213-518: Ned Willis is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera Neighbours , played by Ben Hall . The character was created in the early 1990s, but he was not seen on-screen. Over twenty years later, the show's UK broadcaster Channel 5 confirmed that Hall had been cast in the role and would make a short guest appearance. He made his debut in the episode broadcast on 6 April 2016. Series producer Jason Herbison had plans to promote Hall to
426-475: A one-night stand . Jill becomes obsessed with Doug and wants a relationship. When she tells other residents that she and Doug will set up home together, he informs Pam about his affair. The confession shocks Pam, but she is "amazed and extremely hurt" when Doug tells her he was unfaithful because of her association with Jim. Pam retaliates by forcing Doug to move out of their house. Jones enjoyed acting out Pam and Doug's marriage problems, saying "It's great to have
639-530: A "scandalous moment". Kilkelly later quipped, "Neighbours fans went Ned Willis crazy when he was first introduced to the show earlier this year, so it's not too much of a surprise that the producers have decided to quickly bring him back for another guest stint." Kilkelly also thought that there was plenty of storylines for the writers to explore. The Daily Express 's Rebecca Miller had a similar observation, saying " Neighbours fans have been going wild ever since Ned Willis reappeared on screens in several episodes as
852-675: A 90-minute episode in Australia on 28 July 2022 on Network 10 and 10 Peach, while the finale in the United Kingdom aired on 29 July 2022 as a normal 30-minute episode in the regular daytime schedule followed by an hour-long prime-time episode. Due to timing, some scenes were cut from the UK showing. The finale was broadcast in Ireland on 3 August 2022 and in New Zealand on 2 September 2022. In November 2022, it
1065-407: A 9:30 am daily time slot from 1 July to 30 August 1991. New York City station WWOR-TV showed Neighbours weekdays 5:30 pm from 17 June to 17 September 1991. Sixty-five selected episodes were aired from the beginning to where Charlene leaves Ramsay Street in 1988 in both markets. In April 2004, the show began broadcasting nationally on the television channel Oxygen . A spokeswomen from
1278-492: A blood clot on her lungs. Pam and all of Cody's friends are devastated by her death. Pam arranges for Cody's funeral to be held in Darwin much to the chagrin of her friends and neighbours, but a memorial service is held for her at Lassiter's Lake. Pam then returns home after saying goodbye to Ramsay Street for the last time. Eighteen years later, Pam returns to Erinsborough at the request of Doug and Brad. During his visit to Brad, Doug
1491-483: A break up story for Elly and Ned, beginning with the revelation that Regan's husband was recurring villain Jacka Hills (Brad McMurray). Jacka asks Stephanie Scully ( Carla Bonner ) to find the man that his wife has been having an affair with, and Steph soon works out that it is Ned. She warns him that it is just a matter of time before Jacka learns the truth, leaving Ned "terrified". Steph suggests he leaves town, but Ned
1704-401: A couple of months, the show moved to 3:50 pm weekdays. The show eventually moved back to TV2, screening weeknights at 6:00 pm and, later, 6:30 pm before moving back to 6:00 pm. Its timeslot in 2022 was at 4:30 pm on TVNZ 1 . The finale aired, in its 90-minute iteration as Neighbours: The Final Farewell , in a primetime slot on TVNZ 1, on 2 September 2022. New episodes
1917-402: A crush on Terese. Ned forms an immediate bond with Brad's partner Lauren Turner, as she is caring and gentle towards him, which is something he has not had since he left home. An Inside Soap columnist noted that Ned's loyalties clearly lay with Lauren instead of his father, and they wondered if Ned was potentially "blurring the lines of her motherly concern". Hall commented that Ned was raised by
2130-453: A dare to travel naked across town in the taxi she was driving. Pam loved Doug's "wicked" sense of humour. The couple went through several crises. They were faced with "a terrible blow" when their second child, John died due to cot death . They also faced financial problems when the building trade slumped and they briefly split due to an argument. Pam and Doug's solid marriage soon ran into trouble when they began to neglect each other. Doug
2343-668: A date, Ned sees Bea and Finn kissing. He also learns that Yashvi has been running dark tours of Erinsborough focusing on Finn's crimes, and he cancels their date. Shane demands that he explains his behaviour to Yashvi and Ned confronts her about the tours, but she feels that he is more concerned about Bea. Ned realises that he needs to commit to Yashvi properly and tells her about Bea and Finn, before re-booking their hotel room. Bea turns to Ned when she and Finn are harassed by Alfie Sutton (Harry Borland), but, aware of his commitment to Yashvi, Ned refuses to intimidate Alfie for her. Ned defends Yashvi to Shane and Dipi, after they confront her about
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#17331045576262556-541: A drop of 300,000 from the BBC's average. However, the move boosted Channel 5's usual share for the 5.30 pm slot by three and a half times. UK viewers are able to catch up with episodes with Channel 5's video catch up service, My5 , similar to the catch up service in Australia. Channel 5 also had a deal with YouTube , allowing viewers to watch episodes for free on the video sharing site after they have been transmitted. From 4 January 2016, Channel 5 began broadcasting episodes on
2769-485: A false testimony for the upcoming trial surrounding the explosion. The confession brings Brad and Ned together, as he also wants to see justice for Josh's death. However, when Lauren says she is going to tell Brad about the kiss, Ned persuades her not to, saying it would ruin the relationship that he has built with his father. Kendall thought that Ned was being "quite manipulative" in that moment. Lauren agree to keep quiet, but warns Ned that she will speak to Brad if he crosses
2982-445: A fight involving Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano) and Dilhan Ozdil (Kyle Hazebroek), but Leo accidentally punches him in the face. When he arrives at Number 22, he tells Piper and Terese that he got hit by falling luggage on the plane. He also tells Terese that his tattoo studio is going broke. Terese's assistant Chloe Brennan ( April Rose Pengilly ) attempts to get Ned to open up about how he got his black eye, but Ned leaves when he learns she
3195-488: A fight. Kilkelly reported that Ned would be hiding a secret upon his return, as he is seen calling an unknown person and telling them no one knows why is he back in Erinsborough. Shortly after, Kendall reprised her role as Lauren Turner, as she returns to Erinsborough for "a final showdown" with Ned. It emerges that he still has feelings for Lauren and Terese asks her to come and sort things out between them. In scenes between
3408-556: A focus on three households created by Watson – including the Ramsay and Robinson families, who have a long history and an ongoing rivalry. Over the serial's early years, three additional houses on the street were introduced as regular settings. Pin Oak Court, in Vermont South , is the real cul-de-sac that has doubled for Ramsay Street. The houses featured are real and the residents allow
3621-477: A fresh start. He leaves after saying goodbye to his friends and family, including Amy. Hall explained of his departure, "That was just the end of my contract. For the show, once they knew that Channel 5 wasn't picking up the [Neighbours] contract, they needed to get some storylines sorted out. There was definitely a bunch of cast leaving in order to open up some new storylines, ways for people to come back and all that sort of stuff. I think it made sense for Ned to go at
3834-465: A friendship instead. Hall also admitted that he thought it was "a bit weird" of Ned to feel that way about Lauren in the first place. Ned is surprised by Brad and Lauren's engagement, as he knows how "fragile" their relationship has been since the kiss. Hall added, "But Ned wants to be happy for them and he wants them to be happy too. Ned is not malicious, so once he understands it, he's okay with it and wants it to work." Following Hall's return to filming,
4047-451: A gang tattoo on Ned's chest, and his grandmother Pam ( Sue Jones ) reveals that Ned helped a local gang to rob her house. She and Ned soon reconcile. Ned gives his younger sister Piper (Mavournee Hazel) a tattoo, after she lies that she has Brad's permission. Ned and Brad's relationship is further strained, and Ned publicly embarrasses him. Piper finds that Ned's story about the day of the explosion has inconsistencies, so Brad reports him to
4260-491: A goody two-shoes!" Hall admitted to being "a bit nervous" ahead of Ned's arrival. He described Ned's entrance as "a massive moment" and he hoped that it would live up to fans' expectations of the character. He also said, "I really wanted to make an entrance as a fully developed, interesting character." The character made his debut during the Hotel Death Trap storyline, in which the boiler room at Lassiters Hotel explodes. Ned
4473-591: A guest". Carena Crawford of All About Soap thought Ned was "a troubled young man", while her colleague Claire Crick branded him "Ramsay Street Romeo Ned". Of the Ned and Elly pairing, TV Week columnist Erin Miller noted, "Looks like bold Elly has met her match in mysterious Ned." Kate Maccarthy of Radio Times wondered if they were "set to be the cutest new couple in Ramsay Street?" Simon Timblick from What's on TV found
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#17331045576264686-427: A hug. Hall said Ned is "hypersensitive" to anything that Brad does that reminds him of what he did to his mother Beth, so when he sees Brad spending time with Terese and not Lauren, he concludes that something is going on between them. Ned shares his suspicions with his sister Piper, but she tells him that he is mistaken, and that Brad and Terese are mostly likely spending time together because of what happened to Josh. Of
4899-438: A job at the hotel alongside him. Scarlett manipulates Ned and Yashvi so that they break up. Scarlett tells Ned that she is being stalked by her former fiancé and he comforts her when a brick is thrown through the window. Ned is later struck by a motorbike in a hit and run and dislocates his shoulder. He stays at Number 32, where Scarlett seduces him. During a romantic getaway, the pair dress up for Halloween and Scarlett appears in
5112-427: A lot of attractive men on Ramsay Street right now, but none of them have caught our attention in quite the same way as man of mystery Ned." Comparing the character to the show's Brennan brothers, Ellis said you knew what you were getting with them, whereas with Ned "we're not quite sure what's lurking beneath the surface". The Herald Sun 's Clare Rigden questioned the character and his backstory, writing "I'm sorry, but
5325-452: A lot of her old friends have since moved on. Cody's relationship with the recently paroled Michael Martin (Troy Beckwith) causes a rift between Pam and Michael's stepmother Julie (Julie Mullins). Pam becomes a grandmother when Gaby gives birth to Zac (Jay Callahan). Gaby leaves to become manager of Lassiter's Hotel in Darwin and Pam and Doug eventually decide to move up there too. When Cody
5538-464: A lunchtime broadcast and then a morning broadcast repeat the following day. Michael Grade , the channel's then controller, was advised by his daughter to move the morning broadcast repeat to a late afternoon slot, as she and her friends kept missing it due to them being at school, which took place from 4 January 1988. The show then started attracting larger audiences, peaking at over 21 million viewers on 26 January 1990, an aggregated figure that combined
5751-431: A new current affairs show. They said "It's part of a re-branding of Ten's free-to-air channel, targeting the older demographic. The 'younger' shows, like Neighbours , will go on to one of Ten's digital channels". It was later confirmed that the show would be moving to digital channel, Eleven. Network Ten's programmer, David Mott said "We believe Neighbours is perfectly suited to Eleven's audience strategy and will find
5964-414: A new UK broadcaster. Dennis said of the cancellation, "Simply put, it is all about the quickly changing landscape in the way we view our favourite TV shows. Drama on free-to-air television is dying a rapid death because nowadays viewers are used to being able to watch what they want when they want. Ultimately, Neighbours is a product in the big business of film and television and like any other business, if
6177-466: A new tattoo parlour. Hall later thanked viewers for their support on his social media accounts, and added "it was an absolute honour to be a part of the crazy world of Erinsborough and work with such kind and talented people." The actor did not rule out a potential return to the show in the future. On 18 May 2018, the show's UK broadcaster Channel 5 announced through its official Neighbours Twitter account that Hall had reprised his role. Of his return to
6390-591: A newly promoted Mark Brennan from charging Ned. Despite winning Employee of the Month, Ned becomes discontented working at Lassiters and Terese arranges for him to manage the relaunch of the Lassiters rooftop pool. Although his body positivity theme goes down well, the pressure of arranging the event causes him to quit his job to start a career as an artist. Yashvi supports him, but Shane and Paul disapprove of his new venture. He initially struggles to get work, but soon comes up with
6603-463: A non-custodial sentence and the Kennedys agree to house him. Ned's anger at Elly causes tension between himself and Bea. He later believes that he has witnessed Finn intimidating Bea, but she assures him that he is mistaken. Ned is reunited with his cousin, Roxy Willis, when she moves in with him and Terese. He is suspicious about her reasons for moving to Erinsborough, and she tells him that she got in with
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6816-401: A one-and-half-hour-long episode. It was broadcast on 29 July 2022 in the UK as a one-hour-long episode. A study conducted shortly after the final episode aired in Australia and the UK found that fans experienced considerable feelings of grief and loss at the conclusion of the series, with viewers having formed strong connections and bonds with their favorite characters. On 17 November 2022, it
7029-484: A painting of Yashvi – with her own portrait. Enraged, Ned follows Scarlett to the maze where she stabbed him a year earlier. When he regains consciousness the next morning, he finds he has a head wound and no memory of his showdown with Scarlett. She is reported missing and police constable Levi Canning (Richie Morris) finds traces of her blood in Ned's car. The character received mostly positive attention from critics. Inside Soap's Sarah Ellis wrote, "There are certainly
7242-489: A plan to turn the Backpackers into an art and exhibition space called The Hive . To fund his new venture and an upcoming exhibition, Ned begins selling artistic semi-nude photos through Fandangle, a content subscription service. A mysterious client pays him for several nude photos and a video, and Ned is alarmed when they seemingly track him to Erinsborough. When his fan asks to meet up, Ned is horrified to discover that Scarlett
7455-427: A polyamorous relationship with Amy Greenwood ( Jacinta Stapleton ) and Levi Canning (Richie Morris), a storyline which was critiqued by fans and reporters. Hall departed the serial on 8 June 2022, but later returned as part of the series finale . The character of Ned Willis was created in the early 90s shortly after his parents Brad Willis (then Scott Michaelson ) and Beth Brennan ( Natalie Imbruglia ) departed
7668-407: A product isn't making money, it will make way for one that will. All TV shows come to an end – even the likes of long-time legends such as Coronation Street and Days of Our Lives will eventually cease. Survival of these shows is in the viewers' hands." Cast member Georgie Stone revealed that she discovered the cancellation on Twitter and was initially unsure whether to believe it, until she
7881-463: A really meaty storyline." Jones believed that it the marriage was worth saving and hoped the couple would sort things out. The actress added "They might even end up with a stronger relationship than they had before." The duo's marital issues continued during 1994. Pam tries everything she can to keep her family united. But the situation worsens when Doug begins heavy drinking upon discovering that he gained his Lassiter's job out of sympathy. While Pam
8094-562: A recording studio as a friendly gesture. Ned soon notices the closeness between Bea and Finn, and talks it over with Leo, who advises him to move on with Yashvi. After spending a fun afternoon together, Ned and Yashvi kiss. After Yashvi calls Ned her boyfriend in front of her father Shane Rebecchi (Nicholas Coghlan), Ned tells her that they need to take things slow. He attends a Rebecchi family brunch, where he tells Shane about his desire to take things slowly with Yashvi, and Shane accepts their relationship. On his way to meet Yashvi at Lassiters for
8307-447: A relationship with Elly Conway ( Jodi Anasta ). Ned's former lover Regan Davis (Sabeena Manalis) comes to warn him that her husband Jacka Hills (Brad McMurray) has found out about their affair and is after revenge. When Jacka is released from prison, Ned breaks up with Elly to keep her safe and he takes Regan out of town. When he returns, he finds Elly talking with Jacka at The Waterhole and Ned attempts to fight Jacka. Ned announces he
8520-512: A residential cul-de-sac in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough . The street was named after the grandfather of original character Max Ramsay ( Francis Bell ). Other locations include Erinsborough High School, the garage (local mechanic), hospital , and the Lassiter's complex, which contains the Lassiter's Hotel , Waterhole bar, Harold's Café , the lawyers office Rebecchi Law , and
8733-671: A resort in Queensland. Filming locations outside of Australia have included Kenya , the United States and the United Kingdom, which has seen Neighbours episodes filmed there on a number of occasions. In February 1990, Lyme Park in Cheshire doubled as the Ledgerwood estate set in Yorkshire. Derek Nimmo guest-starred as the fictitious Lord Ledgerwood in two of the episodes. In November 1992,
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8946-863: A ride on the London Eye and being married on a boat on the River Thames . Three further storylines shot on location in London aired in March 2017, March 2018, and September 2019. The show was due to film in Ireland for the first time in March 2020, before the shoot was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following year, a sixth storyline was filmed on location in London, featuring Amanda Holden and Sophie Ellis-Bextor alongside regular cast member Jemma Donovan ( Harlow Robinson ). In early 2023, Annie Jones ( Jane Harris ) and Guy Pearce ( Mike Young ) filmed scenes in
9159-474: A scene with Natalie Imbruglia. I'm open to that. It's up to the powers that be." Ned is invited to Erinsborough by his grandfather Doug ( Terence Donovan ), who hopes to reunite him with his estranged father Brad ( Kip Gamblin ). The boiler at Lassiter's Hotel explodes and kills Ned's half-brother Josh ( Harley Bonner ). Ned meets Brad outside and Doug witnesses their reunion shortly before he also dies. Brad's partner Lauren Turner ( Kate Kendall ) notices
9372-442: A set of engagement photos with Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson). He also deduces that Leo has a crush on Terese and encourages him to act on his feelings. Ned befriends Gary Canning ( Damien Richardson ) and advises him on what to do with some money left with him by criminal Jeremy Sluggett (Tamblyn Lord). Ned walks Elly's sister Bea Nilsson ( Bonnie Anderson ) home when she fears that her former boyfriend Finn Kelly ( Rob Mills )
9585-409: A single mother, so Lauren's kind nature helps to settle him in and make Erinsborough feel like home. He is aware that she is Brad's partner and "a big no-go zone" when it comes to any romantic feelings. Ned grows even closer to Lauren when she asks him pose for her art project. Ned soon becomes suspicious that Brad is cheating on Lauren with his former wife Terese, after he sees them talking and sharing
9798-415: A slow burn, she is very delicate right now." He added that the pair would get closer as their friendship develops, as Bea also voices her suspicions about Cassius and they team up to protect Piper. Anderson told Alice Penwill of Inside Soap that Bea enjoys her friendship with Ned and she feels safe with him, although she puts her guard up occasionally. Ned and Bea soon share a kiss, and Anderson said that Bea
10011-402: A successful and enduring home on Eleven". Neighbours moved to Eleven on 11 January 2011, the channel's launch day. Throughout 2013, Eleven had broadcast repeat episodes of Neighbours from the 2007 period, titled Old School Neighbours , during weekday mornings. In 2015, Network Ten had broadcast an encore of the previous day's episode at 7:00 am weekdays. In 2018, for the first time in
10224-469: A tattooist and ex-gang member who looks like a boy band member? I'm just not buying Ned Willis. Surely he's got to be a bit gnarlier than the clean-cut guy who waltzed into Erinsborough and into the Willis family? Is anyone else bothered by this, or is it just me? Tonight Ned's backstory might be unravelling, thanks to some digging by Paige." Digital Spy's Daniel Kilkelly dubbed the kiss between Ned and Lauren as
10437-469: A tragic time for the Willis family, but the one silver lining is that it's brought Neighbours legend Pam back to our screens again as she says her farewells to grandson Josh." Pam was placed at number twenty-eight on the Huffpost's "35 greatest Neighbours characters of all time" feature. Journalist Adam Beresford stated that in regards to the Willis family, Pam "was the best of the bunch". He described her as
10650-534: A trait he enjoyed playing. The character was introduced during the Hotel Death Trap storyline, in which the boiler room at Lassiters Hotel explodes, killing his half-brother and grandfather. His early storylines focused on the strained relationship he had with his father Brad Willis ( Kip Gamblin ) and his attraction to Brad's partner Lauren Turner ( Kate Kendall ), which culminated in a kiss between them. His storylines during his second and third stints included an on-off relationship with Elly Conway ( Jodi Anasta ),
10863-403: A wedding dress. Over dinner, Scarlett starts talking about their future and says that they are meant to be together. Uncomfortable, Ned tries to leave, but Scarlett stabs him with a cheese knife. She then chases him through a maze, as Bea and Yashvi enter to rescue him. Bea manages to help Ned escape and he collapses by a tree, where Scarlett finds him and attempts to kill him. Yashvi tackles her to
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#173310455762611076-697: Is "conflicted" as Cassius also helps him out. Ned later sees Cassius with a mystery woman and initially believes Cassius is cheating on Piper, but Cassius explains that the woman Elissa Gallow (Verity Charlton) is his mother, who does not approve of his relationship with Piper. Hall told Hughes ( Radio Times ) that while Ned is tempted to tell Piper about Elissa, he acknowledges that she is "very fragile" and wants to protect her. Hall also said that if Ned's suspicions had been wrong, then it could have damaged his relationship with Piper. It later emerges that Cassius killed his father Hamish Roche (Sean Taylor) and let Piper's former boyfriend Tyler Brennan ( Travis Burns ) take
11289-444: Is "really shocked, and feels incredibly uncomfortable about the whole situation." Ellis ( Inside Soap ) pointed out that Lauren had been seen looking at Ned's muscles and wondered if she actually enjoyed the kiss, but Kendall insisted that there was a big difference between noticing Ned's attractiveness and acting on it. Lauren had no intention of doing anything. Brad eventually admits to Ned that he and Terese are involved in organising
11502-515: Is "reluctant" as his relationship with Elly is progressing well. Ned eventually decides to break up with Elly to keep her safe. Shortly after, Regan begs Ned to help her and he takes her out of town. Upon his return, Ned finds Elly enjoying a drink with Jacka, who she does not know, in The Waterhole. Knowing that it is part of Jacka's revenge plan, Ned "sees red" and a fight breaks out. Ned later decides to leave town, concluding Hall's second stint with
11715-420: Is Mark's sister. Mark works out Leo hit Ned and assumes they fought over Elly, but they assure her that was not the case. Ned later admits to Terese that he is in love with Lauren, who admits there was a spark between them, but she is committed to Brad. Ned decides to sell his business and stay with Terese, who gets him a job as a porter at Lassiters Hotel. Ned stands in for Leo's brother David ( Takaya Honda ) in
11928-423: Is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours , played by Sue Jones . Pam was introduced by executive producer Don Battye as the matriarch of the newly introduced Willis family. Jones initially turned down an offer to appear in the show, before changing her mind. She was cast as Pam after a screen test . She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 6 August 1990. Pam
12141-402: Is a tattoo artist, deeming the job "cool". He also believed that there had been very few tattoo artists in the show's history. Hall commented that Ned's occupation would lead to some "mischief". Ahead of his arrival on-screen, Hall described Ned as being a "very complex" and "quite manipulative" character because "he has had a bit to deal with". Hall said his favourite aspect of Ned's personality
12354-407: Is a wonderful show and because of this I felt it was important that fresh eyes and brains take over to keep this Australian icon contemporary. Having said that, I'm really excited about the new role and thank FremantleMedia for this wonderful opportunity." Former City Homicide producer, Richard Jasek , took over Bower's role, while Alan Hardy took over the role of producer. On 4 December 2013, it
12567-408: Is also her former boyfriend, and he questions whether she has feelings for him, but Terese is sure it is just nostalgia. Finn attempts to bring Ned and Bea back together, but Ned realises that Bea was right to end their relationship. Yashvi kisses Ned when he attempts to remove some food from her face. He insists that he just wants to be friends, as he is still getting over Bea. He later buys Bea time at
12780-573: Is aware of Ned's flirting and innuendo, which leaves her feeling a little nervous around him. Kendall also explained that when Ned insists that something is going on between Brad and Terese, Lauren is quick to dismiss his concerns, but she soon becomes suspicious too. She confronts Brad, but when he refuses to give her a straight answer, she is left feeling confused. When Lauren is alone with Ned, she vents to him about Brad and Terese and tells him that she cares about him. Ned then kisses Lauren, but she pushes him away and he quickly runs off. Kendall said Lauren
12993-693: Is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video on 18 September 2023. In Canada, CFMT-TV in Toronto broadcast Neighbours on weeknights at 11:00 pm, starting in September 1990. From 20 May 1991, CFMT moved the show to 4:00 pm. After announcing its cancellation, CFMT decided to keep Neighbours on its schedule throughout September 1994, following numerous letters and telephone calls. From April 2017 to April 2019, Neighbours aired on OutTV . Episodes were broadcast on weekdays at 2:30 pm ET and 5:30 pm ET, with an omnibus on Saturdays. Episodes aired on
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#173310455762613206-454: Is dead to him. He plans to leave Erinsborough, but stays when Lauren and Terese tell him that his mother tried to keep him and Brad apart. During an interview published on the show's official website, Hall commented that Ned would develop a "risqué" crush on someone who lives on Ramsay Street . In an interview for the Neighbuzz podcast, Hall said that producers originally planned for Ned to have
13419-471: Is definitely over Elly, and their romance ended amicably, if he and Bea became a couple it could be "uncomfortable and a bit weird". He explained that Ned and Bea are drawn together by "mutual pain". They find that they can talk to each other about similar experiences, which helps forge a bond between them. Hall believed the couple made a good match, saying "Ned knows Bea has been through a lot having been manipulated and fooled by Finn and realises this needs to be
13632-408: Is determined to find him. On 14 March 2022, Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy confirmed that Hall would be exiting the show, after reaching the end of his contract. Ned's departure was already planned and written before it was announced Neighbours would be ending later in the year. Further details about the character's exit were released on 1 May. Kilkelly reported that Ned's exit would air on 10 May in
13845-410: Is doing and urges him to stop and go to therapy. Ned begins counselling for his anger issues, but Kane pressures him to return to fighting. When Ned turns up at the warehouse, he sees Bea in a fight and manages to pull her out before she is seriously injured. He tells Yashvi about the fights and decides not to go back, but he soon receives threats. Yashvi gets the fight ring shut down by the police and she
14058-466: Is doing, so he "throws it back at her!" Hall also believed Madison was in on his plan. Later that night, Ned meets Elly in the Back Lane Bar in the city and after they have a small argument, they decide to stop playing games and give their relationship a go. Hall described Ned and Elly's coupling as "a very passionate, fiery, 'up and down' sort of relationship." He went on to say that the pair's romance
14271-415: Is falling for him. Bea's best friend Yashvi Rebecchi (Olivia Junkeer) develops a crush on Ned. Anderson told Penwill that Bea is initially unaware of her friend's feelings, but she thought Bea would not like having someone else "having eyes for the guy she's falling for". Anderson also said that Bea's intrigue over Finn's whereabouts also gets in the way of her relationship with Ned, who is not happy that she
14484-610: Is following her. They continue to meet up for late night walks, but Ned becomes increasingly tired. He later falls asleep in the hotel's sauna and develops hyperthermia . Ned is found by Yashvi Rebecchi (Olivia Junkeer), who calls him an ambulance. To repay Yashvi, he offers to help her with her football training, but she develops a crush on him. He tries to let her down gently and admits that he has feelings for Bea. Ned and Bea investigate Piper's boyfriend Cassius Grady (Joe Davidson), and Ned later tells Bea that he has feelings for her. They kiss, but Bea runs off and later tells him that she
14697-426: Is further tested when she discovers he has a gambling problem and Brad moves in with Lauren and her father Lou ( Tom Oliver ). However, Brad and Pam patch up their differences before Brad leaves on a cruise ship for several months. After Brad and Beth reunite and relocate to Perth, Cody returns and Pam notices a change in her mood. This stems from the fact Cody's marriage to Drew Grover (Christopher Kirby) has ended and
14910-463: Is invited to Erinsborough by his grandfather Doug, but they are forced to evacuate the hotel following the explosion . Later that day, Ned comes face-to-face with his father, Brad. Doug witnesses their reunion, before collapsing and dying. Doug's death came shortly after Ned's half-brother Josh Willis ( Harley Bonner ) was also killed off. Hall believed that Ned was willing to try and get along with his father. He said that Ned comes to Erinsborough with
15123-565: Is later injured when Kane spikes her drink with broken glass. Kane is soon arrested. Ned and Yashvi reconcile at New Years, but Shane strongly opposes their relationship. Ned rediscovers his passion for art when he is asked to paint a mural of Sonya Rebecchi ( Eve Morey ) over the Erinsborough History Wall. Yashvi begins training to join the police force. Zenin Alexio ( Axle Whitehead ) threatens Ned, as he think he has told Yashvi about
15336-416: Is leaving town and Elly decides to go with him, however, Ned leaves without her. He returns for Brad and Lauren's wedding. Jacka's mother Maxine Cowper ( Kate Hood ) turns up at the reception, and it emerges that Ned unintentionally started a fire that burnt her house down. Ned is arrested for arson and he receives a community sentence , after Elly acts as a character witness. Ned tells Elly he loves her. Ned
15549-702: Is not ready for a relationship. Cassius is attacked in prison and Ned admits that it is his fault, as he spoke to an old gang friend about him and they arranged the attack. Bea stops spending time with him because of the incident. Ned apologises to Cassius and Piper. Bea begins spending time with Ned again, and she allows him to read her diary. They begin dating and he supports her when she secures regular singing gigs at The Waterhole. Ned helps Mark apprehend Ivan Renshaw (Michael Shanahan), after he shoots Terese. Ned warns Finn's brother Shaun Watkins (Brad Moller) to leave Bea alone, and Bea struggles to forgive him for interfering. They soon reconcile, and are caught having sex at
15762-426: Is now airs from 19 September 2023 at 5.30pm Tuesdays to Fridays on TVNZ 2. Episodes is to be then available to stream on Amazon Prime Video . In Iceland, Neighbours has been aired on Stöð 2 since 1986 with Icelandic subtitles. The show is currently on weeknights at 5.25 pm. In Belgium, Neighbours has aired since 1988 as Buren , with Dutch subtitles on Één (previously known as TV1, in 2024 known as VRT1),
15975-404: Is now streaming on Amazon Freevee from 18 September 2023 in the United Kingdom. In Ireland, RTÉ began broadcasting Neighbours on 2 January 2001. The show aired weekdays at 2:00 pm on RTÉ One and was repeated at 6:00 pm on RTÉ Two . Episodes were also available via catch-up on RTÉ Player . Prior to the move from BBC One to Channel 5 in the UK, RTÉ broadcast Neighbours at the same pace as
16188-500: Is offered the chance to buy a tattoo parlour on the Gold Coast and he decides to accept. After Elly clears up a misunderstanding in which Ned thinks she had sex with Mark Brennan ( Scott McGregor ), Ned asks her to come to Gold Coast with him, but Elly tells him that she wants to be single for a while. After a farewell party with his family, Ned leaves Erinsborough. Just over a year later, Ned returns to Erinsborough. He tries to break up
16401-491: Is partly responsible for taking Brad away from Beth. Hall also said that Ned would enjoy getting to know his sisters and becoming part of the family again. He added that Ned would have to learn how to be both a brother and a son, which he would get right and wrong at times. Brad and Ned's relationship is further strained when Brad reports his son to the police. The storyline begins as Ned's half-sister Piper Willis (Mavournee Hazel) realises that there are holes in Ned's account of
16614-424: Is responsible. She threatens to expose his nude photos unless he paints her portrait for her new fiancé. Ned initially goes along with her demands, but Scarlett's behaviour becomes more erratic. He confesses to Yashvi, who is furious at his continued secretive behaviour. Scarlett reports Ned to the police, claiming he is stalking her. She gatecrashes his art exhibition and switches his entry to a prestigious art prize –
16827-468: Is revealed when she tells Ned that her husband has found out about her affair. She warns Ned that her husband will be out for revenge. Anasta commented that Elly notices them talking and realising that she had been lied to, she feels "uneasy and threatened". Elly then embarrasses Regan by calling her out during a quiz night at the pub, but Ned is equally humiliated and cannot believe Elly acted that way, leaving their relationship in doubt. Writers soon devised
17040-414: Is shot during a siege between police and drug dealers, Pam hurries back to Erinsborough to be by her bedside. Karl ( Alan Fletcher ) and Susan Kennedy ( Jackie Woodburne ) invite Pam to enjoy dinner in her old home. Pam visits Cody that evening and it seems as if she may make a full recovery, but Cody suddenly goes into cardiac arrest. Cody is rushed into theatre, but dies after the surgeons fail to remove
17253-497: Is the real cul-de-sac that doubles for Ramsay Street. All of the houses featured in the show are real and the residents allow Neighbours to shoot external scenes in their front and back yards and on occasions, in their garages. Neighbours has been filmed in Pin Oak Court since the series began in 1985 and it has since become popular with tourists. Tours to the cul-de-sac run throughout the year. The interior scenes are filmed at
17466-674: The Radio Times : "Ned still has a bit of heartache there as his feelings for her were strong and he was confused. I think our producer would love to get Lauren, Brad or even Ned's mum Beth in the show at some point, there's certainly scope for that." Ned soon becomes involved in Piper's relationship with Cassius Grady (Joe Davidson), as he is suspicious of him. Hall said Ned is "very protective" over Piper, so he keeps an eye on Cassius, as he finds his secretive behaviour odd. His suspicions are raised when he catches Cassius lying to Piper, but Hall said Ned
17679-570: The Great Barrier Reef region. Two storylines were filmed in Geelong and the Gold Coast in 2016. In March 2019, Neighbours filmed scenes at the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras for an episode airing in 2020. The serial also had its own float during the parade. Later that year, scenes for Paul Robinson ( Stefan Dennis ) and Terese Willis ' ( Rebekah Elmaloglou ) wedding were filmed at
17892-571: The Morrison government to step in and help. After the decision to cut the show's funding by British broadcaster Channel 5, an online campaign was launched trying to get Barry Crocker 's version of the Neighbours theme song to number one in the UK charts. This success had the tune at number one on the iTunes chart for almost 24 hours. An article in the Sydney Morning Herald noted that following
18105-556: The Republic of Ireland on 3 August 2022. To mark the ending of the show, RTÉ had made several classic episodes available to viewers in Ireland on the RTÉ Player. Neighbours returned to RTÉ and debuted on Amazon Prime Video on 18 September 2023. In New Zealand, Neighbours was broadcast primarily on the TVNZ network. The show was initially broadcast by TVNZ on 25 July 1988, but by 1996 it
18318-531: The TV Tonight website reported Neighbours was to reduce crew operations in 2011 so production could be upgraded. The changes meant that the location manager and catering team were no longer required, studio shoots would be reduced from three cameras to two, and location shooting would be restricted. Of the changes, FremantleMedia said " Neighbours is undergoing a work flow upgrade to accommodate advances in technology and production techniques to ensure we are at
18531-451: The merger of Viacom and CBS , Channel 5 in the UK and Channel 10 in Australia became owned by the same corporate umbrella. Despite the soap being the 4th most popular in the UK (behind the country's traditional top 3 soaps), the funding arrangements meant that one part of ViacomCBS was cross-subsidising another. On 3 March 2022, it was confirmed that the show would end after 37 years on air, after production company Fremantle could not obtain
18744-427: The "right intentions", although he is unsure what he will achieve. The actor continued, "It's a lot of pain to get over, it's a lot of hurt to be left by your father. To suddenly try and reconcile after twenty years is not going to be easy!" Rebekah Elmaloglou who plays Brad's second wife Terese Willis told Sarah Ellis from Inside Soap that Terese feels a lot of guilt for Brad and Ned's fractured relationship, as she
18957-515: The 2000s, rival soap opera Home and Away emerged as more popular than Neighbours in Australia. As of 2004, Neighbours was regularly attracting just under a million viewers per episode. In 2007, Home and Away was averaging 1.4 million viewers in Australia to Neighbours ' 700,000. During the revamp of 2007, the episode broadcast on 23 July 2007 saw the introduction of a new family, updated sets, new theme music and graphics. Ratings for that episode averaged 1.05 million viewers in
19170-455: The 6:30 pm. slot. It was the first time the programme's viewing figures had topped 1 million in 2007. By the end of 2007 it was reported that producers had hoped the Neighbours revamp would push the ratings up to between 900,000 to 1 million an episode. It had, however, resulted in a more modest boost, with ratings hovering at about 800,000 a night. The same viewing period had shown an increase in ratings for Home and Away , which
19383-406: The Australian broadcast. All episodes of Neighbours were later removed from Hulu. From 18 September 2023, new episodes along with archive episodes, is now streaming on Amazon Freevee . Neighbours initially aired on Seven Network. It struggled to attract high ratings, leading to its cancellation by the network four months after it premiered. The series was then picked up by Network Ten. After
19596-553: The BBC. From the move to Channel 5, RTÉ sat one episode behind the UK broadcast. In 2007, RTÉ secured a long-term deal with FremantleMedia to continue broadcasting the show in Ireland after it moved from the BBC to Channel 5. While RTÉ had only broadcast Neighbours since 2001, it had already been popular with Irish viewers since it debuted on BBC One in October 1986. The finale was broadcast in Northern Ireland on 29 July 2022 and
19809-459: The Christmas and New Year period. From 2018 until 2020, the show aired all year round, although a three-week Christmas break occurred in 2021–2022. All aired episodes shown during the week are available to watch on Network 10's 10Play app, as part of their catch up TV service. 10 Peach also broadcast the last four aired episodes shown in an omnibus edition each Sunday. When the show began in 1985,
20022-528: The Global Television studios in Forest Hill , the adjoining suburb in which Pin Oak Court is located. Under the contract for filming to take place on the street, the residents of Pin Oak Court require permission to alter the exterior of their properties; between the series' cancellation and revival in 2022 and 2023, some residents took the opportunity to make renovations without hindrance. Through much of
20235-609: The Seven Network. Repeat episodes of Neighbours episodes from the 1988–1991 period were broadcast between 2000 and 30 June 2003 on Network Ten. These episodes were seen at 3:30 pm, before moving to 11:30 am. During 2008, Ten HD broadcast the previous week's episodes in an omnibus edition each Sunday. These omnibus editions did not return in 2009, as Ten HD was replaced by One HD from March 2009. In August 2010, Sydney's Daily Telegraph reported that Neighbours would be moving to Ten's new digital channel, to make way for
20448-636: The UK after Channel 5 pulled its funding for budget reasons. In an official statement, a channel spokesperson said " Neighbours will no longer air on Channel 5 beyond this summer. It's been a much-loved part of our schedule for more than a decade, and we'd like to thank the cast, Fremantle and all of the production team for their fantastic work on this iconic series." Neighbours concluded on Channel 5 in July 2022. The channel's spokesperson confirmed that 5 wants to increase its investment in original UK dramas. New episodes of Neighbours , along with archive episodes,
20661-423: The UK and on 9 June in Australia. Ned decides to leave Erinsborough following the end of his relationship with Amy Greenwood ( Jacinta Stapleton ). Ned feels "caught" between her and Harlow Robinson (Jemma Donovan), with whom he had an affair with. Zima Anderson reprises her role as Ned's cousin, Roxy Willis , for a cameo appearance, as she gives him some advice, which results in Ned deciding to move to Sydney for
20874-482: The UK broadcast, which had fallen behind due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The move caused some viewers to speculate that the soap was on the verge of being cancelled, but April Rose Pengilly (who plays Chloe Brennan ) confirmed that the rumours were not true. On 23 November 2021, a spokesperson from Channel 5 confirmed that Neighbours episodes would continue airing five times a week in 2022, while 10 Peach would be keeping
21087-402: The UK broadcaster as it was no longer commercially viable for Ten to fund it alone. In 2018, after a new deal was secured with Channel 5, the show became the first Australian drama to air all year round. In February 2022, Channel 5 announced that it would be dropping Neighbours from its schedule; the cancellation of the show was confirmed the following month. The show's finale was broadcast as
21300-581: The UK episode airing on the same day as the wedding. The episode, which had already aired in Australia, marked the first time an Australian show recorded extra scenes for a UK broadcaster. On 25 October 2011, it was announced Bower would leave Neighbours in December 2011 to move into a new international role with FremantleMedia. Of her departure, Bower told Colin Vickery of the Herald Sun , "I love Neighbours , it
21513-400: The UK for the show's most recent overseas storyline, which aired in the first few weeks of the show's revival. Neighbours currently airs from Monday to Thursday weekly at 4:00pm on Network 10 and is replayed at 6:30pm on 10 Peach . Until 2018, Neighbours was broadcast from early January to early December for approximately 48–49 weeks each year, going off-air for four to five weeks during
21726-483: The UK launched a search to find a female actress to play the part of Poppy Rogers . The search was similar to the Dolly magazine competition in Australia. August saw Neighbours air its 6,000th episode. Digital Spy revealed that the week-long 6,000th episode celebrations would see the wedding of regular characters, Donna Freedman ( Margot Robbie ) and Ringo Brown ( Sam Clark ). It was later announced that an attempt on
21939-537: The actor confirmed that Ned would be receiving a new love interest and producers paired his character with the newly introduced Elly Conway ( Jodi Anasta ). In a bid to show his father that he is over his crush on Lauren, Ned asks Elly out on a date, and she accepts as she is "intrigued" by Ned. Ned asks Elly out on a second date, but she turns him down and attempts to play hard to get , so Ned asks Madison Robinson (Sarah Ellen) out instead to make Elly jealous. Hall told Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap that Ned knows what Elly
22152-411: The actor posted various photos of himself on the set to his social media accounts. When asked if he always knew that the character was going to return, Hall replied, "It wasn't decided at that point, actually. It just came up and when I found out the opportunity was there to come back, I took it gladly. It's been a really fun period of shooting now that I know the ropes a little bit more." Hall thought that
22365-581: The air in the world. In 2005, Neighbours celebrated its 20th anniversary and over twenty former cast members returned for a special episode , which saw the characters sitting down to watch a documentary about Ramsay Street and its residents. At the Logie Award ceremony that year, the show was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame . In 2007, the show underwent a revamp, which included a switch to recording in HDTV ,
22578-413: The anniversary episodes that revolved around an Erinsborough Festival. Network Ten and Channel 5 aired a documentary special titled Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite , which featured interviews with current and former cast members, including Kylie Minogue , Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce , reflecting on their time on the show. Natalie Lynch succeeded Wilson as producer in early 2016. In 2017, there
22791-445: The backbone of the Willis family, and has become stronger and stronger since she's gone out to work and established her own identity. But when she's up for murder, she nearly crumbles." Jones explained that as all of the evidence pointed to her, most people believed she was guilty – even Doug had his doubts and there did not seem like there was a way to clear her name. Jones was pleased to be given "a gripping" storyline and stated that
23004-694: The blame. Hall stated that with Ned's temper and tendency to react with violence, there was potential for confrontation between them should he find out the truth. He thought the plot could lead to Ned's dark side coming out, as Ned would want to protect his family. Writers later paired Ned with Elly's younger sister Bea Nilsson ( Bonnie Anderson ). Hall said that their friendship starts off "coincidentally", as Ned offers to walk Bea home when she thinks she has seen her former partner and villain Finn Kelly ( Rob Mills ). He commented "their friendship blossoms from there – but it's early days..." Hall also said that while Ned
23217-479: The cast, all of whom were informed of the revival when Herbison visited their houses and told them in-person. Fletcher, Woodburne and Moloney all expressed their pleasure of the revival either during interviews or on social media. Other cast members were not informed prior to the announcement of the show's return. It has been revealed that Neighbours will be produced for at least the next two years, with 200 new episodes being released per year. In February 2023,
23430-557: The change on the week it was due to be implemented. "Audience feedback" was cited as the reason for the reversal. Neighbours has been sold to over 60 countries and is one of Australia's most successful media exports. Neighbours has been very successful in the United Kingdom, and has proved to be more popular there than in Australia. It was broadcast on BBC One for over 21 years from October 1986 until February 2008. The series started airing on 27 October 1986, as part of BBC One's revamped daytime schedules. Neighbours went out with
23643-470: The changes were an attempt to return to the show's original concept. In 1994, Network Ten told TV Week that they would be introducing a "younger, livelier look with six regular characters under the age of 18" in a bid to generate interest. It was then that they introduced the characters of Stonefish Rebecchi , played by Anthony Engelman, and Serendipity Gottlieb , played by Raelee Hill . In 1996, Kimberley Davies , who played Annalise Hartman , quit
23856-456: The channel said "Now our viewers can join in on the good, the bad and the endlessly entertaining lives of our Aussie neighbours." The episodes started from the Scully family's arrival in 1999 and were aired for a six-week trial basis. The show was broadcast in the afternoon with two episodes being shown back to back at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. After a couple of weeks, and only 65 episodes aired,
24069-439: The character might have been brought back as he had proved popular with viewers on social media. Ned returned on 10 August. Herbison later revealed that they had plans to promote Hall to the regular cast, but the actor was unsure about making a long-term commitment to the show. Hall admitted that he was initially had doubts about joining the cast full time, as he had been offered some other acting jobs, but he found himself enjoying
24282-404: The character's looks aesthetically pleasing, dubbing him "hunky" and commenting "it was nice to see Ned regularly walking about, showing off his chest tattoo. But sadly all good things come to an end." Neighbours Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera that has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson . The Seven Network commissioned
24495-408: The characters Rick Alessi ( Dan Falzon ) and Debbie Martin ( Marnie Reece-Wilmore ) visit London to attend a Michael Jackson concert. However, producers could not film at the concert after negotiations with Jackson's tour management failed. The second London-based storyline was broadcast in late March 2007. Susan Kennedy ( Jackie Woodburne ) and Karl Kennedy ( Alan Fletcher ) are shown taking
24708-544: The dark tours. Yashvi and Shane's relationship becomes strained and she spends a lot of time with Ned. He and Toadie encourage Yashvi to make amends with Shane, but they end up arguing and Yashvi tries moving in with Ned, but he tells her there is no room. While Ned is waiting for a flight to Queensland for Terese's wedding to Paul Robinson ( Stefan Dennis ), he meets Scarlett Brady ( Christie Whelan Browne ), who has been jilted by her fiancé. Scarlett becomes obsessed with Ned and follows him back to Erinsborough, where she secures
24921-458: The day of the explosion. Piper tells her parents, and while Brad feels he cannot confront Ned, Terese insists that he goes to the police. Meanwhile, Ned confides in Brad's partner Lauren Turner ( Kate Kendall ) about where he really was. When Ned is brought down to the police station for questioning, he soon learns that Brad was the one who reported him. Ned leaves the station and declares that his father
25134-402: The diagnosis, but the couple were soon reunited as they faced up to Doug's condition. Pam made another return on 15 April 2016, following Doug's death. Shortly after Pam and Doug purchase Number 28 from Des Clarke ( Paul Keane ), they are invited to dine with Beverly Marshall ( Shaunna O'Grady ) and her husband Jim Robinson. When Doug's flirting with Beverley angers Jim, Pam quickly defuses
25347-464: The emphasis on family relations and suburban reality. Executive producer Ric Pellizzeri said new writers, actors and sets would bring the soap back to its glory days. He added "We moved too far into event-driven stories rather than the character-driven stories that made Neighbours what it is". The relaunch failed to attract more viewers in Australia. Pellizzeri left the series at the end of 2007 and former Neighbours scriptwriter, Susan Bower , became
25560-846: The end it came down to being what it is, a story around neighbours." Reporters from the Herald Sun said that Watson took his idea to the Nine Network in 1982, but it was rejected. Former Nine executive Ian Johnson described the rejection as "one of the biggest 'missed opportunities'" during his time at the network. The show was then offered to the Seven Network , who commissioned the show in September 1984. The serial went into production that November with an $ 8 million budget. The show's initial premise focused on three households, made up of 12 core characters, living in Ramsay Street, dealing with everyday life with humour and drama. The first episode
25773-509: The end of each year, usually averaging around 700,000. On 17 July 2009, during the aftermath of the Parker family's car accident and the dramatic death of Bridget Parker ( Eloise Mignon ), Neighbours achieved higher ratings than Home and Away . Neighbours achieved 998,000 viewers and placed 6th for the night, while Home And Away placed 7th. In January 2010, Neighbours returned to Australian screens to an audience of 563,000. On 20 January,
25986-402: The episodes at four, putting the UK ahead of Australia. On 28 July 2022, Neighbours aired the 90-minute Series Finale on Thursday at 7:30 pm on Network 10 and simulcast on 10 Peach . When Neighbours returned on 18 September 2023, episodes airs on Network 10 every Monday to Thursday at 4:00 pm with a second airing on the same day in the former 6:30 pm timeslot on 10 Peach . and repeated
26199-401: The familiar faces and, of course, meet a lot of new ones." Her return aired from 5 May 2014. Pam's returned to Ramsay Street to visit her husband, while he was staying with Brad and his family. Pam wanted to confront Doug as she was convinced that he had been having an affair due to his secretive behaviour. When Pam was told that Doug had Alzheimer's disease she initially refused to believe
26412-449: The fires and a charity event Sheila is organising. Channel 5 directed its viewers to a dedicated information page on their website at the end of the episode. Neighbours suspended production for two days amid the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, after a crew member came into contact with someone who had the virus. Production shut down early for the scheduled Easter break before resuming after four weeks on 27 April 2020, making Neighbours
26625-428: The first mainstream scripted show to resume production during the pandemic. In order to adhere to government guidelines and social-distancing, Neighbours created separate areas to spread out the cast and crew. They removed intimate scenes between characters and editing allows producers to give the illusion of large crowds and groups. Daily temperature checks for cast and crew will also be carried out. Herbison said that
26838-617: The first season was broadcast on the Seven Network , at 5:30 pm in Sydney, at 6:00 pm in Melbourne and Adelaide and at 7:00 pm in Brisbane . The show's transmission in other areas was varied and many regional channels declined to purchase the series. When the show debuted on Network Ten in 1986 it screened at 7:00 pm. On 9 March 1992 the show moved to 6:30 pm to avoid direct competition from rival soap opera Home and Away on
27051-408: The following day, she is horrified to find Garth dead. An autopsy reveals Garth overdosed on his medication and Pam is formally charged by the police, who believe she killed him. Doug's nephew, Cameron Hudson, arrives to defend Pam in court and realises that she left her bag unattended long enough for Garth to steal the medication and end his own life. Pam is cleared of all charges, but her supervisor at
27264-413: The forefront of professionalism and efficiency." They added that the show's production model had been in place since 1985 and that it was time to evolve it. On 14 March 2011, The Australian reported that Neighbours has become the first television show available to watch on a free iPhone application. Viewers are able to watch whole episodes within three hours of them airing on Eleven. Nick Spooner,
27477-425: The full year for the first time in its history, including over December and January. Herbison stated, "We value our global audiences and are delighted to stay on this journey together. Come the end of 2018 we will also make history by becoming the first Australian drama series to screen all year round." Following the departure of Sonya Rebecchi in 2019, actor Eve Morey stated that the killing off of her character
27690-468: The garage by Bea's new boss Heath Kabel (Tim Conlon). Ned later rescues Bea from a fire at the garage and supports her when Finn wakes up from his coma with amnesia. When Shaun informs the Kennedys and Bea that Finn will be remaining in Erinsborough, Ned asks him to make Finn leave, before punching him. Mark breaks up the fight and arrests Ned. Shaun does not press charges after Bea intervenes. After both Bea and Elly give sympathetic testimonies, Finn receives
27903-435: The ground and Scarlett is arrested. Ned struggles with PTSD in the wake of his stabbing. While dreaming about the attack, he accidentally punches Yashvi when she comes to see him. While working out at The Shed, Ned meets Kane Jones (Barry Conrad), who offers him an alternative way to work out his anger. Ned shows up at the address and finds a fight club. Ned wins his first fight and continues to go back. Aaron discovers what Ned
28116-447: The grounded, family-based drama that kept people coming back time and time again. The matriarch of a family of six – with Doug, Adam, Gaby, Brad and Cody – Pam was a tough cookie and was very family orientated. She would stand her corner and help anyone out if they needed her, but it was the day-to-day troubles that the Willis's faced that resonated with viewers." Michael Cregan of Inside Soap expressed his love for Pam, saying "It's been
28329-425: The head of Ten digital media said "This is part of what we call our 'three-screen approach' – broadcast, online and mobile – and it is intended to build viewer engagement with a show and our brand. This is a way for us to stay in touch with our audience and to keep them coming back." To celebrate the wedding of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton , Neighbours filmed a specially commissioned scene for
28542-733: The hospital Gail Williams (Hilary Henshaw) gives her a hard time. Jim develops feelings for Pam following a working relationship on a fundraiser. When he admits to having feelings for her she does not reciprocate. But Doug becomes paranoid because of their newfound closeness. Then Pam learns that Doug has had a one-night stand with Jill Weir and throws him out. Pam seeks comfort from Jim and they kiss, only to have Gaby witness it. Doug and Brad go missing while out to sea, but when they are found alive, Pam reconciles with Doug. Pam clashes with Lauren Carpenter ( Sarah Vandenbergh ), after she begins dating Brad, who cheated on his fiancée Beth Brennan ( Natalie Imbruglia ), with her. Pam's relationship with Brad
28755-409: The idea of making a show that would focus on more realistic stories and portray teens and adults who talk openly to each other and solve their problems together. He also wanted the show to appeal to both Australian and British audiences. Several titles were discussed, including People Like Us , One Way Street , No Through Road and Living Together , before Neighbours was chosen. Watson said "In
28968-448: The illegal gun ring he is running at the fight club. After trying to keep Zenin away from Yashvi, Ned eventually goes to the police. Ned worries when Yashvi goes undercover to investigate Zenin, and he is soon caught in the middle of a police operation to catch Zenin with the guns. Zenin holds Ned hostage at gunpoint, but Yashvi manages to distract him and he is arrested. Although Yashvi scolds Ned for his reckless behaviour, she tries to stop
29181-419: The introduction of a new family, the departure of several existing characters and a new version of the show's theme song and opening titles. In addition, episode titles were abandoned, having been in use for the previous three years. Daniel Bennett, the new head of drama at Network Ten, announced that the crux of the Ramsay Street story would go "back to basics" and follow a less sensational path than of late with
29394-505: The introduction of his married former lover Regan Davis (Sabeena Manalis), and his arrest for arson. Hall later reprised the role and returned on 20 June 2018, as part of the regular cast. Kendall also reprised her role as Lauren to help facilitate Ned's permanent move to Erinsborough, as it emerges that he still has feelings for her and needs to give her and Brad some space. Ned later forms a romantic relationship with Elly's younger sister Bea Nilsson ( Bonnie Anderson ). Later, Ned embarks on
29607-464: The life of long term regular, Paul Robinson ( Stefan Dennis ) would be the focus of the actual 6,000th episode. Bower said "Last week I saw episode 6,000. This marks Australian television history. The 6,000th episode falls on a Friday so the whole week is a special one. As Stefan Dennis – Paul Robinson – was in the first episode 25 years ago, it was decided that his character play a most important role in this very special event". In late 2010,
29820-404: The line with her again. The truth about the kiss is later revealed when Piper overhears Ned and Lauren arguing. She insists that they tell Brad, and as Lauren is uncomfortable about keeping it from him any longer, they confess what happened, leaving Brad "stunned." The actress praised the direction of the storyline, calling it "a gutsy move, and very left-field". She also enjoyed working with Hall on
30033-413: The low ratings. And Ten needs the show to score the Australian content and drama points required for it to hold on to a broadcasting licence". On 29 October 2010, Neighbours' ratings dropped to a low figure of 386,000 viewers. Viewing numbers for Network Ten that night were down across all programmes. The show's highest figure of the week was 590,000 on 25 October 2010. Pam Willis Pam Willis
30246-424: The lunchtime debut and the teatime repeat. Towards the late 2000s, Neighbours was normally attracting an average of 3 million viewers for its lunchtime showing and 2.6 million viewers for its early-evening repeat. It was frequently the highest-rating daytime program in the UK, outside of news bulletins. In 2008, the UK broadcast moved to rival channel Channel 5 following the BBC's decision not to keep
30459-501: The main TV network of VRT , the Flemish public broadcaster. On 14 June 2021, after more than 30 years on Eén, commercial broadcaster VTM 2 began broadcasting the series. On 1 February 2024, VTM 2 will broadcast episode 8903 of Neighbours , which was the last episode when the program was stopped in the summer of 2022. From 5 February 2024, Neighbours will move to Play 5 and GoPlay will continue
30672-606: The new executive producer. In 2008, Neighbours was branded "too white" by black and Asian viewers in Britain and in Australia there was talk of a " White Australia policy " when it came to casting actors for soaps. In response to the criticism, Bower made a decision to add more ethnically diverse extras, small walk-on roles and speaking parts, as well as introducing the character of Sunny Lee (played by Hany Lee), an exchange student from South Korea. On 18 March 2010, Neighbours celebrated its 25th anniversary. In April, Channel 5 in
30885-465: The next day at 9:30 am on 10 and catch up on the weekly episodes on 10 Peach on Saturday mornings between 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Episodes were then available to stream Amazon Prime Video on a week delay from 10's broadcast from 25 September 2023. Network 10 scheduled a reduction in episodes per week to three between October and December 2024, which would have caused the Australian broadcast to fall behind international releases of new episodes, but reversed
31098-508: The offer to appear in Neighbours , as she was worried that she would be "selling her theatrical soul". After losing a part in a play, she changed her mind. She was given the role of Pam after attending a screen test. Upon her introduction, Pam was a full-time mother to her four children: Adam (Ian Williams), Gaby ( Rachel Blakely ), Brad ( Scott Michaelson ) and Cody ( Amelia Frid ). Shortly after settling into Ramsay Street , Pam decided to return to nursing and after re-qualifying, she
31311-540: The offer to go travelling instead. Pam returns to Erinsborough following the deaths of Doug and her grandson Josh ( Harley Bonner ). Pam is hostile towards Brad's eldest son Ned ( Ben Hall ) and later explains to Lauren that Ned was in a gang that robbed her home and injured her in the process. She did not tell Brad as Doug asked her not to. Ned later confesses to Brad and stays away from Josh's wake in order to spare Pam's feelings. Lauren (now Kate Kendall ) convinces Pam to forgive Ned and she apologises, revealing that she
31524-465: The pair, Lauren admits that she is attracted to Ned, but wants to make her marriage to Brad work, which is hard with Ned there too. Terese then invites Ned to stay with her permanently and offers him a job at Lassiters Hotel, which he accepts. Hall thought that with Kendall working on the show as a director, it would be easier to write Lauren back in if the writers ever wanted to explore the relationship between her and Ned further. He told Johnathon Hughes of
31737-399: The pandemic would not be included in storylines. He stated, "We are currently plotting episodes that won't air until much later in the year, so anything we write now might feel very outdated. Further to this, there's a creative question: will our viewers want to switch on Neighbours and relive it again, or is our job to provide escapism? I tend to feel it's the latter." In February 2022, it
31950-448: The police station. Ahead of the 25th anniversary the Erinsborough village set underwent a makeover. The café and bar remained the same, but the centre of the complex was upgraded. Lassiter's Hotel was given a new logo and gained a second floor with outdoor seating area. The hospital and police station received new facades, a used car lot was created near the garage and a new university set was created. Pin Oak Court, in Vermont South ,
32163-497: The police. Ned is questioned, but he is soon released as he has an alibi. He plans to return to Sydney, but stays when Lauren and Terese Willis ( Rebekah Elmaloglou ) tell him that Beth deliberately kept him away from Brad. Ned grows close to Lauren and kisses her. She agrees not to tell Brad, however, Piper overhears them discussing the kiss, and Lauren changes her mind. Ned takes all the blame and he decides to return home. Piper invites Ned to Brad and Terese's divorce party. He forms
32376-399: The potential to be a bad boy character, and he enjoyed playing him when he flirted with that line. But he also called Ned "quite a good person at heart", as he does not act out of spite and is not deliberately malicious. He continued, "He genuinely tries to do things for the right reasons – although he goes about it in the wrong way. But let's just say I wouldn't want him to become too much of
32589-458: The power of streaming, we're able to offer a catalogue of thousands of Neighbours episodes for new audiences to discover this legendary series and current fans to relive their favourite moments. We look forward to immersing the audience in new Ramsay Street experiences when we relaunch the show next year for Amazon Freevee and Prime Video customers." Herbison will continue as executive producer, with Dennis, Fletcher, Woodburne and Moloney returning to
32802-458: The production to shoot external scenes in their yards. The interior scenes are filmed at the FremantleMedia studios in Forest Hill . Until 2022, Neighbours was screened in Australia as a 22-minute episode on weeknights, in an early-evening slot. It moved to Ten's digital channel, Eleven (later rebranded 10 Peach ) on 11 January 2011, and was broadcast each weeknight at 6:30 pm. The show
33015-428: The ratings fell to a low of 426,000, making it one of the program's lowest ever ratings in Australia. A July 2010 report showed figures had dropped 20%, from having 1.2 million viewers in 1991 to a low of 618,000 in 2010. A Network Ten spokesperson commented "Most of the show's budget is covered by its UK deal with Channel 5 and the 50-odd other countries it is seen in, so it's not a financial problem for Ten despite
33228-460: The regular cast, but he was unsure about making a long-term commitment to the show. Following his initial guest stint, Hall returned twice in August and November 2016. Ned is often portrayed as a complex, manipulative character, but he is a good person at heart. He tries to do things for the right reasons, but often goes about it in the wrong way. Hall thought Ned was close to becoming a bad boy at times,
33441-409: The returns of Rebekah Elmaloglou , Jones, Tim Kano and Stone as series regulars were announced; Melissa Bell , April Rose Pengilly and Ian Smith were also announced to returning in guest capacities. Regular production recommenced on 17 April, though scenes featuring Annie Jones and Guy Pearce were filmed in the UK earlier in the year. Neighbours' focus is the fictional Ramsay Street ,
33654-457: The rival network obtaining them. Ten began screening the series with episode 171 on 20 January 1986. In 1986, the series was bought by the BBC as part of their new daytime schedule in the United Kingdom. Neighbours made its debut on BBC1 on 27 October 1986 starting with the pilot episode. It soon gained a loyal audience and the show became particularly popular with younger viewers, and before long
33867-416: The role and considered committing to a longer stint. Hall explained that in Ned's fictional backstory, he was left with Beth after her marriage to Brad ended and they moved to Sydney. Some time later, Beth sent Ned to live with his grandparents Pam ( Sue Jones ) and Doug Willis ( Terence Donovan ) in Darwin. Hall also said that Ned has "a bit of history" with Doug due to a recent event. Hall liked that Ned
34080-410: The role. Hall later revealed that he had initially auditioned for another role. Ned's introduction meant that all of Brad's children would be seen together on-screen for the first time. Hall later confirmed that Ned would not be a permanent cast member, as he had only been brought in for a short guest stint. In June 2016, Sophie Dainty of Digital Spy confirmed that Hall had returned to filming, after
34293-412: The same day as Australia. Channel 5's commissioning editor Greg Barnett explained that closing the transmission gap would reduce spoilers and the number of viewers watching the show illegally online. From mid-2016, the show also began airing every week-night on Nickelodeon as part of their Nick at Nite programming block, broadcasting the same episode that was seen earlier on Channel 5. In March 2017, it
34506-480: The same day as the Australian broadcast and were also available for streaming. From 18 September 2023, new episodes along with archive episodes, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video . In the United States, Neighbours premiered on KCOP-TV in Los Angeles on 3 June 1991 at 5:30 pm weekdays. KCOP planned to cancel the show by the end of the month due to low ratings, but brought it back due to viewer demand at
34719-536: The series from episode 8904. Because the broadcasts will continue immediately, there will only be a 5-month delay compared to Australia instead of 1.5 years as was previously the case. In Kenya, Neighbours is broadcast on the KTN network Monday to Friday at 12:30 pm with an omnibus on Sunday mornings. In Barbados, Neighbours is broadcast on the CBC8 channel at 1:00 pm Monday to Friday. In South Africa, Neighbours
34932-439: The series' history, the show's classification became PG , due to the series' increasingly adult subject matter. On 15 July 2021, David Knox of TV Tonight confirmed that from 26 July Neighbours would begin airing four times a week. This marked the first time in the show's history that it had not aired five episodes per week. Knox said the new schedule was likely an attempt at getting the Australian episodes to synchronise with
35145-411: The series. Then Caroline Gillmer fell ill and her character Cheryl Stark was temporarily recast with former Prisoner actress Colette Mann . This made producers nervous that viewing figures might decrease, so they implemented a series of plots to keep viewers interested. These included a cameo from Clive James and an explosion, which destroyed the doctor's surgery in the Lassiter's complex. In
35358-468: The show after being asked to pay £300m over eight years by FremantleMedia (three times the show's usual fee). Both Channel 5 and FremantleMedia were owned at that time by the German RTL Group . The last Neighbours episode to be shown on BBC One aired on 8 February 2008. The first episode to be shown on Channel 5 was watched by 2.4 million viewers on 11 February 2008 (an audience share of 14.2%),
35571-560: The show following the success of Watson's earlier soap Sons and Daughters . Although successful in Melbourne , Neighbours underperformed in the Sydney market and was cancelled by Seven four months after it began airing. It was immediately commissioned by rival Network Ten for a second production season, which began screening on 20 January 1986. Neighbours became the longest-running drama series in Australian television history. In 2005, it
35784-504: The show in a star -focused campaign recalling that of the Hollywood star system where stars were packaged to feed into a fan culture. This paid off, and by the end of 1987, ratings had improved for the show. The episode featuring Scott and Charlene's wedding achieved the highest ever ratings for Neighbours , and it became one of the highest rating soap episodes ever in Australia. The same episode attracted 19.6 million viewers when it
35997-460: The show was moved to a late-night time slot and it eventually left the air. On 7 July 2014, Todd Spangler from Variety reported that FremantleMedia International had signed a deal with U.S. subscription service Hulu giving it exclusive rights to the most recent season of Neighbours . The soap began airing from 14 July, with new episodes airing daily from Monday through to Friday, on Hulu and Hulu Plus services. The episodes were four weeks behind
36210-485: The show's run, it was not stated in which Australian city Erinsborough was located. The rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne meant that scripts did not mention that Erinsborough was a suburb of the latter city until 1994. Since 2016, the show has begun filming more scenes in and around the city. Other Australian locations mentioned and sometimes seen in the series include the fictitious suburbs of West Waratah , Eden Hills , and Ansons Corner . Real-life Australian towns in
36423-431: The show, Hall stated "It's really nice to back around familiar faces and also some new ones and pick up where the character left off. Ned is very complex, which makes him interesting and a lot of fun to play." Two days later, Hall confirmed that he had joined the regular cast, making Ned a permanent character. Hall admitted that he had no idea he would be returning to Neighbours again, as his last stint felt final to him. He
36636-478: The show. Hall returned for a second time in November 2016. Ned returns to Erinsborough for Brad and Lauren's wedding. His last storyline is revisited when Jacka's mother Maxine Cowper ( Kate Hood ) turns up at the wedding reception. It emerges that Ned burnt down Maxine's house, and he is soon arrested for arson. The scenes featuring Ned's arrest were shot out of sync with the rest of the wedding storyline, as an actor
36849-453: The show. Brady played Pam's youngest child, Cody, who was shot and left in a critical condition. The actresses had not worked together since Jones's departure two years prior and Brady commented "It was just like old times. We didn't stop talking!" On 9 April 2014, it was announced that Jones had reprised her role for a guest stint. Of returning to Neighbours , Jones said "It's been a lovely experience to return to Neighbours to see some of
37062-450: The show. The character was never seen on-screen, but he was often mentioned by various Willis family members. In September 2015, the serial's executive producer , Jason Herbison , told Inside Soap of the show's intentions to introduce Ned to and said that production was "keeping him in reserve". On 10 March 2016, the show's UK broadcaster Channel 5 announced that the character was being introduced on 6 April with actor Ben Hall cast in
37275-485: The situation by explaining that she is aware of her husband's flirtatious nature. The family quickly settle in and Pam soon returns to nursing. She is delighted when Adam and Cody both agree to follow her into medicine. Adam and Cody leave home within a year but Pam and Doug are pleased when Brad and Gaby return. Pam begins caring for Doug's friend, Garth Kirby, who is suffering from a terminal illness. Garth asks Pam to help end his suffering, but she refuses. When Pam returns
37488-405: The situation, Hall commented, "Ned thinks Brad is just falling into his old ways of cheating – he wants to tell Lauren what he saw, but he's waiting for the right moment." Ned later raises his concerns with Brad, but he is left "frustrated" when his father refuses to discuss his actions. Lauren tries to help Ned and Brad bond, but Ned finds it easier to talk with her. Kendall said that her character
37701-487: The soap on Twitter . Neighbours actor Jackie Woodburne said in an interview with The Project that the cast were "in shock" upon hearing the news, while Alan Fletcher said the soap needs "a hero" to save it and Cowden explained that "the idea of no longer playing Mel is devastating." Numerous current and former cast members, such as Annie Jones , Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Geoff Paine , expressed their sadness online, specifically Rob Mills , who called on
37914-551: The state of Victoria such as Colac , Frankston and Shepparton are sometimes referred to. Oakey in Queensland is also mentioned and sometimes seen. On 27 August 2010, Neighbours filmed scenes in Sydney's Darling Harbour and on board a cruise ship. The episodes marked only the third time that the show has filmed scenes outside of Victoria. In October 2011, Neighbours filmed scenes in Port Douglas , Queensland and around
38127-705: The story arc during his Digital Spy interview, saying "When he gets back to the Street, he's running away from another problem because he's slept with someone and found out that she's married. He's a bit edgy about that!" The storyline begins with Elly confronting Ned about a lock of blonde hair she has found in his wallet, as she believes it is Lauren's. Ned explains that it belongs to a woman he dated during his time away from Erinsborough. Shortly after, Regan comes to town and witnesses Ned kissing Elly at The Waterhole. Ned lies to Elly that he has never seen Regan before, but Elly refuses to believe him. The reason for Regan's appearance
38340-422: The story. Returning to Erinsborough is "awkward" for Ned, especially when Brad thinks that he still has feelings for Lauren. Hall believed that Ned was remorseful about the kiss, and he wanted to show Brad and Lauren that he had moved on by entering into a new relationship. Hall also explained that Ned still cares for Lauren and he turns to her for advice, but he has put any romantic feelings aside, so they can form
38553-460: The subject of mercy killing was very important. The actress was unsure what she would do if someone asked her to help them die, saying that it would depend on the circumstances. On-screen, Doug's lawyer nephew Cameron Hudson ( Benjamin Mitchell ) was introduced and came to Pam's aid when he agreed to represent her. Jones observed that what Pam was going to go through would "test her nerves", but she
38766-469: The time." Hall told Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy that he believed Ned's exit storyline was suitable, saying, "You know what? He came in as a bit of a bad boy, and he leaves as a bit of a bad boy. I didn't mind that ending, really. I thought it was quite fitting for Ned." It was later announced that Hall will be reprising his role for the serial's upcoming finale. Speaking of his lack of scenes with his on screen mother, Hall told Digital Spy, "I would love to do
38979-472: The usual break in broadcast over the summer non-ratings period, the series made its debut on Ten in 1986. Ten revamped the show, adding several new, younger cast members including Jason Donovan as Scott Robinson and Kylie Minogue as Charlene Mitchell . When the show began on Ten it initially attracted low ratings, so the Network worked hard to publicise the series. Ten's publicity drive was designed to promote
39192-643: The wrong crowd and needed to leave. Ned gets involved in Harry Sinclair 's ( Paul Dawber ) plot to frame Finn. But when Harry releases cyanide gas at the community centre, resulting in Bea's hospitalisation, Ned goes to the police. After Bea learns of Ned's involvement, she ends their relationship. Ned contemplates leaving Erinsborough, but decides to stay and face the consequences of his actions. He later receives 240 hours of community service. Terese confides in Ned that Roxy's older boyfriend Vance Abernethy ( Conrad Coleby )
39405-595: Was "Kicking Doug out of the house after having he told her about his affair with Jill Weir." Simon Hughes from The Age believed Jones "was wasted on Neighbours ." During a feature on the show, Anna Pickard from The Guardian tried to choose the characters she would be most starstruck by if she met them. She said "It would have to be the Willis family. All of them. Pam, Doug, Adam, Gaby, Brad and Cody". Robin Darke for So So Gay included Pam in his Top 10 Neighbours Women of All Time feature and he opined: "Pam Willis embodied
39618-427: Was a district nurse and a highly valued member of the community. Pam and her husband, Doug ( Terence Donovan ) had a solid marriage until they began to neglect each other due to work. Pam also came close to having an affair with their neighbour Jim Robinson ( Alan Dale ), while Doug had a one-night stand with Jill Weir (Lyn Semler). Pam was involved in a storyline surrounding the subject of mercy killing in 1992. She
39831-471: Was a measure to reduce production costs for the program as part of its new negotiations. When the cast and crew returned from their annual production break on 13 January 2020, they filmed a scene addressing the Australian bushfires for the episode airing on 15 January. The scene features the characters Sheila Canning ( Colette Mann ), David Tanaka ( Takaya Honda ) and Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) discussing
40044-491: Was accused of murdering Garth Kirby (Roy Baldwin), a seriously ill patient, but eventually her name was cleared. The character departed on 15 September 1994, after she and Doug were written out of the show. Two years later, Jones briefly reprised her role during Peta Brady 's exit storyline and departed on 1 April 1996. In 2014, it was announced Jones had reprised her role once again and Pam returned on 5 May 2014. She returned again on 15 April 2016. Sue Jones initially rejected
40257-404: Was accused of murdering her patient, Garth Kirby (Roy Baldwin). Pam often visited Garth at his home in her capacity as a district nurse. Garth suffered from a serious lung infection and had to use an oxygen mask to breathe. When he asked Pam to help him die, she turned him down, but he was later found dead and it was assumed that Pam was responsible. Jones said "It's a dreadful time for Pam. She's
40470-519: Was aired in the United Kingdom - more than the entire population of Australia at the time. By the early 1990s, Australian audiences had decreased, although viewing figures had recovered slightly by the end of the decade. In 1992, due to the decline in ratings, producers began to overhaul the show to win back viewers. They brought in more "fresh-faced teens", moved out older characters and gave some of their parent characters "un-neighborly [ sic ] subplots". Executive producer Ian Bradley said
40683-399: Was announced Fremantle and Amazon Freevee had reached a deal that would allow Neighbours production to restart in 2023. New episodes will be free to stream from the UK and US from the second half of 2023, and Network 10 will retain the rights to broadcast the serial first in Australia. Archive episodes will also be released prior to the relaunch. Lauren Anderson of Amazon Studios said, "With
40896-631: Was announced that Amazon Freevee and Fremantle had agreed to a deal that would restart the series. The series also returned to Network 10 on a permanent basis, after 11 years on 10 Peach. Regular production resumed on 17 April 2023, and the show returned on 18 September 2023. Neighbours was created by Australian TV executive Reg Watson . Watson got the idea for Neighbours during his time working on Crossroads and watching fellow soap Coronation Street in Britain. He had already created successful Australian made soap operas The Young Doctors , Prisoner and Sons and Daughters . Watson proposed
41109-631: Was announced that Channel 5 would be dropping the serial from its schedule later that year, and that production would cease if an alternative British broadcaster was not secured. In response to the threat to the series' future, a fan-run petition on Change.org asking Channel 5 to reconsider its decision was launched, which was signed by over 50,000 people, including cast member Lucinda Cowden . The petition reached 50,000 signatures after one week. This also sparked #saveneighbours to trend on social media. Former star Jason Donovan and Home and Away actor Shane Withington also expressed their support for
41322-428: Was announced that Jasek would be leaving Neighbours and Jason Herbison would replace him, initially with the title of series producer. FremantleMedia's head of drama Jo Porter became executive producer, while Laurence Wilson became the associate producer. The show celebrated its 7,000th episode on 24 October 2014. In March 2015, Neighbours celebrated its 30th anniversary and twelve former cast members returned for
41535-475: Was broadcast on 18 March 1985 and reviews for the show were favourable. However, the Melbourne-produced program underperformed in the Sydney market and Seven announced on 12 July 1985 that it was cancelling the show. Neighbours was immediately bought by Seven's rival Network Ten . The new network had to build replica sets when it took over production after Seven destroyed the original sets to prevent
41748-490: Was contacted by a producer who told her it was true. Fans reported significant upset at the announcement of the end of the series. The final episode was initially intended to be aired on 1 August 2022 in both the UK and Australia, after 10 Peach decided to close the broadcasting gap between the two countries by airing double episodes from 13 June. It was later announced that the finale would air on 28 July at 7:30 pm on Network 10 and 10 Peach simultaneously in Australia as
41961-455: Was devoting his time to his construction business, while Pam's job as a district nurse gave her increasing independence. Jones said that because Pam and Doug had been neglecting one another for a while, she was not surprised that they were having problems. When Pam nursed Jim Robinson ( Alan Dale ) through his heart problems, she became attracted to him. Meanwhile, Doug had attracted the unwelcome attentions of Jill Weir (Lyn Semler) and they had
42174-499: Was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. Pam does not accept the diagnosis and believes Doug is actually having an affair because of his odd behaviour. Karl manages to convince Pam that Doug really does have Alzheimer's and she accepts that her husband needs her help. Pam tells Brad that she is worried how she will deal with Doug's condition in the future, especially when he starts to forget her. Brad and Terese ( Rebekah Elmaloglou ) invite Doug and Pam to move in, but they reject
42387-526: Was given a job at the local hospital, where her duties often meant she got involved in difficult situations. Through her job, Pam often interacted with other characters and she became "a trusted and central figure" within the community. Pam was even-tempered, a member of the school committee and an active sportswoman. She was anxious that her eldest son, Adam, completed his studies, so he could study medicine. In her fictional backstory, Pam met her future husband Doug Willis ( Terence Donovan ) when he accepted
42600-508: Was going through menopause , she began to feel that Doug was not paying her enough attention. Her spirits were raised when she met Tom Weaver ( George Mallaby ) at an art class. Tom made his interest in Pam clear from the start and he eventually confronted her in front of Doug – even going as far as to ask her to marry him. A "horrified" Doug refused to believe that nothing had happened between Pam and Tom, and he temporarily moved out. In 1992, Pam
42813-456: Was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame . The storylines concern the lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough , a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria . The series centres on the residents of Ramsay Street , a dead end street , and its neighbouring area, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, café, police station, lawyers' office and park. Neighbours began with
43026-491: Was initially based on lust and was quite "unstable", but it had potential to develop into love and become a long-term relationship, which would play out over a number of months. Hall thought that the characters were a good match, as they both had passionate personas. He added that arguing was their way of showing they care about one another. Producers later threw an obstacle in the couple's way by introducing Regan Davis (Sabeena Manalis), Ned's married former lover. Hall hinted at
43239-413: Was keen to see his character's dark side emerge, calling it "the most interesting part of the character for me – the fine line that he walks between being a good and bad person. It's exciting!" Ned returns during the episode broadcast on 20 June and is immediately "embroiled in an altercation". He is accidentally punched by Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano), who is trying to provoke Dilhan Ozdil (Kyle Hazebroek) into
43452-484: Was lucky that Cameron was on her side to help her through. Mitchell added that Pam's chances were "pretty good". By mid-September 1994, Doug, Pam and Cody were the only members of the Willis family left in the show. Doug and Pam were written out and replaced by the new five-strong Kennedy family. The couple left Erinsborough for Darwin when Doug was offered some building work with the hotel run by Gaby. In 1996, Jones returned to Neighbours for Peta Brady 's exit from
43665-415: Was now averaging 1.4 million viewers every night. In February 2008, new executive producer Susan Bower announced that she would be implementing further changes to the program. Bower promised to retain the return to traditional Neighbours values, but with an injection of drama that remains recognisable and relevant. Ratings rose to almost 900,000 in mid-2008, but generally ratings begin to fall towards
43878-454: Was produced by Fremantle Australia and has been sold to over sixty countries around the world, making it one of Australia's most successful media exports. Neighbours had been especially successful in the United Kingdom, where it was first screened on 27 October 1986 on BBC One , and achieved huge popularity among British audiences in the late 1980s and 1990s. In 2008, it moved in the UK to Channel 5 ; since 2008 it had been largely paid for by
44091-401: Was removed from the schedule. TV4 (now Bravo) picked the show up and began broadcasting it from 1997. They dropped it in 2000 and it returned to TVNZ in 2002. Repeats of the previous day's episode of Neighbours were formerly shown at 2:30 pm weekdays, and later on TVNZ 2 at around 4:30 am Tuesdays to Fridays. The show moved to 5:25 pm weeknights on TV One in early 2007. After
44304-462: Was reported that negotiations to continue Neighbours on Channel 5 had become "very fraught", and it was possible that the show could stop airing in Britain. In late 2021, Channel 5 moved Neighbours to a 6 pm timeslot, as it extended its news coverage to a one-hour-long broadcast from 5 pm. The 1:45 pm showing was unchanged. On 5 February 2022, a report from The Sun , later confirmed by Digital Spy , stated that Neighbours had been cancelled in
44517-457: Was speculation that Neighbours would cease production following the breakdown of its deals in the United Kingdom, and Network Ten entering voluntary administration. On 9 October 2017, Stewart Clarke of Variety reported that Channel 5 and FremantleMedia had agreed a new deal that would see the yearly episode count increased from 240 to 258, as well as plans for new primetime specials. The deal meant that from 2018, Neighbours would run across
44730-440: Was taking her grief over Doug's death out on him. Pam then returns to Darwin to prepare for Doug's funeral later in the week. Author Josephine Monroe praised Pam in her book Neighbours: The First 10 Years , stating "A real salt-of-the-earth-type. Pam could always be relied on to help out, especially if it benefited one of her four children." A writer for the BBC's official Neighbours website stated that Pam's most notable moment
44943-482: Was that he "prefers actions over words". Ned would rather go and do something about the issue instead of just talking about it. Hall continued, "He shows his feelings through actions rather than just saying meaningless words." Hall also liked that Ned tries to "better himself", but remains conflicted on the inside. Ned often finds that his anger gets the better of him, especially when it comes to Brad. In an interview with Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap , Hall thought Ned had
45156-473: Was unavailable to film at the time. The character departed the show on 17 February 2017, after being written out for a third time. Writers decided to end Ned's relationship with Elly before his departure. On-screen, Elly explains to Ned that she needs to be single and independent for a while. Ned accepts her decision, having realised that they just have "bad timing." After saying goodbye to his family, Ned leaves Erinsborough for Gold Coast, where he plans to set up
45369-549: Was watched by up to 16 million viewers – more than the entire population of Australia at the time. In 1988, Neighbours became the only television show to have its entire cast flown over to the UK to make an appearance at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen . Neighbours has since become the longest running drama series in Australian television and the seventh longest running serial drama still on
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