Ned Willis (Ben Hall)

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Neighbours producer Jason Herbison has revealed that another of Brad's children could be making an appearance in the future.

Long-term fans will know that Brad fathered a son Ned with Natalie Imbruglia's character Beth after the pair left Ramsay Street back in 1993.

Viewers are currently being introduced to Brad's youngest child Piper, who has been in Canada for the last few years, and it seems that Ned could follow in her footsteps eventually.

When asked if there are any plans to bring in Ned, Herbison told Inside Soap: "It's possible. He is a character we are keeping in reserve. Can anybody help get Natalie Imbruglia back?"

Herbison also explained why it has taken so long to cast Piper, admitting that he has been delaying her introduction deliberately.

"There is a classic soap explanation for that. We needed to keep Piper in reserve to give Brad and Terese a second chapter, should Josh and Imogen leave," he explained.

"The writers see her as an anti-Imogen. She goes out of her way to be different from the rest of the family."

Speaking about the show's plans for Christmas, Herbison teased: "We have life-and-death situations for both our UK and Australian cliffhangers this year.

"Paul's life will also change in a big way by the end of the year."

[Perdita]

I have reposted this again as the other 2 threads can´t be opened .. I wonder whether the ´in the title thread causes the problem... hopefully this thread is now working

[lellygurl]

I have reposted this again as the other 2 threads can´t be opened .. I wonder whether the ´in the title thread causes the problem... hopefully this thread is now working

that's the same case with the Therese twin thread...

[Perdita]

that's the same case with the Therese twin thread...

I have reposted that too with a different thread title

[CuriousCase]

Can't wait to see Ned on screen! The dynamic between Terese/Lauren/the kids/etc is gunna be interesting!

[gillyH1981]

Can't wait to see Ned on screen! The dynamic between Terese/Lauren/the kids/etc is gunna be interesting!

Ned isn't being cast yet. They are keeping him in reserve for the future.

[lellygurl]

I have reposted this again as the other 2 threads can´t be opened .. I wonder whether the ´in the title thread causes the problem... hopefully this thread is now working

that's the same case with the Therese twin thread...

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Neighbours bosses are finally bringing Brad Willis's son Ned to Ramsay Street.

23-year-old actor Ben Hall has been cast in the role of Ned, who'll arrive in Erinsborough next month.

Ned has never appeared on our screens until now, as Brad fathered him with his ex-wife Beth Brennan after they left the Street in the '90s.

Beth was famously played by soap star-turned-singer Natalie Imbruglia between 1992 and 1994.


Ben Hall as Ned Willis in Neighbours
© Channel 5

Show chiefs are keeping tight-lipped about the storylines planned for Ned, but Hall has already hinted that it may not be the happiest of family reunions.

"Ned is a very complex character, he can be quite manipulative, but he has had a bit to deal with and it's really interesting how his storyline pans out," he said.

Neighbours will air Ned's first scenes on Wednesday, April 6.

Digital Spy