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So Red Ranger does that mean that UK viewers have two breaks each year? One in our Christmas ( Summer ) period and one in your Summer ( July etc. ) If so that does seem absurd as we only have about a 4 week break over Christmas.

Certainly sounds good. I can almost smell it.!!

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Another interesting conversation between Irene and Leah last night about finding some new challenges and being sick of making coffee. I'm a bit intrigued as to where this might be leading.

I agree she's reminiscent of Gypsy and Gypsy was one of my favourite characters. She is an insecure little girl trying to put on a brave front.

I'm not saying he is the greatest actor of all time but between 2011-12 he definitely managed to out-act some of the others (not the older cast) and he could manage different scenes with ease. But this year whenever Casey is supposed to be sad, hurt, angry, happy... it just comes across as pure crazy. It does come across as forced and trying too hard so I am finding myself laughing more at the serious scenes involving Casey. I can't help it ! Agreed with you 100%. The producers obviously love Casey too much. There's no way he is talented like the older cast. It's a disgrace that Alf, Marilyn, Irene and Roo never get their own storylines. I am fed up of the producers giving the young cast big storylines etc Lincoln Younes is a young actor. I think it is premature to judge him as "not talented" like the older cast. He does not have the experience of life or the industry that a Ray or Lynne has built up over many years. Not as experienced I would be happy to recognise.

Blowing like crazy. Would blow your dog off the chain.

I thought last night's episode clearly showed the character development of Bianca. She is a multi layered character and becoming more so. Obviously the whole Rocco tragedy has matured her and calmed some of her more volatile traits. I admired how last night she switched from the stunning, red bikini clad, soon to be River Girl to the responsible senior teacher so quickly when the occasion demanded it. I hope the writers can continue to develop these two aspects of her character in parallel into the future.

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It would be rather random. It would have to be very well written to tie it in with current events and to introduce the Chloe back story to audience members who have never met her. I would like to see Irene back in the school bursars job. I thought that worked well.

@#$%^ hot!! I'm with Alexx.

So do I. It's some time since we had a genuine, supportive, non romantic same sex relationship among the teen age group. Too long.

I think that's definitely right RR1. For me she just seems to be clinging to Casey because she hasn't a relationship with her family or anyone else. I agree with those who think things are moving far too quickly. It's probably not a popular opinion but I think Sasha was just as much responsible for the failure of her relationship with Casey as he was.

Believe it or not today I watched DR Zhivago. Julie Christie is still awesome and Omar Sharif aint half bad either. The immortal line: Question from Political Commissar :" Why do you keep saying there is starvation in Moscow?" Zhivago: "Because it is so!"

Hot and humid. Thunderstorms to the north of us in the mountains. 30 degrees C 75% humidity. I don't like that.

Repeating years seems standard soap practice for keeping cast members in school for an extra year. I'd like to see something more creative. What about an apprentice chef at the diner or Angelos?

It's great site!! Happy birthday BTTB and may there be many more.

25 today down from 40 C yesterday. good to have a few cooler days before the next lot.

A very hot day. Got up to 38.7 degrees. cooling down very slowly.

True. Thanks for that.

Character review for 2012 - Xavier Austin How did Xavier develop as a character until his departure from the show? What did you see are the strengths of Xavier this year? What did you see are the weaknesses of Xavier this year? What has been your favourite storyline/s involving Xavier this year? What has been your least favourite storyline/s involving Xavier this year? Please feel free to speculate, as it is most welcome but please remember that spoilers need to have spoiler tags placed around them.

Character review for 2012 - Romeo Smith How has Romeo developed as a character this year? What did you see are the strengths of Romeo this year? What did you see are the weaknesses of Romeo this year? What has been your favourite storyline/s involving Romeo this year? What has been your least favourite storyline/s involving Romeo this year? What would you like to see happen with Romeo in 2013 storyline wise? Please feel free to speculate, as it is most welcome but please remember that spoilers need to have spoiler tags placed around them.

Character review for 2012 - Leah Patterson - Baker Leah ( Ada ) is currently on maternity leave. How has Leah developed as a character this year? What did you see are the strengths of Leah this year? What did you see are the weaknesses of Leah this year? What has been your favourite storyline/s involving Leah this year? What has been your least favourite storyline/s involving Leah this year? What would you like to see happen with Leah in 2013 storyline wise? Assuming that she returns at some stage. Please feel free to speculate, as it is most welcome but please remember that spoilers need to have spoiler tags placed around them.

Character review for 2012 - Alf Stewart Alf is one of the iconic characters of the show. How has Alf developed as a character during this season? What did you see are the strengths of Alf this year? What did you see are the weaknesses of Alf this year? What has been your favourite storyline/s involving Alf this year? What has been your least favourite storyline/s involving Alf this year? What would you like to see happen with Alf in 2013 storyline wise? Please feel free to speculate, as it is most welcome but please remember that spoilers need to have spoiler tags placed around them.

The 2012 season of Home and Away has now drawn to a close on Australian screens for another year, so lets look back on the year that was. Let us focus on the individual character and their development while they have appeared on our screens no matter how long or short of a time, they have appeared during this year. QA and I will be hosting this in the Character/Discussion thread and each week we will focus on different characters those who are still on the show and also those who have left our screen in 2012. When posting please limit your post to one post per character and edit your post if you wish to add anything in and please use spoiler tags for spoilers. The next four characters have been posted in the CAD: Alf Stewart Leah Patterson Baker Romeo Smith Xavier Austin