'Neighbours' Alan Fletcher wants Billy Kennedy return

Neighbours star Alan Fletcher has named screen son Jesse Spencer as his dream returnee for the soap.

Spencer played the role of Billy Kennedy between 1994 and 2000 before later finding international fame with his part as Dr Robert Chase in US TV show House.

Fletcher, who plays Kennedy patriarch Karl, told Channel 5's Neighbours site: "My great wish is that one day Jesse Spencer will finish working on House, because he has sort of suggested that when he is free of his contractual obligations he might be tempted to put in at least a guest appearance on Neighbours.

"I couldn't think of anything better than to have Billy turn up."

Asked what storyline he would like to see for the return of some old faces, the actor replied: "I think it would be quite lovely if they turned up for a major event, because I think for a lot of viewers it is very frustrating that, when there are weddings and funerals, not all the family can be there.

"It's obvious why they can't, and I think it would be quite extraordinary if there was an event. I think maybe what would be really cute is if we had a surprise birthday for one of the characters that everybody turned up at."

Benjie McNair is currently back on screen in Neighbours as the Kennedys' eldest son Malcolm.

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Watch a clip of Billy Kennedy in Neighbours below: