January 31st 2025.
Hannah Waterman, the beloved actress who once graced our screens as Laura Beale in EastEnders, has made a grand return to the world of soap operas. In a surprising twist, she has swapped the busy streets of Albert Square for the sunny shores of Summer Bay in Home & Away. Fans were delighted to see her back in action on Thursday's episode, where she made an appearance as a magistrate during Perri Hayes' court hearing for the murder of his father Carl.
Hannah's character Laura Beale was known for being Ian Beale's third wife on EastEnders from 2000 to 2004. After her departure from the show, Hannah moved to Australia with her husband Huw Higginson, who is also an actor. It's been twenty years since she left EastEnders, and fans were thrilled to see her on their screens once again. She will also be making an appearance in Friday's episode, which airs on Channel 5 at 1.45pm.
In a recent interview, Hannah shared that she was excited to be back on a soap opera after all these years. Her character's journey on EastEnders may have come to an end, but now she has a new role to sink her teeth into on Home & Away. It's a refreshing change for the actress, who is now living in Australia with her family. Her husband Huw is best known for his role as PC George Garfield on The Bill from 1989 to 1999.
For those who may not remember, Hannah's character Laura was killed off during a dramatic showdown with her nemesis Janine Butcher. It was a shocking turn of events that left fans in tears. However, after her death, it was revealed that her estranged husband Ian was the father of her son Bobby. This revelation added even more layers to Laura's character and created more drama for the residents of Albert Square.
During her time on EastEnders, Hannah also met her first husband Ricky Groves, who played Garry Hobbs on the show. The two got married in 2006 but sadly divorced in 2010. However, things seem to be looking up for Hannah as she enjoys a blissful marriage with Huw and has a son together. The couple tied the knot in 2022 and welcomed their son in 2011.
Hannah's talents have not been limited to just soap operas. In 2013, she made a guest appearance on the popular medical drama Doctors. Fans were delighted to see her on their screens again, and her acting skills were as impressive as ever. With her new role on Home & Away, it seems like Hannah has found a new home in the world of Australian soap operas.
If you're a fan of Hannah or just love all things soap, be sure to tune in to Home & Away weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5. For an exclusive sneak peek, catch the "first-look" episodes at 6.30pm on 5STAR. And if you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via email. We'd love to hear from you and keep you updated on all the latest soap news on our homepage. Thank you for reading, and don't forget to leave a comment below to join the conversation with fellow fans!
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