The cast and crew of Neighbors met in Melbourne on Friday to film the final scenes of the long series.
Neighbors was fired after Channel 5 in the UK decided in March not to renew its contract with producer Fremantle to finance and broadcast the series.
Jackie Woodburne, who plays Susan Kennedy, kept warm in black jeans and a water jacket as she joined her co-stars Ian Smith, Ryan Maloney and Melissa Bell on set.
Goodbye, Ramsay Street! The cast and crew of Neighbors met in Melbourne on Friday to film the final scenes of the long soap opera.
Final Scenes: Jackie Woodburne, played by Susan Kennedy, kept warm with black jeans and a water jacket as she joined her co-stars Ian Smith, Ryan Maloney and Melissa Bell on set.
All smiles: After filming a quick scene, the 66-year-old actress was seen chatting with crew members before leaving.
After filming a quick scene, the 66-year-old actress was seen talking to crew members before leaving.
Ian, who debuted as Harold Bishop in 1987, also wore a winter jacket when he arrived at the Ramsay Street set.
Ryan, 42, who has played Jarrod ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi on Neighbors since 1995, traveled in a pram with other cast members.
Melissa was wearing black leather pants, a white T-shirt and a warm jacket while talking to actress Rebekah Elmaloglou.
The stars gathered around a Ramsay Street sign while filming the final scenes.
Familiar faces: Ian Smith, who debuted as Harold Bishop in 1987, also wore a winter jacket when he arrived at the Ramsay Street set.
Funny: Ryan Maloney (left), who has played Jarrod ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi on Neighbors since 1995, traveled in a pram with other cast members.
Dress for comfort: Melissa wore black leather pants, a white T-shirt and a warm jacket
Catching up: they saw her chatting with Rebekah Elmaloglou on set
Neighbors announced in March that long-term soap production would be halted due to lack of financial support.
“We are sorry to say that after almost 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes aired, we have to confirm that Neighbors will stop production in June,” the program wrote on Twitter.
“Following the loss of our key broadcast partner in the UK [Channel 5] and despite a wide search for alternative funding, we simply have no choice but to rest the show.
“For our incredible and loyal fans, we know it’s a big disappointment, as it is for all of us on the team. Thank you for all your messages and support and we promise to end the show in an incredible way. From from here we celebrate the Neighbors. ‘
End of the road: neighbors announced in March that production would be stopped with long-lasting soap for lack of financial support
Axed: “We are sorry to say that after almost 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbors will stop production in June,” the program tweeted.
Difficult: Network 10 addressed the end of the series in a statement to the Australian media in March, admitting it had been a “difficult decision”.
Network 10 addressed the end of the series in a statement to the Australian media, admitting it had been a “difficult decision”.
“Today, Fremantle has confirmed that Neighbors will stop production in June, after almost 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes,” a spokesman for the channel announced.
“This difficult decision came after the search for an alternative UK broadcasting partner was unsuccessful.”
They added that the series “will not air on 10 Peach beyond September 2022”, marking the end of its decades-long run.
Long-running: Channel 10 added that Neighbors “will not be broadcast on Peach 10 beyond September 2022,” marking the end of its decade-long duration.
Support: The network praised “Australian fans for their continued support of the series”
“A much-loved fan of our programming for over 35 years, it has been a staple of Australian television drama and Australian cultural exports,” he added.
“Ramsay Street, Erinsborough, is a world-renowned cul-de-sac and has been home to Scott and Charlene, Des and Daphne, Dr Karl and Susan, Dee and Toadie, Aaron and David and many, many more neighbors.
“Network 10 is grateful to the cast, the group, the entire production team and Fremantle for providing the perfect combination of soap and sunshine to audiences in Australia and around the world.”
“His mood, especially in recent weeks, has been incredible. It shows that our audience still wants a drama with an Australian script,” the statement continued.
Funding: Fremantle, the producer behind the soap, said she had not been able to find “alternative funding” for the series.
Channel 10 also praised “Australian fans for their continued support of the series”.
“His spirit, especially in recent weeks, has been incredible. It shows that our audience still wants a drama with an Australian script,” the statement continued.
“We have listened to them and there are exciting new local projects underway, which is great for our audience and the local industry.
“We are confident that the cast, crew and screenwriters will bring their distinctive warmth, style and humor to the Neighbors set as they embark on filming the final episodes over the coming months.”
Sad: “It’s sad that after almost 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes aired, we’re confirming that Neighbors will stop production in June,” said producer Fremantle.
“Following the loss of a key broadcast partner in the UK, and despite the search for alternative funding, we currently have no choice but to leave the show.”
Fremantle, the producer behind the soap, said she had not been able to find “alternative funding” for the series.
“It is with great sadness that after almost 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes aired, we are confirming that Neighbors will stop production in June,” Fremantle said.
“After the loss of a key broadcast partner in the UK, and despite the search for alternative funding, we currently have no choice but to leave the show.
“Everyone at Neighbors has been overwhelmed by the love and support of the audience since the news broke.
“The show has brought a sunny part of Australia to the homes of millions of viewers around the world, launching the races of dozens of family names along the way.
“But as this Ramsay Street chapter comes to an end, we are committed to doing everything we can to give the show the expulsion it deserves.”
Reports surfaced in February that the future of Neighbors was in jeopardy after British Channel 5 announced it would stop broadcasting.
“The show has brought a sunny part of Australia to the homes of millions of spectators around the world, launching the races of dozens of family names along the way.”
Reports: Reports appeared in February that the future of Neighbors was in jeopardy after the British Channel 5 announced that it would stop broadcasting.