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Reference > Merchandise: Videotapes & DVD by Billy, Victoria and David

The Neighbours Wedding Collection BBC Video
Format: VHS
Year of Release: 1989
Running time: 64 mins approx.
Serial Number: BBCV 4284

The memorable video all fans will want to keep.

If Ramsay Street romance gives you goosebumps and you want to relive the fairy tale flutters of three glittering Neighbours weddings, this is your chance to drop in on Erinsborough and raise your glasses to your favourite brides and grooms.

With Daphne being delivered at the doors of wedlock in a horse-drawn carriage while an anxious Des holds his breath at the altar, and with Harold’s proud and passionate defence of his breathtaking bride in the face of Mrs Mangle’s [sic] last minute criticism, this specially compiled video is something for all fans to treasure. Best of all, though, is the tear-jerking highlight of them all – Scott and Charlene, the youngest neighbours in Erinsborough, make their solemn vows to Angry Anderson’s soul-lifting ‘Suddenly’ while you sit back and let your heart-beat falter.

So, whether you’re old wedding guests or new, gather together in the presence of your favourite Neighbours and reveal in the very best of Ramsay Street razzmatazz!

Notes: This video contains three episodes – Des and Daphne’s wedding (Episode 295), Scott and Charlene’s wedding (Episode 523) and Harold and Madge’s wedding (Episode 724), bizarrely not presented in chronological order (the video sequence is Des and Daphne, Harold and Madge, Scott and Charlene), so Daphne appears alive, then dead, then alive again. Also, the video has its own specially made credit sequence. The episode begins with a white screen, a picture of the installment's featured couple, before going straight into the episode. The last scene of each episode is a freeze frame, then a fade out, when the next episode begins. There are special closing credits, which lists everyone involved in all three episodes, rather than having three different sets of credits.

Neighbours: The Scott and Charlene Love Story Virgin Video
Format: VHS
Year of Release: 1989
Running time: 92 mins approx.
Serial Number: VVD 621

The place is Erinsborough. Scott Robinson stumbles on a mystery intruder attempting to break into the Mitchells’ house on Ramsey [sic] Street. The ‘intruder’ is Charlene Mitchell, the daughter of the house...

And so began the love affair that gripped a nation. Now, on one complete programme, you can enjoy again the love story of Neighbours’ favourite youngsters. From the first flickerings of romance to their first kiss, from the months of heartache as the older generation has its say up to the wedding that sealed their love, The Scott and Charlene Love Story is especially for Neighbours fans everywhere.

Notes: This video is a montage of various episodes from Kylie Minogue’s first episode up to the wedding – it doesn’t continue the relationship after they were married (Kylie remained for some 200 episodes after the wedding before leaving). Kylie Minogue reportedly tried to stop this video being released, even unsuccessfully attempting to buy the rights to the episodes she featured in.

Neighbours: How It All Began Virgin Video
Format: VHS
Year of Release: 1990
Running time: 81 mins approx.
Serial Number: VVD 722

Love ‘em or hate ‘em – but everyone’s got ‘em; Neighbours

Now’s your chance to see the very beginning of this much-loved series and meet the characters, now so familiar, as they first appeared, in an hour and twenty minutes of compulsive viewing.

Max Ramsay is determined for his elder son, Shane, to be the Olympic success he never was. In the meantime, he shows nothing but hostility towards his younger son Danny, who is plagued by a recurring nightmare in which Shane is injured while diving.

Scott Robinson stars to date Kim Taylor, unfortunately Kim’s over-protective mother is not aware of this.

Des Clarke’s stag party turns somewhat raucous, much to the disapproval of some Ramsey [sic] Street’s other residents, particularly at 2a.m.! But a shock is in store for Des; on the day of the wedding, his fiancé Lorraine, calls the whole thing off. Being left with a house to pay for on his own leaves Des with more than his fair share of financial problems, so Daphne, the stripper from his stag night, moves in as Des’ lodger. This, however, can only cause more problems with Lorraine, not to mention the neighbours...

Notes: This video is an omnibus of Episodes 1-4. The end credits for Episode 4 were edited and extended to include the full cast and production list.

The Official Neighbours Special: The First Ten Years Pegasus
Format: VHS
Year of Release: 1995
Running time: 90 mins approx.
Serial Number: PEG 1005

The 10th anniversary video spotlights both the memorable characters and events from the enduring Ramsay Street series.

Original and current stars of Neighbours, including Kimberley Davies, Melissa Bell and Scott Michaelson, tell their part of the ten year story, supported by scenes of romance, marriages, births and untimely deaths that have been watched by an enthralled audience over the past 10 years.

We remember the tragic death of Kerry, wife of Joe Mangel, shot by a hunter’s bullet. Daphne, falling beneath the wheels of a moving car. Harold’s disappearance in 1992 and Todd being hit by a car leaving Phoebe alone with their unborn child.

In happier times, we recall the romances and weddings – Scott and Charlene, Brad and Beth, Harold and Madge and Paul and Christine [sic].

The characters, the scenes, the major events – all that is Ramsay Street is contained on this 90 minute 10th Anniversary special.

Notes: This video was originally issued with three different sleeve designs; the first was tinted blue, followed several months later by another tinted pink, with various pictures of cast members on the cover. A year later, the video was re-issued in 1996 by Game Entertainment Ltd., changed serial numbers to G1011, and had a completely different cover – featuring a map of Erinsborough as the background, and the 1995 cast posing around a big number 10, re-titled to Neighbours: A 10th Anniversary Celebration. Content on the video is exactly the same, as is the description on the back. The video is a compilation of memorable scenes, and interviews with the cast, crew and people in the television industry.

Neighbours: Defining Moments Rajon
Format: VHS/DVD (two tapes/discs)
Year of Release: 2002
Running time: 365 mins approx.
Serial Numbers: RVID0001, RDVD0001

The characters and storylines of Ramsay Street have entertained viewers since 1985, making Neighbours the longest running Australian soap.

This programme contains 15 episodes and 365 minutes of the moments that have defined Neighbours... the births, deaths and weddings:

BIRTHS: Re-live the special moments as Daphne, Christina and Libby give birth to the new members of Ramsay Street.

DEATHS: Share the moments an celebrate the lives of our Ramsay Street friends who have passed away – Daphne, Todd, Jim, Helen and Madge.

WEDDINGS: Walk down memory lane when our favourite neighbours get married – Des and Daphne, Scott and Charlene, Madge and Harold, Beth and Brad, Annalise and Mark (or did they?) and Libby and Drew.

Bonus Feature: Gallery – a photo gallery containing shots of the Neighbours cast.

Notes: Defining Moments is the first commercial release to contain the full opening and closing credits for each episode. However, on the 2001 Season Finale (Libby giving birth to Ben, Episode 3920), the closing and opening credits are incorrect. When the episode aired in Australia, the credits had removed Tess, and added Darcy. In the UK, Tess remained on the credits and Darcy was never added. On the video, however, the opening credits have Tess and not Darcy (same version as the UK), yet the closing, oddly, omits the Hancocks, and uses the briefly adopted version used after Madge died. On the DVD, the closing credits for this episode are not shown, as the episode is merged with the 2002 Season Return (Episode 3921). The credits remain intact on the video though. The DVD presents the post 1999 episodes in full 16:9 anamorphic widescreen.

In September 2003 the DVD was released in the UK by Fremantle Home Entertainment. It contained the same episodes with the only difference being a FremantleMedia production slide added at the start of the DVD.

The set was reissued in both Australia and the UK in 2007 with a new cover to match the 2007 title sequence.

Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1 Shock
Format: DVD (three discs)
Year of Release: 2007
Running time: 750 mins approx.
Serial Numbers: KAL1126

A trip down memory lane for fans of one of Australia's most successful TV dramas. Featuring complete episodes from some of the most memorable moments in 22 years of Ramsay Street history including classic episodes which launched the successful careers of international stars such as Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Guy Pearce, Natalie Imbruglia and Holly Valance. This is the DVD that all Neighbours fans will want!

This DVD comes packaged with all the episodes that you'll remember
* The very first episodes screened on Channel Seven & Ten
* Harold's arrival
* 1000th milestone episode & party celebration special
* The Waterhole explodes
* The Kennedys move in
* The Scullys move into The Martins' old place
* Marc and Stephanie's wedding
* Dee and Toadie's short lived honeymoon
Plus many more of your favourite iconic episodes

SPECIAL FEATURES • Photo gallery

Inside the boxset, the complete contents is listed as follows:

DISC 1
Ep 1 Very first episode broadcast by Channel Seven
Ep 171 First episode on Ten
Ep 415 Harold's arrival
Ep 449 Ramsay St. Olympics
Ep 856 Naked Henry episode
Ep 1000 Milestone episode
1000th episode party celebration special

DISC 2
Ep 1285 Joe Mangel's life torn apart - Kerry shot
Ep 1286 Kerry dies
Ep 1520 Harold goes missing
Ep 1521 Search for Harold
Ep 1949 Waterhole explodes
Ep 1950 Waterhole explosion aftermath
Ep 2251 Kennedy's move in
Ep 2995 Karl kisses Sarah. Ben's car crash

DISC 3
Ep 2996 Ben lives!
Ep 3418 Scully's move into the Martins old place
Ep 3419 Scully's unpack
Ep 4007 Marc and Stephanie's wedding
Ep 4008 Flic breaks up Marc and Stephanie's wedding
Ep 4292 Dee and Toadie's honeymoon sours
Ep 4293 Toadie's nightmare continues
Ep 4500 Toady finally moves on from Dee

Notes: This three disc set was first released in Australia on 15th September 2007 but didn't see a UK release until 10th November 2008. The covers for each countries' release are similar but the UK cover features three pictures taken from episodes. The Australian version of this set was given a PG rating, but the UK release received a 12 certificate.

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3

Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 2 Shock
Format: DVD (three discs)
Year of Release: 2007
Running time: 750 mins approx.
Serial Numbers: KAL1138

Volume 2 in the Iconic Episodes Series of Australia's much loved drama Neighbours is a must have. Relive the moment when Scott and Charlene entered each others lives, the devastating fire at Lassiters and Harold's stunning reappearance. These are just some of the unforgettable full length episodes featured plus many more fan favourites from one of Australia's most successful TV dramas NEIGHBOURS.

This DVD comes packages [sic] with all your favourite episodes including:
• Scott proposes to Charlene
• Scott and Charlene's wedding
• 2000th milestone episode, Helen's birthday
• Lassiters on fire
• Getting ready for the end of the Millenium
• Romance between Joel and Flic
• Plus many more!

Inside the boxset, the complete contents is listed as follows:

DISC 1 FIRE!
Ep 1825 Fire behind Lassiters
Ep 1826 Escape
Ep 3444 Getting ready for end of millennium
Ep 3445 Finale to 1999 - Scully's fire
Ep 3446 Fire still burning
Ep 4630 Lassiter's on fire
Ep 4631 Still burning
Ep 4632 Aftermath

DISC 2 CHARLENE
Ep 234 Scott & Charlene first meeting
Ep 265 Scott & Charlene almost have sex episode in hotel room
Ep 391 Charlene, Scott & Paul's car crash
Ep 392 Charlene, Scott & Paul's car crash
Ep 400 1986 finale. Dream sequence
Ep 417 Charlene on beach in bikini episode
Ep 508 Scott proposes to Charlene
Ep 523 Scott and Charlene's wedding

DISC 3 FANS FAVES
Ep 776 Departure of Charlene part 1
Ep 777 Departure of Charlene part 2
Ep 2000 Milestone episode, Helen's birthday
Ep 2240 Murder mystery weekend
Ep 2710 Cheryl Stark killed in accident
Ep 2733 Harold reappears
Ep 3670 Romance between Joel and Flic kicks off
Ep 3671 Joe delivers baby in bush

Notes: This three disc set was first released in Australia on 18th October 2007 (just over a month after Volume 1) but didn't see a UK release until 1st June 2009. The covers for each countries' release are similar but the Australian version has a pink/purple colour tint while the UK cover keeps the blue/green background of Volume 1 but features three pictures taken from episodes. Both the Australian and UK releases of this set received a PG rating.

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3

Due to an error, there are no end credits for episode 1826.

This is the fourth offical recording release to feature Scott & Charlene's wedding episode.

Neighbours: From The Beginning Volume One Shock
Format: DVD (six discs)
Year of Release: 2012
Running time: 1350 mins approx.
Serial Numbers: KAL2299

Finally fans can relive the Neighbours experience from the very beginning with From the Beginning Volume 1. Take a trip down memory lane with the first 56 episodes of Ramsay Street history.

Relive Des getting jilted, Daphne moving in, Scott and Kim Taylor running away, the end of Shane’s diving career, Julie meddling in Jim’s new romance, Eileen’s arrival, Carol Brown causing trouble, Danny and Scott running away, Paul’s career change, and the true parentage of Danny.

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3

Neighbours: The Charlene Years Volume One Shock
Format: DVD (seven discs)
Year of Release: 2012
Running time: 1408 mins approx.
Serial Numbers: KAL2298

The Charlene Years Volume 1 lets Neighbours fan relive the first 63 episodes of Charlene’s tenure on Ramsay Street.

Episodes 234-297 see Charlene’s arrival, Daphne’s eviction, Des parenting Bradley, Mrs. Mangel’s arrival, Daphne’s pancake competition, Lucy getting in between Zoe and Jim, Max leaving to be with Maria, the end of Shane and Daphne, Charlene and Scott beginning to get close, Madge and Charlene having issues, Shane dives for the first time since accident, Tom arriving to take over family business, Zoe loses the baby, Mrs. York dies, Des and Daphne get back together, Bradley and Andrea leave to Europe with Jack, Fred’s return, Charlene, Mike and Scott hide away in Sydney, Nicki go back home, Des and Daphne finally get married.

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3

Neighbours: From The Beginning Volume Two Shock
Format: DVD (six discs)
Year of Release: 2012
Running time: 1350 mins approx.
Serial Numbers: KAL2659

Continuing on from Volume 1, Volume 2 of From the Beginning sees Neighbours fans continue with their trip down memory lane with another 56 episodes.

Episodes 57-112 see Max hiring Terry, Danny’s drink getting spiked, Harry Henderson’s return, Julie meets Philip Martin, Shane moves in with Max, Des’ new romance, the Ramsay house is broken into, Maria dates insurance assessor Richard Morrison, Daphne house sits and Joan calls off the engagement to Des.

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3

Neighbours: From The Beginning Volume Three Shock
Format: DVD (six discs)
Year of Release: 2013
Running time: 1232 mins approx.
Serial Numbers: KAL3031

The third instalment of From the Beginning sees Neighbours fans continue their trip down memory lane with next 56 episodes.

Episodes 113-168 see the closing of the 1985 season on Channel Seven, finishing just 2 episodes short of the season finale. Relive Harry Henderson winning the coffee shop for Daphne, Maria leaving for Hong Kong with Richard Morrison, Paul and Terry’s wedding, Paul and Terry moving into number 30, arrival of Bess Robinson, Loretta Martin dies in a car accident, Julie and Philip leave Erinsborough, Helen becomes engaged to Douglas Blake, Douglas disappears with Jim’s loan before the wedding, Terry kills Charles and Terry shoots Paul.

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3

Neighbours: From The Beginning Volume Four Shock
Format: DVD (seven discs)
Year of Release: 2013
Running time: 1430 mins approx.
Serial Numbers: KAL3068

The fourth instalment of From the Beginning sees Neighbours fans continue their trip down memory lane with next 65 episodes.

Episodes 169-233 see the finale of the 1985 season and the first part of the 1986 season. Relive Clive’s arrival, Zoe moving into Ramsay Street, Scott’s return (now played by Jason Donovan), the arrival of Rosemary Daniels, Mike finding a home in Ramsay Street, Nikki’s arrival, Shane and Daphne’s engagement, the arrival of Andrea and Bradley, and the blossoming of Zoe and Jim’s relationship.

This volume is then followed by the Charlene Years Volume 1.

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3

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