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the former Neighbours star is returning to Ramsay Street as Jane Harris on Friday 6 april on C5. Here, annie reveals why she’s back after 29 years away...
So what brings Jane back? there’s some unfinished business in erinsborough that she needs to take care of for her grandma, mrs mangel.
what was it like returning to Neighbours after all that time? it felt strangely familiar. it was great to catch up with stefan Dennis, who plays paul robinson. We have quite a few scenes together.
which cast members do you still see from the old days? guy pearce (who played Jane’s on-screen boyfriend mike young) and i still meet up now and again. We worked together on his series Jack Irish and he also asked me to be in a film clip he made for his music album.
what about Jason donovan and kylie minogue? Jane was mates with Scott and Charlene Robinson... not so much, they live over your side of the world. i see a lot of Fiona corke, who played gail robinson. We’re great friends. You took time out to care for your mum, who had alzheimer’s... yes, i spent 15 to 20 years looking after her until she passed away in 2016. that’s one of the reasons i’ve only taken small guest roles until now.
do people still call out Jane’s old nickname, ‘Plain Jane Superbrain’? they tend to be a bit cooler than that and don’t shout out, which is good!