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Neighbours
GenreSoap opera
Created byReg Watson
StarringCast
Theme music composer
Opening themeNeighbourstheme
Country of origin
Original languageEnglish
No.of seasons40
No.of episodes9,067
Production
Executive producerJason Herbison
ProducerAndrew Thompson
Production locationsMelbourne, Australia
Running time22–24 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkSeven Network
Release18 March(1985-03-18)–
8 November 1985(1985-11-08)
NetworkNetwork 10
Release20 January 1986(1986-01-20)–
present
NetworkAmazon Freevee
Release18 September 2023(2023-09-18)–
present
Related
Neighbours: Erinsborough High

Neighbours[a]is an Australian televisionsoap opera,which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executiveReg Watson.TheSeven Networkcommissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soapSons and Daughters.Although successful inMelbourne,Neighboursunderperformed in theSydneymarket and was cancelled by Seven four months after it began airing. It was immediately commissioned by rivalNetwork Tenfor a second production season, which began screening on 20 January 1986.Neighboursbecame the longest-running drama series in Australian television history. In 2005, it was inducted into theLogie Hall of Fame.

The storylines concern the lives of the people who live and work inErinsborough,a fictional suburb of Melbourne,Victoria.The series centres on the residents ofRamsay Street,acul-de-sac,and its neighbouring area, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, café, police station, lawyers' office and park.Neighboursbegan with a focus on three households created by Watson – including theRamsayandRobinsonfamilies, who have a long history and an ongoing rivalry. Over the serial's early years, three additional houses on the street were introduced as regular settings. Pin Oak Court, inVermont South,is the real cul-de-sac that has doubled for Ramsay Street. The houses featured are real and the residents allow the production to shoot external scenes in their yards. The interior scenes are filmed at the FremantleMedia studios inForest Hill.

Until 2022,Neighbourswas screened in Australia as a 22-minute episode on weeknights, in an early-evening slot. It moved to Ten's digital channel, Eleven (later rebranded10 Peach) on 11 January 2011, and was broadcast each weeknight at 6:30 pm. The show was produced byFremantle Australiaand has been sold to over sixty countries around the world, making it one of Australia's most successful media exports.Neighbourshad been especially successful in the United Kingdom, where it was first screened on 27 October 1986 onBBC One,and achieved huge popularity among British audiences in the late 1980s and 1990s. In 2008, it moved in the UK toChannel 5;since 2008 it had been largely paid for by the UK broadcaster as it was no longer commercially viable for Ten to fund it alone.[1]In 2018, after a new deal was secured with Channel 5, the show became the first Australian drama to air all year round. In February 2022, Channel 5 announced that it would be droppingNeighboursfrom its schedule; the cancellation of the show was confirmed the following month. Theshow's finalewas broadcast as a 90-minute episode in Australia on 28 July 2022 on Network 10 and 10 Peach, while the finale in the United Kingdom aired on 29 July 2022 as a normal 30-minute episode in the regular daytime schedule followed by an hour-long prime-time episode. Due to timing, some scenes were cut from the UK showing. The finale was broadcast in Ireland on 3 August 2022 and in New Zealand on 2 September 2022.

In November 2022, it was announced thatAmazon Freeveeand Fremantle had agreed to a deal that would restart the series. The series would also return to Network 10 on a permanent basis, after 11 years on 10 Peach. Regular production resumed on 17 April 2023, and the show resumed on 18 September.

History[edit]

Neighbourswas created by Australian TV executiveReg Watson.[2][3]Watson got the idea forNeighboursduring his time working onCrossroadsand watching fellow soapCoronation Streetin Britain.[4]He had already created successful Australian made soap operasThe Young Doctors,PrisonerandSons and Daughters.[2]Watson proposed the idea of making a show that would focus on more realistic stories and portray teens and adults who talk openly to each other and solve their problems together.[3][5]He also wanted the show to appeal to both Australian and British audiences.[4]Several titles were discussed, includingPeople Like Us,One Way Street,No Through RoadandLiving Together,beforeNeighbourswas chosen.[2]Watson said "In the end it came down to being what it is, a story around neighbours."[6]Reporters from theHerald Sunsaid that Watson took his idea to theNine Networkin 1982, but it was rejected.[7][8]Former Nine executiveIan Johnsondescribed the rejection as "one of the biggest 'missed opportunities'" during his time at the network.[7]The show was then offered to theSeven Network,who commissioned the show in September 1984. The serial went into production that November with an$8 million budget.[9]The show's initial premise focused on three households, made up of 12 core characters, living in Ramsay Street, dealing with everyday life with humour and drama.[10]The first episode was broadcast on 18 March 1985 and reviews for the show were favourable.[10][11]However, the Melbourne-produced program underperformed in the Sydney market and Seven announced on 12 July 1985 that it was cancelling the show.[12][11]

Neighbourswas immediately bought by Seven's rivalNetwork Ten.[7]The new network had to build replica sets when it took over production after Seven destroyed the original sets to prevent the rival network obtaining them.[13][14][15]Ten began screening the series with episode 171 on 20 January 1986.[15]In 1986, the series was bought by theBBCas part of their new daytime schedule in the United Kingdom.Neighboursmade its debut onBBC1on 27 October 1986 starting with the pilot episode.[15]It soon gained a loyal audience and the show became particularly popular with younger viewers, and before long was watched by up to 16 million viewers – more than the entire population of Australia at the time.[7][15]In 1988,Neighboursbecame the only television show to have its entire cast flown over to the UK to make an appearance at theRoyal Variety Performancein front of theQueen.[16]Neighbourshas since become the longest running drama series in Australian television and the seventh longest running serial drama still on the air in the world.[16][17]In 2005,Neighbourscelebrated its 20th anniversary and over twenty former cast members returned for aspecial episode,which saw the characters sitting down to watch a documentary about Ramsay Street and its residents.[18]At the Logie Award ceremony that year, the show was inducted into theLogie Hall of Fame.[19]

In 2007, the show underwent a revamp, which included a switch to recording inHDTV,the introduction of a new family, the departure of several existing characters and a new version of the show's theme song and opening titles.[20]In addition, episode titles were abandoned, having been in use for the previous three years. Daniel Bennett, the new head of drama at Network Ten, announced that the crux of the Ramsay Street story would go "back to basics" and follow a less sensational path than of late with the emphasis on family relations and suburban reality.[21]Executive producer Ric Pellizzeri said new writers, actors and sets would bring the soap back to its glory days. He added "We moved too far into event-driven stories rather than the character-driven stories that madeNeighbourswhat it is ".[21]The relaunch failed to attract more viewers in Australia.[22]Pellizzeri left the series at the end of 2007 and formerNeighboursscriptwriter,Susan Bower,became the new executive producer.[23]In 2008,Neighbourswas branded "too white" by black and Asian viewers in Britain and in Australia there was talk of a "White Australia policy"when it came to casting actors for soaps.[24][25]In response to the criticism, Bower made a decision to add more ethnically diverse extras, small walk-on roles and speaking parts, as well as introducing the character ofSunny Lee(played by Hany Lee), an exchange student from South Korea.[25]

On 18 March 2010,Neighbourscelebrated its 25th anniversary.[26]In April,Channel 5in the UK launched a search to find a female actress to play the part ofPoppy Rogers.The search was similar to theDollymagazine competition in Australia.[27]August sawNeighboursair its 6,000th episode.Digital Spyrevealed that the week-long 6,000th episode celebrations would see the wedding of regular characters,Donna Freedman(Margot Robbie) andRingo Brown(Sam Clark).[28]It was later announced that an attempt on the life of long term regular,Paul Robinson(Stefan Dennis) would be the focus of the actual 6,000th episode. Bower said "Last week I saw episode 6,000. This marks Australian television history. The 6,000th episode falls on a Friday so the whole week is a special one. As Stefan Dennis – Paul Robinson – was in the first episode 25 years ago, it was decided that his character play a most important role in this very special event".[29]

In late 2010, theTV Tonightwebsite reportedNeighbourswas to reduce crew operations in 2011 so production could be upgraded.[30]The changes meant that thelocation managerand catering team were no longer required, studio shoots would be reduced from three cameras to two, andlocation shootingwould be restricted.[30]Of the changes, FremantleMedia said "Neighboursis undergoing a work flow upgrade to accommodate advances in technology and production techniques to ensure we are at the forefront of professionalism and efficiency. "[30]They added that the show's production model had been in place since 1985 and that it was time to evolve it.[30]On 14 March 2011,The Australianreported thatNeighbourshas become the first television show available to watch on a freeiPhoneapplication.[31]Viewers are able to watch whole episodes within three hours of them airing on Eleven.[31]Nick Spooner, the head of Ten digital media said "This is part of what we call our 'three-screen approach' – broadcast, online and mobile – and it is intended to build viewer engagement with a show and our brand. This is a way for us to stay in touch with our audience and to keep them coming back."[31]To celebrate thewedding of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton,Neighboursfilmed a specially commissioned scene for the UK episode airing on the same day as the wedding.[32]The episode, which had already aired in Australia, marked the first time an Australian show recorded extra scenes for a UK broadcaster.[32]

On 25 October 2011, it was announced Bower would leaveNeighboursin December 2011 to move into a new international role with FremantleMedia.[33][34]Of her departure, Bower told Colin Vickery of theHerald Sun,"I loveNeighbours,it is a wonderful show and because of this I felt it was important that fresh eyes and brains take over to keep this Australian icon contemporary. Having said that, I'm really excited about the new role and thank FremantleMedia for this wonderful opportunity. "[33]FormerCity Homicideproducer,Richard Jasek,took over Bower's role, while Alan Hardy took over the role of producer.[34]On 4 December 2013, it was confirmed that Jasek would be leavingNeighboursandJason Herbisonhad been promoted to series producer. FremantleMedia's head of drama Jo Porter became executive producer, while Laurence Wilson became the associate producer.[35]The show celebrated its 7,000th episode on 24 October 2014.[36]In March 2015,Neighbourscelebratedits 30th anniversaryand twelve former cast members returned for the anniversary episodes that revolved around an Erinsborough Festival.[37][38]Network Ten and Channel 5 aired a documentary special titledNeighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite,which featured interviews with current and former cast members, includingKylie Minogue,Jason DonovanandGuy Pearce,reflecting on their time on the show.[39][40]Natalie Lynch succeeded Wilson as producer in early 2016.[41]

In 2017, there was speculation thatNeighbourswould cease production following the breakdown of its deals in the United Kingdom, and Network Ten entering voluntary administration.[42][43]On 9 October 2017, Stewart Clarke ofVarietyreported that Channel 5 and FremantleMedia had agreed a new deal that would see the yearly episode count increased from 240 to 258, as well as plans for new primetime specials.[44]The deal meant that from 2018,Neighbourswould run across the full year for the first time in its history, including over December and January.[44]Herbison stated, "We value our global audiences and are delighted to stay on this journey together. Come the end of 2018 we will also make history by becoming the first Australian drama series to screen all year round."[44]Following the departure ofSonya Rebecchiin 2019, actorEve Moreystated that thekilling offof her character was a measure to reduce production costs for the program as part of its new negotiations.[45]When the cast and crew returned from their annual production break on 13 January 2020, they filmed a scene addressing theAustralian bushfiresfor the episode airing on 15 January. The scene features the charactersSheila Canning(Colette Mann),David Tanaka(Takaya Honda) andAaron Brennan(Matt Wilson) discussing the fires and a charity event Sheila is organising. Channel 5 directed its viewers to a dedicated information page on their website at the end of the episode.[46]Neighbourssuspended production for two days amid theCOVID-19 pandemicin March 2020, after a crew member came into contact with someone who had the virus.[47]Production shut down early for the scheduled Easter break before resuming after four weeks on 27 April 2020, makingNeighboursthe first mainstream scripted show to resume production during the pandemic.[48]In order to adhere to government guidelines and social-distancing,Neighbourscreated separate areas to spread out the cast and crew. They removed intimate scenes between characters and editing allows producers to give the illusion of large crowds and groups. Daily temperature checks for cast and crew will also be carried out.[48]Herbison said that the pandemic would not be included in storylines. He stated, "We are currently plotting episodes that won't air until much later in the year, so anything we write now might feel very outdated. Further to this, there's a creative question: will our viewers want to switch onNeighboursand relive it again, or is our job to provide escapism? I tend to feel it's the latter. "[48]

In February 2022, it was announced that Channel 5 would be dropping the serial from its schedule later that year, and that production would cease if an alternative British broadcaster was not secured.[49]In response to the threat to the series' future, a fan-run petition onChange.orgasking Channel 5 to reconsider its decision was launched,[50]which was signed by over 50,000 people,[51]including cast memberLucinda Cowden.[52]The petition reached 50,000 signatures after one week. This also sparked#saveneighboursto trend on social media.[53]Former starJason DonovanandHome and AwayactorShane Withingtonalso expressed their support for the soap onTwitter.[54][55]NeighboursactorJackie Woodburnesaid in an interview withThe Projectthat the cast were "in shock" upon hearing the news,[56]whileAlan Fletchersaid the soap needs "a hero" to save it and Cowden explained that "the idea of no longer playingMelis devastating. "[57][52]Numerous current and former cast members, such asAnnie Jones,Natalie BassingthwaighteandGeoff Paine,[58][59]expressed their sadness online, specificallyRob Mills,who called on theMorrison governmentto step in and help.[60]After the decision to cut the show's funding by British broadcaster Channel 5, an online campaign was launched trying to getBarry Crocker's version of theNeighbourstheme song to number one in the UK charts. This success had the tune at number one on the iTunes chart for almost 24 hours.[61][53]An article in the Sydney Morning Herald noted that following themerger of Viacom and CBS,Channel 5 in the UK and Channel 10 in Australia became owned by the same corporate umbrella. Despite the soap being the 4th most popular in the UK (behind the country's traditional top 3 soaps), the funding arrangements meant that one part of ViacomCBS was cross-subsidising another.[62]

On 3 March 2022, it was confirmed that the show would end after 37 years on air, after production company Fremantle could not obtain a new UK broadcaster.[63]Dennis said of the cancellation, "Simply put, it is all about the quickly changing landscape in the way we view our favourite TV shows. Drama on free-to-air television is dying a rapid death because nowadays viewers are used to being able to watch what they want when they want. Ultimately,Neighboursis a product in the big business of film and television and like any other business, if a product isn't making money, it will make way for one that will. All TV shows come to an end – even the likes of long-time legends such asCoronation StreetandDays of Our Liveswill eventually cease. Survival of these shows is in the viewers' hands. "[64]

Cast memberGeorgie Stonerevealed that she discovered the cancellation onTwitterand was initially unsure whether to believe it, until she was contacted by a producer who told her it was true.[65]The final episode was initially intended to be aired on 1 August 2022 in both the UK and Australia, after 10 Peach decided to close the broadcasting gap between the two countries by airing double episodes from 13 June.[66]It was later announced that the finale would air on 28 July at 7:30 pm on Network 10 and 10 Peach simultaneously in Australia as a one-and-half-hour-long episode. It was broadcast on 29 July 2022 in the UK as a one-hour-long episode.[67]

On 17 November 2022, it was announced Fremantle andAmazon Freeveehad reached a deal that would allowNeighboursproduction to restart in 2023. New episodes will be free to stream from the UK and US from the second half of 2023, and Network 10 will retain the rights to broadcast the serial first in Australia. Archive episodes will also be released prior to the relaunch. Lauren Anderson of Amazon Studios said, "With the power of streaming, we're able to offer a catalogue of thousands of Neighbours episodes for new audiences to discover this legendary series and current fans to relive their favourite moments. We look forward to immersing the audience in new Ramsay Street experiences when we relaunch the show next year for Amazon Freevee and Prime Video customers."[68]Herbison will continue as executive producer, with Dennis, Fletcher, Woodburne and Moloney returning to the cast,[68]all of whom were informed of the revival when Herbison visited their houses and told them in-person.[69]Fletcher, Woodburne and Moloney all expressed their pleasure of the revival either during interviews or on social media.[70][71][69]Other cast members were not informed prior to the announcement of the show's return.[72]It has been revealed thatNeighbourswill be produced for at least the next two years, with 200 new episodes being released per year.[73]

In February 2023, the returns ofRebekah Elmaloglou,Jones,Tim Kanoand Stone as series regulars were announced;Melissa Bell,April Rose PengillyandIan Smithwere also announced to returning in guest capacities.[74][75]Regular production recommenced on 17 April,[76]though scenes featuringAnnie JonesandGuy Pearcewere filmed in the UK earlier in the year.[77]

Setting[edit]

Main articles:ErinsboroughandRamsay Street
Pin Oak Court,Vermont South,the filming location used to represent the fictionalRamsay StreetinNeighbours

Neighbours'focus is the fictionalRamsay Street,a residentialcul-de-sacin the fictional Melbourne suburb ofErinsborough.The street was named after the grandfather of original characterMax Ramsay(Francis Bell).[78]Other locations includeErinsborough HighSchool, thegarage(local mechanic),hospital,and the Lassiter's complex, which contains theLassiter's Hotel,Waterholebar,Harold's Café,the lawyers officeRebecchi Law,and the police station.[79]Ahead of the 25th anniversary the Erinsborough village set underwent a makeover.[80]The café and bar remained the same, but the centre of the complex was upgraded. Lassiter's Hotel was given a new logo and gained a second floor with outdoor seating area.[81]The hospital and police station received new facades, a used car lot was created near the garage and a new university set was created.[80][81]

Pin Oak Court, inVermont South,is the real cul-de-sac that doubles for Ramsay Street.[16][82]All of the houses featured in the show are real and the residents allowNeighboursto shoot external scenes in their front and back yards and on occasions, in their garages.[83]Neighbourshas been filmed in Pin Oak Court since the series began in 1985 and it has since become popular with tourists. Tours to the cul-de-sac run throughout the year.[84]The interior scenes are filmed at the Global Television studios inForest Hill,the adjoining suburb in which Pin Oak Court is located.[85][86]Under the contract for filming to take place on the street, the residents of Pin Oak Court require permission to alter the exterior of their properties; between the series' cancellation and revival in 2022 and 2023, some residents took the opportunity to make renovations without hindrance.[87]

Through much of the show's run, it was not stated in which Australian city Erinsborough was located. The rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne meant that scripts did not mention that Erinsborough was a suburb of the latter city until 1994.[88]Since 2016, the show has begun filming more scenes in and around the city.[41]Other Australian locations mentioned and sometimes seen in the series include the fictitious suburbs ofWest Waratah,Eden Hills,andAnsons Corner.[89]Real-life Australian towns in the state ofVictoriasuch asColac,FrankstonandSheppartonare sometimes referred to.[90]OakeyinQueenslandis also mentioned and sometimes seen.[91]

On 27 August 2010,Neighboursfilmed scenes in Sydney'sDarling Harbourand on board a cruise ship. The episodes marked only the third time that the show has filmed scenes outside of Victoria.[92]In October 2011,Neighboursfilmed scenes inPort Douglas,Queensland and around theGreat Barrier Reefregion.[93]Two storylines were filmed inGeelongand theGold Coastin 2016.[94][95]In March 2019,Neighboursfilmed scenes at the 2019Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Grasfor an episode airing in 2020. The serial also had its own float during the parade.[96]Later that year, scenes forPaul Robinson(Stefan Dennis) andTerese Willis' (Rebekah Elmaloglou) wedding were filmed at a resort in Queensland.[97]

Filming locations outside of Australia have includedKenya,the United States and the United Kingdom, which has seenNeighboursepisodes filmed there on a number of occasions.[16]In February 1990,Lyme Parkin Cheshire doubled as the Ledgerwood estate set in Yorkshire.Derek Nimmoguest-starred as the fictitious Lord Ledgerwood in two of the episodes.[98][99]In November 1992, the charactersRick Alessi(Dan Falzon) andDebbie Martin(Marnie Reece-Wilmore) visit London to attend aMichael Jacksonconcert. However, producers could not film at the concert after negotiations with Jackson's tour management failed.[100]The second London-based storyline was broadcast in late March 2007.[101]Susan Kennedy(Jackie Woodburne) andKarl Kennedy(Alan Fletcher) are shown taking a ride on theLondon Eyeand being married on a boat on theRiver Thames.[102]

Three further storylines shot on location in London aired in March 2017, March 2018,[41][103]and September 2019.[104]The show was due to film in Ireland for the first time in March 2020,[105]before the shoot was cancelled due to theCOVID-19pandemic.[106]The following year, a sixth storyline was filmed on location in London, featuringAmanda HoldenandSophie Ellis-Bextoralongside regular cast member Jemma Donovan (Harlow Robinson).[107]

Broadcast[edit]

Neighbourscurrently airs from Monday to Thursday weekly at 4:00pm onNetwork 10and is replayed at 6:30pm on10 Peach.Until 2018,Neighbourswas broadcast from early January to early December for approximately 48–49 weeks each year, going off-air for four to five weeks during the Christmas and New Year period.[108]From 2018 until 2020, the show aired all year round,[44]although a three-week Christmas break occurred in 2021–2022.[109]All aired episodes shown during the week are available to watch on Network 10's 10Play app, as part of their catch up TV service. 10 Peach also broadcast the last four aired episodes shown in an omnibus edition each Sunday.[110]

When the show began in 1985, the first season was broadcast on theSeven Network,at 5:30 pm in Sydney, at 6:00 pm in Melbourne andAdelaideand at 7:00 pm inBrisbane.[111]The show's transmission in other areas was varied and many regional channels declined to purchase the series. When the show debuted onNetwork Tenin 1986 it screened at 7:00 pm.[112]On 9 March 1992 the show moved to 6:30 pm to avoid direct competition from rival soap operaHome and Awayon the Seven Network.[111]Repeat episodes ofNeighboursepisodes from the 1988–1991 period were broadcast between 2000 and 30 June 2003 on Network Ten. These episodes were seen at 3:30 pm, before moving to 11:30 am. During 2008,Ten HDbroadcast the previous week's episodes in an omnibus edition each Sunday. These omnibus editions did not return in 2009, as Ten HD was replaced byOne HDfrom March 2009.[113]

In August 2010, Sydney'sDaily Telegraphreported thatNeighbourswould be moving to Ten's new digital channel, to make way for a newcurrent affairsshow.[114]They said "It's part of a re-branding of Ten's free-to-air channel, targeting the older demographic. The 'younger' shows, likeNeighbours,will go on to one of Ten's digital channels ".[114]It was later confirmed that the show would be moving to digital channel, Eleven.[115]Network Ten's programmer, David Mott said "We believeNeighboursis perfectly suited to Eleven's audience strategy and will find a successful and enduring home on Eleven ".[115]Neighboursmoved to Eleven on 11 January 2011, the channel's launch day.[116]Throughout 2013, Eleven had broadcast repeat episodes ofNeighboursfrom the 2007 period, titledOld School Neighbours,during weekday mornings.[117]In 2015, Network Ten had broadcast an encore of the previous day's episode at 7:00 am weekdays.[118]In 2018, for the first time in the series' history, the show's classification becamePG,due to the series' increasingly adult subject matter.[119]

On 15 July 2021, David Knox ofTV Tonightconfirmed that from 26 JulyNeighbourswould begin airing four times a week. This marked the first time in the show's history that it had not aired five episodes per week.[120]Knox said the new schedule was likely an attempt at getting the Australian episodes to synchronise with the UK broadcast, which had fallen behind due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[120]The move caused some viewers to speculate that the soap was on the verge of being cancelled, butApril Rose Pengilly(who playsChloe Brennan) confirmed that the rumours were not true.[121]On 23 November 2021, a spokesperson from Channel 5 confirmed thatNeighboursepisodes would continue airing five times a week in 2022, while 10 Peach would be keeping the episodes at four, putting the UK ahead of Australia.[122]

On 28 July 2022,Neighboursaired the 90-minute Series Finale on Thursday at 7:30 pm onNetwork 10and simulcast on10 Peach.

WhenNeighboursreturned on 18 September 2023, episodes airs on Network 10 every Monday to Thursday at 4:00 pm with a second airing on the same day in the former 6:30 pm timeslot on10 Peach.and repeated the next day at 9:30 am on 10 and catch up on the weekly episodes on 10 Peach on Saturday mornings between 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Episodes is to be then available to streamAmazon Prime Videoon a week delay from 10's broadcast from 25 September 2023.[68]

International[edit]

Neighbourshas been sold to over 60 countries and is one of Australia's most successful media exports.[123]

United Kingdom[edit]

Neighbourshas been very successful in the United Kingdom, and has proved to be more popular there than in Australia.[124][125]It was broadcast onBBC Onefor over 21 years from October 1986 until February 2008. The series started airing on 27 October 1986, as part of BBC One's revamped daytime schedules.[126]Neighbourswent out with a lunchtime broadcast and then a morning broadcast repeat the following day.[127]Michael Grade,the channel's then controller, was advised by his daughter to move the morning broadcast repeat to a late afternoon slot, as she and her friends kept missing it due to them being at school,[127]which took place from 4 January 1988. The show then started attracting larger audiences, peaking at over 21 million viewers on 26 January 1990, an aggregated figure that combined the lunchtime debut and the teatime repeat.[128]Towards the late 2000s,Neighbourswas normally attracting an average of 3 million viewers for its lunchtime showing and 2.6 million viewers for its early-evening repeat.[129]It was frequently the highest-rating daytime program in the UK, outside of news bulletins.[20]

In 2008, the UK broadcast moved to rival channelChannel 5following the BBC's decision not to keep the show after being asked to pay £300m over eight years by FremantleMedia (three times the show's usual fee). Both Channel 5 and FremantleMedia were owned at that time by the GermanRTL Group.[130]The lastNeighboursepisode to be shown on BBC One aired on 8 February 2008.[131]The first episode to be shown on Channel 5 was watched by 2.4 million viewers on 11 February 2008 (an audience share of 14.2%), a drop of 300,000 from the BBC's average.[132]However, the move boosted Channel 5's usual share for the 5.30 pm slot by three and a half times. UK viewers are able to catch up with episodes with Channel 5's video catch up service,My5,similar to the catch up service in Australia.[133]Channel 5 also had a deal withYouTube,allowing viewers to watch episodes for free on the video sharing site after they have been transmitted.[134]From 4 January 2016, Channel 5 began broadcasting episodes on the same day as Australia.[135]Channel 5's commissioning editor Greg Barnett explained that closing the transmission gap would reduce spoilers and the number of viewers watching the show illegally online.[135]From mid-2016, the show also began airing every week-night onNickelodeonas part of their Nick at Nite programming block, broadcasting the same episode that was seen earlier on Channel 5.[136]In March 2017, it was reported that negotiations to continueNeighbourson Channel 5 had become "very fraught", and it was possible that the show could stop airing in Britain.[137]In late 2021, Channel 5 movedNeighboursto a 6 pm timeslot, as it extended its news coverage to a one-hour-long broadcast from 5 pm. The 1:45 pm showing was unchanged.[138]

On 5 February 2022, a report fromThe Sun,later confirmed byDigital Spy,stated thatNeighbourshad been cancelled in the UK after Channel 5 pulled its funding for budget reasons.[49][139][140][141]In an official statement, a channel spokesperson said "Neighbourswill no longer air on Channel 5 beyond this summer. It's been a much-loved part of our schedule for more than a decade, and we'd like to thank the cast, Fremantle and all of the production team for their fantastic work on this iconic series. "[49]Neighboursconcluded on Channel 5 in July 2022. The channel's spokesperson confirmed that 5 wants to increase its investment in original UK dramas.[49]

New episodes ofNeighbours,along with archive episodes, is now streaming onAmazon Freeveefrom 18 September 2023 in the United Kingdom.[68]

Elsewhere[edit]

In Ireland,RTÉbegan broadcastingNeighbourson 2 January 2001.[142]The show aired weekdays at 2:00 pm onRTÉ Oneand was repeated at 6:00 pm onRTÉ Two.Episodes were also available via catch-up onRTÉ Player.Prior to the move from BBC One to Channel 5 in the UK, RTÉ broadcast Neighbours at the same pace as the BBC. From the move to Channel 5, RTÉ sat one episode behind the UK broadcast. In 2007, RTÉ secured a long-term deal withFremantleMediato continue broadcasting the show in Ireland after it moved from the BBC to Channel 5. While RTÉ had only broadcastNeighbourssince 2001, it had already been popular with Irish viewers since it debuted onBBC Onein October 1986.[143][144]The finale was broadcast inNorthern Irelandon 29 July 2022 and theRepublic of Irelandon 3 August 2022.[145][146]To mark the ending of the show, RTÉ had made several classic episodes available to viewers in Ireland on the RTÉ Player.[147]Neighboursreturned to RTÉ and debuted onAmazon Prime Videoon 18 September 2023.[148][149]

In New Zealand,Neighbourswas broadcast primarily on theTVNZnetwork. The show was initially broadcast by TVNZ on 25 July 1988, but by 1996 it was removed from the schedule.TV4(now Bravo) picked the show up and began broadcasting it from 1997. They dropped it in 2000 and it returned to TVNZ in 2002. Repeats of the previous day's episode ofNeighbourswere formerly shown at 2:30 pm weekdays, and later onTVNZ 2at around 4:30 am Tuesdays to Fridays.[150]The show moved to 5:25 pm weeknights on TV One in early 2007. After a couple of months, the show moved to 3:50 pm weekdays. The show eventually moved back to TV2, screening weeknights at 6:00 pm and, later, 6:30 pm before moving back to 6:00 pm.[150]Its timeslot in 2022 was at 4:30 pm onTVNZ 1.[151]The finale aired, in its 90-minute iteration asNeighbours: The Final Farewell,in a primetime slot on TVNZ 1, on 2 September 2022.[152]New episodes is now airs from 19 September 2023 at 5.30pm Tuesdays to Fridays on TVNZ 2.[153]Episodes is to be then available to stream onAmazon Prime Video.

In Iceland,Neighbourshas been aired onStöð 2since 1986 with Icelandic subtitles.[154]The show is currently on weeknights at 5.25 pm.

In Belgium,Neighbourshas aired since 1988 asBuren,withDutchsubtitles onÉén(previously known as TV1, in 2024 known as VRT1), the main TV network ofVRT,theFlemishpublic broadcaster.[155]On 14 June 2021, after more than 30 years on Eén, commercial broadcasterVTM 2began broadcasting the series.[156]On February 1, 2024, VTM 2 will broadcast episode 8903 ofNeighbours,which was the last episode when the program was stopped in the summer of 2022. From February 5, 2024,Neighbourswill move to Play 5 and GoPlay will continue the series from episode 8904.[157]Because the broadcasts will continue immediately, there will only be a 5-month delay compared to Australia instead of 1.5 years as was previously the case.

In Kenya,Neighboursis broadcast on theKTNnetwork Monday to Friday at 12:30 pm with an omnibus on Sunday mornings.[158]

In Barbados,Neighboursis broadcast on theCBC8channel at 1:00 pm Monday to Friday.[159]

In South Africa,Neighboursis currently streaming onAmazon Prime Videoon 18 September 2023.

In Canada,CFMT-TVin Toronto broadcastNeighbourson weeknights at 11:00 pm, starting in September 1990.[160]From 20 May 1991, CFMT moved the show to 4:00 pm.[161]After announcing its cancellation, CFMT decided to keepNeighbourson its schedule throughout September 1994, following numerous letters and telephone calls.[162]From April 2017 to April 2019,Neighboursaired onOutTV.[163]Episodes were broadcast on weekdays at 2:30 pm ET and 5:30 pm ET, with an omnibus on Saturdays.[164]Episodes aired on the same day as the Australian broadcast and were also available for streaming.[164]From 18 September 2023, new episodes along with archive episodes, is now streaming onAmazon Prime Video.[68]

In the United States,Neighbourspremiered onKCOP-TVin Los Angeles on 3 June 1991 at 5:30 pm weekdays.[3]KCOP planned to cancel the show by the end of the month due to low ratings, but brought it back due to viewer demand at a 9:30 am daily time slot from 1 July to 30 August 1991.[165][166][167]New York City stationWWOR-TVshowedNeighboursweekdays 5:30 pm from 17 June to 17 September 1991. Sixty-five selected episodes were aired from the beginning to where Charlene leaves Ramsay Street in 1988 in both markets.[167]In April 2004, the show began broadcasting nationally on the television channelOxygen.[168]A spokeswomen from the channel said "Now our viewers can join in on the good, the bad and the endlessly entertaining lives of our Aussie neighbours."[168]The episodes started from the Scully family's arrival in 1999 and were aired for a six-week trial basis. The show was broadcast in the afternoon with two episodes being shown back to back at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm.[169]After a couple of weeks, and only 65 episodes aired, the show was moved to a late-night time slot and it eventually left the air.[170]On 7 July 2014, Todd Spangler fromVarietyreported that FremantleMedia International had signed a deal with U.S. subscription serviceHulugiving it exclusive rights to the most recent season ofNeighbours.[171]The soap began airing from 14 July, with new episodes airing daily from Monday through to Friday, on Hulu and Hulu Plus services. The episodes were four weeks behind the Australian broadcast.[171]All episodes ofNeighbourswere later[when?]removed from Hulu.[123]From 18 September 2023, new episodes along with archive episodes, is now streaming onAmazon Freevee.

Popularity and viewership[edit]

1985–1990s[edit]

Neighboursinitially aired on Seven Network. It struggled to attract high ratings, leading to its cancellation by the network four months after it premiered.[11]The series was then picked up by Network Ten. After the usual break in broadcast over the summer non-ratings period, the series made its debut on Ten in 1986. Ten revamped the show, adding several new, younger cast members includingJason DonovanasScott RobinsonandKylie MinogueasCharlene Mitchell.When the show began on Ten it initially attracted low ratings, so the Network worked hard to publicise the series.[172]Ten's publicity drive was designed to promote the show in astar-focused campaign recalling that of the Hollywood star system where stars were packaged to feed into a fan culture.[172][173]This paid off, and by the end of 1987, ratings had improved for the show.[174]Theepisode featuring Scott and Charlene's weddingachieved the highest ever ratings forNeighbours,and it became one of the highest rating soap episodes ever in Australia.[19]The same episode attracted 19.6 million viewers when it was aired in the United Kingdom.[175][176]

By the early 1990s, Australian audiences had decreased, although viewing figures had recovered slightly by the end of the decade.[177][178]In 1992, due to the decline in ratings, producers began to overhaul the show to win back viewers. They brought in more "fresh-faced teens", moved out older characters and gave some of their parent characters "un-neighborly [sic] subplots ". Executive producer Ian Bradley said the changes were an attempt to return to the show's original concept.[179]In 1994,Network TentoldTV Weekthat they would be introducing a "younger, livelier look with six regular characters under the age of 18" in a bid to generate interest.[180]It was then that they introduced the characters ofStonefish Rebecchi,played by Anthony Engelman, andSerendipity Gottlieb,played byRaelee Hill.[180]

In 1996,Kimberley Davies,who playedAnnalise Hartman,quit the series. ThenCaroline Gillmerfell ill and her characterCheryl Starkwas temporarily recast with formerPrisoneractressColette Mann.[180]This made producers nervous that viewing figures might decrease, so they implemented a series of plots to keep viewers interested. These included a cameo fromClive Jamesand an explosion, which destroyed the doctor's surgery in the Lassiter's complex.[180]

2000s[edit]

In the 2000s, rival soap operaHome and Awayemerged as more popular thanNeighboursin Australia. As of 2004,Neighbourswas regularly attracting just under a million viewers per episode.[178]In 2007,Home and Awaywas averaging 1.4 million viewers in Australia toNeighbours'700,000.[181]During the revamp of 2007, the episode broadcast on 23 July 2007 saw the introduction of a new family, updated sets, new theme music and graphics.[182]Ratings for that episode averaged 1.05 million viewers in the 6:30 pm. slot.[183]It was the first time the programme's viewing figures had topped 1 million in 2007.[184]By the end of 2007 it was reported that producers had hoped theNeighboursrevamp would push the ratings up to between 900,000 to 1 million an episode. It had, however, resulted in a more modest boost, with ratings hovering at about 800,000 a night. The same viewing period had shown an increase in ratings forHome and Away,which was now averaging 1.4 million viewers every night.[185]

In February 2008, new executive producer Susan Bower announced that she would be implementing further changes to the program. Bower promised to retain the return to traditionalNeighboursvalues, but with an injection of drama that remains recognisable and relevant. Ratings rose to almost 900,000 in mid-2008, but generally ratings begin to fall towards the end of each year, usually averaging around 700,000.[186]On 17 July 2009, during the aftermath of the Parker family's car accident and the dramatic death ofBridget Parker(Eloise Mignon),Neighboursachieved higher ratings thanHome and Away.Neighboursachieved 998,000 viewers and placed 6th for the night, whileHome And Awayplaced 7th.[187]

2010s[edit]

In January 2010,Neighboursreturned to Australian screens to an audience of 563,000.[188]On 20 January, the ratings fell to a low of 426,000, making it one of the program's lowest ever ratings in Australia.[189]A July 2010 report showed figures had dropped 20%, from having 1.2 million viewers in 1991 to a low of 618,000 in 2010.[190]A Network Ten spokesperson commented "Most of the show's budget is covered by its UK deal with Channel 5 and the 50-odd other countries it is seen in, so it's not a financial problem for Ten despite the low ratings. And Ten needs the show to score the Australian content and drama points required for it to hold on to a broadcasting licence".[190]On 29 October 2010,Neighbours'ratings dropped to a low figure of 386,000 viewers.[191]Viewing numbers for Network Ten that night were down across all programmes.[191]The show's highest figure of the week was 590,000 on 25 October 2010.[191]

Since moving to digital multichannel Eleven,Neighbourshas traditionally rated between 250,000 and 350,000 viewers.[192]The show attracted 254,000 viewers for its first episode broadcast on 11 January 2011.[193]This was half the number of viewers that watched it on Network Ten; theHerald Sunreported that it was a good result as "Boss es were only expecting 133,000."[194]Neighboursbecame Eleven's most-watched show and the third highest rating show on digital multichannels that night.[193][194]Programming chief David Mott stated, "Last night's strong result forNeighboursalready suggests the audience will follow the folks from Ramsay Street to their brand new neighbourhood on Eleven. "[193]On 24 January 2011,Neighboursachieved 330,000 viewers, and three days later, 355,000 viewers tuned in, becoming the show's highest rating yet on Eleven at the time.[195][196]The show had more viewers than theTen Evening Newsin the 16–39 and 18–49 demographics.[196]On 13 June 2011,Neighbourswas watched by 455,000 viewers, making it the highest rating show on digital multichannels that night, and breaking its previous ratings record on the channel.[197]On 27 May 2013, episode 6651 ofNeighbourswas watched by an audience of 405,000 viewers, which was the highest rating the series had achieved in nearly two years.[192]Neighboursbegan going through a ratings decline in 2016, with episodes now averaging below 200,000 viewers.[198]Executive producer Jason Herbison told TV Tonight, "We know that our show is performing really solidly in the UK. We're not sure why it's not here [in Australia] but we're taking a real look at it."[198]He further added, "We're all trying to figure out what we need to do in order to keep our audience."[198]The first episode screened on Eleven in March 2018 gained only 118,000 viewers.[199]

2020s[edit]

In 2021,Neighboursaudience figures were around 1.5 million per episode in the UK.[1]The finale was viewed by 4.02 million viewers in the UK when catchup and recordings were counted.[200]

The finale, which aired on Network 10 on 28 July 2022, was watched by a total of 1.2 million viewers (live viewers in Australia alone), making it the most-watched program of the evening.[201]These figures were the highest the program had received since 2009.

Storylines[edit]

Neighboursstorylines frequently focus on family problems, intergenerational clashes, school problems, romances and domestic issues.[202]Despite the restrictive 6:30 pm time slot,Neighbourshas also covered many serious problems such asteenage pregnancy,marital breakdown, imprisonment, career problems, financial problems, pregnancy, abortion, terminal illness, eating disorders, alcoholism, adultery, drug use and drug trafficking, robbery, stalking, kidnapping, accidental death, hit-and-runs,[203]murder, shootings,[204]stabbings,[205]andincest.[202][206][207][208]In the 2000s and 2010s, the show dealt with issues such as homosexuality, gambling, prostitution,surrogacy,and exotic dancing.[209][210][211][212]Health issues were also focused on, includingmultiple sclerosis,[213]bipolar disorder,[214]epilepsy,[215]amnesia,[216]congenital diaphragmatic hernia,[217]andAlzheimer's disease.[218]In September 2014, the show featured a natural disaster storyline, in which a tornado descended on Erinsborough and Ramsay Street.[219]

Characters[edit]

See also:List of Neighbours characters
Kylie Minoguestarred asCharlene Robinsonfrom 1986 to 1988 and again in 2022

In 1985,Neighboursstarted out with three households created by Watson – theRamsays,theRobinsonsand the Clarkes.[15]Watson said that he wanted to show three families living in a small street, who are friends.[6]Max Ramsay(Francis Bell), his wifeMaria(Dasha Blahova) and their sonsShane(Peter O'Brien) andDanny(David Clencie) lived at No.24 Ramsay Street.[11]Single father,Jim Robinson(Alan Dale) lived next door with his children,Paul(Stefan Dennis),Julie(Vikki Blanche),Scott(Darius Perkins) andLucy(Kylie Flinker). His mother-in-law,Helen Daniels(Anne Haddy) also lived with him.[11]BachelorDes Clarke(Paul Keane) invitedDaphne Lawrence(Elaine Smith) to live at No. 28 with him and they were later married.[3]The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history in the street and they were often involved in an ongoing rivalry.[220]When Network Ten picked up the show and revamped it, they brought in new and younger actors including Kylie Minogue as Charlene Mitchell and Jason Donovan, who replaced Darius Perkins as Scott Robinson.[221]Many families, including the Alessi, Bishop, Hancock, Hoyland, Rebecchi, Scully, Timmins and Willis families have moved in and out of the street over the years.[19]

When storylines for certain characters become tired, the scriptwriters simply move one family out and replace it with a new one.[222]By the timeNeighboursconcluded, Ramsay Street was a mixture of older characters like Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis),Toadfish Rebecchi(Ryan Moloney), andKarl(Alan Fletcher) andSusan Kennedy(Jackie Woodburne),[222]as well as newer characters such as the Canning and Brennan families.[223][224]Watson originally wanted to show young people communicating with older people, which means that the cast is a mix of young actors in their teens or early 20s and older, more experienced hands.[6][222]The last remaining original character, Helen Daniels, departed the show in 1997 due to the ill-health of Anne Haddy. In 2004, original cast member Stefan Dennis returned toNeighboursfull-time as Paul Robinson. Paul was the only original character to be a regular in the series from this point until the final terrestrial episode.[225]

In February 2009, it was announced that producers would be introducing a new generation of the Ramsay family to the show, over a decade after the family had last appeared.Kate(Ashleigh Brewer),Harry(Will Moore) andSophie Ramsay(Kaiya Jones) made their first appearances in May 2009.[226]

As the show continued, more diverse sexualities and gender identities began to be explored. Following a number of gay male characters in the preceding decade,Lana Crawford(Bridget Neval) became the first lesbian character in 2004.[227]In 2010, the first regular gay character,Chris Pappas(James Mason) was introduced.[228]In 2018,Aaron Brennan(Matt Wilson) andDavid Tanaka(Takaya Honda) were married, the first same-sex marriage to feature in an Australian television drama following the legalisation ofsame-sex marriage in Australia.[229]The firsttransgendercharacter,Mackenzie Hargreaves(Georgie Stone), was introduced in late 2019, after Stone approached the producers with a pitch for the character.[230]

Celebrity guest appearances[edit]

Main article:List of celebrity guest appearances on Neighbours

Throughout its run,Neighbourshas featured several guest appearances from celebrities playing themselves or characters. Early cameos included formerSkyhooksmusicianRed Symons,Warwick Capper,Molly Meldrum,Chris LoweofPet Shop Boys,andClive James.[231][232][233]During the 2000s and 2010s, the series featured appearances fromThe Wiggles,Shane Warne,formerSpice GirlssingerEmma Bunton,Little Britain'sMatt LucasandDavid Walliams,The Veronicas,Daryl Braithwaite,wrestlerDave Bautista,Lily Allen,Russell Brand(performing his own monologue),Katherine Kelly Lang,André Rieu,Paula AbdulandJamie Lawson.[234][235][236][237][238]Mischa Bartonwill appear when Neighbours returns later in 2023.

Theme tune[edit]

Main article:Neighbours theme song

Thetheme tunetoNeighbourswas composed byTony Hatchwhose then wife,Jackie Trent,wrote the lyrics.[16]Since 1985, there have been eight versions of the theme tune.[16]Barry Crockerperformed the song until 1992. The song has been voted the world's most recognised television theme song and the lyrics were quoted byJohn Smith,then British ShadowChancellor,in aHouse of Commonsdebate onGovernmenteconomic policy.[239][240]From 2007, the theme tune toNeighbourswas sung by Sandra de Jong.[241]In February 2013, Network Ten and FremantleMedia announced that they were searching across Australia and the United Kingdom for a singer to record a new version of the theme tune.[242]The competition resulted in a tie and the new theme was sung as a duet byDaniel Boysand Stephanie Angelini.[243]That version of the theme tune began airing from 15 April 2013.[242]A new retro-inspired theme tune sung by Garth Ploog debuted on 5 January 2015 as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations.[244][38][245]A new version of the theme, sung by then-cast memberBonnie Anderson,debuted on 25 March 2020, and was used until the 2022 finale.[246]Since 2023 the theme has been sung byChris Sebastian.[247]

Titles[edit]

SinceNeighboursbegan in 1985, it used its opening titles sequence to introduce the major characters featuring in the show.[248]The sequences often feature the characters in family or domestic groups. Each episode's titles sequence was preceded by a recap of events from recent episodes featuring the characters who were to appear in the new episode.[249]

In 2002,Neighboursdebuted an all new style of titles with a remixed version of the theme tune. The titles showed characters together in groups according to gender and against a standardised backdrop, a change from the previous ones which were taken outside.[250]2007 sawNeighboursdebut an updated theme, a new logo and new "optimistic, contemporary" titles.[251][252]A photo booth montage was played and characters were seen rowing boats, walking along piers and eating outside. The sequence also contained shots of upcoming scenes.[253]In August 2009,Neighboursintroduced a new titles format. The first episode of each week begins with a trailer previewing the week's events. The usual recap of storylines switched to after the opening titles of each episode for the first time since 1998. The end of episode teasers returned and are now made in-house by theNeighboursproduction team.[254]

In September 2009, Susan Bower announced thatNeighbourswould introduce new opening titles for the 25th anniversary and they would feature a bit of "bling". The titles were created by Visual Playground, who shot a series of scenes featuring the cast in settings familiar to viewers.[255]The titles made their debut on 18 March 2010.[26][256]A new set of opening titles made their debut on 15 April 2013, along with a new version of the theme tune.[242][243]Visual Playground once again created and produced the titles.[257]The titles depict the Ramsay Street residents gathering outside their houses for a street party.[257]A writer for Visual Playground explained that they "invented abokehgraphic device that uses the play of light in a formation to locate the houses in the cul-de-sac. Six overlapping circles represent the six houses of Ramsay St and the off street cast members. All the circles together reinforce the sense of community that makes upNeighbours."[257]A new retro-inspired logo, theme tune and opening titles debuted on 5 January 2015 as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations.[245][258]The new logo is a reimagined contemporary version of the originalNeighbourslogo from 1985.[258]The titles show characters in a variety of familiar settings around Erinsborough and ends with a look at Ramsay Street from above.[245]

On 9 January 2017, a new set of opening titles debuted. The titles featured the cast members posing in front ofgreen screen,instead of on the sets. Viewers also noticed that actorsRyan Moloney,Colette MannandZoe Cramondhad their names misspelled.[259]The spelling errors were corrected by the production team and the edited titles debuted the following day.[260]The opening title sequence was updated in April 2017, following the arrival of the new Rebecchi family. The style of the titles was not changed, but most of the cast shots were re-filmed.[261]On 21 May 2018, a new title sequence debuted. They are a return to the previous style of a live-action sequence filmed on the set.[262]This style remained with periodic updates in subsequent years. In January 2022, new location shots of Melbourne and its surroundings were introduced to the title sequence, reflecting the series' ambition to expand its filming locations.[263]When the series returned in September 2023, a new title sequence debuted. Minor differences were featured in the titles between the Australian broadcast and episodes shown viaAmazon Freevee,which Herbison described as "a fun curio for the fans".[264]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Main article:List of awards and nominations received by Neighbours

Neighbourshas received a wide variety of awards and nominations throughout its run. The show has received 89Logie Awardnominations, of which it has won 31. It was inducted into theLogie Hall of Famein 2005.[265]It has also been nominated for "Most Popular Daytime Programme" at the UK'sNational Television Awardsin five of the six years from 2000 to 2006.[266][267]In 1997, the show won an award for Best Episode in A Television Drama Serial at theAustralian Film Institute Awards.[268]TwoNeighboursactors have been nominated forRose D'Orawards, once in 2004 forRyan Moloneyand again in 2005 forJackie Woodburne.[269][270]Neighbourshas also won sixAustralian Writers' Guildawards.[271] In 2024, Neighbours was nominated in the "Daytime Drama Series" category at theDaytime Emmy Awardsin the USA, in its first year of eligibility.[272]

Home media and spin-offs[edit]

Main article:Neighbours spin-offs

Since the show's inception, several spin-offs have been produced, including books, music, DVDs and internet webisodes. In 1991, an officially licensed video game ofNeighbourswas created by Ian Copeland and developed byZeppelin Gamesunder their Impulze label for theZX Spectrum,Commodore 64,Atari ST,andAmiga;it was re-released by Zeppelin in 1992 on budget price. In the game, the player took on the role of Scott Robinson and had toskateboardaround four whole courses.[273][274]

Episodes ofNeighbourshave been released on several DVDs.Neighbours: Defining Momentswas the first DVD box set released in 2002.[275]It is a compilation of fifteen classic episodes and a photo gallery.[275]TheNeighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1DVD box set was released in 2008 and contains twenty-three episodes, the 1000th episode party celebration special and a photo gallery.[276]Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume Twocontains twenty-four episodes over three discs.[277]One disc is dedicated to the character of Charlene.[277]In 2012, early episodes ofNeighbourswere released on three DVD box sets in Germany.[278]From April 2012, Shock Entertainment began releasing DVD box sets ofNeighboursepisodes in broadcast order from the beginning.[279]As of October 2014, five box sets have been released.

Neighbourshas released several internet webisode series via their YouTube channel. The first series was titledSteph in Prisonand coincided withStephanie Scully's (Carla Bonner) return toNeighboursin April 2013.[280]The following year,Brennan on the Runfocusing onMark Brennan's (Scott McGregor) time in witness protection was released.[281]Neighbours vs Zombieswas launched in October 2014 and featured the returns of many former characters who had previously died in the show.[282]In October 2017, the five-partNeighbours vs Time Travelseries was released. It features Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) going back to 1985 and giving his younger self some advice, which alters the future.[283]

The first full-length spin-off, a five-part series entitledNeighbours: Erinsborough High,was distributed onvideo on demandandcatch up TVservicesMy5and10 Playin November 2019.[284][285]

International versions and cooperations[edit]

The serial's format has occasionally been licensed to international networks by the original producersReg Grundy Organisation/Fremantle.Based on theNeighboursstory and character outlines from 2012,Komşularbegan screening in Turkey in 2017.[286]

Moreover, FremantleMedia Italia, which is part ofReg Grundy Organisation/Fremantle (company),in association with the Italian national broadcasterRAI,produces a serialUn posto al sole(English: A Place in the Sun), broadcast since 1996 in Italy onRai 3.Un Posto al Soleis based on an original format, developed by Wayne Doyle with Adam Bowen, Gino Ventriglia e Michele Zatta, with different settings, characters, stories, and contents in comparison to Neighbours. During the creation process ofUn Posto al Solein 1996, the producer companyReg Grundy Organisation/Fremantle (company)replicated the same working method and organisation of the already well-established Neighbours to produce Un Posto al sole, transferring knowledge to its Italian leg and its Italian partnerRai Fiction.In fact, in 1996,Un Posto al Solewas considered the first serial of its genre (daily drama) to be produced in Italy.

Cultural impact[edit]

Parody[edit]

Kenny Everettparodied the show in the final series ofThe Kenny Everett Television Show(1987–88). TitledCobbers,the sketches featured a group of stereotypical Australians dressed in swimwear conflicting with Everett's suit-wearing middle class British personality.[287]

Language[edit]

Neighbourshas been cited as the cause oflanguage changein the United Kingdom. The adoptions of Australian colloquialisms such as "no worries"[288]Australian speech patterns and thehigh rising terminal,sometimes called "Australian Question Intonation", have been linked to the popularity ofNeighboursin Britain. Researchers, however, are uncertain about the origins of this mode of speech - which was labelled 'Uptalk' in 1993. Linguist Robin Lakoff was taking interest in this speech pattern, which was already discernible, inCaliforniain 1975. Other linguists have stated that its origins are impossible to 'nail down' and almost certainly pre-date the 20th Century - and could even date back as far as the 9th Century.[289]

See also[edit]

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Footnotes[edit]

  1. ^Since the 2023 revival, the show has also been branded asNeighbours: A New Chapterby Amazon Freevee.

External links[edit]

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