Hamish Roche (Sean Taylor)

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Neighbours fans can get their first look at Tyler Brennan's biological father Hamish Roche in these brand new pictures.

Sean Taylor has been cast in the role of Hamish, who comes to Erinsborough in search of his long-lost son early next month.

Tyler was recently left shellshocked when his mum Fay reluctantly revealed that he was the product of an affair she had with Hamish, meaning that he's not Russell's biological son.

Next week, it's Fathers' Day in Erinsborough (yes, Australia celebrate it on a different date to the UK) and Hamish pops up specially to mark the occasion.

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Tyler Brennan's real father Hamish Roche arrives in Neighbours
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With Tyler determined to spend such a sombre day on his own, he's surprised when a stranger randomly approaches him at The Waterhole and asks to join him for a game of pool.

Tyler is surprised to strike up an unexpected bond with Hamish, who keeps quiet about his true identity as they get to know each other.

Later on, Tyler is back at home with his brothers when Hamish comes knocking on the door, finally revealing who he is and why he's come to Erinsborough.

Will Tyler be prepared to give his father a chance? And can Hamish really be trusted, or does he have an ulterior motive for coming to Ramsay Street?

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Tyler Brennan's real father Hamish Roche arrives in Neighbours
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Travis Burns, who plays Tyler, recently told Neighbours' official website: "Tyler's father Hamish Roche arrives in Erinsborough and wants to truly get to know Tyler after all the years he has missed out on. Without saying too much, his arrival will affect everyone on Ramsay Street. This is one of the biggest storylines I've done.

"There are a lot of emotional scenes coming up. Tyler has a lot of arguments and breaks down in tears at one point. It was challenging to get in that mind-frame and portray all the emotions that someone would be feeling at a time like this.

"Another challenge was the workload, as I was filming 30 scenes a week."


Digital Spy

He's just after money.

Did he always know about Tyler?

Think he just recently found out about Tyler. Will reserve judgement but the fact he had an affair with a married woman tells me a lot about his character or lack of. Looks dodgy as well

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Originally Posted by tammyy2j

Did he always know about Tyler?

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No. Tyler's Mum said she told him the baby was Russell's. He could have doubted it though.

out of hiding now russell dead and money about

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Originally Posted by lizann

out of hiding now russell dead and money about

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I hope he's not after money. Someone must have told him he's Tyler's Dad. Maybe Piper or his Mum?

Digital Spy article:


Neighbours boss confirms Tyler Brennan's real dad will be a villain

"He's a roach by name and nature."

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Neighbours producer Jason Herbison has confirmed that Tyler Brennan's biological father will be the show's new villain.

Tyler and his brothers Mark and Aaron were recently devastated by the death of their dad, Russell.

However, the boys' grief led their mother Fay to make the startling revelation that Tyler was not Russell's real son, as he was actually the result of an affair she had during her marriage to the Brennan patriarch.

Now, Herbison has revealed that Tyler's real dad, who we already know will be named Hamish Roche, will certainly cause "issues" when he rocks up down under.

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"A man called Hamish Roche will turn up in Ramsey Street," Herbison told OK! Online.

"Hamish turns out to be a roach by name and nature and he has an agenda and over the course of the autumn months, Hamish sets about driving a wedge between Tyler and everyone he holds near and dear.

"This understandably causes a lot of problems so that's a big dramatic storyline for the Brennan family. Hamish seeks out to undermine all of Tyler's relationships. His family relationship, his work relationships, his relationship with Piper. Everything."

Drama.

Neighbours air weekdays on Channel 5.

Digital Spy article:


Neighbours' Tyler Brennan is conned by his biological dad Hamish Roche next week

The show's new villain gets to work.

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Tyler Brennan grows closer to his biological father Hamish Roche on Neighbours next week – unaware that he's being manipulated by the mysterious newcomer.

Today's episode (September 4) features the first appearance of actor Sean Taylor in the role of Hamish, who comes to Erinsborough in search of his long-lost son following a tip-off from David Tanaka.

Although Tyler (Travis Burns) is initially reluctant to have anything to do with his dad, he backs down and agrees to give him a chance when Hamish's intentions seem to be genuine.

Next week, Tyler even spends some quality time with Hamish by taking him to see the impressive boat that he inherited from Russell recently.

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Tyler also starts to open up about his unresolved feelings towards Russell and how he's baffled by Aaron's method of dealing with his grief – leaving voicemail messages on their father's lost phone.

Much to Tyler's surprise, Hamish gently encourages him to give it a try himself – pointing out that anything that makes you feel better when you're grieving is a positive thing.

Taking this on board, Tyler leaves an emotional message for Russell – totally unaware that Hamish actually has the missing phone and sneakily listens to the message the first chance he gets.

It's clear that Hamish has an ulterior motive for getting closer to the Brennan brothers, but what exactly is his game? Why is he tricking Tyler into spilling his feelings out onto the voicemail?

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Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday, September 12 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.

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Originally Posted by Ruffed_lemur

I hope he's not after money. Someone must have told him he's Tyler's Dad. Maybe Piper or his Mum?

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was it david, did the mother give him the name?