The storyline marked Ben's departure from the show, as Cousins filmed his final scenes in April 1998. He leaves for Sydney with Geoff, but later returns to Erinsborough for Ruth and Philip Martin's (Ian Rawlings) wedding.
Ben's exit from the series was marked by Cousins filming his last scenes in April 1998. He departed for Sydney with Geoff, yet returned to Erinsborough for Ruth and Philip Martin's (Ian Rawlings) nuptials.