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Luke Cunningham
Home and Away character
Portrayed by John Adam
Duration 1993–94
First appearance 12 January 1993
Last appearance 27 July 1994
Introduced by Andrew Howie
Classification Former; regular
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Occupation Teacher
Home Sydney
Imogen Miller
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Sofie Formica
First appearance 15 April 1993
Last appearance 12 May 1993
Introduced by Andrew Howie
Classification Former, recurring
Nathan Roberts
Home and Away character
Portrayed by David Dixon (1993–94)
Craig Ball (2002)
Duration 1993–94, 2002
First appearance 18 October 1993
Last appearance 12 April 2002
Introduced by Andrew Howie (1993)
Julie McGuaran (2002)
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Janitor (1993–94)
Waiter (2002)
Deckhand (2002)
Home Alice Springs
James Hudson
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Simon Baker
Duration 1993–94
First appearance 19 November 1993
Last appearance 16 February 1994
Introduced by Andrew Howie
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Teacher

Home and Away is an Australian soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in 1993, by order of first appearance. They were all introduced by the show's then executive producer Andrew Howie, who had succeeded Des Monaghan. The 6th season of Home and Away began airing on 11 January 1993. In January, John Adam and Laura Vazquez began appearing as Luke Cunningham and Sarah Thompson, respectively. Melissa George arrived in March playing Angel Brooks, while Imogen Miller was introduced in April. David Dixon began playing Nathan Roberts in October. Simon Baker took on the role of James Hudson in November.

Luke Cunningham, played by John Adam debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 12 January 1993 and departed on 27 July 1994. Adam previously guest starred in the serial in 1990 as soldier Dave Porter. In 1994, Adam was axed along with the characters of Sarah Thompson (Laura Vasquez), Tug O'Neale (Tristan Bancks) and Roxanne Miller (Lisa Lackey). The Serial's Producers did not inform them about their departures and they read about it in an issue of TV Week.

Luke arrives in Summer Bay after taking a teaching post at the high school. His busking annoys Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) and Michael Ross (Dennis Coard) who resolve to drive him out of town but Luke's new colleague Roxanne Miller informs them who he is and Michael agrees to rent a caravan to him. Luke offers saxophone lessons to Sam Marshall (Ryan Clark) and helps Damian Roberts (Matt Doran) with his training. He is also instrumental in getting Sarah Thompson and Angel Brooks (Melissa George) enrolled at school. Luke and Roxy become friends and begin dating. Roxy's sister, Imogen (Sofie Formica) makes a play for Luke but he turns her down and she conspires to split them up by playing mind games with them. Ailsa Stewart (Judy Nunn) discovers Imogen's true intentions and Imogen leaves. Luke's mentally disabled brother, Bill (Craig Beamer) comes to visit. Luke feels responsible for his condition as he was meant to be watching Bill when he nearly drowned. He becomes over protective of Bill and disapproves of his friendship with Finlay Roberts (Tina Thomsen) as Bill is clearly attracted to her and he feels that he would not be able to cope with his feelings. Bill runs away after being caught by Michael in Fin's room while she is asleep. Bill is found after a gruelling search and Luke decides to send him to stay with their aunt. This proves to be the end for Luke and Roxy's relationship as he has been focused on Bill. Luke and Roxy remain working together closely and take charge of the school musical. The musical is a disaster when Shane Parrish (Dieter Brummer) and Tug O'Neale come to blows, forcing the show to be cancelled.


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