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{{Infobox television
| image                = Neighbours title card.png
| genre                = [[Soap opera]]
| creator              = [[Reg Watson]]
| starring             = [[List of Neighbours characters|Cast]]
| theme_music_composer = {{plainlist|
* [[Tony Hatch]] (theme music)
* [[Jackie Trent]] (lyrics)
}}
| opentheme            = [[Neighbours theme song|''Neighbours'' theme]]
| country              = {{Plainlist|
* [[Australia]]
}}
| language             = English
| num_seasons          = 40
| num_episodes         = 9,235<!-- As of 1 May 2025; only update the episode count once Thursday's episode(s) has been shown each week -->
| executive_producer   = [[Jason Herbison]]
| producer             = Andrew Thompson
| location             = Melbourne, Australia
| runtime              = 22–24 minutes
| company              = {{idp|
* [[Grundy Television]] {{nowrap|(1985–2006)}}
* [[Fremantle Australia]] {{nowrap|(2006–present)}}
* [[Amazon MGM Studios]] {{nowrap|(2023–present)}}
}}
| network              = [[Seven Network]]
| first_aired          = {{Start date|1985|03|18|df=y}}
| last_aired           = {{End date|1985|11|08|df=y}}
| network2             = [[Network 10]]
| first_aired2         = {{Start date|1986|01|20|df=y}}
| last_aired2          = {{End date|2010|12|17|df=y}}
| network3             = [[10 Peach Comedy|Eleven / 10 Peach]]
| first_aired3         = {{Start date|2011|01|11|df=y}}
| last_aired3          = {{End date|2022|07|28|df=y}}
| network4             = Network 10 / <br />[[Amazon Prime Video]]
| first_aired4         = {{Start date|2023|09|18|df=y}}
| last_aired4          = present
| related              = ''[[Neighbours: Erinsborough High]]''
}}

'''''Neighbours'''''{{hsp}}{{efn|Since the 2023 revival, the show has also been branded as '''''Neighbours: A New Chapter''''' by Amazon Freevee.}} 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 the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap ''[[Sons and Daughters (Australian TV series)|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 10|Network Ten]] for a second production season, which began screening on 20&nbsp;January 1986. ''Neighbours'' became the longest-running drama series in Australian television history. In 2005, it 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, Australia|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 a focus on three households created by Watson&nbsp;– including the [[Ramsay family|Ramsay]] and [[Robinson family|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, Victoria|Vermont South]], is the real cul-de-sac that has doubled for Ramsay Street. The houses featured are real and the residents allow the production to shoot external scenes in their yards. The interior scenes are filmed at the FremantleMedia studios in [[Forest Hill, Victoria|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&nbsp;pm. The show 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 [[5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]]; since 2008 it had been largely paid for by the UK broadcaster as it was no longer commercially viable for Ten to fund it alone.<ref name="GuardianAxe">{{cite web |last=Meade |first=Amanda |title=Neighbours needs good friends to survive after UK network axes iconic soap |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/feb/06/neighbours-needs-good-friends-to-survive-after-uk-network-axes-iconic-soap |website=The Observer |access-date=6 February 2022 |date=6 February 2022 |archive-date=6 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206132550/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/feb/06/neighbours-needs-good-friends-to-survive-after-uk-network-axes-iconic-soap |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 [[Neighbours: The Finale|show's finale]] was broadcast as 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 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. In February 2025, the series was cancelled again, with production concluding in July and episodes ceasing to air in December.

==History==
''Neighbours'' was created by Australian TV executive [[Reg Watson]].<ref name="AM201">[[#refmercado|Mercado 2004]], p.201.</ref><ref name="LATimes">{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-06-03-ca-175-story.html|title=Australian Soap Comes to U.S.|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|first=Jeff|last=Kaye|date=3 June 1991|access-date=22 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108042422/http://articles.latimes.com/1991-06-03/entertainment/ca-175_1_australian-soap|archive-date=8 November 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Watson got the idea for ''Neighbours'' during his time working on ''[[Crossroads (British TV series)|Crossroads]]'' and watching fellow soap ''[[Coronation Street]]'' in Britain.<ref name="Oram24">[[#reforam|Oram 1988]], p.24.</ref> He had already created successful Australian made soap operas ''[[The Young Doctors]]'', ''[[Prisoner (TV series)|Prisoner]]'' and ''[[Sons and Daughters (Australian TV series)|Sons and Daughters]]''.<ref name="AM201"/> Watson proposed 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.<ref name="LATimes"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2006/oct/21/comment.media|title=So lucky, lucky, lucky|work=[[The Guardian]]|location=London|first=Mark|last=Lawson|date=21 October 2006|access-date=4 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130830193740/http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2006/oct/21/comment.media|archive-date=30 August 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He also wanted the show to appeal to both Australian and British audiences.<ref name="Oram24"/> Several titles were discussed, including ''People Like Us'', ''One Way Street''{{Anchor|One Way Street}}, ''No Through Road'' and ''Living Together'', before ''Neighbours'' was chosen.<ref name="AM201"/> Watson said "In the end it came down to being what it is, a story around neighbours."<ref name="Oram"/> Reporters from the ''[[Herald Sun]]'' said that Watson took his idea to the [[Nine Network]] in 1982, but it was rejected.<ref name="Fidgeon">{{cite news|url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A104924346/STND?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-STND&xid=9041014a|title=The one that got away|last=Fidgeon|first=Robert|date=15 March 2000|work=[[Herald Sun]]|access-date=10 February 2024|via=[[Gale (publisher)|Gale]]|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A234689786/STND?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-STND&xid=3f0d078b|title=Suburban legend Happy 25th Neighbours|work=[[Herald Sun]]|last=Devlyn|first=Darren|author2=Frost, Caroline|date=18 August 2010|access-date=10 February 2024|via=[[Gale (publisher)|Gale]]|url-access=subscription}}</ref> Former Nine executive [[Ian Johnson (businessman)|Ian Johnson]] described the rejection as "one of the biggest 'missed opportunities'" during his time at the network.<ref name="Fidgeon"/> 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 [[Australian dollar|$]]8&nbsp;million budget.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47475618/neighbours-pt2/|title=Neighbours|last=Cribb|first=Tim|date=18 March 1985|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|page=43|access-date=27 March 2020|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|archive-date=28 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328023148/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47475618/neighbours-pt2/|url-status=live}}{{free access}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Cribb">{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47472854/neighbours/|title=Neighbours|last=Cribb|first=Tim|date=18 March 1985|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|page=40|access-date=27 March 2020|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|archive-date=28 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328023146/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47472854/neighbours/|url-status=live}}{{free access}}</ref> The first episode was broadcast on 18 March 1985 and reviews for the show were favourable.<ref name="Cribb"/><ref name="An Institution Turns 20">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/an-institution-turns-20-20050714-ge0i9t.html|title=An Institution Turns 20|work=[[The Age]]|location=Melbourne|first=Michael|last=Idato|date=14 July 2005|access-date=22 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100714121645/http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/an-institution-turns-20/2005/07/12/1120934248710.html|archive-date=14 July 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the Melbourne-produced program underperformed in the Sydney market and Seven announced on 12 July 1985 that it was cancelling the show.<ref>[[#refmercado|Mercado 2004]], p.205.</ref><ref name="An Institution Turns 20"/>

''Neighbours'' was immediately bought by Seven's rival [[Network Ten]].<ref name="Fidgeon"/> The new network had to build replica sets when it took over production after Seven destroyed the original sets to prevent the rival network obtaining them.<ref>[[#refmoran|Moran 1993]], p.313.</ref><ref>[[#refclarke|Clarke 2006]], p.204.</ref><ref name="Strewth! 20 years of Neighbours">{{Cite news|url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/daily/Strewth-20-years-of-Neighbours.1223741.jp|title=Strewth! 20 years of Neighbours|work=[[Sunderland Echo]]|publisher=Johnston Press Digital Publishing|date=17 October 2005|access-date=23 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503102714/http://www.sunderlandecho.com/daily/Strewth-20-years-of-Neighbours.1223741.jp|archive-date=3 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ten began screening the series with episode 171 on 20 January 1986.<ref name="Strewth! 20 years of Neighbours"/> 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.<ref name="Strewth! 20 years of Neighbours"/> It soon gained a loyal audience and the show became particularly popular with younger viewers, and before long was watched by up to 16&nbsp;million viewers&nbsp;– more than the entire population of Australia at the time.<ref name="Fidgeon"/><ref name="Strewth! 20 years of Neighbours"/> 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 [[Elizabeth II|Queen]].<ref name="25Years">{{cite web|url=http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/news/neighbours-25-years-young-6596|title=Neighbours: 25 years young|website=[[Holy Soap]]|publisher=[[5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]]|date=18 March 2010|access-date=25 May 2010|archive-url=https://archive.today/20100525115327/http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/news/neighbours-25-years-young-6596|archive-date=25 May 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Neighbours'' has since become the longest running drama series in Australian television and the seventh longest running serial drama still on the air in the world.<ref name="25Years"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/loving-thy-neighbours-20100827-13w5c.html|title=Loving thy Neighbours|last=Quinn|first=Karl|date=28 August 2010|work=[[WA Today]]|access-date=10 September 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829053903/http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/loving-thy-neighbours-20100827-13w5c.html|archive-date=29 August 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2005, ''Neighbours'' celebrated its 20th anniversary and over twenty former cast members returned for a [[Friends for Twenty Years|special episode]], which saw the characters sitting down to watch a documentary about Ramsay Street and its residents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a21458/first-neighbours-20th-anniversary-shots.html|title=First 'Neighbours' 20th anniversary shots|last=Green|first=Kris|date=2 June 2005|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=24 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610161815/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a21458/first-neighbours-20th-anniversary-shots.html|archive-date=10 June 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> At the Logie Award ceremony that year, the show was inducted into the [[List of Logie Hall of Fame inductees|Logie Hall of Fame]].<ref name="TVWeek">{{cite web|url=http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=657831&showcomments=true |title=Neighbours&nbsp;– Where it all began |website=[[TV Week]] |publisher=[[Ninemsn]] |access-date=24 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110520155851/http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=157713 |archive-date=20 May 2011 }}</ref>

In 2007, the show underwent a revamp, which included a switch to recording in [[HDTV]], 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.<ref name="theage.com.au">{{Cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/new-look-for-neighbours/2007/12/20/1197740469164.html|title=New look for Neighbours|first=Daniel|last=Ziffer|work=The Age|location=Melbourne|date=21 December 2007|access-date=24 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221041404/http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/new-look-for-neighbours/2007/12/20/1197740469164.html|archive-date=21 December 2007 |url-status=live}}</ref> 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 the emphasis on family relations and suburban reality.<ref name="Duck">{{Cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv/neighbours-back-to-basics/story-e6frf9ho-1111113974736|title=Neighbours back to basics|last=Duck|first=Siobhan|date=18 July 2007|work=Herald Sun|publisher=Herald and Weekly Times|access-date=29 December 2009|location=Australia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009034846/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv/neighbours-back-to-basics/story-e6frf9ho-1111113974736|archive-date=9 October 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> 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".<ref name="Duck"/> The relaunch failed to attract more viewers in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a77612/neighbours-revamp-fails-to-win-viewers.html|title='Neighbours' revamp fails to win viewers|last=Hilton|first=Beth|date=13 October 2007|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=24 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610161720/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a77612/neighbours-revamp-fails-to-win-viewers.html|archive-date=10 June 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> Pellizzeri left the series at the end of 2007 and former ''Neighbours'' scriptwriter, [[Susan Bower]], became the new executive producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a82189/neighbours-gets-new-exec-producer.html|title='Neighbours' gets new exec producer|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=22 December 2007|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=24 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610161621/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a82189/neighbours-gets-new-exec-producer.html|archive-date=10 June 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/neighbours-too-white/story-e6frfmyi-1111116948905|title=Neighbours Too White|work=[[News.com.au]]|date=18 July 2008|access-date=22 December 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123025257/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/neighbours-too-white/story-e6frfmyi-1111116948905|archive-date=23 January 2012}}</ref><ref name="Neighboursethnicdiversity">{{Cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv/a-good-korea-move/story-e6frf9ho-1111118278824|title=Neighbours moves to reflect Australia's ethnic diversity|last=Vickery|first=Colin|date=10 December 2008|work=[[Herald Sun]]|access-date=12 May 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013024730/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv/a-good-korea-move/story-e6frf9ho-1111118278824|archive-date=13 October 2012 }}</ref> 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.<ref name="Neighboursethnicdiversity"/>

On 18 March 2010, ''Neighbours'' celebrated its 25th anniversary.<ref name="Rowe">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a178507/bower-talks-neighbours-25th-anniversary.html|title=Bower talks 'Neighbours' 25th anniversary|last=Rowe|first=Darren|date=22 September 2009|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=18 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212130040/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a178507/bower-talks-neighbours-25th-anniversary.html|archive-date=12 February 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> In April, [[5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]] in 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)|Dolly]]'' magazine competition in Australia.<ref name="Scott">{{cite web|url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Neighbours-Australian-Soap-Searches-For-UK-Female-Actress-To-Star-In-Show/Article/201004315608674?f=rss |title=Neighbours Searching For British Star |last=Scott |first=Elizabeth |date=19 April 2010 |publisher=[[Sky News]] |access-date=19 April 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100422201816/http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Neighbours-Australian-Soap-Searches-For-UK-Female-Actress-To-Star-In-Show/Article/201004315608674?f=rss |archive-date=22 April 2010 }}</ref> 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]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a224930/wedding-plot-for-neighbours-milestone.html|title=Wedding plot for 'Neighbours' milestone|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=10 June 2010|access-date=10 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612202217/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a224930/wedding-plot-for-neighbours-milestone.html|archive-date=12 June 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> It was later announced that an attempt on the life of long term regular, [[Paul Robinson (Neighbours)|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&nbsp;– Paul Robinson&nbsp;– was in the first episode 25 years ago, it was decided that his character play a most important role in this very special event".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a243572/paul-twist-for-6000th-neighbours-ep.html|title=Paul twist for 6,000th 'Neighbours' ep|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=14 July 2010|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=25 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100905080917/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a243572/paul-twist-for-6000th-neighbours-ep.html|archive-date=5 September 2010|url-status=live}}</ref>

In late 2010, the [[TV Tonight]] website reported ''Neighbours'' was to reduce crew operations in 2011 so production could be upgraded.<ref name="Eames">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a292438/neighbours-to-undergo-crew-cuts.html|title='Neighbours' to undergo crew cuts|last=Eames|first=Tom|date=9 December 2010|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=10 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211012037/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a292438/neighbours-to-undergo-crew-cuts.html|archive-date=11 December 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Eames"/> 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 the forefront of professionalism and efficiency."<ref name="Eames"/> They added that the show's production model had been in place since 1985 and that it was time to evolve it.<ref name="Eames"/> On 14 March 2011, ''[[The Australian]]'' reported that ''Neighbours'' has become the first television show available to watch on a free [[iPhone]] application.<ref name="iPhone">{{cite news|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/ten-seeks-an-iphone-audience-for-neighbours/story-e6frg8zx-1226021129141|title=Ten seeks an iPhone audience for Neighbours|last=Meade|first=Amanda|date=14 March 2011|work=[[The Australian]]|access-date=14 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510103442/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/ten-seeks-an-iphone-audience-for-neighbours/story-e6frg8zx-1226021129141|archive-date=10 May 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Viewers are able to watch whole episodes within three hours of them airing on Eleven.<ref name="iPhone"/> Nick Spooner, the head of Ten digital media said "This is part of what we call our 'three-screen approach'&nbsp;– broadcast, online and mobile&nbsp;– 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."<ref name="iPhone"/> To celebrate the [[wedding of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton]], ''Neighbours'' filmed a specially commissioned scene for the UK episode airing on the same day as the wedding.<ref name="RoyalWed">{{cite web|url=http://www.channel5.com/shows/neighbours/news/neighbours-royal-treat-for-uk-fans |title=Neighbours' royal treat for UK fans |date=11 April 2011 |website=[[Holy Soap]] |publisher=[[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel Five]] |access-date=11 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130181421/http://www.channel5.com/shows/neighbours/news/neighbours-royal-treat-for-uk-fans |archive-date=30 January 2012 }}</ref> The episode, which had already aired in Australia, marked the first time an Australian show recorded extra scenes for a UK broadcaster.<ref name="RoyalWed"/>

On 25 October 2011, it was announced Bower would leave ''Neighbours'' in December 2011 to move into a new international role with FremantleMedia.<ref name="WavesGoodbye">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv-radio/producer-waves-goodbye-to-neighbours/story-e6frf9ho-1226176386781|title=Producer waves goodbye to Neighbours|last=Vickery|first=Colin|date=25 October 2011|work=[[Herald Sun]]|access-date=25 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="SBResigns">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/neighbours-executive-producer-resigns.html|title=Neighbours executive producer resigns|last=Knox|first=David|date=25 October 2011|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=25 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324083250/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/neighbours-executive-producer-resigns.html|archive-date=24 March 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Of her departure, Bower told Colin Vickery of the ''Herald Sun'', "I love ''Neighbours'', it 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."<ref name="WavesGoodbye"/> Former ''[[City Homicide]]'' producer, [[Richard Jasek]], took over Bower's role, while Alan Hardy took over the role of producer.<ref name="SBResigns"/> On 4 December 2013, it 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a535677/neighbours-star-praises-new-producer-he-knows-the-show-backwards.html|title=Exclusive: Neighbours star praises new producer: 'He knows the show backwards'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=4 December 2013|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=4 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207053911/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a535677/neighbours-star-praises-new-producer-he-knows-the-show-backwards.html|archive-date=7 December 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The show celebrated its 7,000th episode on 24 October 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a605604/neighbours-marks-7000th-episode-with-fun-karl-kennedy-storyline/|title=Neighbours marks 7,000th episode with fun Karl Kennedy storyline|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=24 October 2014|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=9 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110040737/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a605604/neighbours-marks-7000th-episode-with-fun-karl-kennedy-storyline/|archive-date=10 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2015, ''Neighbours'' celebrated [[Neighbours 30th Anniversary|its 30th anniversary]] and twelve former cast members returned for the anniversary episodes that revolved around an Erinsborough Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/show-news/more-neighbours-icons-return-for-30th-anniversary|title=More Neighbours icons return for 30th Anniversary|publisher=[[Network Ten]]|date=28 November 2014|access-date=28 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319162640/http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/show-news/more-neighbours-icons-return-for-30th-anniversary|archive-date=19 March 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=dainty>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a614590/neighbours-first-look-at-several-of-the-returnees-in-exciting-promo.html|title=Neighbours: First look at several of the returnees in exciting promo|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=5 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301160634/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a614590/neighbours-first-look-at-several-of-the-returnees-in-exciting-promo.html|archive-date=1 March 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/02/airdate-neighbours-30th-the-stars-reunite.html|title=Airdate: Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite|last=Knox|first=David|publisher=TV Tonight|date=28 February 2015|access-date=28 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301155111/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/02/airdate-neighbours-30th-the-stars-reunite.html|archive-date=1 March 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a633173/neighbours-30th-anniversary-schedule-confirmed-by-channel-5.html|title=Neighbours 30th anniversary schedule confirmed by Channel 5|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=4 March 2015|access-date=5 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305051220/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a633173/neighbours-30th-anniversary-schedule-confirmed-by-channel-5.html|archive-date=5 March 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Natalie Lynch succeeded Wilson as producer in early 2016.<ref name="Boss2016">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/interviews/a816986/neighbours-spoilers-producer-jason-herbison-reveals-2017-gossip/|title=New Neighbours spoilers! We speak to the show's boss|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=15 December 2016|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=9 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229050248/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/interviews/a816986/neighbours-spoilers-producer-jason-herbison-reveals-2017-gossip/|archive-date=29 December 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2017, there was speculation that ''Neighbours'' would cease production following the breakdown of its deals in the United Kingdom, and Network Ten entering voluntary administration.<ref name="axe">{{cite news|url=https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/792647/Neighbours-future-Britain-REVEALED-Channel-5-soap-faces-the-axe-new-deal-rumour/amp|title=Neighbours future in Britain revealed as Channel 5 soap 'faces the axe'|last=Daly|first=Helen|date=16 April 2017|work=[[Daily Express]]|access-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823021910/https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/792647/Neighbours-future-Britain-REVEALED-Channel-5-soap-faces-the-axe-new-deal-rumour/amp|archive-date=23 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="2017breakdown">{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-14/could-this-be-the-end-of-neighbours/|title=Could this be the end of Neighbours?|last=Hughes|first=Johnathon|date=14 June 2017|work=[[Radio Times]]|access-date=5 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306234938/https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-14/could-this-be-the-end-of-neighbours/|archive-date=6 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On 9 October 2017, Stewart Clarke of ''[[Variety (magazine)|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.<ref name="SClarke">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/viacoms-channel-5-fremantlemedia-agree-new-neighbours-deal-1202584105/|title=Good 'Neighbours': Viacom's Channel 5, FremantleMedia Seal Expanded Deal on Iconic Aussie Soap (Exclusive)|last=Clarke|first=Stewart|date=9 October 2017|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010054503/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/viacoms-channel-5-fremantlemedia-agree-new-neighbours-deal-1202584105/|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The deal meant that from 2018, ''Neighbours'' would run across the full year for the first time in its history, including over December and January.<ref name="SClarke"/> 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."<ref name="SClarke"/> Following the departure of [[Sonya Rebecchi]] in 2019, actor [[Eve Morey]] stated that the [[kill off|killing off]] of her character was a measure to reduce production costs for the program as part of its new negotiations.<ref name="Sonya">{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2019-02-26/sonya-dies-in-neighbours-eve-morey-reveals-the-real-reason-she-was-killed-off/|title=Sonya dies in Neighbours&nbsp;– Eve Morey reveals the REAL reason she was killed off|last=Hughes|first=Johnathon|date=26 February 2019|work=[[Radio Times]]|access-date=5 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226052806/https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2019-02-26/sonya-dies-in-neighbours-eve-morey-reveals-the-real-reason-she-was-killed-off/|archive-date=26 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> When the cast and crew returned from their annual production break on 13 January 2020, they filmed a scene addressing the [[2019–20 Australian bushfire season|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 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a30522855/neighbours-australian-bushfires-specially-filmed-scene/|title=Neighbours to reference Australian bushfires in specially-filmed scene|last=Chase|first=Stephanie|date=15 January 2020|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=15 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115032115/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a30522855/neighbours-australian-bushfires-specially-filmed-scene/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/03/neighbours-to-resume-filming.html|title=Neighbours to resume filming|last=Knox|first=David|date=20 March 2020|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=21 March 2020|archive-date=8 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408002041/https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/03/neighbours-to-resume-filming.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Production shut down early for the scheduled Easter break before resuming after four weeks on 27 April 2020, making ''Neighbours'' the first mainstream scripted show to resume production during the pandemic.<ref name="Quinn">{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/television-production-takes-first-tentative-steps-after-covid-19-20200424-p54n13.html|title=Television production takes first tentative steps after COVID-19|last=Quinn|first=Karl|date=26 April 2020|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=26 April 2020|archive-date=27 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427173411/https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/television-production-takes-first-tentative-steps-after-covid-19-20200424-p54n13.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Quinn"/> Herbison said that 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."<ref name="Quinn"/>

===Cancellation and revival===
In February 2022, it 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.<ref name="ToEnd"/> 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,<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours fans launch petition to save show after Channel 5 pulls its funding|first=Asyia|last=Iftikhar|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38992934/neighbours-fan-petition-show-end/|date=6 February 2022|access-date=7 February 2022|archive-date=6 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206220922/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38992934/neighbours-fan-petition-show-end/|url-status=live}}</ref> which was signed by over 50,000 people,<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours star joins thousands in signing petition to save the show|first=Hannah|last=Bird|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39062218/neighbours-petition-save-show-channel-5-update/|date=13 February 2022|access-date=14 February 2022|archive-date=14 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214020807/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39062218/neighbours-petition-save-show-channel-5-update/|url-status=live}}</ref> including cast member [[Lucinda Cowden]].<ref name="LCowden">{{cite web|title=Neighbours star joins thousands in signing petition to save the show|first=Dan|last=Seddon|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39003746/neighbours-lucinda-cowden-signs-fan-petition/|date=8 February 2022|access-date=8 February 2022|archive-date=7 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207231525/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39003746/neighbours-lucinda-cowden-signs-fan-petition/|url-status=live}}</ref> The petition reached 50,000 signatures after one week. This also sparked ''#saveneighbours'' to trend on social media.<ref name="Warner"/> Former star [[Jason Donovan]] and ''[[Home and Away]]'' actor [[Shane Withington]] also expressed their support for the soap on [[Twitter]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours legend Jason Donovan addresses the show's uncertain future|first=Tasha|last=Hegarty|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38993143/neighbours-legend-jason-donovan-shows-uncertain-future/|date=6 February 2022|access-date=7 February 2022|archive-date=6 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206220933/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38993143/neighbours-legend-jason-donovan-shows-uncertain-future/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Home and Away actor voices support for Neighbours cast as the show's future hangs in the balance|first=Michele|last=Theil|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38993342/home-and-away-support-neighbours-future/|date=6 February 2022|access-date=7 February 2022|archive-date=6 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206213130/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38993342/home-and-away-support-neighbours-future/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Neighbours'' actress [[Jackie Woodburne]] said in an interview with ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The Project]]'' that the cast were "in shock" upon hearing the news,<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours legend Jackie Woodburne "in shock" over the show's axe from Channel 5|first=Susannah|last=Alexander|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38997968/neighbours-jackie-woodburne-shock-channel-5-axe/|date=6 February 2022|access-date=7 February 2022|archive-date=7 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207114650/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38997968/neighbours-jackie-woodburne-shock-channel-5-axe/|url-status=live}}</ref> while [[Alan Fletcher (actor)|Alan Fletcher]] said the soap needs "a hero" to save it and Cowden explained that "the idea of no longer playing [[Melanie Pearson|Mel]] is devastating."<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours star Alan Fletcher addresses show's uncertain future: 'We need a hero'|first=Susannah|last=Alexander|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38998393/neighbours-alan-fletcher-addresses-soap-uncertain-future/|date=6 February 2022|access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref><ref name="LCowden"/> Numerous current and former cast members, such as [[Annie Jones (actor)|Annie Jones]], [[Natalie Bassingthwaighte]] and [[Geoff Paine]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours legend Annie Jones responds to show axe news|first=Michele|last=Theil|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39056081/neighbours-annie-jones-responds-axe-news/|date=12 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022|archive-date=12 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212222138/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39056081/neighbours-annie-jones-responds-axe-news/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours star Geoff Paine addresses hopes for show reprieve after fan petitions|first=Rianne|last=Houghton|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39032774/neighbours-clive-geoff-paine-soap-axe-hopes/|date=10 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022|archive-date=12 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212215908/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39032774/neighbours-clive-geoff-paine-soap-axe-hopes/|url-status=live}}</ref> expressed their sadness online, specifically [[Rob Mills]], who called on the [[Morrison government]] to step in and help.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Neighbours star calls for Australian government to support show amid funding shortfall|first=Sam|last=Warner|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39020381/neighbours-rob-mills-australian-government-funding-shortfall/|date=9 February 2022|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=10 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210001530/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39020381/neighbours-rob-mills-australian-government-funding-shortfall/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours fans push Barry Crocker to top of UK charts|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/02/neighbours-fans-push-barry-crocker-to-top-of-uk-charts.html|date=10 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022}}</ref><ref name="Warner">{{cite web|title=Neighbours theme hits number one on iTunes chart after passionate fan campaign|first=Sam|last=Warner|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39035739/neighbours-theme-number-one-itunes/|date=10 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022|archive-date=12 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212123054/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39035739/neighbours-theme-number-one-itunes/|url-status=live}}</ref> An article in the Sydney Morning Herald noted that following the [[2019 merger of CBS and Viacom|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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Idato |first=Michael |date=7 February 2022 |title=The end of Neighbours? The numbers don't (quite) add up |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/the-end-of-neighbours-the-numbers-don-t-quite-add-up-20220207-p59ug0.html |access-date=31 July 2022 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en |archive-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731173455/https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/the-end-of-neighbours-the-numbers-don-t-quite-add-up-20220207-p59ug0.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 3 March 2022, it was confirmed that the show would end after 37 years on air, after production company Fremantle could not obtain a new UK broadcaster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours: TV soap will end this summer, producers confirm|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60599579|website=BBC News|access-date=3 March 2022|language=en|date=3 March 2022|archive-date=3 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303072318/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60599579|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 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."<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours star Stefan Dennis shares concerns over future of soaps|first=Joe|last=Julians|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a40270263/neighbours-stefan-dennis-soaps-future-concerns/|date=13 June 2022|access-date=14 June 2022|archive-date=14 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614002533/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a40270263/neighbours-stefan-dennis-soaps-future-concerns/|url-status=live}}</ref> Cast member [[Georgie Stone]] revealed that she discovered the cancellation on Twitter and was initially unsure whether to believe it, until she was contacted by a producer who told her it was true.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours star Georgie Stone discovered show axe news on Twitter|first=Kilkelly|last=Daniel|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a40311758/neighbours-georgie-stone-show-axe-news/|date=16 June 2022|access-date=17 June 2022|archive-date=16 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616221014/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a40311758/neighbours-georgie-stone-show-axe-news/|url-status=live}}</ref> Fans reported significant upset at the announcement of the end of the series.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gibbs |first1=Sara |title=When I found out Neighbours had been cancelled, I cried so much my husband thought someone had died |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/neighbours-finish-uk-finale-filming-b2098203.html |access-date=26 July 2024 |publisher=Independent.co.uk |date=10 June 2022 |archive-date=27 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727000430/https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/neighbours-finish-uk-finale-filming-b2098203.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Schelle |first1=Caroline |title='Heartbroken' Neighbours fans farewell show |url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/heartbroken-neighbours-fans-farewell-show-20220725-p5b4hh.html |access-date=26 July 2024 |agency=The Age |date=26 July 2022 |archive-date=26 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726205431/https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/heartbroken-neighbours-fans-farewell-show-20220725-p5b4hh.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/03/10-peach-doubles-up-on-neighbours-episodes-in-time-for-finale.html|title=10 Peach doubles up on Neighbours episodes in time for finale|last=Knox|first=David|date=31 March 2022|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=31 March 2022|archive-date=31 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331074020/https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/03/10-peach-doubles-up-on-neighbours-episodes-in-time-for-finale.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was later announced that the finale would air on 28 July at 7:30&nbsp;pm on Network 10 and 10 Peach simultaneously in Australia as a one-and-half-hour-long episode. It was broadcast on 29 July 2022 in the UK as a one-hour-long episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/neighbours/neighbours-final-episode-date-confirmed-newsupdate/|title=Neighbours confirms air date for final ever episode on Channel 5|last=Hibbs|first=James|date=1 July 2022|work=[[Radio Times]]|access-date=1 July 2022|archive-date=1 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701113015/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/neighbours/neighbours-final-episode-date-confirmed-newsupdate/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Gerace |first1=Adam |title=When TV neighbours become good friends: Understanding Neighbours fans' feelings of grief and loss at the end of the series |journal=PLOS ONE |date=12 June 2024 |volume=19 |issue=6 |pages=e0302160, 1-26 |doi=10.1371/journal.pone.0302160 |doi-access=free |pmid=38865303 |pmc=11168657 |bibcode=2024PLoSO..1902160G }}</ref>

On 17 November 2022, it 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 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."<ref name="Amazon">{{cite web|last=Earp|first=Catherine|title=Neighbours announced for shock 2023 return following Channel 5 axe|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a41988592/neighbours-returning-2023-channel-5-axe/|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=17 November 2022|date=17 September 2022|archive-date=2 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402010848/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a41988592/neighbours-returning-2023-channel-5-axe/|url-status=live}}</ref> Herbison will continue as executive producer, with Dennis, Fletcher, Woodburne and Moloney returning to the cast,<ref name="Amazon" /> all of whom were informed of the revival when Herbison visited their houses and told them in-person.<ref name="RevivalMoloney">{{cite web|title=Neighbours star Ryan Moloney reveals how he found out about show revival|first=Dan|last=Seddon|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a42002057/neighbours-revival-ryan-moloney-found-out/|date=18 November 2022|access-date=19 November 2022|archive-date=16 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216063932/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a42002057/neighbours-revival-ryan-moloney-found-out/|url-status=live}}</ref> Fletcher, Woodburne and Moloney all expressed their pleasure of the revival either during interviews or on social media.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours' Alan Fletcher and Jason Donovan react to show return news|first=Joe|last=Anderton|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a41990972/neighbours-alan-fletcher-jason-donovan-revival/|date=17 November 2022|access-date=19 November 2022|archive-date=20 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820151456/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a41990972/neighbours-alan-fletcher-jason-donovan-revival/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours star Jackie Woodburne reveals her reaction to show return news|first=Shivani|last=Dubey|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a42007050/neighbours-return-jackie-woodburne-susan-kennedy-reaction/|date=17 November 2022|access-date=19 November 2022|archive-date=22 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222165256/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a42007050/neighbours-return-jackie-woodburne-susan-kennedy-reaction/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="RevivalMoloney"/> Other cast members were not informed prior to the announcement of the show's return.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours is back: Amazon resurrects hit soap|first=Alexi|last=Duggins|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/17/neighbours-soap-opera-australia-to-return-on-amazon|date=17 November 2022|access-date=17 November 2022|archive-date=19 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819130132/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/17/neighbours-soap-opera-australia-to-return-on-amazon|url-status=live}}</ref> It has been revealed that ''Neighbours'' will be produced for at least the next two years, with 200 new episodes being released per year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours to air hundreds of new episodes after shock return deal|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a42041122/neighbours-return-deal-details/|date=22 November 2022|access-date=22 November 2022|archive-date=1 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601222617/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a42041122/neighbours-return-deal-details/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2023, the returns of [[Rebekah Elmaloglou]], Jones, [[Tim Kano]] and Stone as series regulars were announced; [[Melissa Bell (actor)|Melissa Bell]], [[April Rose Pengilly]] and [[Ian Smith (actor)|Ian Smith]] were also announced to returning in guest capacities.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ravindran |first=Manori |title=''Neighbours'' Freevee Revival Adds More Series Regulars, Production Begins This Spring |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/neighbours-amazon-freevee-cast-1235538105/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=28 February 2023 |location=United States |date=28 February 2023 |archive-date=1 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601222617/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a42041122/neighbours-return-deal-details/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Silver |first=Carly |title=Seven Series Regulars to Return For Amazon Freevee's ''Neighbours'' Continuation |url=https://daytimeconfidential.com/2023/02/28/seven-series-regulars-to-return-for-amazon-freevees-neighbours-continuation |website=[[Daytime Confidential]] |access-date=28 February 2023 |location=United States |date=28 February 2023 |archive-date=28 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228172523/https://daytimeconfidential.com/2023/02/28/seven-series-regulars-to-return-for-amazon-freevees-neighbours-continuation |url-status=live }}</ref> Regular production recommenced on 17 April,<ref name="Restart">{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a43615539/neighbours-first-photos-cast-filming-starts/|title=Neighbours reveals first pictures as filming begins on new season|last=Sarrubba|first=Stefania|date=17 April 2023|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=18 April 2023|archive-date=14 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714175806/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a43615539/neighbours-first-photos-cast-filming-starts/|url-status=live}}</ref> though scenes featuring Annie Jones and [[Guy Pearce]] were filmed in the UK earlier in the year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours star Annie Jones breaks silence on Jane and Mike's new scenes|first1=Daniel|last1=Kilkelly|first2=Sarah|last2=Ellis|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a44946534/neighbours-spoilers-annie-jones-jane-mike/|date=30 August 2023|access-date=9 September 2023|archive-date=10 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910010833/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a44946534/neighbours-spoilers-annie-jones-jane-mike/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2025, it was announced the series had again been cancelled. In a statement, the series announced: "We are sad to announce that ''Neighbours'' will be resting from December 2025. New episodes from the 40th anniversary season will continue to air on Prime Video and Ten four times a week until the end of the year, with all the big soapie twists and turns that our viewers love."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=''Neighbours'' axe officially confirmed after 40 years of drama |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63855528/neighbours-axed-again/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=20 February 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250221001716/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63855528/neighbours-axed-again/ |archive-date=21 February 2025 |date=20 February 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Turnbull |first1=Tiffanie |title=''Neighbours'' cancelled – again – two years after Amazon lifeline |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8710r5v0p7o |access-date=21 February 2025 |work=[[BBC]] |date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250221153435/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8710r5v0p7o |archive-date=21 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Whittock |first1=Jesse |title=''Neighbours'' Cancelled Again, This Time by Amazon |url=https://deadline.com/2025/02/neighbours-cancelled-again-amazon-1236297102/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250221153800/https://deadline.com/2025/02/neighbours-cancelled-again-amazon-1236297102/ |archive-date=21 February 2025 |location=United States |date=21 February 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> In their report, ''[[TV Tonight]]'' noted the closure of Amazon Freevee and the exit of producers who commissioned the series as reasons for the cancellation. Production will continue through July 2025. The show's cancellation was originally reported via ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'', who published the story before the show's cast and crew were informed by the production company.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Knox |first1=David |title=Axed: "''Neighbours'' will be missed by fans" as show confirms the end |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2025/02/axed-neighbours-will-be-missed-by-fans-as-show-confirms-the-end.html |website=[[TV Tonight]] |access-date=20 February 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250221002847/https://tvtonight.com.au/2025/02/axed-neighbours-will-be-missed-by-fans-as-show-confirms-the-end.html |archive-date=21 February 2025 |date=20 February 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Setting==
{{Main|Erinsborough|Ramsay Street}}
[[File:Pin Oak Court Filming.jpg|right|thumb|Pin Oak Court, [[Vermont South, Victoria|Vermont South]], the filming location used to represent the fictional [[Ramsay Street]] in ''Neighbours'']]
''Neighbours''' focus is the fictional [[Ramsay Street]], 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 (actor)|Francis Bell]]).<ref>[[#refmonroe|Monroe 1994]], p.27.</ref> Other locations include [[Erinsborough High]] School, the [[Erinsborough#Fitzgerald Motors|garage]] (local mechanic), [[Erinsborough#Erinsborough Hospital|hospital]], and the Lassiters complex, which contains [[Erinsborough#Lassiters Hotel|Lassiters Hotel]], [[Erinsborough#The Waterhole|The Waterhole]] bar, [[Erinsborough#Harold's Cafe|Harold's Café]], the lawyers office [[Erinsborough#Rebecchi Law|Rebecchi Law]], and the police station.<ref>[[#refmonroe|Monroe 1994]], p.114–1155.</ref> Ahead of the 25th anniversary, the Erinsborough village set underwent a makeover.<ref name="Rollo">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a188608/neighbours-for-25th-anniversary-facelift.html|title='Neighbours' for 25th Anniversary Facelift|last=Rollo|first=Sarah|date=25 November 2009|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=14 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091226104059/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a188608/neighbours-for-25th-anniversary-facelift.html|archive-date=26 December 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> The café and bar remained the same, but the centre of the complex was upgraded. Lassiters Hotel was given a new logo and gained a second floor with outdoor seating area.<ref name="TVTonight">{{cite web|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|first=David|last=Knox|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/02/gallery-neighbours-new-sets.html|title=Neighbours new sets|date=23 February 2010|access-date=20 March 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329203419/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/02/gallery-neighbours-new-sets.html|archive-date=29 March 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref> The hospital and police station received new facades, a used car lot was created near the garage and a new university set was created.<ref name="Rollo"/><ref name="TVTonight"/>

Pin Oak Court, in [[Vermont South, Victoria|Vermont South]], is the real cul-de-sac that doubles for Ramsay Street.<ref name="25Years"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backpackmelbourne.com/displayobject.cfm/objectid.656278FC-E055-447A-9F0CC5A16BF84C05/ |title=Love Thy Neighbour |publisher=Backpack Melbourne |access-date=18 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330150725/http://www.backpackmelbourne.com/displayobject.cfm/objectid.656278FC-E055-447A-9F0CC5A16BF84C05/ |archive-date=30 March 2010 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourstour.com.au/FAQs/tabid/562/language/en-US/Default.aspx |title=Neighbours Tour FAQs |access-date=18 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091121091340/http://www.neighbourstour.com.au/FAQs/tabid/562/language/en-US/Default.aspx |archive-date=21 November 2009 }}</ref> ''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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/dec/05/australia.peterconrad|title=Why everyone wants to be Australian|last=Conrad|first=Peter|date=5 December 2004|work=The Guardian|location=London|access-date=31 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130828230601/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/dec/05/australia.peterconrad|archive-date=28 August 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The interior scenes are filmed at the Global Television studios in [[Forest Hill, Victoria|Forest Hill]], the adjoining suburb in which Pin Oak Court is located.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globaltv.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=6&Itemid=7|title=Studios|publisher=Global TV|access-date=20 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325072048/http://www.globaltv.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=6&Itemid=7|archive-date=25 March 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://neighbours.com.au/faq.htm#Where_is_Neighbours_filmed|title=Where Is Neighbours Filmed?|website=Neighbours.com.au|publisher=[[Network Ten]]|access-date=17 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100406042135/http://neighbours.com.au/faq.htm#Where_is_Neighbours_filmed|archive-date=6 April 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours secures Ramsay St location, Lucinda Cowden returns.|first=David|last=Knox|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/04/neighbours-secures-ramsay-st-location-lucinda-cowden-returns.html|date=17 April 2023|access-date=19 April 2023|archive-date=18 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418225033/https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/04/neighbours-secures-ramsay-st-location-lucinda-cowden-returns.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Through much of 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/101+NEIGHBOURS+FACTS+TO+OZ-TONISH+YOU!%3b+It%27s+the+show+that+brought...-a061154021|title=101 Neighbours Facts To Oz-Tonish you!|last=Simon|first=Jane|date=13 October 1996|work=[[The Sunday People|The People]]|access-date=15 June 2021|archive-date=14 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614232416/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/101+NEIGHBOURS+FACTS+TO+OZ-TONISH+YOU!%3b+It%27s+the+show+that+brought...-a061154021|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2016, the show has begun filming more scenes in and around Melbourne.<ref name="Boss2016"/> Other Australian locations mentioned and sometimes seen in the series include the fictitious suburbs of [[Erinsborough#West Waratah|West Waratah]], [[Erinsborough#Eden Hills|Eden Hills]], [[Erinsborough#Ansons Corner|Ansons Corner]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.womenrepublic.co.uk/entertainment/ramsay_street/ |title=Neighbours Landmarks |publisher=Women Republic |access-date=13 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101010042649/http://www.womenrepublic.co.uk/entertainment/ramsay_street/ |archive-date=10 October 2010 }}</ref> and the real-life town of [[Oakey, Queensland|Oakey]] in [[Queensland]].<ref name="Virgin Media">{{cite web|url=http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/soaps/soaptrivia/soaps-most-tragic-deaths.php?ssid=11|title=Soaps most tragic deaths|access-date=29 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617033745/http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/soaps/soaptrivia/soaps-most-tragic-deaths.php?ssid=11|archive-date=17 June 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Neighbours'' filmed scenes in Sydney's [[Darling Harbour, New South Wales|Darling Harbour]] and on board a cruise ship in August 2010, marking the third time that the show had filmed scenes outside of Victoria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/109337/neighbours-become-good-friends-with-pacific-jewel|title=Neighbours become good Friends with Pacific Jewel|date=29 September 2010|publisher=Travel Blackboard|access-date=13 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710203715/http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/109337/neighbours-become-good-friends-with-pacific-jewel|archive-date=10 July 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Further Australian filming locations have included [[Port Douglas, Queensland|Port Douglas]] and the [[Great Barrier Reef]] region,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/123703/neighbours-puts-tropical-north-queensland-streets-ahead|title=Neighbours Puts Tropical North Queensland Streets Ahead|date=29 September 2011|publisher=Travel Blackboard|access-date=5 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006150057/http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/123703/neighbours-puts-tropical-north-queensland-streets-ahead|archive-date=6 October 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Geelong]], the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]],<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Crick|first=Claire|date=20 May 2016|title=Blast from the past!|magazine=[[All About Soap]]|issue=374|page=27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a806386/first-look-as-the-neighbours-teens-hit-queensland-in-exciting-new-storyline/|title=First look as the Neighbours teens head to Queensland... and guess who returns to join them?|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=31 August 2016|access-date=1 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902051727/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a806386/first-look-as-the-neighbours-teens-hit-queensland-in-exciting-new-storyline/|archive-date=2 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> and the [[Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras]], where the serial also had its own float during the parade.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26020921/neighbours-lgbtq-pride-parade-scenes-float/|title=Neighbours to film special scenes at Sydney's LGBTQ+ pride parade&nbsp;– and the show is getting its own float|last=Warner|first=Sam|date=24 January 2019|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=25 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190125073558/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26020921/neighbours-lgbtq-pride-parade-scenes-float/|archive-date=25 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Scenes for [[Paul Robinson (Neighbours)|Paul Robinson]] ([[Stefan Dennis]]) and [[Terese Willis]]' ([[Rebekah Elmaloglou]]) 2019 wedding were filmed at a resort in Queensland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/neighbours-spoilers-paul-terese-wedding-back-on/|title=Neighbours spoilers: Paul and Terese's wedding is back on!|last=Timblick|first=Simon|date=3 September 2019|work=[[What's on TV]]|access-date=4 March 2020}}</ref>

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.<ref name="25Years"/> The first storyline aired in February 1990 and was filmed at [[Lyme Park]] in Cheshire.<ref>[[#refmercado|Mercado 2004]], p.216.</ref><ref name="Holland">{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/285764.stm|title=Nimmo Dies After Fall|last=Holland|first=Lisa|date=24 February 1999|work=BBC News|access-date=15 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216215015/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/285764.stm|archive-date=16 February 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 1992, 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.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=November 1993|title=Look out London, here we come!|magazine=[[Inside Soap]]|issue=15|page=7}}</ref> The second London-based storyline was broadcast in late March 2007 and featured scenes shot on the [[London Eye]] and a boat on the [[River Thames]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/toadielondon/|title=Toadie and Karl come to London|date=3 March 2017|publisher=[[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]]|access-date=10 January 2020|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713211717/https://www.channel5.com/toadielondon/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://neighbours.com.au/susan-kinski-characters.htm|title=Characters&nbsp;– Susan Kennedy|website=Neighbours.com|publisher=[[Network Ten]]|access-date=18 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091126014544/http://neighbours.com.au/susan-kinski-characters.htm|archive-date=26 November 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> Four further storylines shot on location in London aired in March 2017,<ref name="Boss2016"/> March 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-10-05/neighbours-sheree-murphy-returns-in-top-secret-london-scenes/|title=Neighbours: Sheree Murphy returns in top-secret London scenes|last=Hughes|first=Johnathon|date=5 October 2017|website=[[Radio Times]]|access-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010095316/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-10-05/neighbours-sheree-murphy-returns-in-top-secret-london-scenes/|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> September 2019,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a28953037/neighbours-spoilers-paul-terese-london-cult-storyline/|title=Neighbours hints at evil cult storyline as Paul and Terese arrive in London|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=8 September 2019|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=3 March 2020|archive-date=10 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210045428/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a28953037/neighbours-spoilers-paul-terese-london-cult-storyline/|url-status=live}}</ref> October 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a37958502/neighbours-sophie-ellis-bextor-first-look-london/|title=Neighbours reveals first look at Sophie Ellis-Bextor filming special London episodes|last=Lee|first=Jess|date=14 October 2021|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=14 October 2021|archive-date=14 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014123359/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a37958502/neighbours-sophie-ellis-bextor-first-look-london/|url-status=live}}</ref> The show was due to film in Ireland for the first time in March 2020,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0302/1119737-neighbours-karl-and-susan-to-film-storyline-in-dublin/|title=Neighbours' Karl and Susan to film storyline in Dublin|date=3 March 2020|publisher=[[RTÉ.ie]]|access-date=3 March 2020|archive-date=3 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303173952/https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0302/1119737-neighbours-karl-and-susan-to-film-storyline-in-dublin/|url-status=live}}</ref> before the shoot was cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Australia|COVID-19]] pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a31278880/neighbours-ireland-filming-coronavirus-axed/|title=Neighbours axes Ireland filming and live 35th anniversary event due to coronavirus fears|last=Lee|first=Jess|date=9 March 2020|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=12 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312071900/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a31278880/neighbours-ireland-filming-coronavirus-axed/|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2023, [[Annie Jones (actor)|Annie Jones]] ([[Jane Harris (Neighbours)|Jane Harris]]) and [[Guy Pearce]] ([[Mike Young (Neighbours)|Mike Young]]) filmed scenes in [[Surrey]], which were the first to be shot for the revival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/09/guy-pearce-annie-jones-secretly-filmed-new-neighbours-scenes-in-february.html|title=Guy Pearce, Annie Jones secretly filmed new Neighbours scenes in February|last=Knox|first=David|date=5 September 2023|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=13 May 2025}}</ref>

==Broadcast==
''Neighbours'' currently airs from Monday to Thursday weekly at 4:00pm on [[Network 10]] and is replayed at 6:30pm on [[10 Peach Comedy]] in Australia. 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 the Christmas and New Year period.<ref>[[#refjohnston|Johnston 2005]], p.123.</ref> From 2018 until 2020 the show aired all year round,<ref name="SClarke"/> although a three-week Christmas break occurred in 2021–2022,<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours confirms Christmas break – here's when the soap goes off air|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38266007/neighbours-confirms-christmas-break-2021/|date=16 November 2021|access-date=6 January 2022|archive-date=7 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107035357/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38266007/neighbours-confirms-christmas-break-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref> this was not repeated in 2023,<ref>{{cite web|title='Neighbours' Holiday Special Episodes Set at Amazon Freevee – Global Bulletin|first=Naman|last=Ramachandran|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/neighbours-holiday-special-episodes-1235843694/|date=18 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2024}}</ref> however, in late 2024 it took a two-week break.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours confirms final storylines before show break|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|work=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a62931241/neighbours-spoilers-final-week-december-2024/|date=18 November 2024|access-date=7 December 2024|archive-date=7 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207071245/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a62931241/neighbours-spoilers-final-week-december-2024/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://au.tv.yahoo.com/tv-guide/channel/403769/|title=Eleven TV Guide|date=3 September 2016|publisher=[[Yahoo!7]] TV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230084753/https://au.tv.yahoo.com/tv-guide/channel/403769/|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 December 2016}}</ref>

When the show began in 1985, the first season was broadcast on the [[Seven Network]], at 5:30&nbsp;pm in Sydney, at 6:00&nbsp;pm in Melbourne and [[Adelaide]] and at 7:00&nbsp;pm in [[Brisbane]].<ref name=tvau/> 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&nbsp;pm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.televisionau.com/eighties.htm#1986|title=The Eighties&nbsp;– 1986|publisher=Television.au|access-date=17 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091214224327/http://www.televisionau.com/eighties.htm#1986|archive-date=14 December 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> On 9 March 1992 the show moved to 6:30&nbsp;pm to avoid direct competition from rival soap opera ''[[Home and Away]]'' on the Seven Network.<ref name=tvau>{{cite web|url=http://televisionau.com/feature-articles/neighbours|title=Neighbours|publisher=Television.au|last=B|first=Andrew|date=11 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403040028/http://televisionau.com/feature-articles/neighbours|archive-date=3 April 2015|url-status=live}} Live article updated from time to time.</ref> 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&nbsp;pm, before moving to 11:30&nbsp;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 [[10 Bold|One HD]] from March 2009.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|first=David|last=Knox|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/02/one-hd-to-launch-march-26.html|title=ONE to launch March&nbsp;26|date=6 February 2009|access-date=20 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090514102507/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/02/one-hd-to-launch-march-26.html|archive-date=14 May 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>

In August 2010, Sydney's ''[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|Daily Telegraph]]'' reported that ''Neighbours'' would be moving to Ten's new digital channel, to make way for a new [[Current affairs (news format)|current affairs]] show.<ref name="Jennifer">{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sunday-telegraph/jennifer-on-tens-frontline/story-e6frewt9-1225902461918|title=Jennifer on Ten's frontline|last=Clune|first=Richard|date=8 August 2010|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=8 August 2010}}</ref> 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".<ref name="Jennifer"/> It was later confirmed that the show would be moving to digital channel, Eleven.<ref name="Shifts">{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/ten-shifts-neighbours-to-channel-eleven-20100826-13sx3.html|title=Ten shifts Neighbours to channel Eleven|last=Idato|first=Michael|date=26 August 2010|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=26 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100828025239/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/ten-shifts-neighbours-to-channel-eleven-20100826-13sx3.html|archive-date=28 August 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> Network Ten's programmer, David Mott said "We believe ''Neighbours'' is perfectly suited to Eleven's audience strategy and will find a successful and enduring home on Eleven".<ref name="Shifts"/> ''Neighbours'' moved to Eleven on 11 January 2011, the channel's launch day.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/ten-hopes-fans-will-find-new-address/story-e6frf96f-1225985307631|title=Ten hopes fans will find new address|last=Vickery|first=Colin|date=11 January 2011|work=[[Herald Sun]]|access-date=11 January 2011}}</ref> The decision to move ''Neighbours'' to a digital channel, and the consequent drop in Australian viewership, has been described as the cause of the series' eventual cancellation in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title='It's like a gladiator match': why Home & Away beat Neighbours in the battle of the Aussie soaps|first=Katie|last=Cunningham|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/jul/19/its-like-a-gladiator-match-why-home-away-beat-neighbours-in-the-battle-of-the-aussie-soaps|date=18 July 2022|access-date=21 December 2024}}</ref> Throughout 2013, Eleven had broadcast repeat episodes of ''Neighbours'' from the 2007 period, titled ''Old School Neighbours'', during weekday mornings.<ref name="Old School Neighbours Schedule">{{cite web|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/tv-guide/73/0/1/9/|title=TV Guide&nbsp;– Wednesday 20 February 2013|publisher=[[Yahoo!7]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017130429/http://au.tv.yahoo.com/tv-guide/73/0/1/9/|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 October 2012}}</ref> In 2015, Network Ten had broadcast an encore of the previous day's episode at 7:00&nbsp;am weekdays.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://au.tv.yahoo.com/tv-guide/channel/85459/|title=Ten TV Guide|publisher=[[Yahoo!7]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910080915/https://au.tv.yahoo.com/tv-guide/channel/85459/|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 September 2015}}</ref> In 2018, for the first time in the series' history, the show's classification became [[Australian Classification Board|PG]], due to the series' increasingly adult subject matter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/feature/a862322/neighbours-nailing-it-right-now/|title=8 reasons why Neighbours is nailing it right now, from Dee Bliss dramas to Erinsborough newbies|last=McMullan|first=Conor|date=24 July 2018|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724183600/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/feature/a862322/neighbours-nailing-it-right-now/|archive-date=24 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

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.<ref name="Trimmed">{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/07/neighbours-trimmed-to-4-episodes-a-week.html|title=Neighbours trimmed to 4 episodes a week|last=Knox|first=David|date=15 July 2021|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=14 July 2021|archive-date=14 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714190535/https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/07/neighbours-trimmed-to-4-episodes-a-week.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Knox said the new schedule was likely an attempt at getting the Australian episodes to synchronise with the UK broadcast, which had fallen behind due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name="Trimmed"/> 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 (Neighbours)|Chloe Brennan]]) confirmed that the rumours were not true.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a37154416/neighbours-april-rose-pengilly-show-claims-response/|title=Neighbours star April Rose Pengilly responds to claims that the show could be axed|last=Lee|first=Jess|date=28 July 2021|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=28 August 2021|archive-date=27 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827225453/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a37154416/neighbours-april-rose-pengilly-show-claims-response/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 the episodes at four, putting the UK ahead of Australia.<ref name="Ahead">{{cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38318522/neighbours-2022-uk-australia-episodes/|title=Neighbours episodes to premiere in UK ahead of Australia in 2022|last=Lee|first=Jess|date=23 November 2021|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=23 November 2021|archive-date=22 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122212708/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38318522/neighbours-2022-uk-australia-episodes/|url-status=live}}</ref>

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 air 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 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.<ref name="Amazon" />

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 the change on the week it was due to be implemented due to "Audience feedback".<ref>{{cite web|title=Network 10 reverses Neighbours decision, continues at 4 episodes a week.|first=John|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/10/network-10-reverses-neighbours-decision-continues-at-4-episodes-a-week.html|date=15 October 2024|access-date=18 October 2024|archive-date=3 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203141852/https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/10/network-10-reverses-neighbours-decision-continues-at-4-episodes-a-week.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===International===
''Neighbours'' has been sold to over 60 countries and is one of Australia's most successful media exports.<ref name="USFail" />

====United Kingdom====
''Neighbours'' has been very successful in the United Kingdom, and has proved to be more popular there than in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/neighbours-axed-channel-5-future_uk_62209061e4b0a7b54cd9db8c|title=Neighbours Bosses Confirm The Fate Of Long-Running Australian Soap|last=Welsh|first=Daniel|date=3 March 2022|website=Huffpost|access-date=27 July 2022|quote=Neighbours has been more popular in the UK than in Australia, where it airs to around 100,000 daily viewers on digital channel 10Peach|archive-date=27 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727065429/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/neighbours-axed-channel-5-future_uk_62209061e4b0a7b54cd9db8c|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/2022-03-03/end-of-the-road-for-neighbours-australian-soap-axed-after-37-years|title=End of the road for Neighbours: Australian soap axed after 37 years|date=3 March 2022|publisher=ITV News|access-date=27 July 2022|quote=Despite being the longest running drama series on Australian television, Neighbours has long been more popular in the UK than in its home country, but ratings have dropped in the UK.}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transdiffusion.org/2007/05/15/michael_grade|title=Michael Grade|last=Aylett|first=Glenn|date=15 May 2007|publisher=Transdiffusion|access-date=29 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903080243/http://www.transdiffusion.org/2007/05/15/michael_grade|archive-date=3 September 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Neighbours'' went out with a lunchtime broadcast and then a morning broadcast repeat the following day.<ref name="Hits15Years">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1621833.stm|title=Neighbours hits 15 years of success|date=26 October 2001|work=[[BBC News]]|access-date=29 August 2014|archive-date=10 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310030805/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1621833.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> [[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,<ref name="Hits15Years"/> 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 the lunchtime debut and the teatime repeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barb.co.uk/resources/tv-facts/tv-since-1981/1990/top10/|title=TV since 1981|publisher=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=19 May 2022|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819224044/http://www.barb.co.uk/resources/tv-facts/tv-since-1981/1990/top10|archive-date=19 August 2016}}</ref> Towards the late 2000s, ''Neighbours'' was normally attracting an average of 3&nbsp;million viewers for its lunchtime showing and 2.6&nbsp;million viewers for its early-evening repeat.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,,2083028,00.html|last=Dowell|first=Ben|title=BBC loses Neighbours|work=[[The Guardian]]|location=London|date=18 May 2007|access-date=28 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010082348/http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,,2083028,00.html|archive-date=10 October 2007|url-status=live}}</ref> It was frequently the highest-rating daytime program in the UK, outside of news bulletins.<ref name="theage.com.au"/>

In 2008, the UK broadcast moved to rival channel [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]] following the BBC's decision not to keep 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]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6669769.stm|title=Five Wins Neighbours Soap Fight|access-date=17 December 2009|publisher=[[BBC News]]|date=18 May 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823025643/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6669769.stm|archive-date=23 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The last ''Neighbours'' episode to be shown on BBC One aired on 8 February 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/561196a4bef544379fd30ed145ebb710|title=Neighbours – 8th Feb 2008, 14:10 on BBC One London|date=8 February 2008|publisher=[[BBC Genome Project]]|access-date=3 July 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184702/https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/561196a4bef544379fd30ed145ebb710|url-status=live}}</ref> The first episode to be shown on Channel 5 was watched by 2.4&nbsp;million viewers on 11 February 2008 (an audience share of 14.2%), a drop of 300,000 from the BBC's average.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-30/?report=weeklyterrestrial&requesttimeout=500&flag=viewingsummary|title=Weekly Top 30 Programmes|publisher=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=4 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814051747/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-30/?report=weeklyterrestrial&requesttimeout=500&flag=viewingsummary|archive-date=14 August 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the move boosted Channel 5's usual share for the 5.30&nbsp;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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/neighbours|title=Neighbours|publisher=[[My5]] and [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]]|access-date=19 May 2022|archive-date=12 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512032511/https://www.channel5.com/show/neighbours|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/Neighbours-To-Be-Shown-On-YouTube-After-Five-Signs-Deal-To-Put-Catch-Up-Video-Online/Article/200912115490024?f=rss |title=Neighbours on YouTube in Five's Catch-Up Deal |first=Hazel |last=Tyldesley |publisher=[[Sky News]] |date=3 December 2009 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713201025/http://news.sky.com/story/743829/neighbours-on-youtube-in-fives-catch-up-deal |archive-date=13 July 2012 |access-date=21 December 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> From 4 January 2016, Channel 5 began broadcasting episodes on the same day as Australia.<ref name="SameDay">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34868786|title=Neighbours to air on same day in UK as Australia|date=19 November 2015|publisher=[[BBC News]]|access-date=19 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120074755/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34868786|archive-date=20 November 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name="SameDay"/> From mid-2016, the show also began airing every week-night on [[Nickelodeon (British and Irish TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] as part of their Nick at Nite programming block, broadcasting the same episode that was seen earlier on Channel 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.licensing.biz/news/read/nickelodeon-uk-and-ireland-launches-new-teen-and-tween-block-nick-at-nite/044164|title=Nickelodeon UK and Ireland launches new teen and tween block Nick at Nite|last=Hutchins|first=Robert|date=28 June 2016|publisher=Licensing.biz|access-date=8 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630044924/http://www.licensing.biz/news/read/nickelodeon-uk-and-ireland-launches-new-teen-and-tween-block-nick-at-nite/044164|archive-date=30 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2017, it 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.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Summers|first1=Hannah|title=Neighbours could disappear from British screens|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/mar/19/neighbours-tv-soap-could-disappear-from-british-screens|access-date=21 March 2017|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=19 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320172741/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/mar/19/neighbours-tv-soap-could-disappear-from-british-screens|archive-date=20 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a37721239/neighbours-new-channel-5-timeslot-autumn-2021/|title=Neighbours' new Channel 5 timeslot confirmed amid big news changes|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=24 September 2021|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=7 October 2021}}</ref>

On 5 February 2022, a report from ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'', later confirmed by [[Digital Spy]], stated that ''Neighbours'' had been cancelled in the UK after Channel 5 pulled its funding for budget reasons.<ref name="ToEnd">{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38991678/neighbours-end-channel-5/|title=Neighbours to end on Channel 5 this summer, statement confirms|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=6 February 2022|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=6 February 2022|archive-date=6 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206014033/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38991678/neighbours-end-channel-5/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="AxedCh5">{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38990910/neighbours-axe-channel-5/|title=Neighbours 'axed' by Channel 5 in the show's 37th year|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=5 February 2022|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Neighbours: TV soap will be axed from schedule as Channel 5 increases investment in UK drama |url=https://news.sky.com/story/neighbours-tv-soap-will-be-axed-as-channel-5-increases-investment-in-uk-drama-12534254 |publisher=[[Sky News]] |access-date=6 February 2022 |language=en |archive-date=6 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206132552/https://news.sky.com/story/neighbours-tv-soap-will-be-axed-as-channel-5-increases-investment-in-uk-drama-12534254 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60277939 |publisher=[[BBC News]] |access-date=6 February 2022 |date=6 February 2022 |archive-date=6 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206095041/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60277939 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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."<ref name="ToEnd"/> ''Neighbours'' concluded on Channel 5 in July 2022. The channel's spokesperson confirmed that 5 wants to increase its investment in original UK dramas.<ref name="ToEnd"/>

New episodes of ''Neighbours'', along with archive episodes, began streaming on [[Amazon Freevee]] from 18 September 2023 in the United Kingdom.<ref name="Amazon" />

====Elsewhere====
In Ireland, [[RTÉ]] began broadcasting ''Neighbours'' on 2 January 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2022/0303/1284108-neighbours-ending-as-soap-fails-to-find-new-broadcaster/|title=Neighbours axed after 37 years as Australian soap fails to find new broadcaster|date=3 March 2022|publisher=[[Raidió Teilifís Éireann]]|access-date=19 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524180647/https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2022/0303/1284108-neighbours-ending-as-soap-fails-to-find-new-broadcaster/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 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 Northern Ireland|BBC One]] in October 1986.<ref name="Oatts">{{cite web |last=Oatts |first=Joanne |date=9 October 2007 |title=RTE Secures Neighbours Deal |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s14/neighbours/news/a77311/rte-secures-neighbours-deal.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006184310/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s14/neighbours/news/a77311/rte-secures-neighbours-deal.html |archive-date=6 October 2010 |access-date=1 December 2009 |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |location=United Kingdom}}</ref><ref name="McGarry">{{cite web |last=McGarry |first=Lisa |date=9 October 2007 |title=RTE Keeps Neighbours! |url=http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/rte-keeps-neighbours/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100823115221/http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/rte-keeps-neighbours/ |archive-date=23 August 2010 |access-date=1 December 2009 |publisher=Unreality Primetime}}</ref> The finale was broadcast in [[Northern Ireland]] on 29 July 2022 and the [[Republic of Ireland]] on 3 August 2022.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neighbours finale: Show attracts biggest audience since moving to Channel 5 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62362184/ |publisher=[[BBC News]]|access-date=30 July 2022 |date=30 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Entertainment |first1=RTÉ |title=Kylie Minogue: Neighbours return 'surreal and emotional' |url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2022/0802/1313451-minogue-neighbours-return-surreal-and-emotional/ |website=RTÉ.ie |access-date=2 August 2022 |language=en |date=2 August 2022 |archive-date=3 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803072906/https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2022/0802/1313451-minogue-neighbours-return-surreal-and-emotional/ |url-status=live }}</ref> To mark the ending of the show, RTÉ had made several classic episodes available to viewers in Ireland on the RTÉ Player.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Entertainment |first1=RTÉ |title= RTÉ Player bids a fond farewell to the Aussie soap with over 50 classic episodes |url= https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2022/0726/1312292-so-long-rte-player-bids-fond-farewell-to-neighbours/ |website=RTÉ.ie |access-date=26 July 2022 |language=en |date=26 July 2022}}</ref> ''Neighbours'' returned to RTÉ and debuted on [[Amazon Prime Video]] on 18 September 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Entertainment |first1=RTÉ |title=First trailer released as date for Neighbours TV revival confirmed |url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/0801/1397591-trailer-for-neighbours-tv-revival-and-theres-a-twist/ |website=RTÉ.ie |access-date=8 August 2023 |language=en |date=1 August 2023 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807183425/https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/0801/1397591-trailer-for-neighbours-tv-revival-and-theres-a-twist/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Entertainment |first1=RTÉ |title=New Neighbours to address time gap and welcome new faces |url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/0904/1403275-neighbours/ |website=RTÉ.ie |access-date=4 September 2023 |language=en |date=4 September 2023 |archive-date=4 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904222342/https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/0904/1403275-neighbours/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

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 was removed from the schedule. [[C4 (television channel)|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&nbsp;pm weekdays, and later on [[TVNZ 2]] at around 4:30&nbsp;am Tuesdays to Fridays.<ref name=tvnz>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/neighbours|title=Neighbours|publisher=[[TVNZ]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100810230354/http://tvnz.co.nz/neighbours|archive-date=10 August 2010}}</ref> The show moved to 5:25&nbsp;pm weeknights on TV One in early 2007. After a couple of months, the show moved to 3:50&nbsp;pm weekdays. The show eventually moved back to TV2, screening weeknights at 6:00&nbsp;pm and, later, 6:30&nbsp;pm before moving back to 6:00&nbsp;pm.<ref name=tvnz/> Its timeslot in 2022 was at 4:30&nbsp;pm on [[TVNZ 1]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.screenscribe.net/new-neighbourhood-for-iconic-soap/comment-page-1/|title=New Neighbourhood for Soap Icon|date=17 December 2021|publisher=ScreenScribe|access-date=19 January 2022|archive-date=19 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119183923/https://www.screenscribe.net/new-neighbourhood-for-iconic-soap/comment-page-1/|url-status=live}}</ref> The finale aired, in its 90-minute iteration as ''Neighbours: The Final Farewell'', in a primetime slot on TVNZ 1, on 2 September 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Schedules and Highlights Week 35|publisher=[[TVNZ]]|url=https://sales.tvnz.co.nz/resources/tvnz-schedules-and-highlights/tvnz-schedules-and-highlights-week-35/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831221626/https://sales.tvnz.co.nz/resources/tvnz-schedules-and-highlights/tvnz-schedules-and-highlights-week-35/|archive-date=31 August 2022}}</ref> Upon its return, Neighbours aired from 19 September 2023 at 5.30pm Tuesdays to Fridays on TVNZ 2.<ref>{{cite web|title=TVNZ Ratecard October 2023 – January 2024|publisher=[[TVNZ]]|url=https://sales.tvnz.co.nz/assets/Planit/2023/Planit-TVNZ-1-TVNZ-2-060923.pdf|access-date=8 September 2023|archive-date=8 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908082849/https://sales.tvnz.co.nz/assets/Planit/2023/Planit-TVNZ-1-TVNZ-2-060923.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In Belgium, ''Neighbours'' has aired since 1988 as ''Buren'', with [[Dutch language|Dutch]] subtitles on [[Één]] (previously known as TV1, in 2024 known as VRT1), the main TV network of [[VRT (broadcaster)|VRT]], the [[Flemish Community|Flemish]] public broadcaster.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vrt.be/vrtnu/a-z/buren/|title=Buren|access-date=13 May 2019|publisher=[[VRT (broadcaster)|VRT]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522071800/https://www.vrt.be/vrtnu/a-z/buren/|archive-date=22 May 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On 14 June 2021, after more than 30 years on Eén, commercial broadcaster [[VTM 2]] began broadcasting the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2021/06/03/neighbours/|title=Neighbours moves from One to VTM 2 after more than 30 years|last=Saerens|first=Zico|date=3 June 2021|publisher=[[VRT (broadcaster)|VRT]]|access-date=19 May 2022|language=nl}}</ref> 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'' moved to Play 5 and GoPlay which continued the series from episode 8904.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hln.be/tv/verrassing-in-soapland-play-5-neemt-neighbours-over-dat-door-vtm-2-werd-gedumpt~a5e93638/|title=Verrassing in soapland: Play 5 neemt 'Neighbours' over, dat door VTM 2 werd gedumpt|date=18 January 2024|publisher=HLN.be|access-date=19 January 2024|language=nl}}</ref>

In Iceland, ''Neighbours'' has been aired on [[Stöð 2]] since 1986 with Icelandic subtitles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sjonvarp.stod2.is/series/1106664|title=Nágrannar|publisher=[[Stöð 2]] (in Icelandic)|access-date=29 July 2022|archive-date=18 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418201801/https://sjonvarp.stod2.is/series/1106664|url-status=live}}</ref> In Kenya, it is broadcast on the [[Kenya Television Network|KTN]] network Monday to Friday at 12:30&nbsp;pm with an omnibus on Sunday mornings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ktnkenya.tv/mode.php?topic=177|title=Neighbours Synopsis|publisher=[[Kenya Television Network]]|access-date=17 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110215202243/http://www.ktnkenya.tv/mode.php?topic=177|archive-date=15 February 2011}}</ref> In Barbados, ''Neighbours'' is broadcast on the [[Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation|CBC8]] channel at 1:00&nbsp;pm Monday to Friday.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.bb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=980:schedule-nov-08-nov-14&catid=16:schedule&Itemid=20|title=CBC Schedule 8–14&nbsp;November|publisher=[[Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation]]|access-date=28 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121011126/http://cbc.bb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=980:schedule-nov-08-nov-14&catid=16:schedule&Itemid=20|archive-date=21 November 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In Canada, [[CFMT-TV]] in Toronto broadcast ''Neighbours'' on weeknights at 11:00&nbsp;pm, starting in September 1990.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Knutzen|first1=Eirik|title=On the week's dullest days several sparkling new series will brighten the night for fall viewing|work=[[Toronto Star]]|date=8 September 1990|last2=Bawden|first2=Jim|page=5}}</ref> From 20 May 1991, CFMT moved the show to 4:00&nbsp;pm.<ref>{{Cite news|title=CFMT airtimes change Monday|work=Toronto Star |date=18 May 1991|page=3}}</ref> After announcing its cancellation, CFMT decided to keep ''Neighbours'' on its schedule throughout September 1994, following numerous letters and telephone calls.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sloan|first=Kathleen|title=Jennifer Dale stirs Family Passions|work=Toronto Star |date=11 September 1994|page=10}}</ref> From April 2017 to April 2019, ''Neighbours'' aired on [[OutTV (Canada)|OutTV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fremantlemedia.com.au/news/2017/6/20/neighbours-forging-new-ground|title=Neighbours Forging New Ground|date=5 April 2017|publisher=[[FremantleMedia Australia]]|access-date=22 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422202145/https://www.fremantlemedia.com.au/news/2017/6/20/neighbours-forging-new-ground|archive-date=22 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Episodes were broadcast on weekdays at 2:30&nbsp;pm ET and 5:30&nbsp;pm ET, with an omnibus on Saturdays.<ref name="OutTv">{{cite web|url=http://outtv.ca/neighbours-moves-outtv-australian-serial-drama-heads-canada-april-20th-2017/|title=Neighbours moves in to OUTtv Australian Serial Drama Heads to Canada April 20th, 2017|date=4 April 2017|publisher=[[OutTV (Canada)|OutTV]]|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628120629/http://outtv.ca/neighbours-moves-outtv-australian-serial-drama-heads-canada-april-20th-2017/|archive-date=28 June 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Episodes aired on the same day as the Australian broadcast and were also available for streaming.<ref name="OutTv"/> From 18 September 2023, archived and new episodes began streaming on Amazon Prime Video.<ref name="Amazon"/>

In the United States, ''Neighbours'' premiered on [[KCOP-TV]] in Los Angeles on 3 June 1991 at 5:30&nbsp;pm weekdays.<ref name="LATimes"/> 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 a 9:30&nbsp;am daily time slot from 1 July to 30 August 1991.<ref>{{Cite news|last=MacMinn|first=Aleene|title=Morning Report&nbsp;– Television|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-06-26-ca-1204-story.html|access-date=27 November 2010|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=26 June 1991|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108042432/http://articles.latimes.com/1991-06-26/entertainment/ca-1204_1_australian-soap-opera|archive-date=8 November 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kleid|first=Beth|title=Television|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-07-01-ca-1088-story.html|access-date=27 November 2010|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=1 July 1991|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108042508/http://articles.latimes.com/1991-07-01/entertainment/ca-1088_1_australian-soap-opera|archive-date=8 November 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Continued">[[#refallen|Allen 1995]], p.108.</ref> New York City station [[WWOR-TV]] showed ''Neighbours'' weekdays 5:30&nbsp;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.<ref name="Continued"/> In April 2004, the show began broadcasting nationally on the television channel [[Oxygen (TV channel)|Oxygen]].<ref name="Newsround">{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_3640000/3640847.stm|title=Neighbours makes American debut|date=19 April 2004|work=[[Newsround]]|access-date=28 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130813120627/http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_3640000/3640847.stm|archive-date=13 August 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> A spokeswomen from the channel said "Now our viewers can join in on the good, the bad and the endlessly entertaining lives of our Aussie neighbours."<ref name="Newsround"/> 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&nbsp;pm and 2:00&nbsp;pm.<ref name="NeighboursKnocks">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2004/mar/24/broadcasting|title=Neighbours knocks on America's door|work=[[The Guardian]]|location=London|first=Jason|last=Deans|date=24 March 2004|access-date=18 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216163123/http://www.theguardian.com/media/2004/mar/24/broadcasting|archive-date=16 December 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> After a couple of weeks, and only 65 episodes aired, the show was moved to a late-night time slot and it eventually left the air.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=11 June 2004|title=Bad Neighbours|magazine=[[Inside Soap]]|issue=23|page=12|quote=Despite a primetime slot, only 65 episodes of ''Neighbours'' were broadcast.}}</ref> On 7 July 2014, Todd Spangler from ''[[Variety (magazine)|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''.<ref name="Spangler">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2014/digital/news/hulu-acquires-exclusive-u-s-rights-to-australian-soap-neighbours-1201258585/|title=Hulu Acquires Exclusive U.S. Rights to Australian Soap 'Neighbours'|last=Spangler|first=Todd|date=7 July 2014|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=7 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140711213650/http://variety.com/2014/digital/news/hulu-acquires-exclusive-u-s-rights-to-australian-soap-neighbours-1201258585/|archive-date=11 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 the Australian broadcast.<ref name="Spangler"/> However, the show failed to capture an audience.<ref name="USFail">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/australia-culture-blog/2018/feb/20/neighbours-is-australias-grandest-trashiest-soapie-export-so-why-did-it-fail-in-the-us|title=Neighbours is Australia's grandest, trashiest soapie export. So why did it fail in the US?|last=Carroll Harris|first=Lauren|date=20 February 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=22 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422201918/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/australia-culture-blog/2018/feb/20/neighbours-is-australias-grandest-trashiest-soapie-export-so-why-did-it-fail-in-the-us|archive-date=22 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> From 18 September 2023, new episodes and archive episodes began streaming on Amazon Freevee.<ref name="Amazon"/>

==Popularity and viewership==
===1985–1990s===
''Neighbours'' initially aired on Seven Network. It struggled to attract high ratings, leading to its cancellation by the network four months after it premiered.<ref name="An Institution Turns 20"/> The series was then picked up by Network Ten. After 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 (Neighbours)|Scott Robinson]] and [[Kylie Minogue]] as [[Charlene Robinson|Charlene Mitchell]]. When the show began on Ten it initially attracted low ratings, so the Network worked hard to publicise the series.<ref name="twozeronine">[[#refmercado|Mercado 2004]], p.208–209.</ref> Ten's publicity drive was designed to promote the show in a ''star''-focused campaign recalling that of the Hollywood star system where stars were packaged to feed into a fan culture.<ref name="twozeronine"/><ref>[[#refturner|Turner 2000]], p.127.</ref> This paid off, and by the end of 1987, ratings had improved for the show.<ref>[[#refmercado|Mercado 2004]], p.231.</ref> The [[Episode 523 (Neighbours)|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.<ref name="TVWeek"/> The same episode attracted 19.6&nbsp;million viewers when it was aired in the United Kingdom - more than the entire population of Australia at the time.<ref name="BelfastTel">{{Cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/is-kylie-really-so-lucky-lucky-lucky-13897158.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721084532/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/is-kylie-really-so-lucky-lucky-lucky-13897158.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 July 2012 |title=Is Kylie really so lucky, lucky, lucky?|date=27 June 2008 |work=[[The Belfast Telegraph]]|publisher=[[Independent News and Media]] |access-date=6 April 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barb.co.uk/resources/tv-facts/tv-since-1981/1988/top10/|title=BARB Since 1981|publisher=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312095633/http://www.barb.co.uk/facts/since1981/?year=1988&view=top10|archive-date=12 March 2012}}</ref>

By the early 1990s, Australian audiences had decreased, although viewing figures had recovered slightly by the end of the decade.<ref>[[#refmercado|Mercado 2004]], p.218–219.</ref><ref name="twothreeone">[[#refmercado|Mercado 2004]], p.223.</ref> 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 the changes were an attempt to return to the show's original concept.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50670945/neighbours-tries-to-recapture-its/|title='Neighbours' tries to recapture its audience|last=Gill|first=Raymond|date=31 December 1992|work=[[The Age]]|access-date=10 May 2020|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|archive-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804084248/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50670945/neighbours-tries-to-recapture-its/|url-status=live}}{{free access}}</ref> 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.<ref name="k">[[#refmercado|Mercado 2004]], p.219–220.</ref> It was then that they introduced the characters of [[Stonefish Rebecchi]], played by Anthony Engelman, and [[Serendipity Gottlieb]], played by [[Raelee Hill]].<ref name="k"/>

In 1996, [[Kimberley Davies]], who played [[Annalise Hartman]], quit the series. Then [[Caroline Gillmer]] fell ill and her character [[Cheryl Stark]] was temporarily recast with former ''[[Prisoner (TV series)|Prisoner]]'' actress [[Colette Mann]].<ref name="k"/> 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.<ref name="k"/>

===2000s===
In 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.<ref name="twothreeone"/> In 2007, ''Home and Away'' was averaging 1.4&nbsp;million viewers in Australia to ''Neighbours{{'}}'' 700,000.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sunday-telegraph/neighbours-ratings-slump/story-e6frewt0-1111113174039|last=Clune|first=Richard|title=Neighbours' ratings slump|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]]|date=18 March 2007|access-date=28 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110821140739/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sunday-telegraph/neighbours-ratings-slump/story-e6frewt0-1111113174039|archive-date=21 August 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/new-look-neighbours-a-huge-hit/story-e6frewyr-1111114026770|title=New-look Neighbours a huge hit|date=24 July 2007|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=25 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826130753/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/new-look-neighbours-a-huge-hit/story-e6frewyr-1111114026770|archive-date=26 August 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Ratings for that episode averaged 1.05&nbsp;million viewers in the 6:30&nbsp;pm. slot.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/neighbours-will-talk/2007/07/24/1185043086748.html|title='Neighbours' eroding British accent|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=24 July 2007|access-date=25 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081119001056/http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/neighbours-will-talk/2007/07/24/1185043086748.html|archive-date=19 November 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> It was the first time the programme's viewing figures had topped 1&nbsp;million in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a67505/revamped-neighbours-attracts-oz-viewers.html|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title=Revamped 'Neighbours' attracts Oz viewers|website=[[Digital Spy]]|date=24 July 2007|access-date=28 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617100007/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a67505/revamped-neighbours-attracts-oz-viewers.html|archive-date=17 June 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> 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&nbsp;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 was now averaging 1.4&nbsp;million viewers every night.<ref name="Valentine, Kym">{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23056884-5003422,00.html|title=Kym at home in Ramsay St|date=15 January 2008|work=[[The Courier-Mail|Courier Mail]]|publisher=[[Queensland Newspapers]]|access-date=8 November 2009|author1=Downie, Stephen|author2=Devlyn, Darren|name-list-style=amp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118103404/http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0%2C23739%2C23056884-5003422%2C00.html|archive-date=18 January 2008|url-status=live}}</ref>

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 the end of each year, usually averaging around 700,000.<ref name="Screen Australia">{{cite web|url=http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/gtp/mrrateseries.html|title=Get The Picture&nbsp;– Release of Australian Research and Statistics|publisher=Australian Government|access-date=8 November 2009|location=Australia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090915204841/http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/gtp/mrrateseries.html|archive-date=15 September 2009}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Knox">{{cite web|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|first=David|last=Knox|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/07/ten-wins-second-historic-week.html|title=TEN Wins Second Historic Week|date=19 July 2009|access-date=14 December 2009|location=Australia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090722002416/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/07/ten-wins-second-historic-week.html|archive-date=22 July 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2010s===
In January 2010, ''Neighbours'' returned to Australian screens to an audience of 563,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.throng.com.au/ratings/free-air-tv-ratings-monday-january-11-2010-week-3-day-2|title=Free to Air TV Ratings Monday January&nbsp;11, 2010. Week 3, Day 2|publisher=Throng|author=Andrew B|date=12 January 2010|access-date=21 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723095641/http://www.throng.com.au/ratings/free-air-tv-ratings-monday-january-11-2010-week-3-day-2|archive-date=23 July 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> On 20 January, the ratings fell to a low of 426,000, making it one of the program's lowest ever ratings in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a198122/neighbours-drops-to-426k-in-australia.html|title=Neighbours Drops To 426k in Australia|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|website=[[Digital Spy]]|date=21 January 2010|access-date=21 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124040131/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a198122/neighbours-drops-to-426k-in-australia.html|archive-date=24 January 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> A July 2010 report showed figures had dropped 20%, from having 1.2&nbsp;million viewers in 1991 to a low of 618,000 in 2010.<ref name="Slump">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a239582/neighbours-in-anniversary-ratings-slump.html|title='Neighbours' in anniversary ratings slump|last=Davies|first=Rebecca|date=7 July 2010|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=8 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100710090531/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a239582/neighbours-in-anniversary-ratings-slump.html|archive-date=10 July 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 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".<ref name="Slump"/> On 29 October 2010, ''Neighbours<nowiki>'</nowiki>'' ratings dropped to a low figure of 386,000 viewers.<ref name="Sinks">{{cite web|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|first=David|last=Knox|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/11/neighbours-sinks-to-386000.html|title=Neighbours sinks to 386,000|date=1 November 2010|access-date=31 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101103100154/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/11/neighbours-sinks-to-386000.html|archive-date=3 November 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> Viewing numbers for Network Ten that night were down across all programmes.<ref name="Sinks"/> The show's highest figure of the week was 590,000 on 25 October 2010.<ref name="Sinks"/>

Since moving to digital multichannel Eleven, ''Neighbours'' has traditionally rated between 250,000 and 350,000 viewers.<ref name="Boost">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a485000/neighbours-enjoys-ratings-boost-in-australia.html|title='Neighbours' enjoys ratings boost in Australia|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=28 May 2013|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=29 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512222410/http://www.digitalspy.com.au/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a485000/neighbours-enjoys-ratings-boost-in-australia.html|archive-date=12 May 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The show attracted 254,000 viewers for its first episode broadcast on 11 January 2011.<ref name="EleventhHeaven">{{Cite news|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/eleventh-heaven-as-ten-network-hails-debut/story-e6frg8zx-1225986587144|title=Eleventh heaven as Ten Network hails debut|last=Chessell|first=James|date=13 January 2011|work=The Australian|access-date=12 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110119060018/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/eleventh-heaven-as-ten-network-hails-debut/story-e6frg8zx-1225986587144|archive-date=19 January 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> This was half the number of viewers that watched it on Network Ten; the ''Herald Sun'' reported that it was a good result as "bosses were only expecting 133,000."<ref name="DropsSwitch">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/neighbours-drops-in-digital-switch/story-e6frf96x-1225986627570|title=Neighbours drops in digital switch|date=13 January 2011|work=[[Herald Sun]]|access-date=12 January 2011}}</ref> ''Neighbours'' became Eleven's most-watched show and the third highest rating show on digital multichannels that night.<ref name="EleventhHeaven"/><ref name="DropsSwitch"/> Programming chief David Mott stated, "Last night's strong result for ''Neighbours'' already suggests the audience will follow the folks from Ramsay Street to their brand new neighbourhood on Eleven."<ref name="EleventhHeaven"/> On 24 January 2011, ''Neighbours'' achieved 330,000 viewers, and three days later, 355,000 viewers tuned in, becoming the show's highest rating yet on Eleven at the time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/george-negus-debut-a-modest-success/story-e6frg6nf-1225994519388|title=George Negus' debut a modest success|last=Chessell|first=James|date=26 January 2011|work=The Australian |access-date=26 January 2011}}</ref><ref name="MediaSpy">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2011/01/28/ratings-sevens-tennis-serves-up-win/|title=Ratings: Seven's tennis serves up win|author=Ryan|date=28 January 2011|publisher=Media Spy|access-date=30 January 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131165843/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2011/01/28/ratings-sevens-tennis-serves-up-win/|archive-date=31 January 2011}}</ref> The show had more viewers than the ''[[Ten Evening News]]'' in the 16–39 and 18–49 demographics.<ref name="MediaSpy"/> On 13 June 2011, ''Neighbours'' was watched by 455,000 viewers, making it the highest rating show on digital multichannels that night, and breaking its previous ratings record on the channel.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/entertainment/9659010/neighbours-gets-real/|title=Neighbours gets real..|first=Tiffany|last=Fox|date=17 June 2011|work=[[The West Australian]]|publisher=[[Seven West Media]]|access-date=18 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111215131747/http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/entertainment/9659010/neighbours-gets-real/|archive-date=15 December 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 27 May 2013, episode 6651 of ''Neighbours'' was watched by an audience of 405,000 viewers, which was the highest rating the series had achieved in nearly two years.<ref name="Boost"/> ''Neighbours'' began going through a ratings decline in 2016, with episodes now averaging below 200,000 viewers.<ref name="RatingsDip"/> Executive producer Jason Herbison told TV Tonight, "We know that our show is performing really solidly in the UK. We're not sure why it's not here [in Australia] but we're taking a real look at it."<ref name="RatingsDip"/> He further added, "We're all trying to figure out what we need to do in order to keep our audience."<ref name="RatingsDip">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/01/neighbours-ep-looks-closer-at-ratings-dip-on-eleven.html|title=Neighbours EP looks closer at ratings dip on Eleven|last=Knox|first=David|date=18 January 2016|access-date=28 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410042031/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/01/neighbours-ep-looks-closer-at-ratings-dip-on-eleven.html|archive-date=10 April 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The first episode screened on Eleven in March 2018 gained only 118,000 viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mediaweek.com.au/nine-nrl-launch-2018-erin-molan/|title=TV Ratings Mar 1: Seven wins Thursday with My Kitchen Rules back over 1m|last=Manning|first=James|date=2 March 2018|website=[[Mediaweek (Australia)|Mediaweek]]|access-date=4 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311093900/https://mediaweek.com.au/nine-nrl-launch-2018-erin-molan/|archive-date=11 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2020s===
In 2021, ''Neighbours'' audience figures were around 1.5 million per episode in the UK.<ref name="GuardianAxe" /> The finale was viewed by 4.02 million viewers in the UK when catchup and recordings were counted.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a40835100/neighbours-finale-4-million-viewers/|title=Neighbours finale tops 4 million viewers in consolidated ratings.|website=[[Digital Spy]]|date=17 September 2022|access-date=17 September 2022|archive-date=19 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919225932/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a40835100/neighbours-finale-4-million-viewers/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The original finale, which aired on Network 10 on 28 July 2022, was watched by a total of 1.2 million viewers (live viewers in Australia alone), making it the most-watched program of the evening.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/neighbours-finale-a-ratings-smash-drawing-biggest-numbers-in-over-a-decade-20220729-p5b5lg.html| title=Neighbours finale a ratings smash, drawing biggest numbers in over a decade| website=[[The Age]]| date=29 July 2022| access-date=29 July 2022| archive-date=29 July 2022| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729013647/https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/neighbours-finale-a-ratings-smash-drawing-biggest-numbers-in-over-a-decade-20220729-p5b5lg.html| url-status=live}}</ref> These figures were the highest the program had received since 2009. Since the show returned in September 2023 it has become popular in the United States, the show was also nominated for its first daytime Emmy award.{{cn|date=October 2024}} In September 2024, Neighbours ranked at number two on Amazon Prime and number one on Amazon Freevee in the UK.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://flixpatrol.com/top10/freevee/united-kingdom/ | title=TOP 10 on Freevee in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2025 • FlixPatrol }}</ref>

==Storylines==
''Neighbours'' storylines frequently focus on family problems, intergenerational clashes, school problems, romances and domestic issues.<ref name="SoFar">{{cite news|url=http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&kw=Lauren+and+Brad+and+Beth+and+Neighbours&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=news950316_0207_1079|title=Ramsay St&nbsp;– the story so far|last=Schembri|first=Jim|date=16 March 1995|work=[[The Age]]|access-date=12 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812133458/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&kw=Lauren+and+Brad+and+Beth+and+Neighbours&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=news950316_0207_1079|archive-date=12 August 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite the restrictive 6:30&nbsp;pm time slot, ''Neighbours'' has also covered many serious problems such as [[teenage pregnancy]], marital breakdown, imprisonment, career problems, financial problems, pregnancy, abortion, terminal illness, eating disorders, alcoholism, adultery, drug use and drug trafficking, robbery, stalking, kidnapping, accidental death, hit-and-runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a507279/neighbours-previews-robbo-in-mystery-hit-and-run-watch-video.html#~oNx85VoiJvon93|title='Neighbours' previews Robbo in mystery hit-and-run&nbsp;– watch video|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date=16 August 2013|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=21 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821153818/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a507279/neighbours-previews-robbo-in-mystery-hit-and-run-watch-video.html#~oNx85VoiJvon93|archive-date=21 August 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> murder, shootings,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a563012/neighbours-shock-shooting-devastates-erinsborough-spoiler-pictures.html#~oNx7G1y9yqiRde|title=Neighbours: Shock shooting devastates Erinsborough&nbsp;– spoiler pictures|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=8 April 2014|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=21 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714202050/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a563012/neighbours-shock-shooting-devastates-erinsborough-spoiler-pictures.html#~oNx7G1y9yqiRde|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> stabbings,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a806276/neighbours-spoilers-mark-brennans-life-to-hang-in-the-balance-after-hes-brutally-stabbed/|title=Neighbours spoilers: Mark Brennan's life will hang in the balance after he's brutally stabbed|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|website=Digital Spy|date=30 August 2016|access-date=1 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902051659/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a806276/neighbours-spoilers-mark-brennans-life-to-hang-in-the-balance-after-hes-brutally-stabbed/|archive-date=2 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[incest]].<ref name="SoFar"/><ref>[[#refmercado|Mercado 2004]], p.204.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://neighbours.com.au/Neighbours-Classified.htm|title=Neighbours Classified!|website=Neighbours.com|publisher=[[Network Ten]]|access-date=29 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101218065101/http://neighbours.com.au/Neighbours-Classified.htm|archive-date=18 December 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Episode 65|series=Neighbours|credits=Executive producer: Reg Watson; Director: Max Varnel; Writer: Coral Drouyn|network=[[Network Ten]]|airdate=14 June 1985}}</ref> In the 2000s and 2010s, the show dealt with issues such as homosexuality, gambling, prostitution, [[surrogacy]], and exotic dancing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/news/early-time-slot-a-challenge-4627|title=Early time slot a challenge'|website=[[Holy Soap]]|publisher=[[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel Five]]|access-date=29 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091226171118/http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/news/early-time-slot-a-challenge-4627|archive-date=26 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/neighbours-party/2005/07/25/1122143764378.html|title=Neighbours Party|work=[[The Age]]|date=25 July 2005|access-date=29 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017151901/http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/neighbours-party/2005/07/25/1122143764378.html|archive-date=17 October 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herbison|first=Jason|date=27 May 2005|title=Naked ambition!|magazine=[[Inside Soap]]|issue=20|page=31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a653859/soap-spoilers-neighbours-newcomer-arrives-and-kyle-and-billie-get-passionate-in-home-and-away/|title=Soap spoilers: Neighbours newcomer arrives and Kyle and Billie get passionate in Home and Away|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|website=Digital Spy|date=20 June 2015|access-date=1 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918103931/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a653859/soap-spoilers-neighbours-newcomer-arrives-and-kyle-and-billie-get-passionate-in-home-and-away/|archive-date=18 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Health issues were also focused on, including [[multiple sclerosis]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7293896.stm|title=Has Neighbours handled MS well?|last=Elliott|first=Jane|date=15 March 2008|work=[[BBC News]]|access-date=4 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130813120437/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7293896.stm|archive-date=13 August 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> [[bipolar disorder]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sane.org/good-news-2008/735-neighbours-sensitive-handling-of-bipolar-disorder|title=Neighbours' sensitive handling of bipolar disorder|date=28 August 2008|publisher=SANE Australia|access-date=23 June 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201003000/http://sane.org/good-news-2008/735-neighbours-sensitive-handling-of-bipolar-disorder|archive-date=1 December 2010}}</ref> [[epilepsy]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youngepilepsy.org.uk/news-and-events/news/major-soap-opera-to-feature-epilepsy-storyline.html|title=Major soap opera to feature epilepsy storyline|work=Young Epilepsy |access-date=27 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304165626/http://www.youngepilepsy.org.uk/news-and-events/news/major-soap-opera-to-feature-epilepsy-storyline.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> [[amnesia]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/features/karl-and-susan-memorable-moments-ten-to-one|title=Karl and Susan Memorable Moments 10–1|date=3 October 2014|publisher=[[Tenplay]]|access-date=27 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305140421/http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/features/karl-and-susan-memorable-moments-ten-to-one|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> [[congenital diaphragmatic hernia]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/features/jenna-rosenow-on-ambers-pregnancy|title=Jenna Rosenow on Amber's Pregnancy|date=20 August 2015|publisher=[[Tenplay]]|access-date=27 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053959/http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/features/jenna-rosenow-on-ambers-pregnancy|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Alzheimer's disease]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/interviews/a565480/neighbours-terence-donovan-on-dougs-return-and-issue-storyline/|title=Neighbours: Terence Donovan on Doug's return and issue storyline|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=18 April 2014|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=27 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329191909/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/interviews/a565480/neighbours-terence-donovan-on-dougs-return-and-issue-storyline/|archive-date=29 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2014, the show featured a natural disaster storyline, in which a tornado descended on Erinsborough and Ramsay Street.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a590573/neighbours-to-air-shock-tornado-storyline-next-month.html#~oNx65I2hr06ZzL|title=Neighbours to air shock tornado storyline next month|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=15 August 2014|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=21 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821154536/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a590573/neighbours-to-air-shock-tornado-storyline-next-month.html#~oNx65I2hr06ZzL|archive-date=21 August 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Characters==
{{See also|List of Neighbours characters}}
[[File:Kylie Brazil 2015 (2).jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Kylie Minogue]] starred as [[Charlene Robinson]] from 1986 to 1988 and again in 2022]]

In 1985, ''Neighbours'' started out with three households created by Watson&nbsp;– the [[Ramsay family|Ramsays]], the [[The Robinson family (Neighbours)|Robinsons]] and the Clarkes.<ref name="Strewth! 20 years of Neighbours"/> Watson said that he wanted to show three families living in a small street, who are friends.<ref name="Oram">[[#reforam|Oram 1988]], p. 25.</ref> [[Max Ramsay]] ([[Francis Bell (actor)|Francis Bell]]), his wife [[Maria Ramsay|Maria]] ([[Dasha Blahova]]) and their sons [[Shane Ramsay|Shane]] ([[Peter O'Brien (actor)|Peter O'Brien]]) and [[Danny Ramsay|Danny]] (David Clencie) lived at No.24 Ramsay Street.<ref name="An Institution Turns 20"/> Single father, [[Jim Robinson (Neighbours)|Jim Robinson]] ([[Alan Dale]]) lived next door with his children, [[Paul Robinson (Neighbours)|Paul]] ([[Stefan Dennis]]), [[Julie Martin (Neighbours)|Julie]] ([[Vikki Blanche]]), [[Scott Robinson (Neighbours)|Scott]] ([[Darius Perkins]]) and [[Lucy Robinson (Neighbours)|Lucy]] (Kylie Flinker). His mother-in-law, [[Helen Daniels]] ([[Anne Haddy]]) also lived with him.<ref name="An Institution Turns 20"/> Bachelor [[Des Clarke (Neighbours)|Des Clarke]] ([[Paul Keane]]) invited [[Daphne Clarke|Daphne Lawrence]] ([[Elaine Smith (actress)|Elaine Smith]]) to live at No. 28 with him and they were later married.<ref name="LATimes"/> The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history in the street and they were often involved in an ongoing rivalry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lowculture.co.uk/index.php/2009/07/23/a-guide-to-recognising-your-ramsays-and-robinsons/ |title=A guide to recognising your Ramsays and Robinsons |last=Deller |first=Ruth |date=23 July 2009 |publisher=[[Lowculture]] |access-date=7 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829080939/http://lowculture.co.uk/index.php/2009/07/23/a-guide-to-recognising-your-ramsays-and-robinsons/ |archive-date=29 August 2010 }}</ref> When Network Ten picked up the show and revamped it, they brought in new and younger actors including Kylie Minogue as Charlene Mitchell and Jason Donovan, who replaced Darius Perkins as Scott Robinson.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Aussie-battler/2005/03/13/1110649050738.html|title=Aussie battler|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=14 March 2005|access-date=26 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313081926/http://www.smh.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Aussie-battler/2005/03/13/1110649050738.html|archive-date=13 March 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Many families, including the Alessi, Bishop, Hancock, Hoyland, Rebecchi, Scully, Timmins and Willis families have moved in and out of the street over the years.<ref name="TVWeek"/>

When storylines for certain characters become tired, the scriptwriters simply move one family out and replace it with a new one.<ref name="15Years">{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1621833.stm|title=Neighbours hits 15 years of success|date=26 October 2001|work=[[BBC News]]|access-date=26 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040410144157/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1621833.stm|archive-date=10 April 2004|url-status=live}}</ref> By the time ''Neighbours'' concluded, Ramsay Street was a mixture of older characters like Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis), [[Toadfish Rebecchi]] ([[Ryan Moloney]]), and [[Karl Kennedy|Karl]] ([[Alan Fletcher (actor)|Alan Fletcher]]) and [[Susan Kennedy]] ([[Jackie Woodburne]]),<ref name="15Years"/> as well as newer characters such as the Canning and Brennan families.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a607453/neighbours-reveals-first-picture-of-kyle-cannings-father-gary.html|title=Neighbours reveals first picture of Kyle Canning's father Gary|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|website=[[Digital Spy]]|date=3 November 2014|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506071935/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a607453/neighbours-reveals-first-picture-of-kyle-cannings-father-gary.html|archive-date=6 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a650655/neighbours-brennan-brothers-strip-off-for-beach-photoshoot/|title=Neighbours' Brennan brothers strip off for beach photoshoot|last=Love|first=Ryan|website=Digital Spy|date=2 June 2015|access-date=28 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160521120028/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a650655/neighbours-brennan-brothers-strip-off-for-beach-photoshoot/|archive-date=21 May 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Watson originally wanted to show young people communicating with older people, which means that the cast is a mix of young actors in their teens or early 20s and older, more experienced hands.<ref name="Oram"/><ref name="15Years"/> The last remaining original character, Helen Daniels, departed the show in 1997 due to the ill-health of Anne Haddy. In 2004, original cast member Stefan Dennis returned to ''Neighbours'' full-time as Paul Robinson. Paul was the only original character to be a regular in the series from this point until the final terrestrial episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lastbroadcast.co.uk/soaps/interviews/v/3157-stefan-dennis-neighbours-paul-robinson-interview.html |title=Stefan Dennis (Neighbours' Paul Robinson) Interview |publisher=Last Broadcast |access-date=26 May 2010 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004064829/http://www.lastbroadcast.co.uk/soaps/interviews/v/3157-stefan-dennis-neighbours-paul-robinson-interview.html |archive-date=4 October 2011 }}</ref>

In February 2009, it was announced that producers would be introducing a new generation of the Ramsay family to the show, over a decade after the family had last appeared. [[Kate Ramsay|Kate]] ([[Ashleigh Brewer]]), [[Harry Ramsay|Harry]] (Will Moore) and [[Sophie Ramsay]] ([[Kaiya Jones]]) made their first appearances in May 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/news/return-of-the-ramsays-1046|title=Return of the Ramsays|website=[[Holy Soap]]|publisher=[[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]]|access-date=26 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101004165126/http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/news/return-of-the-ramsays-1046|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 October 2010}}</ref>

As the show continued, more diverse sexualities and gender identities began to be explored. Following a number of gay male characters in the preceding decade, [[Lana Crawford]] ([[Bridget Neval]]) became the first lesbian character in 2004.<ref name="LikeThese">{{Cite news|url=http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/2008/04/20/neighbours-like-these/8948|title=Neighbours Like These|work=[[Sydney Star Observer]]|publisher=Gay & Lesbian Community Publishing Limited|date=20 April 2008|access-date=23 August 2010}}</ref> In 2010, the first regular gay character, [[Chris Pappas (Neighbours)|Chris Pappas]] ([[James Mason (Australian actor)|James Mason]]) was introduced.<ref name="Same">{{cite web|url=http://www.samesame.com.au/news/local/5728/Neighbours-gets-first-regular-gay-character.htm |title=Neighbours gets first regular gay character |last=de Jonk |first=Travis |date=9 August 2010 |work=SameSame|publisher=[[Sound Alliance]] |access-date=9 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100818083925/http://www.samesame.com.au/news/local/5728/Neighbours-gets-first-regular-gay-character.htm |archive-date=18 August 2010 }}</ref> In 2018, [[Aaron Brennan]] (Matt Wilson) and [[David Tanaka]] ([[Takaya Honda]]) were married, the first same-sex marriage to feature in an Australian television drama following the legalisation of [[same-sex marriage in Australia]].<ref name="wedding">{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/we-want-you-guys-to-be-married.html|title=We want you guys to be married|last=Knox|first=David|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|date=3 September 2018|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306234942/https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/we-want-you-guys-to-be-married.html|archive-date=6 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The first [[transgender]] character, [[Mackenzie Hargreaves]] (Georgie Stone), was introduced in late 2019, after Stone approached the producers with a pitch for the character.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26915706/neighbours-first-transgender-character-georgie-stone-guest-role/|title=Neighbours to introduce its first transgender character as Georgie Stone joins the soap in guest role|last=Anderton|first=Joe|date=23 March 2019|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=23 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323220643/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26915706/neighbours-first-transgender-character-georgie-stone-guest-role/|archive-date=23 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Throughout recent years, the show has introduced a range of characters with varying disabilities, in order to create individuality and diversity on the screen. in 2021, they introduced the show's first ever deaf character [[Curtis Perkins]] (Nathan Borg), with Borg being the first actor with a [[cochlear implant]] to appear on Australian television.<ref>{{Cite web |last=says |first=J. Bar |date=3 December 2020 |title="Growing up I never saw anyone like me on television" {{!}} TV Tonight |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/12/growing-up-i-never-saw-anyone-like-me-on-television.html |access-date=15 December 2024 |website=tvtonight.com.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> In 2022, the show debuted [[Sam Young (Neighbours)|Sam Young]] (Henrietta Graham), who has [[Down syndrome|down-syndrome]], to create inclusiveity in the community.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webb |first=Carolyn |date=21 May 2022 |title=When neighbours become good friends: How Henrietta's acting dream came true |url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/when-neighbours-become-good-friends-how-henrietta-s-acting-dream-came-true-20220518-p5amdq.html |access-date=15 December 2024 |website=The Age |language=en}}</ref>

===Celebrity guest appearances===
{{Main|List of celebrity guest appearances on Neighbours}}
Throughout its run, ''Neighbours'' has featured several guest appearances from celebrities playing themselves or characters. Early cameos included former [[Skyhooks (band)|Skyhooks]] musician [[Red Symons]], [[Warwick Capper]], [[Molly Meldrum]], [[Chris Lowe]] of [[Pet Shop Boys]], and [[Clive James]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/profiles/content/s1869490.htm|title=ABC profiles&nbsp;– Red Symons|publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|access-date=13 February 2011|date=9 March 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628215651/http://www.abc.net.au/profiles/content/s1869490.htm|archive-date=28 June 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/national/photos-e6frfkp9-1111120164638?page=16 |title=Capper's inglorious career |publisher=[[News.com.au]] |access-date=8 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416034218/http://www.news.com.au/national/photos-e6frfkp9-1111120164638?page=16 |archive-date=16 April 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/music/kylie-150-20-years-on/story-e6frf9hf-1111114086189|title=Kylie Minogue-20 years on|last=Adams|first=Cameron|date=2 August 2007|work=[[Herald Sun]]|access-date=13 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615025144/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/music/kylie-150-20-years-on/story-e6frf9hf-1111114086189|archive-date=15 June 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> During the 2000s and 2010s, the series featured appearances from [[The Wiggles]], [[Shane Warne]], former [[Spice Girls]] singer [[Emma Bunton]], ''[[Little Britain (TV series)|Little Britain]]''{{'}}s [[Matt Lucas]] and [[David Walliams]], [[The Veronicas]], [[Daryl Braithwaite]], wrestler [[Dave Bautista]], [[Lily Allen]], [[Russell Brand]] (performing his own monologue), [[Katherine Kelly Lang]], [[André Rieu]], [[Paula Abdul]] and [[Jamie Lawson (musician)|Jamie Lawson]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/674616-top-10-celebrity-neighbours-appearances|title=Top 10 celebrity Neighbours appearances|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|access-date=13 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219233949/http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/674616-top-10-celebrity-neighbours-appearances|archive-date=19 February 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/03/paula-abdul-films-neighbours-cameo.html|title=Paula Abdul films Neighbours cameo|last=Knox|first=David|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|date=19 March 2014|access-date=8 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116125925/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/03/paula-abdul-films-neighbours-cameo.html|archive-date=16 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a775341/the-bold-and-the-beautfiuls-katherine-kelly-lang-has-filmed-a-guest-role-in-neighbours/|title=The Bold and the Beautiful's [sic] Katherine Kelly Lang has filmed a guest role in Neighbours|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date=26 November 2015|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=27 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170611210158/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a775341/the-bold-and-the-beautfiuls-katherine-kelly-lang-has-filmed-a-guest-role-in-neighbours/|archive-date=11 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel5.com/jamie-lawson-to-appear-on-neighbours/|title=Jamie Lawson to appear on Neighbours|date=19 April 2016|publisher=[[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Channel 5]]|access-date=19 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210175954/http://www.channel5.com/jamie-lawson-to-appear-on-neighbours/|archive-date=10 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Russell Brand's Neighbours cameo scene was changed |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a33175944/neighbours-russell-brand-cameo-changed/ |access-date=30 July 2022 |work=Digital Spy |archive-date=30 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730091557/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a33175944/neighbours-russell-brand-cameo-changed/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Richard Quest]] appeared as himself in 2024, after the reporter travelled to the ''Neighbours'' set to film a news report about the show for CNN. In the report he also documents filming his cameo appearance.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Holly |title=Meet the 'Neighbours' in Melbourne |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/23/travel/video/quests-world-of-wonder-melbourne-neighbours-soap-opera-ramsay-street-spc |website=[[CNN]] |access-date=12 November 2024 |date=23 September 2024 |archive-date=12 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241112100922/https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/23/travel/video/quests-world-of-wonder-melbourne-neighbours-soap-opera-ramsay-street-spc |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Theme tune==
{{Main|Neighbours theme song}}
The [[theme tune]] to ''Neighbours'' was composed by [[Tony Hatch]] whose then wife, [[Jackie Trent]], wrote the lyrics.<ref name="25Years"/> Since 1985, there have been eight versions of the theme tune.<ref name="25Years"/> [[Barry Crocker]] performed the song until 1992. The song has been voted the world's most recognised television theme song and the lyrics were quoted by [[John Smith (Labour Party leader)|John Smith]], then British Shadow [[chancellor of the Exchequer|Chancellor]], in a [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]] debate on [[Her Majesty's Government|Government]] economic policy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=157961|title=Aussie Dramas Trivia|website=[[TV Week]]|publisher=[[Ninemsn]]|access-date=17 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070830081546/http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=157961|archive-date=30 August 2007}}</ref><ref name="House of Commons Debates">{{cite web|url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm198889/cmhansrd/1989-06-07/Debate-4.html|title=House of Commons Debates|website=Parliamentary Business|publisher=Parliament of the United Kingdom|access-date=8 November 2009|location=United Kingdom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628042136/http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm198889/cmhansrd/1989-06-07/Debate-4.html|archive-date=28 June 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> From 2007, the theme tune to ''Neighbours'' was sung by Sandra de Jong.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/crocker-dumped-as-neighbours-gets-new-theme/story-e6frfkp9-1111113994375|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908133242/http://www.news.com.au/crocker-dumped-as-neighbours-gets-new-theme/story-e6frfkp9-1111113994375|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 September 2012|title=Crocker dumped as Neighbours gets new theme|last=Gadd|first=Michael|date=20 July 2007|work=[[News.com.au]]|access-date=23 March 2011}}</ref> In February 2013, Network Ten and FremantleMedia announced that they were searching across Australia and the United Kingdom for a singer to record a new version of the theme tune.<ref name="Yahoo!">{{cite web|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/article/16163964/neighbours-launches-its-own-ashes-battle/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130412051553/http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/article/16163964/neighbours-launches-its-own-ashes-battle/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 April 2013 |title=Neighbours launches its own Ashes battle&nbsp;– Yahoo!7 |date=18 February 2013 |publisher=[[Yahoo!]] |access-date=17 February 2013 }}</ref> The competition resulted in a tie and the new theme was sung as a duet by [[Daniel Boys]] and Stephanie Angelini.<ref name="2013Theme">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a471183/neighbours-remixed-theme-tune-competition-ends-in-a-tie.html|title='Neighbours Remixed' theme tune competition ends in a tie|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=8 April 2013|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=10 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410032547/http://www.digitalspy.com.au/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a471183/neighbours-remixed-theme-tune-competition-ends-in-a-tie.html|archive-date=10 April 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> That version of the theme tune began airing from 15 April 2013.<ref name="Yahoo!"/> A new retro-inspired theme tune sung by Garth Ploog debuted on 5 January 2015 as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/neighbours-30-years/972927837|title=Neighbours: 30 Years by Various Artists|date=13 March 2015|publisher=[[iTunes Store]] (Australia)|access-date=7 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222174220/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/neighbours-30-years/id972927837|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=dainty/><ref name="2015 Opening Titles">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a619220/neighbours-first-look-at-the-2015-opening-titles-and-theme.html|title=Neighbours: First look at the 2015 opening titles and themes|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=5 January 2015|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=5 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105132256/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a619220/neighbours-first-look-at-the-2015-opening-titles-and-theme.html|archive-date=5 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> A new version of the theme, sung by then-cast member [[Bonnie Anderson (singer)|Bonnie Anderson]], debuted on 25 March 2020, and was used until the 2022 finale.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a31830716/neighbours-theme-tune-bonnie-anderson/|title=Neighbours announces a big change to the soap's iconic theme tune|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=21 March 2020|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=21 March 2020|archive-date=21 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321202011/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a31830716/neighbours-theme-tune-bonnie-anderson/|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2023 the theme has been sung by [[Chris Sebastian]].<ref name="Chris">{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/08/chris-sebastian-sings-2023-neighbours-theme.html|title=Chris Sebastian sings 2023 Neighbours theme|date=31 August 2023|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=31 August 2023}}</ref>

==Titles==
Since ''Neighbours'' began in 1985, it used its opening titles sequence to introduce the major characters featuring in the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slideshare.net/kennytmedia/title-sequence-analysis |title=Title Sequence Analysis&nbsp;– Document Transcript |publisher=SlideShare |access-date=29 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100805023311/http://www.slideshare.net/kennytmedia/title-sequence-analysis |archive-date=5 August 2010 }}</ref> The sequences often feature the characters in family or domestic groups. Each episode's titles sequence was preceded by a recap of events from recent episodes featuring the characters who were to appear in the new episode.<ref>[[#refrayner|Rayner 2001]].</ref>

In 2002, ''Neighbours'' debuted an all new style of titles with a remixed version of the theme tune. The titles showed characters together in groups according to gender and against a standardised backdrop, a change from the previous ones which were taken outside.<ref name="NewsroundTitles">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_1822000/1822908.stm|title=Neighbours gets new titles|date=15 February 2002|work=[[Newsround]]|access-date=2 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822191412/http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_1822000/1822908.stm|archive-date=22 August 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> The previous style was restored in May of the same year.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Episode 4001|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Stanley Walsh]]; Director: Jovita O'Shaughnessy; Writer: Helen MacWhirter|network=[[Network 10]]|airdate=13 May 2002}}</ref> 2007 saw ''Neighbours'' debut an updated theme, a new logo and new "optimistic, contemporary" titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/07/first-review-new-neighbours.html|title=First Review: 'New' Neighbours|last=Knox|first=David|date=10 July 2007|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=9 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220104107/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/07/first-review-new-neighbours.html|archive-date=20 December 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/oct/08/bbc.channelfive|title=Neighbours gets HD facelift before move to Five|last=Holmwood|first=Leigh|date=8 October 2007|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=9 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141005221707/http://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/oct/08/bbc.channelfive|archive-date=5 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> A photo booth montage was played and characters were seen rowing boats, walking along piers and eating outside. The sequence also contained shots of upcoming scenes.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|first=David|last=Knox|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/07/new-neighbours-credits.html|title=New Neighbours credits|date=19 July 2007|access-date=19 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020194650/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/07/new-neighbours-credits.html|archive-date=20 October 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2009, ''Neighbours'' introduced a new titles format. The first episode of each week begins with a trailer previewing the week's events. The usual recap of storylines switched to after the opening titles of each episode for the first time since 1998. The end of episode teasers returned and are now made in-house by the ''Neighbours'' production team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/scoop/a172465/video-a-change-for-neighbours.html|title=A change for Neighbours|first=Darren|last=Rowe|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=19 August 2009|access-date=29 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025073401/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/scoop/a172465/video-a-change-for-neighbours.html|archive-date=25 October 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

In September 2009, Susan Bower announced that ''Neighbours'' would introduce new opening titles for the 25th anniversary and they would feature a bit of "bling". The titles were created by Visual Playground, who shot a series of scenes featuring the cast in settings familiar to viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visualplayground.com.au/jobs/neighbours.html |title=Neighbours 25th Anniversary |publisher=Visual Playground |access-date=14 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915233559/http://www.visualplayground.com.au/jobs/neighbours.html |archive-date=15 September 2010 }}</ref> The titles made their debut on 18 March 2010.<ref name="Rowe"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/scoop/a209390/neighbours-25th-anniversary-opening-titles.html|title='Neighbours' 25th anniversary opening titles|work=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Kris|last=Green|date=18 March 2010|access-date=27 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100324222141/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/scoop/a209390/neighbours-25th-anniversary-opening-titles.html|archive-date=24 March 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> A new set of opening titles made their debut on 15 April 2013, along with a new version of the theme tune.<ref name="Yahoo!"/><ref name="2013Theme"/> Visual Playground once again created and produced the titles.<ref name="VP2013">{{cite web|url=http://visualplayground.com.au/index.php/neighbours-2013/|title=Neighbours 2013|publisher=Visual Playground|access-date=2 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502154255/http://visualplayground.com.au/index.php/neighbours-2013/|archive-date=2 May 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The titles depict the Ramsay Street residents gathering outside their houses for a street party.<ref name="VP2013"/> A writer for Visual Playground explained that they "invented a [[bokeh]] graphic device that uses the play of light in a formation to locate the houses in the cul-de-sac. Six overlapping circles represent the six houses of Ramsay St and the off street cast members. All the circles together reinforce the sense of community that makes up ''Neighbours''."<ref name="VP2013"/> A new retro-inspired logo, theme tune and opening titles debuted on 5 January 2015 as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations.<ref name="2015 Opening Titles"/><ref name="2015Titles">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a615190/neighbours-pictures-first-look-at-the-new-opening-titles-for-2015.html|title=Neighbours pictures: First look at the new opening titles for 2015|last=Killkelly|first=Daniel|date=8 December 2014|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=9 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210222026/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a615190/neighbours-pictures-first-look-at-the-new-opening-titles-for-2015.html|archive-date=10 December 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The new logo is a reimagined contemporary version of the original ''Neighbours'' logo from 1985.<ref name="2015Titles"/> The titles show characters in a variety of familiar settings around Erinsborough and end with a look at Ramsay Street from above.<ref name="2015 Opening Titles"/>

On 9 January 2017, a new set of opening titles debuted. The titles featured the cast members posing in front of [[green screen]], instead of on the sets, with the intention of reflecting cast changes more immediately.<ref name=GreenScreenTitles /> Actors [[Ryan Moloney]], [[Colette Mann]] and [[Zoe Cramond]] had their names misspelled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a818615/neighbours-fans-spot-three-mistakes-in-the-shows-brand-new-opening-titles/|title=Neighbours fans spot THREE mistakes in the show's brand new opening titles|last=Killkely|first=Daniel|date=9 January 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=9 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110040739/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a818615/neighbours-fans-spot-three-mistakes-in-the-shows-brand-new-opening-titles/|archive-date=10 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The spelling errors were corrected by the production team and the edited titles debuted the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/news/a818674/neighbours-fixes-new-opening-titles-after-errors/|title=Fast work! Neighbours fixes those troublesome new opening titles in impressive time after fans spot errors|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date=10 January 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=10 January 2017}}</ref> The opening title sequence was updated in April 2017, following the arrival of the new Rebecchi family, with most of the cast shots revised.<ref name=GreenScreenTitles>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a825614/neighbours-opening-titles-change-new-rebecchis/|title=Neighbours gives its opening titles another overhaul as the new Rebecchis arrive|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=10 April 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=16 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170417092409/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a825614/neighbours-opening-titles-change-new-rebecchis/|archive-date=17 April 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On 21 May 2018, a new title sequence debuted, returning to the style of live-action sequences filmed on the set.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a856330/neighbours-opening-titles-studio-sets-2018/|title=Exclusive: Neighbours confirms new opening titles and studio sets as the Aussie soap expands|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=4 May 2018|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=4 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505072657/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a856330/neighbours-opening-titles-studio-sets-2018/|archive-date=5 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> This style remained with periodic updates in subsequent years. In January 2022, new location shots of Melbourne and its surroundings were introduced to the title sequence, reflecting the series' ambition to expand its filming locations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours reveals first look at new opening titles for 2022|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|work=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38827167/neighbours-spoilers-opening-titles-2022/|date=20 January 2022|access-date=7 February 2022|archive-date=7 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207014940/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38827167/neighbours-spoilers-opening-titles-2022/|url-status=live}}</ref> When the series returned in September 2023, a new title sequence debuted. Minor differences were featured in the titles between the Australian broadcast and episodes shown via [[Amazon Freevee]], which Herbison described as "a fun curio for the fans".<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours fans spot two different versions of show's new opening titles|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|work=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a45237748/neighbours-opening-titles-two-versions/|date=21 September 2023|access-date=8 June 2024|archive-date=8 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240608122430/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a45237748/neighbours-opening-titles-two-versions/|url-status=live}}</ref> The new titles also introduced a group shot of the entire main cast at the end of the sequence, initially showing a pool party and later moved to [[Erinsborough#Lassiters complex|Lassiters Lake]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours updates opening titles again after three more exits|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|work=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a62383742/neighbours-opening-titles-toadie-exit/|date=26 September 2024|access-date=6 October 2024|archive-date=7 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007120947/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a62383742/neighbours-opening-titles-toadie-exit/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Neighbours}}
''Neighbours'' has received a wide variety of awards and nominations throughout its run. The show has received 89 [[Logie Award]] nominations, of which it has won 31. It was inducted into the [[List of Logie Hall of Fame inductees|Logie Hall of Fame]] in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=63538 |title=TV Week Going for Gold |work=[[TV Week]] |publisher=[[Ninemsn]] |access-date=14 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423205354/http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=63538 |archive-date=23 April 2008 }}</ref> It has also been nominated for "Most Popular Daytime Programme" at the UK's [[National Television Awards]] in five of the six years from 2000 to 2006.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2005/oct/11/broadcasting.uknews|title=National TV Awards nominations|date=11 October 2005|work=[[The Guardian]]|location=London|access-date=31 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510120534/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2005/oct/11/broadcasting.uknews|archive-date=10 May 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BBC">{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6101358.stm|title=National Television Awards 2006|work=[[BBC News]]|access-date=18 December 2009|date=31 October 2006}}</ref> In 1997, the show won an award for Best Episode in A Television Drama Serial at the [[Australian Film Institute Awards]].<ref name="AFI">{{cite web|url=http://www.afi.org.au/AM/ContentManagerNet/HTMLDisplay.aspx?Section=2009_Awards_PDFs&ContentID=5761 |title=AFI Award Winners |publisher=[[Australian Film Institute]]|access-date=18 December 2009 |location=Australia |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090920182331/http://www.afi.org.au/AM/ContentManagerNet/HTMLDisplay.aspx?Section=2009_Awards_PDFs&ContentID=5761 |archive-date=20 September 2009 }}</ref> Two ''Neighbours'' actors have been nominated for [[Rose D'Or]] awards, once in 2004 for [[Ryan Moloney]] and again in 2005 for [[Jackie Woodburne]].<ref name="Indiantelevision.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/apr/apr55.htm|title=Rose d'Or Festival pays tribute to Peter Ustinov|work=Indian Television Dot Com |publisher=Indiantelevision.com Team|access-date=23 December 2009|date=6 April 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604014026/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/apr/apr55.htm|archive-date=4 June 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Five.TV">{{cite web|url=http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/cast/susan-kinski-579|title=Susan Kinski: Cast: Neighbours: Holy Soap|publisher=[[Holy Soap]]|access-date=23 December 2009|location=United Kingdom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831104111/http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/cast/susan-kinski-579|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 August 2009}}</ref> ''Neighbours'' has also won six [[Australian Writers' Guild]] awards.<ref>The six AWGIE Awards:
* {{cite web|url=http://www.awg.com.au/images/awgie%20winners%201968-2006.pdf|title=AWGIE Award Winners 1968–2006|publisher=[[Australian Writers' Guild]]|access-date=27 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029150956/http://www.awg.com.au/images/awgie%20winners%201968-2006.pdf|archive-date=29 October 2012|url-status=dead}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.fremantlemedia.com.au/news/neighbours-awgie-award-coup|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911002304/http://www.fremantlemedia.com.au/news/neighbours-awgie-award-coup|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 September 2014|title=Neighbours' AWGIE Award coup|date=9 September 2014|publisher=[[FremantleMedia Australia]]|access-date=26 January 2015}}
* {{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/08/awgie-awards-2018-winners.html|title=AWGIE Awards 2018: winners|last=Knox|first=David|date=31 August 2018|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=30 August 2018|archive-date=31 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002646/https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/08/awgie-awards-2018-winners.html|url-status=live}}
* {{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/08/awgie-awards-2019-winners.html|title=AWGIE Awards 2019: winners|last=Knox|first=David|date=23 August 2019|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=23 August 2019|archive-date=22 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822205439/https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/08/awgie-awards-2019-winners.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2024, Neighbours was nominated in the "Daytime Drama Series" category at the [[Daytime Emmy Awards]] in the USA, in its first year of eligibility.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/daytime-emmys-2024-nominations-full-list-1235975555/|title=Australia's 'Neighbours' Gets First Ever U.S. Awards Nod|last=Schneider|first=Michael|date=19 April 2024|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=19 April 2024|archive-date=9 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609063809/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/daytime-emmys-2024-nominations-full-list-1235975555/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Home media and spin-offs==
{{Main|Neighbours spin-offs}}
Since the show's inception, several spin-offs have been produced, including books, music, DVDs and internet webisodes. In 1991, an officially licensed video game of ''Neighbours'' was created by Ian Copeland and developed by [[Zeppelin Games]] under their Impulze label for the [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Commodore 64]], [[Atari ST]], and [[Amiga]]; it was re-released by Zeppelin in 1992 on budget price. In the game, the player took on the role of Scott Robinson and had to [[skateboard]] around four whole courses.<ref name="Game, Neighbours">{{cite web|url=http://hol.abime.net/952|title=Neighbours|publisher=Hall of Light|access-date=8 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121052810/http://hol.abime.net/952|archive-date=21 November 2008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.gamespot.com/c64/sports/neighbours/tech_info.html?tag=tabs;summary|title=Neighbours Tech Info|publisher=Game Spot UK|access-date=20 December 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717030754/http://uk.gamespot.com/c64/sports/neighbours/tech_info.html?tag=tabs;summary|archive-date=17 July 2012}}</ref>

Episodes of ''Neighbours'' have been released on several DVDs. ''Neighbours: Defining Moments'' was the first DVD box set released in 2002.<ref name="DVideo">{{cite news|url=http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Neighbours%3A+Defining+Moments+&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=SMH021230H4DJ76DMC7U|title=Dvd Video Releases|last=Idato|first=Michael|date=30 December 2002|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=5 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515141210/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Neighbours%3A+Defining+Moments+&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=SMH021230H4DJ76DMC7U|archive-date=15 May 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> It is a compilation of fifteen classic episodes and a photo gallery.<ref name="DVideo"/> The ''Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume 1'' DVD box set was released in 2008 and contains twenty-three episodes, the 1000th episode party celebration special and a photo gallery.<ref name="Sugar">{{cite web|url=http://www.popsugar.co.uk/Review-Neighbours-Iconic-Episodes-Volume-1-DVD-2338819|title=Pop A DVD In: Neighbours The Iconic Episodes Volume One|date=11 August 2008|publisher=[[PopSugar]] UK|access-date=2 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110612215459/http://www.popsugar.co.uk/Review-Neighbours-Iconic-Episodes-Volume-1-DVD-2338819|archive-date=12 June 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume Two'' contains twenty-four episodes over three discs.<ref name="VolumeTwo">{{cite web|url=http://www.fremantlehomeentertainment.com/television/Neighbours |title=Neighbours: The Iconic Episodes Volume Two |website=FremantleMedia Home Entertainment |publisher=[[FremantleMedia]] |access-date=2 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110126215130/http://www.fremantlehomeentertainment.com/television/Neighbours |archive-date=26 January 2011 }}</ref> One disc is dedicated to the character of Charlene.<ref name="VolumeTwo"/> In 2012, early episodes of ''Neighbours'' were released on three DVD box sets in Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fernsehjuwelen.de/neuankuendigungen.html|title=New announcements&nbsp;– 2012|publisher=Television Jewels|language=de|access-date=5 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115025912/http://fernsehjuwelen.de/neuankuendigungen.html|archive-date=15 January 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> From April 2012, Shock Entertainment began releasing DVD box sets of ''Neighbours'' episodes in broadcast order from the beginning.<ref name="MWatkins">{{cite web|url=http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/more-classic-australian-sagas-released-on-dvd/|title=More classic Australian sagas released on DVD|last=Watkins|first=Mike|date=22 March 2012|publisher=[[Associated Television|ATV Network]]|access-date=24 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205015118/http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/more-classic-australian-sagas-released-on-dvd/|archive-date=5 December 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> As of October 2014, five box sets have been released.

''Neighbours'' has released several internet webisode series via their YouTube channel. The first series was titled ''Steph in Prison'' and coincided with [[Stephanie Scully]]'s ([[Carla Bonner]]) return to ''Neighbours'' in April 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a473110/neighbours-releases-steph-scully-webisode-ahead-of-her-return.html|title='Neighbours' releases Steph Scully webisode ahead of her return|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date=15 April 2013|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=30 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030064259/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a473110/neighbours-releases-steph-scully-webisode-ahead-of-her-return.html|archive-date=30 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The following year, ''Brennan on the Run'' focusing on [[Mark Brennan (Neighbours)|Mark Brennan]]'s ([[Scott McGregor (model)|Scott McGregor]]) time in witness protection was released.<ref name="Webisodes">{{cite web|url=http://mumbrella.com.au/neighbours-launches-interactive-webisodes-204885|title=Neighbours launches interactive webisodes|date=7 February 2014|publisher=Mumbrella|access-date=30 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030032927/http://mumbrella.com.au/neighbours-launches-interactive-webisodes-204885|archive-date=30 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Neighbours vs Zombies'' was launched in October 2014 and featured the returns of many former characters who had previously died in the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a603563/neighbours-announces-more-characters-featuring-in-zombie-series.html#~oSM66JBsreULcz|title=Neighbours announces more characters featuring in zombie series|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date=15 October 2014|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=30 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019050609/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a603563/neighbours-announces-more-characters-featuring-in-zombie-series.html#~oSM66JBsreULcz|archive-date=19 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2017, the five-part ''Neighbours vs Time Travel'' series was released. It features Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) going back to 1985 and giving his younger self some advice, which alters the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a841175/neighbours-spoilers-paul-robinson-robert-halloween-series|title=Neighbours brings back Paul Robinson's son Robert for Halloween time travel series|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=22 October 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=8 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025040034/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a841175/neighbours-spoilers-paul-robinson-robert-halloween-series/|archive-date=25 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

The first full-length spin-off, a five-part series entitled ''[[Neighbours: Erinsborough High]]'', was distributed on [[video on demand]] and [[catch up TV]] services [[My5]] and [[10Play|10 Play]] in November 2019.<ref name="Everything">{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a29697359/neighbours-erinsborough-high-spin-off-release-date-cast-spoilers-trailer/|title=Neighbours: Erinsborough High spin-off – Release date, cast, spoilers and everything you need to know|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=5 November 2019|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=6 November 2019|archive-date=5 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105185707/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a29697359/neighbours-erinsborough-high-spin-off-release-date-cast-spoilers-trailer/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/11/10play-erinsborough-high.html|title=10Play: ''Erinsborough High''|last=Knox|first=David|date=5 November 2019|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=5 November 2019|archive-date=5 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105113217/https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/11/10play-erinsborough-high.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==International versions and co-operations==
The serial's format has occasionally been licensed to international networks by the original producers [[Reg Grundy Organisation]]/[[Fremantle (company)|Fremantle]]. Based on the ''Neighbours'' story and character outlines from 2012, ''Komşular'' began screening in Turkey in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a842366/neighbours-is-getting-turkish-remake-komsular/|title=Neighbours is getting a Turkish remake based on storylines from the main show|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date=6 November 2017|website=[[Digital Spy]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109112302/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/news/a842366/neighbours-is-getting-turkish-remake-komsular/|archive-date=9 November 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Italian serial ''[[Un posto al sole]]'' (English: ''A Place in the Sun'') was inspired by the ''Neighbours'' format, and features storylines stemming from neighbouring families.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvblog.it/post/neighbours-chiude-la-soap-da-cui-e-nata-un-posto-al-sole|title=Neighbours, the Australian soap that gave birth to Un Posto al Sole is ending|last=Iovane|first=Giorgia|date=3 March 2022|publisher=TvBlog|language=Italian|access-date=11 May 2025}}</ref> It is also produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aacta.org/reg-grundy/timeline/production/|title=Reg Grundy Productions|publisher=[[Australian Film Institute]]|access-date=11 May 2025}}</ref>

==Cultural impact==
===Parody===
[[Kenny Everett]] parodied the show in the final series of ''[[The Kenny Everett Television Show]]'' (1987–88). Titled ''Cobbers'', the sketches featured a group of stereotypical Australians dressed in swimwear conflicting with Everett's suit-wearing middle class British personality.<ref>{{cite book|title=Cupid Stunts: The Life & Radio Times of Kenny Everett|first1=David|last1=Stafford|first2=Caroline|last2=Stafford|page=316|publisher=Omnibus Press|year=2013|isbn=978-0-857-12867-6}}</ref>

===Language===
''Neighbours'' has been cited as the cause of [[language change]] in the United Kingdom. The adoptions of Australian colloquialisms such as "[[no worries]]"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/ten-common-phrases-causing-confusion-across-the-anglosphere/HTCZH6LFWYZWUH3D5ITJC6GHEY/ |title=Ten common phrases causing confusion across the Anglosphere |last=Horobin |first=Simon |date=11 January 2022 |publisher=New Zealand Herald / NZME Publishing Limited |access-date=27 August 2022 |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827113349/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/ten-common-phrases-causing-confusion-across-the-anglosphere/HTCZH6LFWYZWUH3D5ITJC6GHEY/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Australian speech patterns and the [[high rising terminal]], sometimes called "Australian Question Intonation", have been linked to the popularity of ''Neighbours'' in Britain. Researchers, however, are uncertain about the origins of this mode of speech - which was labelled 'Uptalk' in 1993. Linguist Robin Lakoff was taking interest in this speech pattern, which was already discernible, in the US in 1975. Other linguists have stated that its origins are impossible to 'nail down' and almost certainly pre-date the 20th Century - and could even date back as far as the 9th Century.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28708526 |title=The unstoppable march of the upward inflection? |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=11 August 2014 |publisher=BBC |access-date=27 August 2022}}</ref>

==See also==
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* [[Television in Australia]]
* [[List of longest-running Australian television series]]

==References==
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===Sources===
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* {{cite book |last1=Clarke |first1=David |last2=Samuelson |first2=Steve |year=2006 |title=50 Years: Celebrating a Half-Century of Australian Television |publisher=Random House |isbn=978-1-74166-024-1 |ref=refclarke}}
* {{Cite book |last=Johnston |first=Tony |year=2005 |title=Neighbours: 20 years of Ramsay Street |publisher=News Custom Publishing |isbn=978-1-876176-78-5 |ref=refjohnston}}
* {{cite book |last=Mercado |first=Andrew |year=2004 |title=Super Aussie Soaps |publisher=Pluto Press Australia |isbn=978-1-86403-191-1 |ref=refmercado}}
* {{cite book |last=Monroe |first=Josephine |year=1996 |title=Neighbours: The First 10 Years |url=https://archive.org/details/neighboursfirst10000monr |url-access=registration |publisher=Penguin Group |isbn=978-0-7181-4212-4 |ref=refmonroe}}
* {{cite book |last1=Moran |first1=Albert |last2=Pinne |first2=Peter |name-list-style=amp |year=1993 |title=Moran's Guide to Australian TV Series |publisher=Australian Film Television & Radio School |isbn=978-0-642-18462-7 |ref=refmoran}}
* {{cite book |last=Oram |first=James |year=1988 |title=Neighbours: Behind the Scenes |publisher=Angus & Robertson |isbn=978-0-207-16075-2 |ref=reforam}}
* {{cite book |last1=Rayner |first1=Philip |last2=Wall |first2=Peter |last3=Kruger |first3=Stephen |year=2001 |title=Media Studies: The Essential Introduction |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-0-415-23611-9 |ref=refrayner}}
* {{cite book |last1=Turner |first1=Graeme |last2=Cunningham |first2=Stuart |name-list-style=amp |year=2000 |title=The Australian TV Book |publisher=Allen & Unwin |isbn=978-1-86508-014-7 |ref=refturner}}
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==Footnotes==
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* [http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours ''Neighbours''] at the Official AU website
* [https://www.channel5.com/show/neighbours ''Neighbours''] at the Official UK website
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* [http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/neighbours ''Neighbours''] at [[What's on TV]]

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