Neighbours is to return to TV months after being pulled from the air after a deal was struck with a new channel. Neighbours closed out its final moments in July this year with emotional reunions, a joyful wedding and a nostalgic tribute to past and present stars.
After 37 years on screen, the Australian soap ended with a double-episode special which featured star-studded cameos from Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Margot Robbie and singer Natalie Imbruglia.
The show first aired in 1985 and followed the cul-de-sac community of Ramsay Street within the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough.
Now Amazon Freevee and Fremantle have announced Neighbours will return with a new series to begin filming in Australia next year.
Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Ryan Moloney and Jackie Woodburne will be among those returning to the show.
The series will be shown exclusively on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US, and the channel will also show archive episodes. It will hit screens next summer or autumn.
Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD original content and programming at Amazon Studios said: "Neighbours has captivated its audience for nearly 40 years, building a dedicated and loyal following for the lives and stories of the characters on Ramsay Street .With the power of streaming, we’re able to offer a catalogue of thousands of Neighbours episodes for new audiences to discover this legendary series and current fans to relive their favorite moments. We look forward to immersing the audience in new Ramsay Street experiences when we relaunch the show next year for Amazon Freevee and Prime Video customers.
Jennifer Mullin, global CEO, Fremantle said: “Neighbours is a unique series with a powerful connection with its fans across the world. We cherish the show and all those who have been part of its incredible story over many decades, so we are thrilled that we have found a new home with Amazon Freevee. Thanks to the innovative Amazon Freevee platform, many classic episodes will be available to fans, and Neighbours will go back into full production in Australia early next year, providing our fans with new episodes.
"This partnership with Amazon Freevee marks an exciting new chapter, and we look forward to collaborating with them, along with our long-term and valued partner in Australia, Network 10.”
