"""Scott and Charlene's wedding episode is practically the defining episode of what ""Neighbours"" was all about in the 80s. This episode featured the entire cast, and audiences loved watching the romance of off-screen couple Jason Donovan (Scott) and Kylie Minogue (Charlene) spill over on to the small screen."" Andrew Mercado, author of ""Super Aussie Soaps"", called the episode ""The biggest event ever in Aussie soap history."" Elizabeth Day, writing for ""The Guardian"", commented ""For many, the quintessential on-screen wedding remains the 1987 marriage of Scott and Charlene in Australian daytime soap ""Neighbours"". It was the apotheosis of a romantic teenage"
"Kylie Minogue Kylie Ann Minogue, (; born 28 May 1968) also known simply as Kylie, is an Australian-British singer and actress. She achieved recognition starring in the Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"", where she played tomboy mechanic Charlene Robinson. Appearing in the series for two years, Minogue's character married Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) in an episode viewed by nearly 20 million people in the United Kingdom, making it one of the most watched Australian TV episodes ever. Since then, Minogue has been a recording artist and has achieved commercial success and critical acclaim in the entertainment industry. Minogue has been recognised"
"and the most-played song in the UK in 2001. As of 2012, ""Can't Get You Out of My Head"" was the 72nd song featured on UK's Official Top 100 Biggest Selling Singles of All Time. Kylie Minogue Kylie Ann Minogue, (; born 28 May 1968) also known simply as Kylie, is an Australian-British singer and actress. She achieved recognition starring in the Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"", where she played tomboy mechanic Charlene Robinson. Appearing in the series for two years, Minogue's character married Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) in an episode viewed by nearly 20 million people in the United Kingdom,"
"31 July 1989. The CD single was released on 7 August. Given the poor sales of the recording, and the subsequent increase in interest in The KLF, the CD single of ""Kylie Said to Jason"" became a moderately valuable collectors' item, a mint condition copy being worth £30 in 2000. Key Kylie Said to Jason ""Kylie Said to Jason"" was a 1989 single by The KLF, ""Kylie"" being Kylie Minogue and ""Jason"" being Jason Donovan, then stars in the popular Australian TV soap opera ""Neighbours"". Designed for chart success, the single nonetheless failed to enter the UK top 100. In"
"""Neighbours"" in 1986, as Charlene Mitchell, a schoolgirl turned garage mechanic. ""Neighbours"" achieved popularity in the UK, and a story arc that created a romance between her character and the character played by Jason Donovan, culminated in a wedding episode in 1987 that attracted an audience of 20 million British viewers. After the success of ""Neighbours"", Minogue signed a contract with Mushroom Records and developed a debut studio album ""Kylie"" (1988). It yielded three top singles; ""The Loco-Motion"", ""I Should Be So Lucky"" and ""Got To Be Certain"". The first became a huge worldwide success and was the highest-selling single"
"four weeks behind the Australian broadcast. All episodes of ""Neighbours"" were later removed from Hulu. ""Neighbours"" initially aired on Seven Network where it struggled to attract high ratings leading to its cancellation by the network four months after it premiered. The series was then picked up by Network Ten. After the usual break in broadcast over the summer non ratings period the series made its debut on Ten in 1986. Ten revamped the show, adding several new, younger cast members including Jason Donovan as Scott Robinson and Kylie Minogue as Charlene Mitchell. When the show began on Ten it initially"
"Jason Donovan Jason Sean Donovan (born 1 June 1968) is an Australian actor and singer. He initially achieved fame in the Australian soap ""Neighbours"", before beginning a career in music in 1988. In the UK he has sold over 3 million records. His debut album ""Ten Good Reasons"" was the highest-selling album in the UK in 1989, with sales of over 1.5 million. He has had four UK No. 1 singles, one of which was ""Especially for You"", his 1988 duet with fellow ""Neighbours"" co-star Kylie Minogue. He has also appeared in several stage musicals, most prominently in the lead"
"Charlene Robinson Charlene Edna ""Lenny"" Robinson (also Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"" played by Kylie Minogue. Charlene was introduced to the show along with several new characters, as part of a revamp by Network Ten to increase ratings. Minogue auditioned for the role in 1985, shortly after finishing her high school exams. She attended the audition dressed as the character and casting director Jan Russ cast her in the role. Minogue was initially contracted for a week, but this was later extended through to mid-1988. She made her first screen appearance during the episode"
"Kylie Said to Jason ""Kylie Said to Jason"" was a 1989 single by The KLF, ""Kylie"" being Kylie Minogue and ""Jason"" being Jason Donovan, then stars in the popular Australian TV soap opera ""Neighbours"". Designed for chart success, the single nonetheless failed to enter the UK top 100. In 1989, The KLF embarked upon the creation of a road movie and soundtrack album, both titled ""The White Room"", funded by the profits from their number one hit single, ""Doctorin' the Tardis"". The film project was fraught with difficulties and setbacks, including dwindling funds. Ultimately, neither the film nor its soundtrack"
"London. Donovan made his first television appearance at age 11 in a guest role on the Australian series ""Skyways"" in 1980. In the episode, his on-screen sister was played by future ""Neighbours"" co-star Kylie Minogue. He also appeared in the series ""I Can Jump Puddles"" (1981) and ""Golden Pennies"" (1985) before entering the cast of ""Neighbours"" in 1986 as Scott Robinson (replacing actor Darius Perkins, who had played the role for the first year of the series). His character's story arcs included an onscreen romance and wedding to Charlene Mitchell (played by Minogue), and helped boost the show's popularity with"
"who live and work in the fictional suburb of Erinsborough, Melbourne. Seven decided to commission the show following the success of Watson's other soap opera, ""Sons and Daughters"". ""Neighbours"" underperformed in the Sydney market and it struggled for four months before Seven cancelled it. The show was immediately bought by rival network, Ten. Ten began screening ""Neighbours"" on 20 January 1986. ""Neighbours"" has since become the longest running series in Australian television and attained great success in the United Kingdom and launched the careers of several international stars, including Kylie Minogue and Guy Pearce. The soap opera ""Home and Away"""
"Jane Harris (Neighbours) Jane Harris is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"", played by Annie Jones. She debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 31 July 1986 and was created by writer Ray Kolle. Jones originally auditioned for the role of Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue), but she was not successful. This prompted Jones to telephone the producers for two months asking for a role in the show until she was cast. In 1989, Jones decided to quit the serial in order to pursue other projects and the character departed on 9 September the same year. In 2005,"
"Too Many Broken Hearts ""Too Many Broken Hearts"" is a song by Australian singer Jason Donovan. Written and produced by Stock, Aitken and Waterman, it reached number one in the United Kingdom and Ireland in March 1989. Donovan, who had found fame two years earlier with his hugely popular role in the TV soap ""Neighbours"", had a previous number one with his duet with Neighbours co-star Kylie Minogue ""Especially for You"" in January 1989. The song was included on Donovan's debut album ""Ten Good Reasons"", his 1991 ""Greatest Hits"" album and again on a later collection in 2006. The music"
"observed, ""It's 29 years since we saw her and, no longer meek and mild, she shakes things up by confronting Paul and making judgemental comments – it seems that years of living with her grandmother, Mrs Mangel, have changed her somewhat."" Jane Harris (Neighbours) Jane Harris is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"", played by Annie Jones. She debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 31 July 1986 and was created by writer Ray Kolle. Jones originally auditioned for the role of Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue), but she was not successful. This prompted Jones to telephone the"
"worked on the show for eighteen months until its cancellation. Russ began working as the casting director on ""Neighbours"" in 1985 and she cast the regular and guest cast roles throughout her time with the show. She is credited with discovering many of the show's stars who have gone on to forge international careers, including Delta Goodrem, Natalie Imbruglia, Guy Pearce and Jesse Spencer. In 1986, she cast Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan in their famous roles of Charlene Mitchell and Scott Robinson. Russ' casting talent has led her to be called ""Australia's most enduring star-maker"" and she later became"
"of ""Soap Box"", dubbed Charlene ""soap's teen queen"" and the ""darling of the show"". Kingsley also said the character was an inspiration to girls all over the country with mother problems, calling Charlene and Madge ""a marvellous double act"". Sky included Charlene in their feature on the twenty-five most memorable ""Neighbours"" characters. They stated, Charlene was only in the show for two years, but she remains one of the iconic characters because (a) she's Kylie Blooming Minogue, and (b) she married Jason 'Scott Robinson' Donovan. Charlene's name has become the by-word for girl-next-door characters in Soapland, thanks to her tireless"
"Donovan would be taking his second break from his radio shows. He has confirmed he will be returning to Heart at some point in the future. Jason Donovan Jason Sean Donovan (born 1 June 1968) is an Australian actor and singer. He initially achieved fame in the Australian soap ""Neighbours"", before beginning a career in music in 1988. In the UK he has sold over 3 million records. His debut album ""Ten Good Reasons"" was the highest-selling album in the UK in 1989, with sales of over 1.5 million. He has had four UK No. 1 singles, one of which"
"Art Gallery by Grundy Television in 1989. It has since gone on display in the Powerhouse Museum and travelled to the UK. In 2013, ""The Daily Telegraph"" included Scott and Charlene in their list of the ""20 best TV couples"". They called them ""a supercouple"" and ""a bit of a Romeo and Juliet"" pairing. Charlene Robinson Charlene Edna ""Lenny"" Robinson (also Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"" played by Kylie Minogue. Charlene was introduced to the show along with several new characters, as part of a revamp by Network Ten to increase ratings. Minogue auditioned"
"1986, as Charlene Mitchell, a schoolgirl turned garage mechanic. ""Neighbours"" achieved popularity in the UK, and a story arc that created a romance between her character and the character played by Jason Donovan culminated in a wedding episode in 1987 that attracted an audience of 20 million British viewers. Minogue became the first person to win four Logie Awards in one year and was the youngest recipient of the ""Gold Logie"" as the country's ""Most Popular Television Performer"", with the result determined by public vote. During a Fitzroy Football Club benefit concert with other ""Neighbours"" cast members, Minogue performed ""I"
"was ""Meeting Henry Ramsay."" Bronwyn Davies Bronwyn Ramsay (née Davies) is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera ""Neighbours"", played by Rachel Friend. She made her first on-screen appearance on 7 July 1988. Bronwyn is the sister of Sharon Davies. Bronwyn fell in love with Henry Ramsay and when he left for New Zealand, she followed him not long after. Bronwyn departed on 22 February 1990. Following Kylie Minogue's (Charlene Robinson) departure, the ""Neighbours"" producers were about to begin a nationwide search for a new female actress to join the show, when they discovered Friend. Friend chose"
"Bronwyn Davies Bronwyn Ramsay (née Davies) is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera ""Neighbours"", played by Rachel Friend. She made her first on-screen appearance on 7 July 1988. Bronwyn is the sister of Sharon Davies. Bronwyn fell in love with Henry Ramsay and when he left for New Zealand, she followed him not long after. Bronwyn departed on 22 February 1990. Following Kylie Minogue's (Charlene Robinson) departure, the ""Neighbours"" producers were about to begin a nationwide search for a new female actress to join the show, when they discovered Friend. Friend chose to postpone her university"
"Daniel Robinson (Neighbours) Daniel Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"", played by Tim Phillipps. Daniel was created in 1992 as the son of iconic ""Neighbours"" couple Scott (Jason Donovan) and Charlene (Kylie Minogue). He was occasionally referred to in the episodes since then, but never seen on-screen. At the end of 2013, it was announced that Daniel would be introduced as a new family member for Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis). Auditions were held for the role, with producers stating that the actor would need to resemble his on-screen parents. During the casting process, Phillipps was"
"Mini-Series"". Donovan left ""Neighbours"" in 1989. Twenty years later, he said that he had been asked to return to tie in with the show's 25th anniversary in 2010, but was unable to do so due to other work commitments. While he was still appearing in ""Neighbours"", Donovan followed Minogue (who had already left the series by this point) in signing a recording contract with Mushroom Records in Australia, and with PWL in the UK. His first single, ""Nothing Can Divide Us"", was released in 1988. Like Minogue's material, it was written and produced by the production team of Stock Aitken"
"operas became particularly popular in the late 1980s and 1990s, with ""Neighbours"" commanding British daily audiences of 19 million in 1990 although this declined to 5 million by 2007, still nearly ten times the Australian audience. Soap alumni such as Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan have continued to have successful careers in music and on the stage in Britain, while ""Neighbours"" has even been held responsible for introducing the rising inflection to England. Australian comedians have thrived in the UK, from Clive James to Adam Hills and Tim Minchin. Academic Germaine Greer played a leading rôle in British gender politics"
"the standard up to which TV weddings (and terrible mullets) are held."" Episode 523 (Neighbours) ""Episode 523"" is the 523rd episode of the Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"". It premiered on Network Ten on 1 July 1987. The episode was written by Ray Harding, directed by Rod Hardy, and executively produced by the serial's creator Reg Watson. ""Episode 523"" focuses on the wedding of popular couple Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) and Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue). The storyline was devised by the producers after some viewers became outraged by the idea of an unwed couple moving in together. They also believed that"
"rocky start. Kylie Minogue later went on to have a hugely successful singing career after leaving the show in 1988. Jason Donovan followed suit the following year in 1989. In the storyline, more than twenty years after their wedding, Scott and Charlene are still together. They have two children, Daniel (born 1992) and Madison (born 1995), and live in Brisbane. Daniel's name was a sort of unification of family names, having his maternal great-grandfather Dan Ramsay's name combined with the surname Robinson. In 1989, British musicians The KLF released their humorous dance single ""Kylie Said to Jason"", which also refers"
"March 2012. On 20 April 2014, it was confirmed that Phillipps had re-joined the cast of ""Neighbours"" in the role of Daniel Robinson, son of iconic couple Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell (Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue). Phillipps hosted a documentary special celebrating the show's 30th anniversary titled ""Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite"", which aired in Australia and the UK in March 2015. On 16 April 2016, it was announced Phillipps would leave ""Neighbours"", along with Ariel Kaplan on 26 April. Phillipps revealed that it was not his decision to leave the show, and that the producers chose to write"
"New Zealand, France, Finland and Switzerland. In 2015 the song was voted by the British public as the nation's 20th favourite 1980s number one in a poll for ITV. Kylie Minogue also performed this song as a duet with Kermit the Frog on the show ""An Audience with... Kylie Minogue"" in 2001. Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan both appeared on the Australian TV series ""Neighbours"" but before they recorded the song, both left the series to concentrate on a music career. Kylie released the album ""Kylie"", while Donovan was working on his studio album ""Ten Good Reasons"". Both singers' production"
"named Madison (Sarah Ellen). For his portrayal of Scott, Donovan won Most Popular New Talent at the 1987 Logie Awards. A year later, he won the Logie for Most Popular Actor and was nominated for a Gold Logie for ""Most Popular Personality"". Donovan was again nominated for the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality in his final year on ""Neighbours"" in 1989. Scott and Charlene's wedding was seen by 20 million viewers in the United Kingdom and was voted the ""Most Romantic TV Nuptials of all Time"". The wedding episode made the cover of ""TIME magazine Australia"" and Minogue and"
"seen until 1986, when Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan), Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue), Mike Young (Guy Pearce) and Jane Harris (Annie Jones) graduated. The school was not seen again on screen until late 1988. The set features a corridor, a stairwell, an office and a classroom. Other areas of the school, including the playground and changing rooms, have been featured over the years. In 2010, the layout of the classroom was changed as was the school logo. ""Neighbours<nowiki>'</nowiki>"" oldest surviving prop is the school's emblem and motto, which is stuck on the doors leading from the car park to the studios."
"two seasons. Interested in following a career in music, she made a demo tape for the producers of the weekly music programme ""Young Talent Time"", which featured Dannii as a regular performer. Kylie gave her first television singing performance on the show in 1985 but was not invited to join the cast. Dannii's success overshadowed Kylie's acting achievements, until Kylie was cast in the soap opera ""Neighbours"" in 1986, as Charlene Mitchell, a schoolgirl turned garage mechanic. ""Neighbours"" achieved popularity in the UK, and a story arc that created a romance between her character and the character played by Jason"
"Episode 523 (Neighbours) ""Episode 523"" is the 523rd episode of the Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"". It premiered on Network Ten on 1 July 1987. The episode was written by Ray Harding, directed by Rod Hardy, and executively produced by the serial's creator Reg Watson. ""Episode 523"" focuses on the wedding of popular couple Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) and Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue). The storyline was devised by the producers after some viewers became outraged by the idea of an unwed couple moving in together. They also believed that the wedding would be ""the perfect climax"" to the character's long-running relationship"
"Bonner as airport manager Paul MacFarlane, later replaced by Gary Doolan (Gerard Kennedy). Tina Bursill played glamorous and ruthless assistant manager Louise Carter. Bill Stalker, played head of airport security Peter Fanelli, an ex-detective. When ""Skyways"" ended Fanelli was moved to Crawford police procedural ""Cop Shop"", while Brian James' character George Tippett was transplanted to ""Holiday Island"". Years before ""Neighbours"" and international pop stardom, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan appeared together in one episode as brother and sister. An early storyline featured a lesbian flight attendant (Judy Morris) unsuccessfully attempting to seduce a colleague (Deborah Coulls) who revealed she was"