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Neighbours- how sad am I?

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Atqui Sat 21-Mar-20 13:01:27

I can remember berating my dear mother for watching “ such rubbish” 30 years ago. Now I’m hooked! I’ve been watching the 10pm showing during the day , and ( for anyone else who knows it) thought there would be some answers as to who didn’t make it. Still, we can only guess ,as people have been known to make miraculous recoveries.

annep1 Tue 24-Mar-20 09:42:14

Good point Franbern.

Franbern Tue 24-Mar-20 09:33:58

If the actor playing Finn does not get Best Actor is Soap award, then it would be a grave misjustice

Razzy Mon 23-Mar-20 22:44:37

Tanith sorry if my post upset you. I only commented on a) what has already happened and b) the rumours that are out there. No one knows if it is true so they are not spoilers. Besides which, if there is a comments post about Neighbours surely that is exactly what people discuss? It is on the other Neighbours forums on facebook!!

annep1 Mon 23-Mar-20 22:13:49

Good idea Franbern

Re present storyline, I must admit I laughed today. It is all so ridiculous. But I won't stop watching.

mary51 Mon 23-Mar-20 18:15:33

Stopped watching.

mary51 Mon 23-Mar-20 18:05:28

I could ask why is Finn in car with Susan.

Franbern Mon 23-Mar-20 11:10:27

I watched this programme back 35 years ago, as when I first discovered it, when it began it had a story about high board diving (and some of my children were doing that sport). Thant story line came to an end - but I managed to continue to watch it on and off. Had a long gap, and came back when I retired ten years back. Record it and watch it whilst eating my tea, - so easy and comfortable to watch - suppose I do not really care much about any of the characters, but like the sun, etc.
As all the Soaps are going to stop production during the current world crisis (far worse disaster than anything dreamt up by script writers), I do wish they would fill their normal time slots by showing these soaps from their very beginnings - would be fun and interesting for us fans.

Atqui Sun 22-Mar-20 09:38:50

Tanith As I said earlier, some people like to discuss or comment on programmes they have watched without being asked not to give anything away by those who haven’t watched it. I am not meaning to be rude or nasty- but perhaps we can have threads where there are spoilers but a warning!!!

annep1 Sat 21-Mar-20 23:51:47

I do hope Susan and Karl stay. Can't imagine Neighbours without them.

annep1 Sat 21-Mar-20 23:48:34

I'm a Neighbours addict. Have always watched it. I'm watching the 10pm one. It's entertaining escapism, much needed at the minute.
I'm hoping Gary doesn't spring back to life like Toadie. I'll be glad to see the back of him!

cornergran Sat 21-Mar-20 22:59:28

I also enjoy Neighbours. Have watched it from the beginning, not that I can remember that far back grin. Loved the late shows this week. Keen now to see who dies hmm.

Anniebach Sat 21-Mar-20 22:52:04

If I hadn’t read this thread I wouldn’t have known of the
10.00 programme, I record the week and watch Saturday, watched the 10,00 programmes this evening so thank you.
Finn may die ?

I find Ellie and Bea irritating

QuaintIrene Sat 21-Mar-20 22:50:30

Can’t say I have watched much Neighbours. Apart from The Wedding,of course.
My dad loved Sons and Daughters, though.
Apparently a lot of the Prisoner cast have been in lots of Australian soaps, there mustn’t be as many actors over there?!
I knew a little boy called Toadie. His mum must have been a fan.

tanith Sat 21-Mar-20 22:38:45

Razzy I was hoping people would not post more spoilers ?

Razzy Sat 21-Mar-20 21:36:06

Apparently Prue may not have died! Gary is definitely dead. I wonder if the actors who play Karl and Susan are leaving? Although Bea and Ellie or Harlow might also be leaving... we’ve had 1 death, 2 to go! Exciting! I’ve watched since it started! Although missed a bit when travelling.

mary51 Sat 21-Mar-20 20:14:54

So Harlow now has no mother and dad in jail. Thank goodness for Paul. They all have an endless stream of half and steps and long lost cousins.

dragonfly46 Sat 21-Mar-20 20:12:43

I love Neighbours and watched it for years. My DD and I used to watch it together after school.
I agree Annie happy for Ellie to go but not Toadie.

TerriBull Sat 21-Mar-20 19:59:49

Ninathenana like you I remember watching Neighbours when it was brand new over 30 years ago . The programme coincided when I sat down to give my son one of his middle of the day feeds as a newborn nearly 34 years ago, I remember Paul Robinson. Haven't watched it for years and years but Neighbours was always synonymous with stopping work and becoming a new mum

Treebee Sat 21-Mar-20 19:36:16

I watch both Neighbours and Home and Away. I find them much more enjoyable than our home grown soaps. I watched all the End Game épisodes at 10pm last week and wish I hadn’t. Especially in these uncertain days, I found the storylines and the prospect of loved characters dying horribly very distressing, more so as they were broadcast just before bedtime. Next week’s daytime editions look no less worrying.

tanith Sat 21-Mar-20 19:29:46

Yes Prue has died but this is someone else ?

Atqui Sat 21-Mar-20 18:56:49

Inagree plots are ludicrous but good escapism!!

Atqui Sat 21-Mar-20 18:56:05

Yes it was Prue. Perhaps I should have put Spoilers Alert on opening post. Sometimes in a group I go to ( went to)people like to discuss a tv programme and there’s always someone who says “ oh don’t say anything I haven’t watched it yet”- end of conversation!

mary51 Sat 21-Mar-20 18:07:24

I love Neighbours and watch the early one whenever I can. Been watching on and off for about ten years. Plots are ludicrous and often repeated but I love the predictability and the way people are always falling in love. I haven't seen the 10pm ones. I like the constant heat and sunshine and tropical gardens. I wonder if it was Prue who had Finns bomb in the back of the car?!!!

Charleygirl5 Sat 21-Mar-20 17:50:03

I have never watched Neighbours but I am less than happy that Casualty is not on tonight.

tanith Sat 21-Mar-20 17:46:52

One of my guilty pleasures I watch it on catchup while I eat my breakfast I just accidentally read which one of the other characters dies I'm surprised to say the least ?.