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

Helped launch the acting careers of Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe, Pia Miranda, Radha Mitchell, Jason Donovan and Jesse Spencer, as well as the music careers of Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, Holly Valance and Delta Goodrem.

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Quotes

Rupert Sprod: [Billy and Toadie are arguing before football practice] Guys...
Billy, Toadie: Shut up, Sprod!

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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

Better than Home and Away.

When in comes to Australian television series, Neighbours is a legend. From what began as humble beginnings way back in early 1985 this program has survived the test of time. Originally broadcast on Channel Seven the show was axed after just five months and was sold to Ten in 1986. The rest is history. This program has launched the careers of many Australians most notably, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Guy Pearce, Natalie Imbruglia, Holly Vallance and Delta Goodrem. Whilst not as popular as its hey day in the late 1980's and somewhat unrecognisable from 1985, Neighbours continues to deliver strong story lines and keeps on keeping on. Heres to another 20 years.