Ray Meagher reveals 'H&A' exit details

Home and Away legend Ray Meagher has revealed that some trouble with the law will lead to Alf Stewart's temporary departure from the soap.

Later this year, viewers will see Alf disappear from screens because Meagher is currently taking a six-month break from the role to star in London's West End.

Speaking to Holy Soap about the show favourite's exit storyline, Meagher teased: "Alf is treated unbelievably unfairly by the law and reacts accordingly."

Asked whether he will definitely be returning to the programme, the actor replied: "Absolutely. My current contract runs to the middle of 2012, with this time out added on. I have no idea how Alf returns to Summer Bay, though."

Alf's most recent plot has seen him targeted by vengeful newcomer Penn Graham (Christian Clark), who holds a grudge against him due to some surprising secrets from his past.

Discussing the story, Meagher said: "Alf has been passing messages from one storyline to another recently. This is probably the first one he's had since Bridget took him to the cleaners. It's been good fun. The Penn stuff has been great."

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