It’s not every day a show turns 35-years-old.
In celebration of the milestone birthday, Neighbours is gifting fans some of the biggest drama we’ve ever seen.
“We have a reputation for going big with our milestones – and this is our biggest yet,” says executive producer Jason Herbison.
The soap is promising five weddings and three tragic deaths, with beloved characters from the past three-and-a-half decades guest starring for the occasion.
“Neighbours is 35 years young and we are celebrating with a bang!” Jason adds.
Supplied: Iconic stars Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Stefan Dennis and Ryn Moloney celebrate.
(Credit: Network 10)The full list of returning favourites was announced earlier this year, and includes characters Paige Smith (Olympia Valance), Mark Gottlieb (Bruce Samazan) and Sky Mangel (Stephanie McIntosh), just to name a few.
(You can find the full list here.)
The anniversary week will begin on Monday March 16th with an extra episode airing each day – yes, back-to-back Neighbours!
Olympia and Andrew Morley, who played Jack Callahan, are set to return.
(Credit: Network 10)The drama begins with Chloe Brennan’s (April Rose Pengilly) wedding expo, which will reunite “couples from different decades on Ramsay Street that didn’t quite make it down the aisle.”
The bonus episodes, however, are a much darker story.
Running parallel to the usual show, the spin-off of sorts involves Elly Conway’s (Jodi Anasta) 35th birthday celebrations on a remote island with friends and family.
The festivities will take a dark turn when Finn Kelly’s (Rob Mills) evil side resurfaces.
After suffering from amnesia, Finn turned his murderous ways around and won over Ramsay Street, but if his memory has returned, our favourite Neighbours are in serious trouble!
Neighbours’ 35th anniversary episodes begin from Monday March 16 At 6.30pm, with extra episodes following at 7pm on 10 Peach.
