Neighbours

Jason Donovan has reminisced on his time on Neighbours and credited the Australian soap for a huge part of his successful career.

it’s been there throughout all of our lives." "You never forget your roots. Reflecting on the musical success of a number of his co-stars, including Kylie Minogue, Holly Valance and Natalie Imbruglia, Donovan said: "When you have a platform like that [Neighbours], even when you look at something like The X Factor, how it creates a story.

Gracing our screens for nearly 40 years, the legendary Aussie soap was one of the last shows loved by everyone from retirees and housewives to students and ...

That was the thing about daytime TV: you’d tune in out of hope of something decent rather than expectation, and if you were greeted with wall-to-wall dross, well at least it passed the time. The retiree audience is another story, of course – more loyal to broadcast television, more likely to be at home in the daytime. It’s strange to think now, in the age of streaming, but daytime TV was, for a period in the 1980s and 90s, a market worth fighting over. These days it’s hard to imagine any student opting for an ironic viewing of Homes Under the Hammer over a box-fresh season of Stranger Things or another skip through TikTok. Daytime TV’s main appeal was as a space-filler amid a dearth of other options, the opposite is true today. Digital TV and freeview, with its endless conveyor belt of syndicated shows, chipped away at the terrestrial daytime ratings, and then streaming came along to offer an even more compelling alternative: brand new primetime-quality shows that you could watch whenever you fancied. It was a strange melange to reflect the jarring tastes of those groups: live light entertainment programmes, imported US chatshows, educational TV, a flotilla of Aussie soaps and dramas (The Flying Doctors, eternal bane of all children stuck at home with the flu), gameshows, gardening shows, renovation shows, repeats of 50s US comedies and basically anything else schedulers could inelegantly cram in.

It marks the end of a run which spanned nearly 9,000 episodes and launched the careers of celebrities including Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.

The full Channel 5 guide is available on the broadcasters website. Channel 5 is free to watch in the UK and was launched in 1997. In the UK, the Neighbours final episode will be shown on Friday, July 29 at 9pm on Channel 5. Neighbours is shown on Channel 5 and has been since 2008 when it moved from BBC One. Neighbours will end with a double-episode special on Channel 5 at 9pm on July 29. More than a million people watch Neighbours in the UK – which was previously shown on BBC One and now airs on Channel 5.

Scott and Charlene grace Ramsay Street once more for the Australian soap's bumper finale.

To be a part of that legacy and see people’s careers develop and project Australia to the rest of the world. He added: “We’re very aware of the significance. The final episode of Neighbours has aired in Australia and Ramsay Street legends, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, have spoken out about how it felt to step back into the double denim of Scott and Charlene, after more than three decades.

Former Neighbours star Eliza Taylor has shared a touching farewell to her Ramsay Street 'family' despite not being invited back for the long-running soap's ...

The all-star series finale of Neighbours saw the long-running Australian soap won the television ratings for the first time in more than a decade The all-star series finale of Neighbours saw the long-running Australian soap won the television ratings for the first time in more than a decade. Captioning the story 'Farewell Neighbours!' the beauty continued: 'Was so grateful to be a part of this iconic show and family!' Eliza is pictured

Neighbours star Jason Donovan turned to drugs in order to 'be cool', but after his addiction gave him seizures, he later cleaned up his act after meeting ...

Jason previously told the Times Weekend magazine of Angela: "Ange is feisty, she keeps me in line. "I basically went out in 1993 and didn’t come home until 1999," he joked in a 2015 interview with the Mirror. "I don’t go out much now. The couple welcomed their daughter Jemma in 2000. Maybe on reflection it wasn’t my greatest moment, but I was having a f***ing blast!" He told the Press Association in 2019: "No life is perfect, you know, and I’m far from it. Johnny then gave Jason some words of advice, as he said: "We're just pleased that you are okay.

"I guess because the show kept going and moved on. Also, Charlene was such a presence in people's memory, I wasn't sure how it would work," Kylie admitted. " ...

"We worked with the director we worked with back in the '80s so a few familiar faces. "Neighbours wrapping up has put a completely different spin on all of it – it opened the door for this to happen. Same houses, same street – there is no easy answer, just a mix of emotions, but very happy.

Neighbours: The Farewell Tour has added actor Ryan Moloney to its line-up, who fans will recognise as longtime Ramsay Street resident Jarrod Rebecchi.

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Just imagine if Dame Judi turned up on Ramsay Street in time for the soap's final episode.

“She’s amazing,” Rebekah continued. “She’s obviously closer to my mother.” “She is my mum’s cousin,” Rebekah – better known as Ramsay Street’s Terese Willis – said.

Fellow Australian soap Home and Away has paid tribute to Neighbours after its final episode aired.

Biggest love from a fellow #AussieSoap person." Past and present. @neighbours will forever be an iconic part of Australian television history.

Longtime Neighbours fans will remember Sonya Mitchell was a dog trainer for Toadie Rebecchi who went on to become his second wife.

She said: "At the end of 2017 Neighbours was at a point where it was negotiating its future (following Australian broadcaster Network Ten going into administration), and there had to be changes budget-wise for it to move forward in every department, and I was part of that. I feel death was the only option in order to be true to them. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight.

Kylie Minogue says she was persuaded to return to Neighbours by co-star and former boyfriend Jason Donovan, who wrote her an impassioned message on why they ...

To be a part of that legacy and see people’s careers develop and project Australia to the rest of the world. Trying to recreate the past is very difficult and this is giving a nod to those characters and what the street has done for us.” “To have some of the cast from back in our day, we are having lots of moments for one very big moment - it’s a feeling, it’s historical and such a big part of learning our craft and growing up. “The curls are just as big, and mousse is back!” she laughed. And of course friendships and the fact ‘plain Jane super brain’ and Mike have a storyline, I’m incredibly excited." He explained: “We’re very aware of the significance.

Takaya spoke to Metro.co.uk ahead of Neighbours' untimely end, revealing that the soap has saved people's lives.

I’ll probably have a trip to the UK and to LA. Seeing my family in Sydney and Brisbane is definitely on the cards because we haven’t been able to see them much in the last six years, and especially the last couple of years because of Covid. The biggest thing I’ll miss is the fortune of being given a character and storylines that mean something to people. I’ve been so lucky to have so many things that mean so much to so many people, it’s extraordinary. It’s easy to brand the show as a silly soap, and sure we can have ‘silly’ moments – but life can be silly and outrageous! I think in the last ten years, the era of Jason Herbison, Neighbours has become a frontrunner in terms of diversity of all aspects and representation – whether that be sexuality, gender, race. I literally have messages on my phone from fans to say that the storylines we’ve told have saved their lives, and it shows the importance of what we do. – but ultimately, at the core of it, the things that have been done on the show have been so much more important than people think. It’s an ideal storyline to show the ultimate arc for David, coming to some sort of a close, in a way. I know that, with the show ending, they wanted David and Aaron to have a happy ending. I think the last few weeks would’ve been a lot harder, if I didn’t have something that, psychologically, I had to delve quite far into and get excited about. Whereas this is the kind of the first storyline where it’s just been a pure joyride of a full-on crazy rollercoaster of a storyline! You might see someone staring off into the distance for a second, but they can only sit in that for a second as they have to get back into their jobs.

In the sketch, none other than Dr Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) walks into the cafe, much to the delight of Linda (Kellie Bright), who had been expressing her ...

It's in the tens of thousands. Cassidy said: "You've given us 37 years of joy, and I'm just so sad to see that you're going", while Brooks added: "What an incredible run. So to lose something like that, I think, really is a shame."

The emotional finale, which has already aired in Australia, will air on Channel 5 tonight as part of an evening of celebration for the iconic soap. Worried you ...

Trust us, you'll want to watch all of this week's action for returning faces and plenty of nostalgia ahead of the finale. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. Read on for our guide to the finale.

Neighbours spoilers follow. Former Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia has taken to Instagram to share some finale filming snaps and address her return for ...

I mean, who wants life without Neighbours?" I mean, I probably won't recognise anyone – not even my [on screen] son," she said. End of an era," she captioned the post.

As Neighbours comes to an end, BBC soap EastEnders has shared a lovely tribute video thanking it for 37 years of service. Advertisement.

Balvinder Sopal added: "To all the cast and crew of Neighbours, thank you for a brilliant 37 years. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. Max Bowden shared: "So sorry to see that you're going, guys, but congratulations on everything you've achieved over the years.

It's finally come to say goodbye to Ramsay Street after 37 years of Erinsborough antics. Neighbours will join the list of soaps that touched hearts over the ...

The sound of sirens coming to the rescue, Thursday-night applause floating across the rooftops. We hope to give our viewers a smile on their faces as the show finishes." "It's a surgeon grinding out a 15-hour op. It's a nurse missing her break to sit with a lonely patient. A spokesperson for the show at the time said: "As a special twist at the end, the scene cuts to Angel checking through a floret of broccoli and chatting to the person on the next till. The final episode of Crossroads was due to "tie up all the loose ends from all the outstanding storylines".

Dr Karl Kennedy, played by Alan Fletcher, 65, made a surprise visit to Bridge Street Cafe in search for a black cab. The Neighbours veteran has been a key ...

"I have a disorder called alopecia areata that causes patchy hair loss. "Oh lovely, that's really made my day! Whitney managed to convince Linda that Alan was in fact just a look-a-like, before the screen cut to a message from the cast which read: "From everyone at EastEnders thank you for 37 wonderful soap years!"

EastEnders and Home and Away have paid tribute to fellow long-running soap opera Neighbours, as the Australian soap airs its final ever episode in the UK ...

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. From everyone here in the Bay, massive respect and admiration for you all #celebratingneighbours." To which Neighbours replied: "Big love to Summer Bay." Whilst many fans have been taking to Twitter to share their memories of the last 37 years, the Australian soap has also received heartfelt messages from fellow long-running dramas.

Neighbours has bowed out after 37 years, with its finale airing in Australia last night (July 28), ahead of the UK broadcast tonight on Channel 5 at 9pm.

For comparison, the show usually averages 100,000 viewers in Australia. The series finale will air in the UK on July 29 at 9pm on Channel 5. It’s happened to shows before," she said.

Nicola Charles has sensationally claimed that she was not invited to appear in the Neighbours finale episode because of her stance on Covid-19.

On Friday, the star said that she was not impressed with how the finale episode played out. On Friday, the star said that she was not impressed with how the finale episode played out. Nicola Charles (pictured) has sensationally claimed that she was not invited to appear in the Neighbours finale episode because of her stance on Covid-19. 'I've been cancelled because I am unvaccinated,' she told the publication, adding she's been 'universally cancelled for speaking her truth' about Covid and vaccines

Neighbours' Billy Kennedy actor looks unrecognisable 22 years after initially leaving the soap. Jesse Spencer left the Australian soap opera in 2000 but ...

The Erinsborough teen also went on to have a relationship with Anne Wilkinson and shared a kiss with Catlin Atkins. After that he ditched the doctor's coat for overalls, starring as Matthew Casey in NBC's drama, Chicago Fire until 2021. Jesse isn't the only star returning either - there's loads of them. However, as he couldn't leave America for filming, he sent over a video from Malibu Beach, pretending Billy was on holiday. He was the second son of long-term characters, Dr Karl and Susan Kennedy. Neighbours' Billy Kennedy actor looks unrecognisable 22 years after initially leaving the soap.

You won't have to wait long for the final trip to Ramsay Street as the last episode of Neighbours airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 5. If you're not around to ...

For those of you who don’t want anything spoiled for them ahead of the final episode – here’s your last chance to stop reading. You won’t have to wait long for the final trip to Ramsay Street as the last episode of Neighbours airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 5. Without further delay, here’s how you can watch the series finale of Neighbours in the UK.

Neighbours might be coming to an end but you can still get your fill of the soap with its farewell tour.

- Monday March 20 Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham - Friday March 10 Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow - Monday March 6 The Bridgwater Hall, Manchester

Izzy Hoyland (Natalie Bassingthwaighte) came to a surprising decision in the penultimate instalment of Neighbours (29th July).

Suddenly we saw Izzy in a new light, and as the Kennedys later arrived to call out her behaviour, they found that she had already confessed to Mal and they were no longer together. Later, though, Susan spotted Izzy in The Waterhole and approached her. But while Susan was learning about Izzy's latest exploits, Izzy herself was accosted by Kyle's cousin Levi (Richie Morris) who asked her to write in the sacred Ramsay Street book.

How will the long-running soap end? Another plane crash? Meteor strike? Will the last 37 years' worth of plot have been a mere figment of Bouncer's ...

Perhaps that is down to reports that Margot Robbie sent over 37 bottles of champagne to the cast and crew for the final episode. There are so many references to the 80s golden age of Neighbours I can hardly keep up. I have no idea what is happening. And now it is time for Toadie and Melanie’s wedding! It seems like the cast are having a ball filming this though. They are now having to read their word out in front of everyone else.

Neighbours is airing its final episode in the UK on Friday, July 29 - here's why it's been axed.

"Following the loss of our key broadcast partner in the UK and despite an extensive search for alternative funding, we simply have no option but to rest the show. Neighbours is being axed after Channel 5 announced it will no longer be airing the show. Neighbours first aired in 1985 and has been around for nearly four decades.

The Australian soap opera, Neighbours, is coming to an end after a 37-year run. The show, which airs its final episode on Friday (29 July), has proved to be ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “Who's getting ready for the UK Neighbours finale!?” she asked her followers. In the run-up, she also posted a throwback photo of herself in costume as her character Charlene.

After 37 years on screen, the Australian soap ended with a double-episode special on Friday which featured star-studded cameos from Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan ...

The street always has a way of bringing people back.” There have been many families over the years of all shapes and sizes, some of them unexpected. “The stories from those early days are legendary and their legacy still lives on today. Oscar-nominated Margot Robbie, who played Donna Freedman and is currently filming the live action Barbie movie, also delivers a fond message saying: “My years living on Ramsay Street were honestly some of the best of my entire life.” As the residents of Ramsay Street are at the wedding, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, who starred as couple Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell in the 1980s, make their long-awaited return to the cul-da-sac in a green mini with a Queensland number plate. Among the star-studded line-up are a trio who went on to have chart success as singers after their time in Erinsborough: Delta Goodrem, who played Nina Tucker, Natalie Imbruglia, who was Beth Brennan and Holly Valance who played Felicity Scully.

The episode began as Callum Rebecchi (Morgan Baker) returned to see his adoptive father Toadie,, before Mike Young (Guy Pearce) stepped onto the street for the ...

a second added Fans chimed in with their tributes to the soap, with one writing: "It’s a sad day in the history of television. And in a funny moment from the finale, Sam joked of the famous street name: "Why's it called a Street when it's a Court?"

The final episode ever of beloved Australian soap opera Neighbours airs on Friday night. Here are 10 things you might not know about the show.

9. Since 1985, there have been eight versions of the theme tune which has been voted the world's most recognised television theme song. 6. Helen Daniels (played by Anne Haddy) is the only original character played continuously by the same actor until her own death in 1997. But she is only the second longest-serving original character; her grandson, Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) has been in the show since 1985 but took a near 10-year break in 1993. It was the seventh longest-running serial drama still on the air in the world as of its final episode. The soap was originally scheduled the show for two slots on BBC1: 9.25am, after breakfast TV, and 1.35pm, after the lunchtime news. The new 5.35pm slot gave the soap a new lease of life.

As stars returned to the soap that made them famous, Ramsay Street prepared to shut down for good.

“Everyone deserves a place in the history of Ramsay Street, even those who watched us from afar. “My years living on Ramsay Street were honestly some of the best in my entire life,” gushed Margot Robbie’s Donna, while Delta Goodrem aka Nina promised she was “with you wholeheartedly in spirit”. “It certainly feels like the end of an era,” sighed Harold, as he asked Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan (Jackie Woodburne) to be custodians of the Ramsay Street history book that the neighbours were compiling. Kylie, in fact, uttered precisely four words, “Home, sweet home,” and “Harold!” – and the duo mainly spent their time giggling performatively like slightly unconvincing extras in a play. Clive (Geoff Paine) tried to drown his sorrows after suspecting that his girlfriend Jane (Annie Jones) still had feelings for her recently-returned old flame Mike (a show-stealing, gorgeously invested turn from Emmy-winner Guy Pearce). Stumbling home from the bar, Clive happened upon Jane giving Mike a cosy tour of the street. It was a bittersweet reminder of all the delightful absurdity we’re going to miss now that Neighbours has finally signed off after 37 years.

Neighbours finale review: Kylie, Jason, Margot Robbie ... it's hard not to feel a pin-prick of emotion.

The curtain comes down with Mike and Jane reunited, and Scott and Charlene clinking champagne flutes. Kylie and Jason, as ever-green love-birds Charlene and Scott, are a slightly blink and they’re gone. Margot Robbie manifests via video message to say Neighbours was one of the happiest times of her life.

In recent days, though, fans had started to suspect that they'd been slightly misled over Neighbours' final storyline. Despite all the talk of Ramsay Street ...

Sadly, few in Australia were watching and the show became entirely reliant on its UK funding from Channel 5, which we now know was a precarious position. By 2013, the show was on top form again. The Neighbours finale benefited from being plotted by a team who genuinely love the show. This was largely because Neighbours had been promoted back to mainstream station Channel 10 for the finale. Judging by some of the miffed reactions on social media this week when everyone seemed to be moving, they had us going for a while there. There was something depressing about the thought of a sudden Ramsay Street exodus.