Irene Roberts is a fictional character from the Australian television
soap opera Home and Away. She was originally played by actress Jacqy
Phillips from her introduction in Episode 887 shown on 29 October
1991, until 13 May 1992 (Episode 1003). Following Phillips' departure,
the part was recast to Lynne McGranger, who debuted in Episode 1147,
broadcast on 12 January 1993. Irene was initially a recurring
character, but on 7 October 1993 McGranger was promoted to the regular
cast. McGranger is one of the longest-serving cast members on the
show, having played the role of Irene for over 27 years.Actress Jacqy
Phillips was cast the role in 1991, but she left the following year.
Irene was later recast with Lynne McGranger taking over the role.
McGranger was part of the guest cast when she joined because Irene was
a recurring character, on 7 October 1993 she was promoted to the
regular cast. McGranger is now one of the longest serving cast members
in the serial. Speaking of her duration whilst interview by TV
Tonight, McGranger stated: "Being very pragmatic, I love my job. You
couldn’t be doing this for 18 years if you didn't love it. You would
go stark raving nuts, because it is intense."The serial's official
website describes Irene as: "your classic Aussie battler. Down to
earth and with a wry sense of humour, she's always good for a yarn and
a laugh. It doesn't matter who you are, young or old, Irene's door is
always open to you." Irene is seen as a caring woman who constantly
takes in children to foster, of this they say: "Helping kids in need
has given her a second chance at being a mum, and the opportunity to
make up for all the mistakes she made with her own kids."
soap opera Home and Away. She was originally played by actress Jacqy
Phillips from her introduction in Episode 887 shown on 29 October
1991, until 13 May 1992 (Episode 1003). Following Phillips' departure,
the part was recast to Lynne McGranger, who debuted in Episode 1147,
broadcast on 12 January 1993. Irene was initially a recurring
character, but on 7 October 1993 McGranger was promoted to the regular
cast. McGranger is one of the longest-serving cast members on the
show, having played the role of Irene for over 27 years.Actress Jacqy
Phillips was cast the role in 1991, but she left the following year.
Irene was later recast with Lynne McGranger taking over the role.
McGranger was part of the guest cast when she joined because Irene was
a recurring character, on 7 October 1993 she was promoted to the
regular cast. McGranger is now one of the longest serving cast members
in the serial. Speaking of her duration whilst interview by TV
Tonight, McGranger stated: "Being very pragmatic, I love my job. You
couldn’t be doing this for 18 years if you didn't love it. You would
go stark raving nuts, because it is intense."The serial's official
website describes Irene as: "your classic Aussie battler. Down to
earth and with a wry sense of humour, she's always good for a yarn and
a laugh. It doesn't matter who you are, young or old, Irene's door is
always open to you." Irene is seen as a caring woman who constantly
takes in children to foster, of this they say: "Helping kids in need
has given her a second chance at being a mum, and the opportunity to
make up for all the mistakes she made with her own kids."
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