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 (2348 episodes, 1985-2013)
Alan Fletcher	...	Karl Kennedy (2286 episodes, 1987-2013)
Tom Oliver	...	Lou Carpenter (2169 episodes, 1988-2013)
Ian Smith	...	Harold Bishop (1749 episodes, 1987-2012)
Jackie Woodburne	...	Susan Kennedy (1594 episodes, 1994-2013)
Ryan Moloney	...	Toadfish Rebecchi (1467 episodes, 1994-2013)
Matthew Werkmeister	...	Zeke Kinski (1351 episodes, 2005-2012)
Anne Charleston	...	Madge Bishop (1150 episodes, 1986-2001)
Anne Haddy	...	Helen Daniels (1126 episodes, 1985-1997)
Kym Valentine	...	Libby Kennedy (1019 episodes, 1994-2011)
Scott Major	...	Lucas Fitzgerald (991 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 [United Kingdom] 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

The street used for exterior shots is Pin Oak Court in Vermont South, in the heart of Melbourne's middle-class suburbia. The houses are owned and lived in by real residents. Grundy Television pay the residents for the use of the court and now also provide security at night times after a number of vandal attacks.

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Quotes

Harold: [uncharacteristically drunk and levelling insults at Lou] Kidney thief!

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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 Saturday Zoo: Episode dated 6 February 1993 (1993)

User Reviews

THE soap

Neighbours seems to be going through a tough time of late but I still think that it's better than many of the other soaps on TV because it maintains it's basic charm and the characters are always real and fun to spend time watching.

Everyone has a favourite moment from the series or a character that they loved and this is testament to the great writing and performers who have graced Ramsey Street over the years. From bombs to car crashes we've watched it all unfold with the same sparkle that makes Neighbours so special.

Home and Away may get all the hype by Neighbours is still the best place to be at five thirty in England.

Happy Birthday Neighbours - the best is surely still to come.