Mat Stevenson took on the role of Skinner in October, and Joe's son Toby Mangel made his first appearance in November, as did Colin Handley as Mark Granger.
Jensen and Kristian Schmid, who plays Katie's brother Todd Landers, had not met before or had any acting experience until they attended a drama class with the Actor's Training Studio in Melbourne.
[5] He and his sister Katie Landers (Sally Jensen), come to live with Beverly and her husband Jim Robinson (Alan Dale) in Ramsay Street in order to escape their abusive father.
"[10] In Fleet's biography These Things Happen, he tells of how his role prevented him from having his throat cut in a drug deal gone wrong, as the dealer recognised him from the show.
In spite of the evidence produced by Scott and Henry, Mike is then found guilty of simple assault and given a 12 month Good behaviour bond.
Phillips also recalled a time when producers called to book her for a few episodes and were told that she had lost weight through a diet, so they decided to write it into the scripts.
She is later menaced by Sid, the man who sold Rob some stolen car parts and fearing for her own safety, she begins staying with Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis), much to his irritation.
Gloria makes her last appearance working at the coffee shop, letting customers smuggle in their own alcohol much to the chagrin of Harold Bishop (Ian Smith).
"[26] Fowler admitted to some apprehension about joining the cast again, as she likes to move forward, but knowing the role was short term, she thought it would be fun.
[28] Nene is Amy Williams's (Zoe Cramond) mother, and former partner of Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis), who she met while she was an air stewardess.
[29] Upon her return, she "immediately ruffles feathers" when she sets her sights on one of the married characters,[26] later confirmed to be Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) after he rescues her during a heatwave.
[26] Of her character's reasons for coming to Erinsborough, Fowler explained that Nene is angry with Paul for not helping her or being a proper father to Amy over the years.
[29] When her grandson Jimmy Williams (Darcy Tadich) is injured playing cricket, Nene makes some questionable choices while treating him, leading Amy to ask Karl for a second opinion.
When an explosion occurs at Lassiter's hotel, Nene puts on a nurse's uniform and attempts to treat a comatose Jack Callaghan (Andrew Morley), but Doug's granddaughter, Paige Smith (Olympia Valance) recognises her and she flees.
Following Kylie Minogue's (Charlene Robinson) departure, the Neighbours producers were about to begin a nation-wide search for a new female actress to join the show, when they discovered Friend.
[42] During a feature on past Neighbours characters, telecommunications network Orange, described Bronwyn's most memorable moment as: "Accidentally pushing good pal Henry Ramsay (played by Craig McLachlan) down some steps.
Believing the mulleted larrikin was unconscious, Bronwyn rushed to his side and professed her undying love for him – whereupon Henry opened his eyes and admitted he felt the same.
[44] Josephine Monroe, author of Neighbours: the first 10 years described Nick as one Helen Daniels' (Anne Haddy) many waifs and strays, a budding artist and having a recalcitrant personality.
Nell and Dorothy Burke (Maggie Dence) attempt to make Joe change his ways, and he often clashes with his niece Jane Harris (Annie Jones).
[57] While the Daily Mirror's Polly Hudson chose Joe as one of her favourite characters, citing his "funny, sweet and ute-obsessed" personality and comedy moments as her reasons why.
She tries to take Sharon back to Narrabri, but she refuses to leave, so Edie allows the girls to stay with Nell Mangel (Vivean Gray).
When Edie returns several weeks later, she is unimpressed to find Bronwyn and Sharon kissing their respective boyfriends Mike Young (Guy Pearce) and Nick Page (Mark Stevens).
This move endangers Toby as his violent stepfather, Ted Vickers (John Jacobs) attacks him and Noeline, but Joe saves them in the nick of time.
Kesta Desmond author of Neighbours Special, commented that Sylvie made a dramatic entrance to the show, as within one episode she had decided to "romantically tackle" Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan).
[63] When Stevenson went on to join fellow soap opera Home and Away as Adam Cameron, he found it to be "something of a role reversal", saying he went "from a scum to a nice boy.
"[63] In a 2005 interview with the BBC celebrating 20 years of Neighbours, Stevenson opined that the serial's success was due to its cheerfulness "There's a fair amount of optimism, youthful exuberance and the sunshine that just appeals.
When Helen Daniels (Anne Haddy) and Nick Page (Mark Stevens) come looking for Todd, Skinner lies and tells them he saw him at another arcade.
Several months later, Skinner reappears when Nick and his girlfriend Sharon Davies (Jessica Muschamp) hitch a lift back to Erinsborough after running away.
[68] In an interview with New Idea, Handley's co-star, Annie Jones, whose character Jane Harris is involved with Mark, admitted that the outcome of their storyline was "a bit of a cliffhanger".
Their engagement is met with opposition from Mark's mother, Mrs Granger (Mary Ward),[70] who tells Jane she is not suited to her son due to their class differences.