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Margot Takes To The UK Skies
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Nov
06 2011
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Former Neighbours star, Margot Robbie (Donna Brown) returns to UK screens in US series Pan Am on Wednesday 16 November 2011 at 9pm on BBC Two. The second episode airs immediately afterwards at 9.45pm. The episodes will then be repeated on Thursday 17 November at 11.50pm and Friday 18 November at 12.35am.
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The series which also stars Christina Ricci and was created by Jack Orman (ER) was originally picked up for thirteen episodes and with US ratings for the show having improved following an initial dip after it's premiere has recently been given an order for an additional five episodes, with a full season order of an additional four expected to follow.
25 Years Young In The UK
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Oct
27 2011
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 Today marks 25 years since Neighbours debuted in the UK. At 1:25pm on Monday 27 October 1986, the residents of Ramsay Street burst onto UK screens, originally airing on BBC One before moving to Channel 5 on 22 February 2008. Why not take the opportunity to relive the first episode in our Magic Moments section.
Susan Bow-er's Out UPDATED
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Oct
26 2011
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 Neighbours' Executive Producer, Susan Bower, is to leave the show in December after four years to move to a new international role within production company, FremantleMedia Australia according to reports from Herald Sun and TV Tonight.
During her time with the show, Bower has overseen the introduction of popular characters such as Callum Jones, Donna Freedman and Sonya Mitchell, the departures of reality-stars turned actors such as Dan O'Connor and Dean Geyer, plus an overhaul of Neighbours' production standards.
Whilst viewer opinion of Bower's time in charge has often been divided, with many fans unhappy with the high cast turnover, direction of storylines and the diversity of the cast, the controversial move of channel from Ten to Eleven in Australia has proved successful, with Neighbours consistently rating between 300,000 and 400,000 viewers each night, being one of the highest rating shows on a digital channel.
She will be replaced by Richard Jasek, who previously produced and directed Australian show City Homicide which concluded in March 2011, as well as having directed shows such as McLeods Daughters, Blue Heelers and The Secret Life Of Us
In a further change, Alan Hardy is to join the show in the role of Producer. Hardy's career spans almost 40 years of Australiasian television, having worked as an actor plus scripting and producing shows such as The Sullivans, The Henderson Kids, Home and Away, Shortland Street and City Homicide.
No comment has yet been made in regards to current Producer, Neal Kingston.
UPDATE: Neal Kingston departed the series in September and is currently working on a project in Sydney for FremantleMedia Australia.
Henry Visits Harold's
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Oct
11 2011
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Craig McLachlan (Henry Ramsay) returned to the Neighbours set on Monday after 19 years away. Sadly although his visit to Harold's does involve Henry, Craig was not reprising his popular role, instead filming an interview for an upcoming Australian television programme about iconic eighties moments.
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Viva Glasvegas
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Aug
28 2011
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Scottish band, Glasvegas took time out of their recent tour of Australia to stop by to Harold's Store for a coffee.
The band grew up watching Neighbours and were left starstruck as they met the show's longest-serving cast member, Tom Oliver (Lou Carpenter).
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Lead singer James Allen revealed, "When I told my mum that we were going to the Neighbours set, she found that far more impressive than when I said I'd just been to the Vatican."
Alan's Looking Blue UPDATED
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Aug
25 2011
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Karl Kennedy isn't the only one looking a little blue at the moment, his off-screen counterpart is too. Alan Fletcher who plays the troubled doctor has donned blue facepaint in support of this year's Blue September campaign to raise awareness of men's health.
Alan will be heading to the UK this weekend to help promote the virtues of regular medical checks (something Karl would highly approve of), taking part in a media and appearance tour over seven days including breakfast with London's Mayor Boris Johnson plus a visit to Everton football club.
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"It will be hectic but worth it to get across a very important message", Alan explained. Referring to the Kennedys' current marital trouble, he added, "I'm hoping Susan will go easy on Karl when he returns."
For more information visit the Blue September website. You can watch Alan's campaign video here.
UPDATE: Alan's visit will include the following radio and television appearances:
Tuesday 30 August: BBC Radio Merseyside (95.8FM/1485AM 7.30am)
Wednesday 31 August: This Morning (ITV1 10.30am)
Thursday 01 September: Celebrity Juice (ITV2 10.00pm) to be confirmed
Friday 02 September: The Wright Stuff (Channel 5 9.15am)
Goodbye Audrey
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Aug 18 2011
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 Long-running Neighbours pooch, Audrey passed away yesterday following a long battle with cancer. Joining the show in 2001, being found by Drew Kirk in a cardboard box at the garage, Audrey was soon taken in by he and his wife, Libby Kennedy.
Following Drew's death, Audrey moved with Libby to Adelaide, however feeling homesick made her own way back to Melbourne, being found by Jamie Clark, before eventually being returned to Libby's parents, Karl and Susan after their son, Malcolm, accidentally ran her over. Audrey recovered and she has remained with them at 28 Ramsay Street ever since and since 2010 has featured in the show's opening title sequence.
Our thoughts are with Christine, her owner and trainer and all of those who worked with Audrey who, despite her illness, continued to work up until her death.
Rest in peace Audrey.
Ian Smith In The UK UPDATED
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May 14 2011
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 One time Ramsay Street regular, Ian Smith (Harold Bishop) is currently in the UK and is scheduled to make appearances on the following television shows:
Monday 16 May: Loose Women (ITV1 12.30pm)
Tuesday 17 May: The Wright Stuff (Channel 5 9.15am)
Ian will also pre-record an interview with OK!TV, however the transmission date is to be confirmed and is due to attend the British Soap Awards tomorrow night, which will air on Wednesday 18 May at 8pm on ITV1.
Interviews have been completed with magazines Soaplife, All About Soap and Inside Soap, whilst Ian has also been speaking with OK! magazine.
UPDATE: Ian's interview with OK!TV will air on Wednesday 18th May (Channel 5 6.25pm)
Big Freeze Hits Australia
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May 14 2011
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 Australian Neighbours fans were disgruntled on Tuesday evening when their viewing of episode 6157 was disrupted due to technical difficulties, with the programme freezing during the first ad break. Although the episode was later available online and shown in full at the usual repeat time of 8.30am the following morning, Eleven made the decision to repeat the episode again at 6.00pm; directly before the screening of episode 6158.
Wedding Dress For Sale
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Jan 30 2011
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 Neighbours fans are being offered a one-time opportunity to claim a piece of the show's history. The dress worn by the then Donna Freedman (Margot Robbie) on her wedding day to Ringo Brown (Sam Clark) is being auctioned off to raise money for the Jane McGrath Foundation. Cricket fans will be familiar with Jane, she was the wife of Australian cricketer Glen McGrath who sadly passed away from breast cancer three years ago.
The dress comes complete with matching veil, earrings and shoes, plus the lucky bidder will also win a free tour of the Neighbours set.
For more details or to bid, click here.
Further Scheduling Changes
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Jan 03 2011
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 TV Tonight have reported that Neighbours will now return exclusively to Eleven on Tuesday 11 January and not on Ten as planned, with a double bill airing on Friday 14 January at 6.30pm and 7pm. It also reveals that as well as it's usual 6.30pm airing, the show will be repeated each weekday at 8.30am.
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