Paul Robinson: played by Stefan Dennis

Personal details: Marriages, murder and money mark Paul's time in Ramsey Street. He was in the soap from the first episode until 1992, then returned in 2004. A string of marriages, affairs, and dodgy deals later he's had a leg amputated, burnt down Lassiters and survived murder attempts by a psychotic son and a grief-stricken Harold Bishop.

Great personality? Smarmy, charming, successful and ruthless, Paul is a schemer in a suit. Has plenty of enemies on the street, has affairs with his neighbours' wives and girlfriends and throws his money about ostentatiously.

Typical line: "Put it on my tab."

Helen Daniels: played by Anne Haddy

Personal details: As the Street's number one matriarch from day one, widow Helen Daniels ran the Robinson household with son-in-law Jim Robinson after her daughter, Anne died. With four grandchildren to raise, Paul, Julie, Scott and Lucy, she had her hands full. She outlived Jim and got through two husbands - one was a bigamist and the other died shortly afterwards. Helen passed away in 1997 as she watched a video of Scott and Charlene's wedding with granddaughter Hannah.

Great personality? Helen was Erinsborough's favourite gran, seeing Ramsey Street's kids through all sorts of various scrapes that they would get themselves into. She endured her share of tragedy too, losing a daughter, a granddaughter, her son-in-law and being widowed twice.

Typical line: "Dinner's ready!"

Joe Mangel: played by Mark Little

Personal details: Roguish son of resident old hag and curtain twitcher Mrs Mangel, Joe turned up in the late 1980s, set up a gardening business and became a double act with Bouncer the dog. Got saddled with his son Toby by his ex-wife and married Harold Bishop's hippy daughter, Kerry. He returned to Ramsey Street in 2005 and got engaged to Lyn Scully before leaving again to help Toby on his farm.

Great personality? A rough diamond who began his Ramsey Street life as a lout but quickly became a legend in the street with his quirky sense of humour and coarse language. Had a heart of gold but was terminally work shy and his laid back ways were a constant source of irritation to father-in-law Harold.

Typical line: "Don't sweat it, Hazza!"

26 January 2007