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

"Stuart", played by Blair McDonough, is asked to participate in a reality show set in Ramsary Street, but he rejects the offer, saying he doesn't believe in reality TV. Blair McDonough was the runner-up of the first Australian Big Brother: Australia season in 2001, on the same network.

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Quotes

Steve: [about Steph] She is so cute.
Flick: Sadly Steve, she only dates humans.
Steve: Oooh, saucer of milk for Felicity.

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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

Featured in Newswipe: Episode #1.3 (2009)

User Reviews

The best and worst show ever

I LOVE Neighbours, it is the best form of escapism ever, with it's ridiculous story lines, laughable characters and the over the top drama. It really is the highlight of the evening after a hard days work. In the UK, other viewers come home from work to get depressed by watching Coronation Street and Eastenders, other choose to be cheered up by Neighbours.

The average character only seems to last two years, although there are still a few long term ones left. Characters are guaranteed to have either a spectacular departure, or go on a cruise/honeymoon/sci-fi convention/help out on parents farm and never come back.

Hilarious recent story lines include Susan seducing a priest, the musical, the plane crash, Harold's dead daughters double, the evil twin, anything to do with Harold and his trombone and Sindi's transformation into a mental patient.