Judy Bryant would sort her out quick smart with that wooden strap-on she fashioned in the workshop at Wentworth, After that Irene'd be too busy pulling the splinters out for months to be worried about anyone giving her a floggin on the noggin with another lump of wood.
I don't know what is more scary. The original Irene or the fact it is almost 30 years since I watched these episodes. Nearly a third of a century has passed 😳
I do remember this actress playing Irene, I recall on her first appearance she was looking for a ride, and the guy who stopped for her took one look and drove away in fear, lol!
The transition was probably the best way I've ever seen a recast being handled because the new Irene who had the same bleached hair also had the same wardrobe as the original irene and the clothes only changed long after the new irene was established. Most of the time soaps don't bother trying to match the image of the original actor.
@@stephenmcconnell1000 Lynne McGrainger probably had to dye her hair for the role, but as the character progressed able to use her natural hair colour.
I'm so glad that Lynne took over Irene's role. And I prefer Debra over Vanessa playing Pippa, could be the fact that I'm more used to Debra, but Vanessa was awesome.
@@AS-wj1du might not be aware of this but Babs Windsor was actually the 4th actress to play Peggy; the 1st left before filming a single scene; the 2nd filmed scenes weren't aired; the 3rd was a part time then the legend that was Babs took over
I never actually noticed the recast with Irene. All I remember was that when she first appeared she was the mother from hell but then she evolved to become a loveable, respected character
I got a couple of questions to ask one do you think Home and away will ever end for good and is it possible Home and away will be released on a dvd boxset one in the future
Lynne MacGranger played Irene better and made the character her own, I also like it when they redeem a character in soaps. They did the same in Neighbours with Janelle Timmins ( played by Nell Feeney ), she went from chav to a great character.
I never saw her in Prisoner: Cell Block H, but I do know that the first Irene was a bit like Frankie Doyle and spoke like her. I wonder If the actor who played the first Irene and and Carole Burns who played Frankie Doyle in Prisoner: Cell Block H are Cousins.
Still dont understand how Irene changed so much she use to be so nasty and cruel to her own kids and they were taken away from her. But she was sbke to foster?? And seem to treat other people's kids so much better then her own??
I liked this Irene tbh lol. I know people will disagree. But she would never fit in Summer bay . It's a pity she had to have a complete transformation to pillar of the community like everyone else. They should have kept her a little edgy.
She could've been the local dealer and even broken in some of the local lads and lasses at debauched parties in her caravan and paid her rent to Michael with a weekly gobby. Jack would've given her a go for sure, after all he did try it on with Flathead once when he snuck into bed with him before Sally finally gave it up.
..... now get down on yer knees while I pull my Bonds Cottontails to one side so you can show me the road to paradise while strummin' on yer banjo before Michael gets back from Yabby Creek Loveeeeeeee!!!
I would imagine the old Irene actress playing a fearsome prisoner in Wentworth 😂
Yes! Definitely.
@@SummerBayJournal Like Lucy hahaha 😂
Or Shirley in Eastenders :-)
Judy Bryant would sort her out quick smart with that wooden strap-on she fashioned in the workshop at Wentworth, After that Irene'd be too busy pulling the splinters out for months to be worried about anyone giving her a floggin on the noggin with another lump of wood.
Come to think of it the first Irene's voice is similar to Frankie Doyle who was in the first 20 episodes of Prisoner: Cell Block H.
I don't know what is more scary. The original Irene or the fact it is almost 30 years since I watched these episodes. Nearly a third of a century has passed 😳
Not much is more scary than original irene
"They hit me over the head with a lump of wood". 😂😂😂
Original Irene scared the shit out of me
I loved all the soaps as a kid
This Irene scared me!
good on pippa for standing up to Irene
I just love how Irene accuses Finlay and Damian of lashing her over the head with a lump of wood 😂😂😂.
This Irene was a lot scarier lol.
Jay West I used to work with somebody called Jay West. He was a cunt.
She was scary maybe thats why she was replaced.
Lynn McGranger played Irene better
@@gaywest4298 OK, not my real name anyway.
@@robertprees603 lol 😆
I always remember Irene being an alcoholic and at times abusive to her kids. But I didn't notice the replacement at the time 🤣🤣🤣
I do remember this actress playing Irene, I recall on her first appearance she was looking for a ride, and the guy who stopped for her took one look and drove away in fear, lol!
this was Irene number 1
The transition was probably the best way I've ever seen a recast being handled because the new Irene who had the same bleached hair also had the same wardrobe as the original irene and the clothes only changed long after the new irene was established. Most of the time soaps don't bother trying to match the image of the original actor.
@@stephenmcconnell1000 Lynne McGrainger probably had to dye her hair for the role, but as the character progressed able to use her natural hair colour.
@@dannyr2976 yes, so it was an excellent transition.
Thanks for uploading old home and away clips. Must take a lot of time to do it. I for one appreciate it.
Switch off if you don't like it !! I'm grateful for seeing the old Irene
CariadSweden I’ve only known lynne mcgranger as Irene being in lockdown I’ve gone right back to the beginning
Why are you crying?
That's exactly what Irene said to Fin the first time she showed her how to use her vibe.
She was very convincing, great actresses...
This Irene was definitely a pack-a-day smoker and way more bogan than the replacement.
I think Vanessa Pippa would be more fearsome towards Irene.
To be fair yeah I did prefer the original Pippa.
I preferred Lynne MgGranger as Irene!😊
I'm so glad that Lynne took over Irene's role. And I prefer Debra over Vanessa playing Pippa, could be the fact that I'm more used to Debra, but Vanessa was awesome.
Debra grew on you. Vanessa was more genuine just a shame they killed tom off
Like in Eastenders, the second Peggy is more believable or the mother in the Waltons, who was different in the movie and the series
@@AS-wj1du might not be aware of this but Babs Windsor was actually the 4th actress to play Peggy; the 1st left before filming a single scene; the 2nd filmed scenes weren't aired; the 3rd was a part time then the legend that was Babs took over
I never actually noticed the recast with Irene. All I remember was that when she first appeared she was the mother from hell but then she evolved to become a loveable, respected character
@SuperNathan90 that's because the actor who played Tom didn't think the show was going to last a long time?
The first Irene would of been great in Prisoner.
would have or would've
@@MVK123 No, "wood of". Like the lump they hit her over the head with.
Yes, she would've been great in Prisoner.
She was an extra in one of Frankie Doyle and Judy Bryant's after lights out daisy chains
Irene accusing Findley and Damien of pushing her down the stairs 😂
I got a couple of questions to ask one do you think Home and away will ever end for good and is it possible Home and away will be released on a dvd boxset one in the future
The original Irene and the 2nd Pippa :-)
Lynne MacGranger played Irene better and made the character her own, I also like it when they redeem a character in soaps. They did the same in Neighbours with Janelle Timmins ( played by Nell Feeney ), she went from chav to a great character.
Pipa was the heart and soul of H&A
*Pippa
No Alf Stewart was the king.
Along with Ailsa.
@@danw1374 Absolutely. Alf Stewart was the boss of Summer boy just like Bea Smith is the boss in Prisoner: Cell Block H.
Funnily, he doesn't sound like the angry one. You do :) Hope you sort out your issues soon.
This actress must surely have appeared on Prisoner. She would've been perfect.
Everyone says that haha 😂
@@SummerBayJournal working the steam press.
@@stephenmcconnell1000 Oh definitely. Move over Bea.
She'd need a wooden strap-on but otherwise she'd fit right in next to Doreen at Frankie Doyle's next daisychain
I never saw her in Prisoner: Cell Block H, but I do know that the first Irene was a bit like Frankie Doyle and spoke like her. I wonder If the actor who played the first Irene and and Carole Burns who played Frankie Doyle in Prisoner: Cell Block H are Cousins.
Oh stop 😂😂. I shouldn't be laughing, but Irene with her stitches above her head and blaming the kids for attacking her with a lump of wood 😂😂😂😂.
She looks like she's been hit in the face with a shovel
😆
Hit over the head with a lump of wood? She looks like she's been hit in the face with a frying pan
Irene pretending that her kids kicked her down the stairs😂😂😂
I did not know there was someone else playing her I don't remember her
Damn Irene is really old when you think about it 🤣
She’s been middle aged for ever! Lol
That's the original Irene from Home and Away wow .
The old Irene was like Frankie Doyle in Prisoner
@@musicfan8048 lol yes she does have a bit of Franky in her.
@@tefllife2024 Lots of the prisoners did right after Frankie put on that wooden strap on she fashioned in the prison workshop.
Not being picky but is the video quality here a bit blocky?
It was 92 most audio video recordings were shit.
How creepy does Irene's voice sound 🤣
Gotta love her though
Loveeeeee!!! Check this out Ailsa, I can tuck my nips into me navel and dance with Casey Donovan!!
Still dont understand how Irene changed so much she use to be so nasty and cruel to her own kids and they were taken away from her. But she was sbke to foster?? And seem to treat other people's kids so much better then her own??
If That was Marge Simpson or Lois Griffin as the person looking after the foster kids she would have told the witch where to go a long time ago.
Was she in cell block h
It seemed half the cast of H & A were in Prisoner: Cell Block H. The 2nd Pippa, Alf, Ailsa, Celia, and others :-)
She should've been. She's a mix of Franky Doyle and Marie Winter.
@@tefllife2024 she would actually look half attractive standing next to Nola McKenzie
@@stephenmcconnell1000 Nola'd prefer if she was bent over in front of her
@@tefllife2024 I think Frankie and Marie double-teamed her, so it could be be a double dose of sexually transmitted hardcore boganness
thats the first irene
So Finlay and Damien hit her over the head with a lump of wood and pushed her down the stairs? 😂😂
Naah, it was me, I thought she was Rosie Batty
I liked this Irene tbh lol. I know people will disagree. But she would never fit in Summer bay . It's a pity she had to have a complete transformation to pillar of the community like everyone else. They should have kept her a little edgy.
I agree with you completely
She could've been the local dealer and even broken in some of the local lads and lasses at debauched parties in her caravan and paid her rent to Michael with a weekly gobby. Jack would've given her a go for sure, after all he did try it on with Flathead once when he snuck into bed with him before Sally finally gave it up.
I don't remember this Irene tbh
We'll what do you know little mrs lardydar has a mouth after all....
..... now get down on yer knees while I pull my Bonds Cottontails to one side so you can show me the road to paradise while strummin' on yer banjo before Michael gets back from Yabby Creek Loveeeeeeee!!!