NEIGHBOURS is set to make a surprise return to UK screens – just months after the last ever episode aired.
The iconic Australian soap was cancelled in 2022 after 37 years on air before being revived by Amazon Freevee the following year.
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Neighbours is set to make a surprise return to UK screens Credit: NEIGHBOURS
The show was axed in 2022 before being revived and axed again last year Credit: Rex
However, it was axed once again, with the final ever episode airing on the streaming platform in December.
Now UK fans can rejoice as the legendary soap will be back on our television screens soon.
Classic episodes will air after UKTV secured the exclusive rights to the early back catalogue of the show.
The agreement with Fremantle includes the first 420 episodes, taking fans to the very beginning of Neighbours in 1985.
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The first 115 episodes will be available to watch on streaming service U in July, with five more episodes being added each week.
Emma Tibbetts, UKTV’s Director of Programming for Scripted said: “Neighbours is one of television’s most iconic and enduring dramas, and we’re thrilled to bring the back-catalogue to U.
“This acquisition further expands the breadth of scripted entertainment available on our free streaming service, strengthening our growing slate of global IP.
“We can’t wait for both long time fans and new audiences to rediscover the series in its entirety.”
The final episode saw legendary characters Paul, Susan and Karl come together Credit: Prime Video
Iconic early episodes will be airing in the UK Credit: Alamy
Louise Toner, VP Distribution UK and Ireland, International, for Fremantle, expressed: “Neighbours is a truly iconic series, loved across generations.
“We’re thrilled to partner with UKTV to bring its classic episodes and unforgettable characters back to audiences old and new.”
In an emotional final episode the residents of Ramsay Street were seen waving goodbye to the famous cul-de-sac.
Similar to the previous “final ending” in 2022, the residents of Ramsay Street were faced with losing their homes.
This time it was because a planned a new highway was going to be built through a neighbouring suburb, resulting in the demolition of houses along its route – including Ramsay Street.
Fans were left emotional at the final scene which saw Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) stand in her beloved street, contemplating what was next for her and husband Karl (Alan Fletcher).
Voices from past Ramsay Street residents such as Helen, Madge and Harold were heard echoing in the background.
Susan was then joined by Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) and Karl for some final words before they leave the street for good.
