That’s a wrap Today : 10th June 2022 was the final day of production ‘Neighbours’ First broadcast Seven Network on 18 March 1985. The show has brought a sunny slice of Australia into the homes of millions of viewers around the world, launching the careers of dozens of household names along way. “ Reg Watson (Neighbours creator) understood the audience, he understood that kind of storytelling, and understood how to make that sort of drama, that fast turnaround,” Watson’s idea for a show was knocked back by Channel 9 in 1982, but picked up by Channel 7 as Neighbours in 1984. It was then axed a year later, and picked up by Channel 10. It was a rocky start for the revamped show. By 1989, Neighbours was pulling 20 million viewers every single day in the UK — a third of the population. It has since been exported to more than 60 countries around the world and the format has been reproduced in other languages. Personally for me ... Apart from all the friendships and memories (even that mullet :) It has provided countless opportunities for talent, across the board, in my native home Australia and for that I’m beyond grateful. Television history. 37 incredible years. Thank you 🇦🇺📺