Neighbours Spoilers 25th - 29th January 2020

[Pantherboy]

Neighbours Aust TV Listings spoilers:


Monday 25 January (UK: Monday 22 February)

Toadie is excited about his date with a former Erinsborough local, but Paul finds it hilarious.
Chloe decides she wants no more secrets between her and Nicolette, so Nicolette comes clean about her part in revealing Pierce and Dipi?s affair.
Jane offers to take care of Clive?s beloved Maidenhair Fern while he?s away, but she loses his house key.

Tuesday 26 January (UK: Tuesday 23 February)

Terese is feeling good about Lassiter?s decision to step away from Australia Day celebrations, but Tim Collins soon exposes her previous stance on the day.
Aaron and David are stunned that Brent was hiding in their shed, beginning to search for him when he flees.
Paul?s had a terrible day, so when he finds Brent in the Complex, he sends him on his way.

Wednesday 27 January (UK: Wednesday 24 February)

Emmett shows up looking for Brent.
After a long day of back and forth jabs, Nicolette and Paul agree to a ceasefire.
Shane suggests that Amy and Yashvi spend some time together.

Thursday 28 January (UK: Thursday 25 February)

Harlow learns that Hendrix has sold the Christmas present she bought him, the anger and hurt flaring.
Aaron and David reunite Brent and Emmett and offer Brent a room at their place.
Hendrix struggles with his first day of school, and new teacher Mr Perkins attempts to lend a helping hand.

Friday 29 January (UK: Friday 26 February)

Guilt is eating away at Kyle and Roxy.
Hendrix?s emotional outburst surprises everyone, including himself.
Levi notices inconsistencies in Bea?s memory, and when he learns that Kyle has taken the roo pie off the Tram menu, he begins to suspect who is to blame.

[Pantherboy]

A couple of TV WEEK articles:


"After discovering wayward teen Brent Colefax hiding in their shed, Aaron and David realise he's been sleeping rough. They try to find out more about what's going on but Brent runs away. Aaron is concerned about why he's there. He's in a bad way and the boys are keen to help.

The boys launch a search for him but it's Paul who discovers Brent in the Lassiters Complex and isn't at all happy to see him there. Paul just sees him as a bag of trouble and when he finds him sleeping rough, he's quick to give him the heave-ho and send him packing.

Paul's dismissive attitude doesn't sit well with his son David who's furious with him for how he treated Brent, especially after his rocky past. Paul tries to cover up his mistake but cops an earful from David.

David points out how his dad only sees the surface of Brent and not how troubled and afraid he is, living on the streets because of the lack of housing for kids like him.

Meanwhile, Brent's brother Emmett comes back to look for his sibling. While the brothers are reunited, there's no room for Emmett at the emergency accommodation. With Brent's well-being in mind, Aaron and David step up and invite him to live with them until accommodation becomes available. Paul, however, thinks the couple are making a big mistake. Will David forgive Paul for his uncaring attitude towards Brent?"




"Date with Destiny

To support Erinsborough Council's 'Change the Date' campaign, Terese has declared that Lassiters won't be celebrating Australia Day this year.

Although Terese is happy with the decision, she hasn't always supported the idea of changing the date of Australia Day. So when Tim Collins uncovers her former opinions on the subject and releases them to the public, she is mortified.

Terese is disappointed by her past statements. She no longer stands by her comments but knows she has to take responsibility for the things she's said.

After chatting to Erinsborough Council member Jacinta Hay, Terese realises how damaging her past comments are for the community. She decides to give a heartfelt apology to publicly show her support for the 'Change the Date' initiative.

Terese knows she must take accountability for her past actions and after speaking to Jacinta knows that apologising is very important."

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:


Neighbours to air return storyline for David and Aaron's foster child Emmett Donaldson
His big brother Brent is also back.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...-foster-child/

Neighbours spoilers follow for UK and Australian viewers.

Neighbours is set to air a return storyline for David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) and Aaron Brennan's foster child, Emmett Donaldson (Ezra Justin).

TV Week reports the Australian soap will welcome back the troubled youngster in scenes set to air in Australia next week and hit UK screens in late February.

After finding Emmett's brother Brent Colefax (Texas Watterston) sleeping rough in their shed, David and Aaron (Matt Wilson) are sucked back into trying to help Brent once again, much to Paul's annoyance.

And, pretty soon, Brett's return to Erinsborough makes room for Emmett's.

Emmett's shock return follows Paul (Stefan Dennis) seeking out Brent in the Complex and sending him away, deepening his rift with David.

Despite leaving Ramsay Street to go and live with his aunt in New Zealand last year, Emmett then reappears to help the search for his brother ? much to David and Aaron's surprise.

After successfully reuniting the brothers, Emmett remains concerned about Brent, as there's no room in emergency accommodation for him to stay.

Could Aaron and David be the solution?

Aaron was previously punched by Brent in a row over Harlow. David and Aaron also worried he was a bad influence on Emmett.

Neighbours airs these scenes next week on 10 Peach (Australia) and late February on Channel 5 (UK).

[Pantherboy]

These are the Digital Spy extended spoilers for next week in the UK ie 25-29 January 2021 (the corresponding air dates in Australia were Thurs 24 Dec - Thurs 31 Dec 2020):



UK airdate: Monday 25 January 2021 at 13:45 and 17:30 on Channel 5

Australian airdate: Thursday 24 December 2020 at 18:30 on 10 Peach


With Kirsha visiting for Christmas, Shane and Dipi finally have all of their children under one roof. Kirsha is on a mission to get her parents back together and her endearing efforts prove effective.

Dipi is feeling the push to try again with Shane, but she isn't the only one warming to him.

Meanwhile, despite Amy's desperate pleas for help, Chloe has to tell Terese the truth. Naturally, Terese is fuming. As the one who pushed Terese to charge ahead with the original designs, Chloe can't help feeling responsible.

Elsewhere, with Kane breathing down his neck for the money, Hendrix is far too stressed to enjoy any Christmas festivities. Incensed, Kane sends Hendrix a frightening message, making it very clear he wants the money he's owed and isn't messing around.




UK airdate: Tuesday 26 January 2021 at 13:45 and 17:30 on Channel 5

Australian airdate: Monday 28 December 2020 at 18:30 on 10 Peach


As the Rebecchi family celebration draws to a close, Shane inadvertently gives Dipi the impression that he's keen for them to get back together.

With a final push from Kirsha, Dipi decides it's time to start trying to repair her marriage, but is she too late?

Meanwhile, Hendrix is terrified at having received a death threat from Kane. Jay suggests a desperate plan ? Hendrix should steal the diamond necklace that Pierce bought for Dipi and use it to pay back the debt.

Will this be the solution to end Hendrix's Kane problem for good?




UK airdate: Wednesday 27 January 2021 at 13:45 and 17:30 on Channel 5

Australian airdate: Tuesday 29 December 2020 at 18:30 on 10 Peach


Shane feels he needs to tell Dipi about his impromptu kiss with Amy. Dipi's hopes for a reconciliation are dashed when he reveals the truth, but she covers.

While Shane is left relieved that Dipi took the news so well, she later confesses to Yashvi that she's far from okay about it.

Meanwhile, despite their happiness, Jane and Clive are mindful not to cause further hurt to Sheila, trying to be as discreet as possible. But when David is caught in the crossfire of Sheila's fury, his sense of injustice is piqued and he challenges Jane and Clive not to let her unfairly dictate their lives.

Elsewhere, a sympathetic Roxy encourages Sheila not to give up on Clive as he's her great love. Twisting the talk she and Jane had the other day, Roxy intimates that Jane's great love is Des. Sheila is inspired by this and calls Des. What trouble is Sheila brewing?




UK airdate: Thursday 28 January 2021 at 13:45 and 17:30 on Channel 5

Australian airdate: Wednesday 30 December 2020 at 18:30 on 10 Peach


Dipi can't quite work up the courage to tell Shane her true feelings about him, and his kiss with Amy.

Shane takes this as confirmation from Dipi that she has moved on, and he struggles with the idea that their relationship might really be over. Has this paved the way for him and Amy?

Meanwhile, Sheila is bringing Des to Erinsborough to break up Jane and Clive. When he arrives, Sheila hints at something amiss with Jane. Alarmed, he goes to find Jane, interrupting her on a date with Clive. They realise Sheila's deception and when she catches up, things go from bad to worse.

Elsewhere, Levi is struggling to assemble Bea's billy cart and his embarrassment grows when she deems the task relatively easy. Kyle and Bea both offer assistance, but Levi bans them from 'backseat mechanic-ing'. He's determined to do this by himself.




UK airdate: Friday 29 January 2021 at 13:45 and 17:30 on Channel 5

Australian airdate: Thursday 31 December 2020 at 18:30 on 10 Peach


Sheila is rushed to hospital and is taken into surgery for a pacemaker.

Des feel guilty for upsetting her, and although she forgives him, she has a huge favour to ask, and thinks it'll help her win Clive back for good.

Meanwhile, Levi and Kyle are determined to remove all sources of stress from Sheila's life. They ask Clive to be more discreet in his relationship with Jane. Confronted, Clive decides that perhaps he and Jane should slow things down for a while, leaving Jane worrying for their future.

Elsewhere, Paul returns from New York in a good mood and informs Aaron and David he'd like to have lunch with them and Nicolette. Everyone's pleasantly surprised by this turnaround, but just how genuine is he?

[Danners9]

Some (more) weird writing this week.

They are all mad at Nicolette for setting it up so Chloe walked in on Dipi and Pierce? They should be grateful to her for bringing it out in the open. If anyone is to blame it is Pierce and Dipi, which we've already done. Telling is one thing but they wouldn't have believed her, so showing her is the only way. Paul says Nicolette caused two families to implode. Riiight. Just keep bad things secret then so everyone can pretend to be happy.

And the hypocrisy angle with Terese. 5yrs. Views are allowed to change, and the mood around 26 Jan has definitely changed and support for Change the Date has grown in that time. Tim Collins is the bad guy for dragging it up to shame her, not Terese for trying to grow as a person in that time. Having the Councilwoman explain the issue was good though.

Edit: Both were clearly set ups for the final few scenes (Tuesday) but Terese doesn't need to be shamed into making that speech. She's accused of pandering but being shamed into a public statement IS pandering. Eliminate the Tim Collins bit, have Terese meeting the Councilwoman to talk it through and then she could just make the speech in support of the Change the Date movement. Nicolette exposing the affair didn't need to be the extra heat for Paul vs Nicolette, that was already established due to the baby issues.

[CuriousCase]

What a painful episode of virtue signalling. It dilutes the characters and the drama. Terese doesn't strike me as someone who would walk on eggshells and pander to identity politics. It would have been far more interesting if she resisted the enforced, unwarranted guilt (in that none of us had any part in what happened in 1788) of the far left and, if I presume to speak on the actor's behalf, it would be far more interesting to delve deeper into the heart of that storyline than the cringeworthy, ingratiating obsequiousness we saw in this episode. Terese asking "How did I do?" when that Indigenous character is watching her statement was woeful and undoes a lot of work Elmaloglou has performed to create such a dynamic character; she's now a mere slave to the writers' politics.

Jason Herbison has done rather well embracing the Neighbours legacy and his love for the show is palpable... but his misguided focus on identity politics and 'television firsts' is starting to overwhelm that... And to be honest it's making me feel like it's time for him to go.

[Aussieguy]

Some (more) weird writing this week.

They are all mad at Nicolette for setting it up so Chloe walked in on Dipi and Pierce? They should be grateful to her for bringing it out in the open. If anyone is to blame it is Pierce and Dipi, which we've already done. Telling is one thing but they wouldn't have believed her, so showing her is the only way. Paul says Nicolette caused two families to implode. Riiight. Just keep bad things secret then so everyone can pretend to be happy.

And the hypocrisy angle with Terese. 5yrs. Views are allowed to change, and the mood around 26 Jan has definitely changed and support for Change the Date has grown in that time. Tim Collins is the bad guy for dragging it up to shame her, not Terese for trying to grow as a person in that time. Having the Councilwoman explain the issue was good though.

Edit: Both were clearly set ups for the final few scenes (Tuesday) but Terese doesn't need to be shamed into making that speech. She's accused of pandering but being shamed into a public statement IS pandering. Eliminate the Tim Collins bit, have Terese meeting the Councilwoman to talk it through and then she could just make the speech in support of the Change the Date movement. Nicolette exposing the affair didn't need to be the extra heat for Paul vs Nicolette, that was already established due to the baby issues.

I can't stand Nicolette but she did the right thing although for the wrong reasons,motivated not by doing the right thing but by wanting to break up Pierce and Chloe. It's certainly no ones fault except Pierce and Dippy they are the ones who caused all of the pain