Beloved TV show wraps filming after 40 years as cast bid emotional farewell to devastated fans
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A beloved TV show has wrapped production after 40 years on our screens.
As this chapter of the Amazon Prime show's story comes to a close, the cast and crew have reflected on four decades of producing the perfect blend of drama and heart-warming community spirit.
The final episode of Neighbours is set to air on December 11, and the news will undoubtedly be a devastating blow to fans across the globe who have witnessed the continuing drama be axed three times.
Just two years ago, fans were gearing up for what was then billed as the 'finale' before Amazon swooped in with a lifeline.
Neighbours' impact is immeasurable and has produced household names like Kylie Minogue and Margot Robbie, to gain an unlikely cultural significance in Britain.
As this chapter of the Ramsay Street story comes to a close, executive producer Jason Herbison described the soap as 'special', adding that it has been a 'privilege' to oversee the recent seasons.
Beloved TV show Neighbours has wrapped production after 40 years on our screens
As this chapter of the Amazon Prime show's story comes to a close, the cast and crew have reflected on four decades of producing the perfect blend of drama and heart-warming community spirit (Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne pictured)
The producer has been with the show intermittently since 1990 when he landed a storyliner position.
He told the Metro: 'We have added 460 episodes to our legacy of over 9000 episodes, something we all feel proud of,
'Once again, we will be resting the residents of Ramsay Street on a hopeful note, with some tantalising possibilities for a future chapter.'
Original cast member Stefan Dennis, who played Paul Robinson across two separate stints, also expressed his gratitude.
He reflected: 'I never thought a single show would give me the greatest adventures of my career, spanning 40 years.'
He added that without Neighbours, he wouldn't have met the people and lived experiences of a lifetime.
Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne called the Nunawading Studios their home for over three decades
Meanwhile, 80's cast members Stefan Dennis and Annie Jones shared their memories of the show and how it changed their lives
Following the news, fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their sadness on the show leaving their TV screens once again
His sentiments were also shared by Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne, who have played beloved couple Karl and Susan Kennedy since 1994.
Alan described the show as his 'happy place for over 30 years' while Jackie added that it is impossible to measure the gratitude she feels.
Annie Jones, better known as Plain Jane Superbrain Harris, first filmed at the Nunawading Studios in 1986, shortly after it was revived for the first time on Channel 10. After several guest stints, she returned five years ago full-time.
She claimed it has been a 'pleasure and delight to work with such a talented group of people' before adding she will miss being a part of the show.
According to Metro, sets have already begun to be dismantled at the production base on the outskirts of Melbourne.
The final episode of Neighbours is set to air on December 11 (L-R back row Darius Perkins, Francis Bell, Elaine Smith, Alan Dale, Vikki Blanche, Paul Keane) (L-R middle row David Clencie, Anne Haddy, Kylie Flinker, Dasha Blahova, Peter O'Brien, and Stefan Dennis pictured in 2008)
The studio site, which was sold to property redevelopers several years ago but is on a long lease to programme-makers Fremantle Media, is hoped to be reused for other productions in the future.
Following the news, fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their sadness on the show leaving their TV screens once again.
One fan wrote: 'Love this show been watching all of it from the beginning now on Amazon Prime I'm from Corona, California USA but I lived in Australia Brisbane Queensland for three years in the late 60s and I really am going to miss this show,';
'To the cast & crew of Neighbours as you finish filming, thank you for what has been and for what is to come...'; 'Just so incredibly sad and unnecessary. #SAVENEIGHBOURS.'
