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Old 15-03-2015, 12:20
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Let's the celebration begin!
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Old 15-03-2015, 12:34
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I haven't watched Neighbours for years but I did watch it in the early days from the first episode till the late 90s so I'm interested in this programme. I wonder why it's on so late though - I think it would have been better at say 8.00/8.30. I'll record it and watch it after Emmerdale on Thursday
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Old 15-03-2015, 13:07
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They're also showing the first ever episode, will have to give that a watch. Shame it's on so late though.
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Old 15-03-2015, 13:16
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They're also showing the first ever episode, will have to give that a watch. Shame it's on so late though.
I agree, to both
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Old 15-03-2015, 14:54
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I agree way too late for a celebration
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Old 15-03-2015, 22:47
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Finally we get to see what Paul Keane (Des Clarke) looks like nowadays - some 25 years after he last appeared on TV.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/pau...-1227262730068
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Old 18-03-2015, 15:34
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wow almost unrecognisiable
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Old 18-03-2015, 23:19
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Slightly disappointed at the lack of old clips and the way key characters don't even get a mention like Jim Robinson, Shane Ramsay, Eliene Clarke, Todd and Katie Landers, Melanie Pearson, Annalise Hartman, the Willis Family etc.
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Old 18-03-2015, 23:29
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Des!!!!!! So much more I wanted to see, know about though.
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Old 18-03-2015, 23:32
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Slightly disappointed at the lack of old clips and the way key characters don't even get a mention like Jim Robinson, Shane Ramsay, Eliene Clarke, Todd and Katie Landers, Melanie Pearson, Annalise Hartman, the Willis Family etc.
Mel was both interviewed and mentioned with a clip of her marrying Joe. Terence Donovan who played Doug was also interviewed.

They can't include everyone and as someone who hasn't watched Neoghbours in about 5 years I thought it was really good with plenty of old clips for long term viewers
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Old 18-03-2015, 23:34
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Slightly disappointed at the lack of old clips and the way key characters don't even get a mention like Jim Robinson, Shane Ramsay, Eliene Clarke, Todd and Katie Landers, Melanie Pearson, Annalise Hartman, the Willis Family etc.
It was a shame, but lets be honest if they included everything from the last 30 years they would be there forever.
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Old 18-03-2015, 23:57
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Twitter has been much more fun and memorable than this thread.

For a soap forum Neighbours after 30 years deserves better.
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Old 19-03-2015, 00:17
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The First 10 Years documentary was miles better.
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Old 19-03-2015, 00:19
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Twitter has been much more fun and memorable than this thread.

For a soap forum Neighbours after 30 years deserves better.
I agree, not a lot of chat going on. Maybe because c5 put it on at a ridiculous time, most people probably would sky plus it.
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Old 19-03-2015, 00:23
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Enjoying watching the first episode. Anyone think c5 should start showing neighbours from the beginning in a late night slot?
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Old 19-03-2015, 00:26
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I have never watched an episode of Neighbours in my life. In Ireland, where H&A was and is one of the biggest shows, Neighbours never really took off. However, when flicking channels tonight, I saw Kylie on the documentary and tuned in, I was hooked and I ended up watching Scott and Charlenes wedding and the first episode as well. Great way to celebrate.
I also love how the Minogue sisters, as famous as they are, are very humble and really appreciate where they came from. Melissa George - take note!!!!
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Old 19-03-2015, 00:33
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As others have said I don't watch anymore but watched for a long time I tuned in. Quite interesting, not as many clips of characters I liked but they didn't have that long I guess. It's a shame Karl and/or Susan didn't present the show with Paul, but I know why they did it.
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Old 19-03-2015, 00:55
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The First 10 Years documentary was miles better.
I agree..But it was nearly 2hours long so they had more stuff to do
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Old 19-03-2015, 02:08
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Strange that they didn't mention Alan Dale at all in the section on actors who made it outside of Neighbours. He's never off American tv.
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Old 19-03-2015, 04:37
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This evening was a trip down memory lane. I stopped watching Neighbours just after Madge died, so I did not know too many of the younger cast members that were interviewed.

Good to see some of the 'oldies' Plain Jane still looks fab! Des looked very different.

I had totally forgotten about Max and Maria Ramsay. Max was a right old misery. I had also forgotten that Scott was played by a different actor in the very early episodes.

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Enjoying watching the first episode. Anyone think c5 should start showing neighbours from the beginning in a late night slot?

I'd definitely watch it if they started it from the beginning.
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Old 19-03-2015, 05:20
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The Channel 7 episodes are fantastic. I've got the first 5 months or so on dvd but unfortunately the 3rd volume has only been released in Australia and is really expensive. But the episodes I have got i've really enjoyed rewatching over the past few months. I know many would consider it sacrilege but I prefer Darius Perkins as Scott, always did and Paul is still nice! I was disappointed they didn't talk about those at all but perhaps inevitable that the concentrated on 86-89 having secured Minogue, Donovan and Pearce interviews.

My favourite ever documentary was the one Channel 10 did for the 5th Anniversary which was never shown over here but luckily a friend of mine was on holiday in Australia at the time so recorded it *nd brought it home to show us, as well as episodes which back then we're a good year in advance so a huge treat.
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Old 19-03-2015, 05:28
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Enjoying watching the first episode. Anyone think c5 should start showing neighbours from the beginning in a late night slot?
i would watch the show from day one

please channel 5 repeat it from day one
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Old 19-03-2015, 06:20
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Slightly disappointed at the lack of old clips and the way key characters don't even get a mention like Jim Robinson, Shane Ramsay, Eliene Clarke, Todd and Katie Landers, Melanie Pearson, Annalise Hartman, the Willis Family etc.
Mel was both interviewed and mentioned with a clip of her marrying Joe. Terence Donovan who played Doug was also interviewed.

They can't include everyone and as someone who hasn't watched Neoghbours in about 5 years I thought it was really good with plenty of old clips for long term viewers
Tele_addict as Seymour Butts said the actress and actor who played Melanie Pearson & Doug Willis were interviewed on camera but yes seeing as they had the actors on they perhaps could have spoke a little more in depth about their characters, the Willis's weren't mentioned at all. Melanie was iconic because of her annoying laugh but no mention of that either.

On another note it was good of Craig McLachlan to wear the dungarees over the topless body look that he was famous for. He's nearly 50 but he's still got it.
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Old 19-03-2015, 07:12
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Strange that they didn't mention Alan Dale at all in the section on actors who made it outside of Neighbours. He's never off American tv.
I haven't watched Neighbours for many years but I enjoyed this special. I was disappointed by the lack of mention of Alan Dale as well. It looks like they made a conscious effort to exclude him from any clips or mentions. Jim Robinson was one of the biggest characters in the early years and Alan has gone on to appear in many USA shows.

I can only think there must be some bad blood there?
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Old 19-03-2015, 09:43
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Love to see Paul Keane (Des) and Anne Scott-Pendlebury (Hilary) back in the show as recurring characters.
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