Ruth Wilkinson

Ruth Wilkinson
Neighbours character
Portrayed by	Ailsa Piper
Duration	1996–1999, 2005
First appearance	3 October 1996 (1996-10-03)
Last appearance	27 July 2005 (2005-07-27)
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Stanley Walsh (1996) Ric Pellizerri (2005)
In-universe information Occupation Physiotherapist Husband Bill Hails (until 1996) Philip Martin (1998–present) Sons Ben Atkins Lance Wilkinson Daughters Anne Wilkinson Stepsons Michael Martin Stepdaughters Debbie Martin Hannah Martin Grandsons Jackson Kennedy

Ruth Wilkinson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Ailsa Piper. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 3 October 1996. Ruth was introduced as Helen Daniels' (Anne Haddy) physiotherapist. She was a divorced single mother, who later established a relationship with Philip Martin (Ian Rawlings), which attracted some opposition from their children. The relationship was later tested by the introduction of Ruth's long lost son, Ben Atkins (Brett Cousins) and his father Geoff Burke (Andrew McKaige). Philip and Ruth marry in 1998, amid a breast cancer scare for Ruth. The Martin family were written out of Neighbours and they departed together on 20 October 1999. Piper reprised her role for the show's 20th anniversary episode, which aired on 27 July 2005.