Neighbours’ Joe Mangel star’s life - secret second career, move to Wales and ITV fame

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dropped from Channel 5. The series follows those living and working in the fictional suburb of Erinsborough outside Melbourne.Some of the soap stars have gone on to become worldwide names including Academy Award-nominated actress Margot Robbie, The Hunger Games' Liam Hemsworth, Theatre supremo Jason Donovan and pop music superstar Kylie Minogue.READ MORE: Neighbours axing defended by Channel 5 boss claiming it was a 'business decision'The latter two have confirmed they returned for the final episode of the soap, set to air on July 29 - as has Mark Little, better known as the lovable rogue Joe Mangel.Over a three year run, we saw Joe turn from a brutish lout who was fond of a drink into a responsible, clean-cut father, played magnificently by Little.He'll be back for the finale, but what has Mark Little been up to in the meantime?Mark first became active on the comedy scene in the early 1980's, regularly playing gigs around the Australian circuit.His name quickly became known across the country, with a number of acting roles coming his way as a result.Before he rocked up on Ramsay Street, he had the likes of Cop Shop, The Sullivans and The Flying Doctors under his belt, as well as movie appearances in Starstruck, Wills & Burke and Short Changed.That made him a household name Down Under, but it wasn't until he joined Neighbours in 1988 that Brits became aware of his acting chops.He became such a popular character that he relocated to London after his original stint on the soap ended.Viewers who tune in to The Big Breakfast these days are entertained by Mo Gilligan and AJ Odudu, but if you were watching in the 90s, you may remember Mark having a spell as host.It came in the wake of the departure of original presenter Chris.