3. Morag Bellingham - 190 points
UP 2
Played by Cornelia Frances
Kit and Morag's inclusion would seem to indicate that less is more.
"I never watched during the time that Cornelia Frances was a regular
character on the show, but her guest appearances from 2001 onwards have
had an impact to say the least…
She’s a woman who does what she has to do, and says what she’s inclined
to say, without agonising over what people will think of her… and the
patronising and verging-on-bitter remarks that she comes out with
sometimes… the “Stupid woman!” remarks aimed at Colleen, and the
“presumptuous little upstart” comment to Josh, amongst others, manage to
say *exactly* what no one else dares to actually come out and say… with
the tone in which they’re presented not so much nasty as
‘matter-of-fact’… wonderful lines with equally fantastic delivery.
I’ve never had the delight of seeing her, Alf and Celia in the same
scene, and would adore a full Stewart sibling reunion, if just to see
the interaction between the three. The constant bickering between Alf
and Morag is just hilarious… comedy genius.
She’s the sort of woman you wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side
of, and yet would also be invaluable to have on your side in an
argument… a woman to be reckoned with, who will happily combat the
forces of evil… she went head-to-head with Angie, put her career on the
line to get Dani released from prison, and also took on Josie. Her
encounters with Diana, with Josh and with many a "worth foe" have left
us all feeling that Morag is a force to be reckoned with.
And yet despitel the hard front and bitterness there are the rare
compassionate moments to prove that she is indeed human, the tears she
shed whilst Alf was at his lowest during his tumour being truly
touching. She more recently showed a compassionate side when supporting
Barry as he left Summer Bay.
A classic character and absolute credit to the show, and I’m delighted
to have Cornelia back gracing our screens so frequently."
Written by Claire |