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Hannah Waterman Joins Home and Away as Iconic Soap Marks 35 Years

Her casting in the long-running Australian series follows a decade of roles in local dramas since her 2004 exit from the BBC soap.

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Overview

  • She is set to debut in upcoming episodes of Home and Away, marking her first regular soap role since her departure from EastEnders.
  • Waterman rose to fame as Laura Beale on EastEnders from 2000 to 2004, playing Ian Beale’s third wife.
  • The character’s death after tripping over a toy and falling down stairs sparked a high-profile storyline accusing Janine Butcher of murder.
  • After relocating to Sydney in 2014, she built a career in Australian television with credits including Bali 2002 and guest roles on Doctors and Holby City.
  • Home and Away first aired on January 17, 1988, and celebrated its 35th anniversary this year while continuing to draw UK viewers on Channel 5.