Neighbours on Amazon Freevee

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Neighbours star Tim Kano addresses surprising time jump twist
"I?m really happy about how we?ve jumped in time."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...me-jump-twist/



Neighbours cast reunite at London event ahead of soap's return
Several cast members attended The Neighbours Experience.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...ondon-reunion/

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DS article:


Neighbours star Joy Chambers-Grundy dies, aged 76
She played Rosemary Daniels on the soap.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...-dies-aged-76/

Former Neighbours star Joy Chambers-Grundy has died at the age of 76.

The actor, who played Rosemary Daniels on the Australian soap, passed away yesterday (September 16), with her family confirming the news in a statement.

"Joy has passed away in her sleep early this morning surrounded by loved ones," read the statement (via OK! Magazine).

"Joy will be remembered as a Logie award-winning actress, a best-selling author, a poet, a philanthropist and an exceptional businesswoman who worked alongside her husband to build one of the largest independent production companies in the world," it continued.

The actor appeared as Rosemary in several stints on Neighbours, making her debut in 1986 and her final guest appearance in 2010. Stars of the soap have paid tribute to the late actor, with Stefan Dennis describing her as "exceptional".

"Very sad to hear of darling Joy's death when I woke this morning," wrote Dennis on Instagram. "She was an exceptional woman and very dear to me as a friend and 'Aunt Rosemary' on Neighbours. Bless you Joy and rest in peace with your best friend/husband, Reg. X".

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxSJE08s2Vk/

Dennis recently previewed the upcoming revival of the soap, which will see the star reprise his role as Paul Robinson in Amazon Freevee's reboot.

"There isn't much of a change, which is really good ? it's a really good sign for us. We did want to go back to the same thing," teased Dennis. "It's exactly the same ? we didn't want to see Neighbours go broke because of too much Americanisation or changes full stop."

"They vowed to keep it the old way. We're an Australian show. The reason we're iconic and the reason we're unique to the rest of the world is because we are the quirky Australian show, so don't change it," he added.

Neighbours returns on September 18, with new episodes streaming on Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.

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Tvtonight.com.au article:


?It?s a miracle it gets to air?: Behind the scenes of Neighbours
150 people under one roof make Neighbours from start to finish. TV Tonight spent a day with the Production team to learn how.

EXCLUSIVE: In August TV Tonight went behind the scenes for a day embedded within Neighbours production team to learn how key departments kept the show humming as its third chapter begins on air.

https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/09/its...eighbours.html

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DS article:

Neighbours - where are all of the missing characters?
And who might return?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...ng-characters/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours has now aired four episodes of its new season, reintroducing some much-loved characters and bringing in some new faces too. But what about the characters who are missing?

With the shock wedding twist dominating attention and a two-year time jump to contend with, you may have missed some off-hand explanations over the characters who are no longer living in Erinsborough.

Here's a guide to the 2022 regulars who are currently absent ? and the chances of seeing them back for a shock return.

Melanie Pearson

Melanie appeared in one scene during the season premiere, but the show messed with our minds in episode two by revealing that this was a flashback as Toadie was reflecting on a memory of their time together.

In the 2022 finale episode of Neighbours, Melanie was over the moon after tying the knot with Toadie, but it seems that their marriage turned sour a year later. After a rough patch, Melanie departed Ramsay Street and left a note behind, claiming that she wasn't cut out to be a stepmum to Nell and Hugo.

Lucinda Cowden, who plays Melanie, previously confirmed that she'd be a regular cast member in the new season of Neighbours, so we'll definitely see her back in Erinsborough in future episodes. Phew.

When fans on social media expressed confusion over Melanie's scene this week, Lucinda reiterated her earlier revelations by promising: "It takes a while but she will return."

Nicolette Stone

Nicolette's absence was explained in the season premiere, as her mum Jane became reflective in a chat with Byron. Jane expressed how happy she was to have Byron back in her life, especially as Nicolette had left the Street with Isla.

Charlotte Chimes, who plays Nicolette, previously ruled herself out of the Neighbours revival. However, during a livestream with fans on social media, she let slip details of a return by revealing that producers were recasting Nicolette.

Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka

Aaron and David were referenced in the same conversation between Jane and Byron. Jane indicated that they'd left the Street sometime after Nicolette had.

Jane said: "When Nicolette and Isla moved away, and then Aaron and David too, it was such a loss."

Meanwhile, Paul later revealed that his decision to leave Terese standing at the altar had sparked a rift with David and Aaron.

He mused: "I will always regret the way that I behaved this time last year. And I'm sad that it cost me the support of Aaron and David as well. But I'm not cut out for marriage and it's good to finally be honest about that."

Matt Wilson, who plays Aaron, was recently spotted on a 10 News First report that went behind the scenes at the revival of Neighbours.

Rumours have also been rife over a potential comeback for David, so it seems that we haven't seen the last of him either.

Chloe Brennan

While most residents abandoned plans to leave the Street in last year's finale, Chloe appeared likely to depart for a new life in Sydney with her partner Elly.

The good news is that Chloe and Elly will both be returning to Ramsay Street in a few weeks' time. April Rose Pengilly and Jodi Gordon have already filmed their comeback stints as guests.

Kiri Durant and Glen Donnelly

At the end of last year's season, Glen was at a crossroads after splitting from Terese, while Kiri had agreed to stay in town with her then-girlfriend Nicolette.

Glen and Kiri were both mentioned in the second episode this week, as they'd sent well wishes to Toadie and Terese on their wedding day. The father-daughter duo were revealed to be on Magnetic Island, off the coast of Queensland.

There was no explicit mention of Kiri and Nicolette's relationship, but reading between the lines, it appears that the pair may have broken up.

So far, there have been no indications that Glen and Kiri will be appearing in the new season.

Amy Greenwood and Zara Selwyn

my and Zara were both close to Toadie in the final months of Neighbours, but seemingly left Ramsay Street during the two-year time jump.

Both characters were mentioned in episode three, as they'd sent their own well wishes to Toadie for his wedding to Terese. There was no reference to the outcome of Amy's baby plans ? the main unresolved mystery from last year's finale.

Freya Van Dyke, who played Zara, confirmed earlier this year that she wouldn't be part of the new Neighbours season.

She told her Instagram followers in March: "I know a lot of you have been asking: 'Is Zara coming back to Neighbours? Are you going back to Neighbours?' First of all, thank you so much. It's insane to me that you all are so supportive and you want to see Zara back.

"At this stage, no, Zara is not going back. It's nothing to do with anything beyond what storylines they've decided to go with.

"I am so, so happy for all of the cast who are going back. It's going to be absolutely incredible and there are going to be some incredible storylines. I can't wait for you guys to see it."

Jacinta Stapleton, who played Amy, is not part of the revival cast either and there has been no word over whether we'll see her again.

Levi Canning and Freya Wozniak

Levi and Freya were loved-up in the finale last year after a dramatic few months for their relationship, but as with the other characters on our list, they left Ramsay Street during the time jump.

Fans can expect a small mention of the pair next week, showing that they're still out there somewhere.

Judging by his Instagram, Richie Morris ? who played Levi ? has been travelling this year. He appeared in Channel 5 drama Heat this year, produced by the Neighbours team, so perhaps the bosses will be able to tempt him back in the future.

Phoebe Roberts, who played Freya, showed her support for the soap by attending the big launch of the Neighbours Experience in London this week, but there has been no word on whether we'll see her again.

Clive Gibbons

Clive revealed plans to visit Los Angeles in last year's finale episode, having received a surprise call from his ex-partner Sheila.

Shortly after the finale aired, Neighbours' executive producer Jason Herbison told Digital Spy: "There was more dialogue in Clive's final scene that we had to cut for time. He explained to Mike and Jane that he was going to see Sheila in LA. Not to reconcile, but to try to understand his previous relationships better.

"Just as Jane had been re-evaluating her past, he was off on a voyage of discovery to do the same thing."

Geoff Paine, who played Clive, is another former cast member who isn't thought to be returning at this stage.

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DS articles:

Neighbours star Tim Kano calls for Leo Tanaka wedding storyline
"Leo deserves a long-term love interest."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...anaka-wedding/


Neighbours star Alan Fletcher discusses future of emotional Harold Bishop storyline
"It's a lot more complex than at first we think it is."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...harold-bishop/



Some interviews (hopefully the links work!)

https://youtu.be/FXXcYFEPKRw

https://youtu.be/fbGwFxsbpW8

https://youtu.be/tejtOg9_a7I

https://youtu.be/5pb-5bALdmE

https://youtu.be/wax1j0xaemE

https://youtu.be/XVwGLtI7fXg

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A couple of articles:


Neighbours future clarified as Amazon addresses Freevee rumours
"There are no changes to Freevee."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...eevee-rumours/



Neighbours? future ?confirmed? as Amazon addresses reports of Freevee closure

https://metro.co.uk/2024/02/21/neigh...o=newsnow-feed

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Tvtonight.com.au article. No details as yet of course, but producers have begun planning for Neighbours 40th anniversary in March 2025:


Neighbours planning 40th anniversary
Ramsay Street will turn 40 in March 2025, with producers already beginning to craft storylines.

https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/02/nei...niversary.html

Neighbours producers have begun making plans for the soap?s 40th anniversary.

The series began in March 1985 on the Seven Network where it ran for just four months before its cancellation.

It moved to Network 10, after Seven infamously binned the sets, and debuted in January 1986.

While it was again cancelled in 2022, the show was revived in 2023 by Amazon Freevee and Network 10 for two years.

That means it will still be on air in March 2025 and with the lead time required for writing and production plans are underway to mark another anniversary for Australia?s longest running drama.

Executive Producer is known amongst Neighbours fans for bringing back classic cast, and while those such as Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan recently returned (the latter has ruled out any future appearances), they will have to wait to see what?s in store in about a year?s time.