Gail Robinson (Neighbours)

Gail Robinson
Fiona Corke as Gail Robinson (2006)
Neighbours character
Portrayed by	Fiona Corke
Duration	1987–89, 2005–07
First appearance	11 March 1987
Last appearance	27 June 2007
Introduced by	Reg Watson (1987) Ric Pellizerri (2005)
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Flight attendant The Daniels Corporation assistant manager Manager of Lassiter's Hotel Garden nursery owner
Home	Tasmania
Father Ian Chadwick Mother Louise Hampstead Adoptive father Rob Lewis Adoptive mother Brenda Lewis Husband Jeremy Lord Paul Robinson (1987–89) Sons Robert Robinson Cameron Robinson Daughters Elle Robinson

Gail Lewis (also Robinson) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Fiona Corke. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 11 March 1987. Corke left the role in 1989, but made appearances in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Corke first appeared in Neighbours in 1987. She described her time on the show as "an amazing experience" and added "It was so full on and so huge you didn't know if you were an actor or in a pop group half the time." In 1988, Corke became one of ten actors from the show who were flown to London to perform in front of the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance. Corke departed Neighbours in 1989 after deciding she wanted to experience life outside of the show.

In 2005, Corke was one of many ex-cast members who made a return to Neighbours to appear in an episode celebrating the show's 20th anniversary. Corke made two brief appearances in 2006 and 2007. In December 2009, Stefan Dennis called for the return of Gail and Corke. He said "I'd like to see Fiona Corke come back, even for another guest role, because she's just adorable and fun to work with. And she's got every right to come back because she's still got a tie with Paul's children."

Adopted by mechanic Rob Lewis (Ernie Bourne) and his wife Brenda, Gail Lewis grew up an ambitious and bright young woman who opted for a career as an air stewardess. It was here that Gail met Paul Robinson, who was training to be an air steward. A brief romance developed between the two, but it ended after and Paul married Terry Inglis (Maxine Klibingaitis). Gail went on to marry Jeremy Lord (Tim Elston), but after the death of her mother, Gail divorced Jeremy and left the airline.

Gail re-enters Paul's life when she applies for the job at the Daniels Corporation and moves to Ramsay Street with Rob. Paul gives her the job and they begin working together. Jeremy arrives in Erinsborough in the hope that Gail will take him back and proposes to her again, but he is killed in a racing car accident. As Gail deals with her grief, she discovers that Jeremy was already married when his widow, Meredith (Terrie Waddell) arrives. Gail and Paul kiss after signing a business deal, but Paul quickly pulls away and apologises. When Paul realised that Japanese businessman, Mr Udugawa (Lawrence Mah), prefers dealing with family men, Paul asks Gail to enter into a marriage of convenience. They fool their friends and family with their fake marriage and they slowly begin to fall for each other. When her friend Glen Matheson (Richard Moss) calls out of the blue and invites her to lunch, Gail jumps at the chance to meet him. Throughout the dinner, Gail can only talk about Paul and Glen realise that she was clearly in love him. When Gail meets up with Glen again, it follows an argument with Paul. She reveals the truth about the marriage to Glen. Gail kisses Glen goodbye and it is witnessed by Paul's grandmother Helen Daniels (Anne Haddy) who confronts Gail and she admits that she loves Paul, which he overhears.