary i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Robinson (Neighbours)
Paul Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'', a long-running serial drama about social life in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough. He is played by Stefan Dennis. Paul was created by producer Reg Watson as one of ''Neighbours''' original characters. He debuted in the first episode of the show broadcast on 18 March 1985 and is the sole remaining original cast member. Paul appeared on a regular basis until 1992 when Dennis quit ''Neighbours'' to pursue work elsewhere. He reprised the role for a guest appearance in 1993. Dennis returned to the show full-time in 2004 and has since remained in the role. Dennis viewed his decision to leave ''Neighbours'' as a mistake. Early character development during 1980s episodes changed Paul into a powerful, arrogant and sometimes villainous businessman. Paul has an evil persona which has long been admired by Dennis for the entertainment value it creates. In 2007, Paul's evil ways we ... [...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] |
Peter O'Brien (actor)
Peter O'Brien is an Australian actor, best known for his role as an original cast member in 1985 of Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' as Shane Ramsay. Career O'Brien played a regular role in short-lived soap opera ''Starting Out ''(1983), in then had guest roles in ''Carson's Law'' in 1983 and ''Prisoner'' in 1984 and appeared in ''The Henderson Kids''. He was then cast as Shane Ramsey, a regular original character in soap opera ''Neighbours'' on the Seven Network in 1985. He became one of the serial's most popular cast members, continuing in the series until 1987. He then played a leading regular role in drama series ''The Flying Doctors'' from 1988 until 1991. In 1994, O'Brien sent up his soap opera star past by taking a regular role in Psycho Ward 10, a soap opera parody in ''The All New Alexei Sayle Show''. O'Brien took on the role of surgical registrar Mr. Cyril "Scissors" Smedley in the popular BBC series ''Cardiac Arrest'' through the second and third series betwee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Ramsay
Shane Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Peter O'Brien. He made his first appearance during the show's first episode, broadcast on 18 March 1985. Shane is the son of Max Ramsay (Francis Bell) and Maria Ramsay (Dasha Bláhová). His storylines included training to be an Olympic swimmer and being involved in two car crashes, with the second killing Jean Richards ( Margot Knight), leaving Shane facing manslaughter charges. Writers also created a relationship story with Daphne Lawrence ( Elaine Smith). O'Brien decided to leave ''Neighbours'' in 1986 and Shane departed during the episode broadcast on 3 March 1987. O'Brien reprised the role in July 2022 for the show's final episodes. Casting Peter O'Brien auditioned for the role of Shane Ramsay twice in 1984 and following the cancellation of medical series ''Starting Out'', he was cast as the older Ramsay brother. Oram 1988, p.96. O'Brien made his debut in ''Neighbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elaine Smith (actress)
Elaine Smith (born 23 April 1962) is a Scottish-Australian former actress who found fame on television series ''Neighbours'' in 1985 as original character Daphne Clarke. Biography Smith auditioned for a guest role in new series ''Neighbours'' in 1984. However her appearance, particularly her short spiky hair, caught the attention of the casting director and she was cast as regular character Daphne Lawrence. Smith continued in the role until 1988. Prior to this she had a small guest role in soap opera '' Sons and Daughters'' in 1984 as a flight attendant. Subsequent credits include ''The Flying Doctors'', '' State Coroner'', ''Always Greener'', ''Home and Away'' and '' All Saints'' in 2006. She returned to University to earn a degree in teaching, and as of 2017 worked as a drama and primary school teacher in an inner west Sydney public school. Filmography Film Television Personal life Smith is married to actor and writer, Jonathan Biggins Jonathan Martin Biggins ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daphne Lawrence
Daphne Clarke (also Lawrence) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'', played by Elaine Smith. Daphne was created by Reg Watson as one of ''Neighbours''' twelve original characters. The producer had originally wanted Rebecca Gibney to play the role, but she joined the cast of another television series. When Smith came in to audition for a guest part, her appearance, particularly her short haircut, caught the attention of the casting director, who had been looking for an "outrageous image" for the character of Daphne. Smith won the role and she made her on-screen debut in the soap's first episode, which was broadcast on 18 March 1985. Daphne was portrayed as a smart, confident and independent woman from a good background. She sported a short haircut and bright clothing, which made her stand out from the other female characters on television at the time. Daphne was not embarrassed by her profession as a stripper and her "no-nonsense approach" to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorraine Kingham
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' in 1985, by order of first appearance. They were all introduced by the show's creator and executive producer Reg Watson. The 1st season of ''Neighbours'' began airing on 18 March 1985. The first episode introduced the members of the Ramsay and Robinson families as well as bachelor Des Clarke (Neighbours), Des Clarke, and his soon-to-be wife and former stripper Daphne Clarke, Daphne Lawrence. Max Ramsay, his wife #Maria Ramsay, Maria and their sons, Shane Ramsay, Shane and Danny Ramsay, Danny lived at Number 24. Jim Robinson (Neighbours), Jim Robinson lived next door with his children; Paul Robinson (Neighbours), Paul, Julie Martin (Neighbours), Julie, Scott Robinson (Neighbours), Scott and Lucy Robinson (Neighbours), Lucy. They were joined by Jim's mother in law, Helen Daniels. Myra De Groot joined the cast as Des's mother, #Eileen Clarke, Eileen and Maxine Klibingaitis arrived as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucks Night
A bachelor party (in the United States and sometimes in Canada), also known as a stag weekend, stag do or stag party (in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth countries, and Ireland), or a buck's night (in Australia), is a party held/arranged by the man who is shortly to enter marriage. A stag night is usually planned by the groom's friend or brother, occasionally with the assistance of a bachelor party planning company. The first references to Western stag nights in the ''Oxford English Dictionary'' date to the 19th century. Traditionally, stag nights involved a black tie banquet hosted by the father of the groom that included a toast in honour of the groom and bride. Since the 1980s, some bachelor parties in the United States have involved vacationing to a foreign destination, or have featured female company such as strippers or topless waitresses. History The bachelor party dates back as early as the 5th century B.C. The ancient Spartans celebrated the groom's last night as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The West Australian
''The West Australian'' is the only locally edited daily newspaper published in Perth, Western Australia. It is owned by Seven West Media (SWM), as is the state's other major newspaper, ''The Sunday Times''. It is the second-oldest continuously produced newspaper in Australia, having been published since 1833. It tends to have conservative leanings, and has mostly supported the Liberal–National Party Coalition. It has Australia's largest share of market penetration (84% of WA) of any newspaper in the country. Content ''The West Australian'' publishes international, national and local news. , newsgathering was integrated with the TV news and current-affairs operations of ''Seven News'', Perth, which moved its news staff to the paper's Osborne Park premises. SWM also publish two websites from Osborne Park including thewest.com.au and PerthNow. The daily newspaper includes lift-outs including Play Magazine, The Guide, West Weekend, and Body and Soul. Thewest.com.au is the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
