Neighbours (1985– )

Serial chronicling the lives of the residents of Ramsay Street in the fictional Australian suburb of Erinsborough. When the series began, it revolved around three families - the Ramsays, ... See full summary »

Creator:

Reg Watson

Stars:

Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Tom Oliver

23 wins & 56 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Stefan Dennis	...	Paul Robinson (2326 episodes, 1985-2013)
Alan Fletcher	...	Karl Kennedy (2263 episodes, 1987-2013)
Tom Oliver	...	Lou Carpenter (2140 episodes, 1988-2013)
Ian Smith	...	Harold Bishop (1749 episodes, 1987-2012)
Jackie Woodburne	...	Susan Kennedy (1591 episodes, 1994-2013)
Ryan Moloney	...	Toadfish Rebecchi (1457 episodes, 1994-2013)
Matthew Werkmeister	...	Zeke Kinski (1328 episodes, 2005-2012)
Anne Charleston	...	Madge Bishop (1150 episodes, 1986-2001)
Anne Haddy	...	Helen Daniels (1124 episodes, 1985-1997)
Kym Valentine	...	Libby Kennedy (1015 episodes, 1994-2011)
Scott Major	...	Lucas Fitzgerald (973 episodes, 1993-2013)

Storyline

Serial chronicling the lives of the residents of Ramsay Street in the fictional Australian suburb of Erinsborough. When the series began, it revolved around three families - the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes, living at no. 24, no. 26 and no. 28 respectively. Nowadays, the scope of the programme is much wider and only one member of the original families remains in the street. The show reached a watershed in 1997 when the last remaining original character, Helen Daniels, died. The departure of her relatives and arrival of the Scully family marked the start of a new era for Neighbours. There's never a dull moment in Ramsay Street, and despite their many feuds, the residents will always - in the words of the show's theme tune - "be there for one another".

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Plot Keywords:

father son relationship | soap opera | one word title | friendship | family relationships | 

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Taglines:

Suddenly 5.30 TV isn't kids stuff anymore!

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk] Neighbours.com - the Official site for Neighbours

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 April 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Buren

Filming Locations:

Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Grundy Television Australia, 7 Network, Grundy Television Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

From 14 June 2004 episodes got their own original title e.g. "Spilling Secrets" as opposed to being just a numbered episode. However, this ended on 3 August 2007 as part of a revamp.

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Quotes

Stingray: Oh man! I'm such a hockey puck!

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Crazy Credits

On the show's 20th Anniversary episode (originally aired 26 July 2005), during the course of the end credits former cast members are sending their congratulations to the show.

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Connections

Referenced in Have I Got News for You: Episode #32.5 (2006)

User Reviews

As good/bad as it ever was

People say this show is not as good as it was. They are wrong. The standard of drama has never slipped from abysmal from day one. A sort of hybrid between 'Crossroads' and 'The Beano'.

It has always entertained me. What I like about it best, is that I get home and am not provided with any challenge to my brain whatsoever. Good. Who ever got anywhere by being forced to think?

The only regression is the theme song. Bring back the cheesy pub piano and the even cheesier line 'Next door is only a footstep away'. That's poetry that is.