Related: 10 huge Home and Away spoilers for next week. I'm the fifth longest-serving actor on the show, and I'm very proud that I've been there and been such a big part of Australian history, Australian television and a great Australian show.". Home and Away's Shane Withington has shared his hope that Jett James star Will McDonald will make a return in the future. A dramatic development on Home and Away has left Shane Withington's character John Palmer a little worse for wear. “That, of course, reflects really badly on the marriage, because he’s got a loving wife who wants to look after him but he just feels like he is a burden. Shane Withington has already been responsible for breaking our hearts on the screen in A Country Practice. Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia). “And you know what actors are like - we’re very touchy-feely people. Related: Home and Away newcomer Maddy Jevic reveals which co-star surprised her the most. "But then when the scripts started to arrive, they were so, so beautifully done that I couldn't wait to get into it. Check out Home and Away’s Shane Withington talking about stroke and the challenges his character, John, will face after his stroke on The Morning Show. "This breaks him emotionally because John is such a proud man. “It got harder from there - it was very difficult to do the speech impediment and the lack of movement. That’s when we rely on our wonderful directors and continuity people. The actor went on to discuss his 11-year-tenure on the Aussie soap, admitting that he never imagined the role would turn into such a long-running commitment, but he's delighted that it has. Related: Home and Away's Jasmine Delaney story takes another unsettling turn. "He's such a beautiful young actor – I hope so, that would be good if he turns up again as I do miss him. “I’ve got to give the writers a big tick here because they really did it well. Home and Away star Shane Withington has spoken to Digital Spy about the challenges of playing John Palmer's big new storyline. “That, of course, reflects really badly on the marriage, because he’s got a loving wife who wants … “Like all stroke victims go through, he loses his power, he loses his manhood and control over his life. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. John and his loved ones are later told that he has suffered a stroke, which significantly affects his speech and mobility. [John] is a reflection of myself in many ways – he's my ego, he's my jealousy, he's my insecurities and I play them with laughs on television!". Withington continued: "Moving from show to show can be a bit precarious and can be hard on your ego. From there, the journey of the victim and the carer begins.". SPOILER ALERT Shane Withington reveals playing a stroke survivor has been his hardest role yet A dramatic development on Home and Away has left Shane Withington's character John Palmer a little worse for wear. Mon 08 Apr: Jett reveals his big news to John, Home and Away to air upsetting Leah story, Thu 13 Aug: Marilyn makes a confession to John, Wed 15 Jul: John snaps at Marilyn at the hospital, Fri 05 Jul: John considers a drastic move. Digital Spy now has a newsletter – sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox. Read more Home and Away spoilers on our dedicated homepage. "I had no idea that I would be there for 11 years and I'm very proud. Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, Withington was asked if John's situation – while not identical to Jett but sharing some similarities – could pave the way for the latter to reappear. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. "He's a storyline carrier, John can move across every set, he's in the town as the free agent, he knows everyone's business," Withington explained. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? “To be honest, it was the hardest thing I have had to play. I'm pretty proud of how I did it and the results, so I hope the audience like watching it.". He said: "John is such a proud, strong man and he feels he's been reduced to a baby. When John's weeping, I'm weeping. “And relationship-wise, it is a big change.”. “We’re passing each other in corridors and shooting out of order a lot, which really does your head in as an actor. This is going to be some really heavy, heavy, hard work'. Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia). "I haven't had a son either so having them with me and when they're having a tough time with auditions or if they're having a particularly good time or if they're passing through town, they always give me a call. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Digital Spy now has a newsletter – sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox. Previously, his foster son Jett lost the use of his legs back in 2019 after joining the armed forces and getting caught up in an explosion, before McDonald left the show. and that's just not the case. "It was very difficult to get the physicality right, and the vocalisation. But I love staying in one show and playing one guy for such a long time. "I love it! He wants to be alone and he descends into a depression. I had a speech coach go through it with me as well. “One actor shot a goodbye scene with another actor before he shot hello scene. Read more Home and Away spoilers on our dedicated homepage. "I would really like that! "When I first started, they offered me 12 weeks, that was the first contract I got, and then another 12 weeks, and then they offered me a year in the show and that was the first time it was a long-term thing," he explained. "People ask, 'Don't you get bored of it?' “There’s absolutely no reason why it should go. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, His House stars on "terrifying" real-life story, Truth Seekers star on importance of TV diversity, Truth Seekers star reveals hardest part of filming, Rob Brydon reveals big opportunity he turned down, Hollyoaks star reveals why Mandy story was changed, Hollyoaks star speaks out on Ollie recast decision, Brydon teases Succession spoilers on his new show, Celebrity Juice offers first-look at new episode, Netflix's Castlevania season 4 gets small update, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Related: Home and Away's Tane Parata confesses his feelings for Mackenzie Booth, "Then over the prolonged recovery, to incrementally get better, scene by scene by scene by scene, was a real challenge – to the point where I was writing notes at the top of each page over where John was with his speech. Speaking about taking on the storyline, Shane told Digital Spy: "At first I realised how much hard work it would be! Shane confirmed that it was emotional to film the storyline, which will explore how John's condition affects his everyday life and his relationship with Marilyn. “I weep at the thought of us losing these irreplaceable buildings.” I really enjoy light comedy and I really enjoy John being a light-hearted man. It's lovely. So he does digress, he goes backwards, to the point where they think he's going to die. I'm lucky, all the young actors I've worked with all keep in touch with me. That was my first reaction. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Home and Away spoilers follow for UK-pace episodes on Channel 5. Withington portrays John Palmer in the Aussie soap, and his current storyline has seen the character recovering from a stroke in a wheelchair. “It’s very important that we acknowledge what a stroke is and how we respond to a stroke, and how to react to people who have had a stroke. They looked deeply into what happens when a person has a stroke. "Physically he's shattered, to the point where he doesn't want Marilyn to see him anymore. Now, he has us all on the edge of our seats once more - with a dramatic development on Home and Away leaving his character John Palmer a little worse for wear.

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