Neighbours Spoilers 16th - 20th November 2020

[Pantherboy]

Neighbours TV Listings spoilers:


Monday 16 November (UK: Monday 7 December)

After his heart attack scare, Pierce's bloodwork shows evidence of stimulants that he knows he didn't take.
Dipi suspects Shane drugged Pierce, leading her to admit to Jane that her marriage is over.
David is set to fly to Canada to begin the surrogacy process, but Nicolette comes forward with an offer just before he leaves.

Tuesday 17 November (UK: Tuesday 8 December)

Sheila decides to meet with Nathan to help get some closure, but when Bea and Levi interrupt the meeting, everyone is horrified to learn that Bea has been dating Levi's attacker.
Everyone is shocked by Nicolette's offer to be David and Aaron's surrogate, leaving the couple with a lot to consider.

Wednesday 18 November (UK: Wednesday 9 December)

With tensions still running high between Hendrix and Pierce, all Hendrix wants to do now that exams are over is to party.
Shane is pleased that Dipi agrees to talk with him, but she later reneges on the meeting, leaving Shane at breaking point.
Bea questions her taste in men.

Thursday 19 November (UK: Thursday 10 December)

The boys are ready to let loose at Schoolies.
Hendrix finds out about 'The Ladder', an app that the boys at school are using to rank their female classmates.
Pierce heads off to the campsite after Hendrix steals his car, with the rest of the Ramsay Street men eventually tagging along.
Shane's grievances with Pierce get the better of him on the road and things turn physical between the pair once everyone's at the campsite.
Will Richie stand with Hendrix against Ollie?

Friday 20 November (UK: Friday 11 December)

Shane tells Dipi that he's tabling his efforts to fix their marriage to work on himself privately, which comes as a relief to Dipi.
Pierce arrives home with the sad realisation that things are over for him and Chloe, which devastates Hendrix.
Richie is ashamed when he admits to Mackenzie that he submitted her to 'The Ladder'.

[lizann]

did nicolette drug pierce

[kaz21]

I think Shane myself.

[Kyzaah]

Nicolette being their surrogate? Yeah totally can?t see that backfiring.

[Pantherboy]

A couple of articles from TV WEEK:


"Nathan's dark past has been hanging over him since arriving in Erinsborough and this week the truth about it comes out to everyone including Bea, who he's been dating.

As a kid, Levi was attacked by a group of young men, while in grandmother Sheila's care. Nathan was in that group and has now returned to make peace with the people he hurt.

Levi writes an emotional letter to Nathan in order to put the past behind them. Sheila wants to feel the closure for herself, so she organises to meet Nathan to see if he's changed for the better.

Things take a turn when Levi and Sheila bump into Nathan and Bea and discover everyone's connections. "Bea in infuriated and mortified by the fact Nathan left her with so many questions about why he never spoke to her after their date and then she realised who he was!" Bonnie explains. "It becomes too much for her to handle and she walks away from Nathan and Levi for the time being.""



And Thursday 19th's ep is a special episode for International Men's Day:

"Man to Man

International Men's Day gave Neighbours a special opportunity, says Executive Producer Jason Herbison.

What is the International Men's Day special about?

The aim of International Men's Day [on November 19] is to celebrate and encourage positive male role models and to raise awareness of issues that men face. We had storylines involving our male characters already in motion and it felt natural for them to converge in this episode. We also had a great opportunity to tell parallel stories with two different generations of the cast.

Which social issues are covered?

We touch on mental health, toxic masculinity, same sex parenting, relationship pressures and men supporting each other. Some of the material is confronting but there are uplifting moments too.

What do you hope viewers learn or get out of this episode?

I don't want it to be difficult viewing, but I hope that it's thought-provoking. The truth is that society puts pressure on us according to gender, which results in certain behaviours.

What was your favourite part of this episode?

The episode was supposed to be filmed at an incredible house in the Dandenongs [35km east of Melbourne]. However, the pandemic meant we had to relocate everything to the backlot at short notice. I was so proud to see the cast and crew come together to complete the episode under challenging circumstances. Scott Major did an incredible job directing.

[thestud2k7]

Does anyone think that channel 5 will double up the number of episodes to get uk up to date when home and away goes on it break at the end of november??

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article on the special all-male episode for International Men's Day:


Neighbours announces all-male episode for International Men's Day
Hopefully people can now stop asking, "Why isn't there an International Men's Day?"

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a34614998/neighbours-international-mens-day-episode/

Neighbours has announced that it is airing an all-male episode for International Men's Day.

International Men's Day has been taking place on November 19 since the 1990s, and aims to raise awareness and education on issues like male suicide, toxic masculinity, health, diversity among men, and positive male role models.

The Australian airing of the episode will take place on the day itself, while Channel 5 will air the episode on Thursday, December 10.

We don't know too much about what the episode will contain, but some of the biggest male-led stories on the Aussie soap this year have been Shane Rebecchi's drug addiction, and David Tanaka and Aaron Brennan's attempts to start a family of their own.

Neighbours producer Jason Herbison is quoted as saying: "After the success of our all-female episode for International Women's Day last year, I wanted to do an episode surrounding the male characters. It struck me as an opportunity to explore some important social issues, such toxic masculinity and mental health.

"Two major storylines come to a head and ultimately we see our male characters supporting each other as they navigate some major challenges in their lives."

And of course, it will hopefully stop people going, 'If there's an International Women's Day, why isn't there an International Men's Day?'

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

[Coonstar]

Does anyone think that channel 5 will double up the number of episodes to get uk up to date when home and away goes on it break at the end of november??

Neighbours takes a break for a month in December, C5 will probably continue to keep airing episodes and will probably catch up by the time it starts airing in Aus again.

[GrrArgh]

Neighbours takes a break for a month in December, C5 will probably continue to keep airing episodes and will probably catch up by the time it starts airing in Aus again.

No, Neighbours is all year round now, at least in Australia. It continues through Christmas, there is no longer a six week break. H&A still has one, though.

It's the result of a deal that Channel 5 made with FremantleMedia to produce extra episodes each year: https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a840195/neighbours-to-air-all-year-round/.

[lizann]

I think Shane myself.

was it him?

[gismofatcat]

Would it not be a good twist if its Dipi's Tea and she got shane addicted to stimulants in the first place without realising..major guilt then.

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article with new Ch5 UK December spoiler trailer (a couple of the things in the video appear to be happening in Aust episodes this week, so I have put the article in this week's thread):


Neighbours reveals surprise baby offer for David and Aaron in December spoiler trailer
Will Nicolette carry a child for the couple?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a34675651/neighbours-spoilers-david-aaron-nicolette-baby-storyline/

Neighbours fans can get a first look at some exciting new storyline twists in Channel 5's latest promo, which offers a sneak peek at plots hitting UK screens in December.

The new footage shows the next stage in David Tanaka and Aaron Brennan's journey to becoming parents, as well as more drama in Pierce Greyson and Dipi Rebecchi's affair storyline.

Digital Spy readers can get an exclusive first look at the trailer at the top of this page.

As seen in the video, David (Takaya Honda) and Aaron (Matt Wilson) are in for a major surprise when their friend and housemate Nicolette Stone (Charlotte Chimes) offers to have a baby for them.

The couple have been keen to start a family together for a while now, but will they accept Nicolette's offer to be involved?

Meanwhile, with the big reveal of Pierce Greyson (Don Hany) and Dipi Rebecchi's (Sharon Johal) affair getting closer on UK screens, the aftermath is looking very tense.

As Dipi considers her future and who she wants to be with, Pierce is seen collapsing at home in a big cliffhanger. Meanwhile, Pierce is also set to face a brawl with his love rival Shane (Nicholas Coghlan).

Former Home and Away star Jackson Gallagher is seen making his debut as newcomer Nathan 'Packo' Packard, a love interest for Bea Nilsson (Bonnie Anderson).

The romance leaves Bea with a dilemma when it's revealed that Nathan is one of the guys who attacked Levi Canning (Richie Morris) when he was younger.

Elsewhere, Audrey Hamilton (Zahra Newman) is revealed as Toadie Rebecchi's (Ryan Moloney) next love interest, and Jay Rebecchi (Dhruv Malge) makes his long-awaited arrival.

At UK pace, these storylines will air on Channel 5 in December.

Some of these moments have already aired in Australia, which is currently three weeks ahead, with more due to screen in the coming days.

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.

[Danners9]

Revealed today whodunnit. Hint early on then given away. A conspiracyyy!

[lizann]

Revealed today whodunnit. Hint early on then given away. A conspiracyyy!

who?

[Danners9]

who?


they showed prodigal son Jay give a lingering look early on, then when Pierce was questioned about whether he'd ever taken some substance, most commonly found in ADHD medication, Dipi overheard and suspected Shane. Later they showed Jay and Hendrix talking about it; 'how much did you give him?' 'just one... should have just made him a bit sleepy'. Then Pierce was somehow out of hospital, bit quick perhaps, and going on about being poisoned, Hendrix confessed and said his dad had been acting like a jerk. Then text Jay to say he left him out of it.


All that in one episode. No major mystery arc this time.

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy's extended Neighbours Spoilers for next week in the UK (ie UK 7 Dec - 11 Dec & Aust 16 - 20 Nov):


UK airdate: Monday 07 December 2020 at 13:00 and 17:30 on Channel 5

Australian airdate: Monday 16 November 2020 at 18:30 on 10 Peach


Pierce hopes his cardiac scare may prompt Chloe to soften towards him, but it's Dipi who arrives for support.

Pierce's bloodwork shows evidence of stimulants he knows he did not take and he quickly suspects that someone has drugged him.

Dipi suspects it was Shane who drugged Pierce, and in a shocking admission to Jane, Dipi has now realised her marriage is over. She doesn't feel what she used to for her husband ? instead, she wants Pierce.

Meanwhile, David is set to fly to Canada to make his deposit. He and Aaron are both excited and anxious. Nicolette notes the warm family vibe, knowing she wants this for herself too. As David is just about to leave, she offers something that stops everyone in their tracks.



UK airdate: Tuesday 08 December 2020 at 13:00 and 17:30 on Channel 5

Australian airdate: Tuesday 17 November 2020 at 18:30 on 10 Peach


Everyone reels from Nicolette's shock offer to have Aaron and David's baby. Despite being spur of the moment, Nicolette's reasoning is genuine.

Aaron suggests this idea warrants further consideration ? the unorthodox arrangement is officially on the table as an option.

Meanwhile, Levi works through his emotions in a letter to Packo. It's cathartic and he feels ready to put the past behind him.

Sheila yearns for a similar peace, so arranges to meet with Packo herself. But their meeting is interrupted by Bea and Levi, who are horrified to realise Bea has been dating Levi's attacker.



UK airdate: Wednesday 09 December 2020 at 13:00 and 17:30 on Channel 5

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


Bea is horrified when she learns Nathan was Levi's attacker. Levi is just as surprised to learn Bea was dating someone.

Bea is left questioning her taste in men, revealing to Levi that she was really into Nathan. Will Levi give Bea his blessing and walk away from his own feelings for her?

Meanwhile, tensions between Hendrix and Pierce still linger and, after tanking his exams, Hendrix is dealing with a lot at once. Harlow tries to get him to open up to her, but he just wants to party.

Mackenzie is looking forward to the getaway, until she learns Richie has been propositioned by another girl and lied to her about it. Schoolies hasn't even begun and it's already not going well.

Elsewhere, Shane is pleased when Dipi agrees to finally talk with him. However, when Pierce bumps into her at work, Dipi's hopes for a future with Pierce resurface. She reneges on her talk, and a frustrated Shane is quickly reaching breaking point.



UK airdate: Thursday 10 December 2020 at 13:00 and 17:30 on Channel 5

Australian airdate: Thursday 19 November 2020 at 18:30 on 10 Peach


Arriving at Schoolies, the boys are ready to let loose. But things take a turn when Hendrix finds out about "the Ladder" ? an app that guys at school are using to rank their female classmates.

Ollie shows so much disrespect for the girls that Hendrix takes a stand, but will Richie stand with him?

Meanwhile, alarmed by Hendrix stealing his car, Pierce heads off to the campsite to pull his son in line and winds up with an unlikely crew for his journey: Aaron, David and Paul.

Furious Shane is not far behind with Karl and Toadie. Shane's grievances with Pierce get the better of him on the road and when the two men arrive at the site, weeks of tension boils over into a full-on brawl.



UK airdate: Friday 11 December 2020 at 13:00 and 17:30 on Channel 5

Australian airdate: Friday 20 November 2020 at 18:30 on 10 Peach


An ashamed Richie admits to Mackenzie that he subjected her to the Ladder. When Shane and Dipi learn what Richie has done, they put their issues aside to support Mackenzie together.

Shane tells Dipi about his wobble and that he's going to table his efforts to fix their marriage. He hopes she will come back to him when she's ready, but privately all Dipi feels is freedom and relief.

Meanwhile, Pierce comes home with sad resolve ? he's finally letting Chloe go. She realises the writing has been on the wall for a while.

When Hendrix finds out, he's devastated. It's a sad day for the Greyson household, and Dipi arrives to make it even more complicated for Pierce.

[kaz21]

Hendrix and jay.