End Of An Era: The Cultural Impact Of Neighbours

If you want to hear Claire's full interviews with Neighbours writers and cast, listen here.

After 37 years, nearly 9,000 episodes, and the launching of countless Hollywood careers, Australian soap opera Neighbours is finally coming to an end.

While many of us grew up watching it every weekday on TV, the impact of the show extends well beyond our borders, having presented a version of Aussie life that was so appealing it even encouraged people to move here from overseas.

The Quicky speaks one of the show's long term scriptwriters, and two of its most iconic actors to find out why this show has been such a long-running success, capturing the hearts and minds of people all over the world.

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CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Takaya Honda - Plays the character Dr. David Tanaka in long running Australian Soap Neighbours - listen to his full interview here:

https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-takaya-hondo

Sarah Mayberry - Has worked for Neighbours since 1998 as a freelance scriptwriter, penning more than 230 episodes of the show

listen to her full interview here:

https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-sarah-mayberry

Lucinda Cowden - Played Melanie Pearson in the soap opera Neighbours from 1987 until 1991, with a cameo appearance in the 20th anniversary documentary in 2005. She reprised the role in January 2021 until the series ended in 2022

listen to her full interview here:

https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-lucinda-cowden

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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