If you want to hear Claire's full interviews with Neighbours writers and cast, listen here. 

After 37 years, nearly 9,000 episodes, and the launching of countless Hollywood careers, Australian soap opera Neighbours is finally coming to an end.

While many of us grew up watching it every weekday on TV, the impact of the show extends well beyond our borders, having presented a version of Aussie life that was so appealing it even encouraged people to move here from overseas.

The Quicky speaks one of the show's long term scriptwriters, and two of its most iconic actors to find out why this show has been such a long-running success, capturing the hearts and minds of people all over the world.

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Takaya Honda - Plays the character Dr. David Tanaka in long running Australian Soap Neighbours - listen to his full interview here: 

https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-takaya-hondo

Sarah Mayberry - Has worked for Neighbours since 1998 as a freelance scriptwriter, penning more than 230 episodes of the show

listen to her full interview here: 

https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-sarah-mayberry

Lucinda Cowden - Played Melanie Pearson in the soap opera Neighbours from 1987 until 1991, with a cameo appearance in the 20th anniversary documentary in 2005. She reprised the role in January 2021 until the series ended in 2022

listen to her full interview here: 

https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-lucinda-cowden

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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If you want to hear Claire's full interviews with Neighbours writers and cast, <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-sarah-mayberry">listen here. </a>
After 37 years, nearly 9,000 episodes, and the launching of countless Hollywood careers, Australian soap opera Neighbours is finally coming to an end.
While many of us grew up watching it every weekday on TV, the impact of the show extends well beyond our borders, having presented a version of Aussie life that was so appealing it even encouraged people to move here from overseas.
The Quicky speaks one of the show's long term scriptwriters, and two of its most iconic actors to find out why this show has been such a long-running success, capturing the hearts and minds of people all over the world.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky">Subscribe to Mamamia</a>
GET IN TOUCH
Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Takaya Honda - Plays the character Dr. David Tanaka in long running Australian Soap <a href="http://www.takayahonda.com/neighbours.html&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1659217785226854&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-RsEkXJN1MLHORTxUIAlX">Neighbours</a> - listen to his full interview here: 
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-takaya-hondo">https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-takaya-hondo</a> 
Sarah Mayberry - Has worked for Neighbours since 1998 as a freelance <a href="https://www.sarahmayberry.com/">scriptwriter</a>, penning more than 230 episodes of the show
listen to her full interview here: 
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-sarah-mayberry">https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-sarah-mayberry</a>
Lucinda Cowden - <a href="https://erinsboroughnews.weebly.com/interview-lucinda-cowden.html">Played</a> Melanie Pearson in the soap opera Neighbours from 1987 until 1991, with a cameo appearance in the 20th anniversary documentary in 2005. She reprised the role in January 2021 until the series ended in 2022
listen to her full interview here: 
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-lucinda-cowden">https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/bonus-neighbours-lucinda-cowden</a> 
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Audio Producer: Thom Lion
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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