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Ned Parker is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Daniel O'Connor. [93][94] In November 1992, the characters Rick Alessi (Dan Falzon) and Debbie Martin (Marnie Reece-Wilmore) visit London to attend a Michael Jackson concert. [20] In addition, episode titles were abandoned, having been in use for the previous three years. [119], Neighbours has been very successful in the United Kingdom, and has proved to be more popular there than in Australia. [239] 2007 saw Neighbours debut an updated theme, a new logo and new "optimistic, contemporary" titles. Being adopted never worried Bridget and it was irrelevant to her day-to-day life as Steve and Miranda were the only parents she had ever known. [84] Real-life Australian towns in the state of Victoria such as Colac, Frankston and Shepparton are sometimes referred to. "[188] The first episode screened on Eleven in March 2018 gained only 118,000 viewers. Why did Declan and Bridget become parents in Neighbours? She arrived in Erinsborough from Sydney with her father and mother, Steve and Miranda. slot. [235], On 9 January 2017, a new set of opening titles debuted. [7] During an interview, Mignon said that Bridget's relationship with Declan changes her and she feels more independent from her family. [24] Baillie placed Bridget at number one because "she was pretty unpopular at the time, and even remembering her now makes my blood boil. It was immediately commissioned by rival Network Ten for a second production season, which began screening on 20January 1986. This is a way for us to stay in touch with our audience and to keep them coming back. [16] Barry Crocker performed the song until 1992. [174] By the end of 2007 it was reported that producers had hoped the Neighbours revamp would push the ratings up to between 900,000 to 1million an episode. Mignon explained during an interview with media reporting website Last Broadcast, the research that had been carried out and the effects on the character stating: "Bridget suffers extreme physical difficulties as a result, because she's such a sporty tomboy, to be incapacitated suddenly poses emotional problems for her. It's a tremendous amount of work for which we're all very proud". [96] Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) and Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) are shown taking a ride on the London Eye and being married on a boat on the River Thames. [274], Neighbours has been cited as the cause of language change in the United Kingdom, including the adoption of Australian colloquialisms such as "no worries". Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. We're not sure why it's not here [in Australia] but we're taking a real look at it. [110] They said "It's part of a re-branding of Ten's free-to-air channel, targeting the older demographic. [269] In October 2017, the five-part Neighbours vs Time Travel series was released. [181] Viewing numbers for Network Ten that night were down across all programmes. [153] Episodes were broadcast on weekdays at 2:30pm ET and 5:30pm ET, with an omnibus on Saturdays. [49] In response to the threat to the series' future, a fan-run petition on Change.org asking Channel 5 to reconsider its decision was launched,[50] which was signed by over 50,000 people,[51] including cast member Lucinda Cowden. It moved to Ten's digital channel, Eleven (later rebranded 10 Peach) on 11 January 2011, and was broadcast each weeknight at 6:30pm. [101] The following year, a sixth storyline was filmed on location in London, featuring Amanda Holden and Sophie Ellis-Bextor alongside regular cast member Jemma Donovan (Harlow Robinson). [9] The show's initial premise focused on three households, made up of 12 core characters, living in Ramsay Street, dealing with everyday life with humour and drama. [3], Former Silversun actress Eloise Mignon was cast in the role of school girl Bridget Parker, despite being five years older than the character she would portray. Channel 5 directed its viewers to a dedicated information page on their website at the end of the episode. [243], In September 2009, Susan Bower announced that Neighbours would introduce new opening titles for the 25th anniversary and they would feature a bit of "bling". [18] At the Logie Award ceremony that year, the show was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame. The characters exit scenes aired on 15 October 2019. Bridget died on-screen on 21 July 2009 after suffering internal injuries, which she sustained in a car crash. [220], Throughout its run, Neighbours has featured several guest appearances from celebrities playing themselves or characters. [29], In late 2010, the TV Tonight website reported Neighbours was to reduce crew operations in 2011 so production could be upgraded. She said "When our beloved teen mum Bridget 'Didge' Napier died in a car crash just weeks after giving birth to her baby girl! The character was met with polarised reactions from viewers and critics, though her pregnancy storyline was voted the best of 2008 during a poll on the official website. Declan runs away scared of becoming a father and Bridget plans to have an abortion. It had, however, resulted in a more modest boost, with ratings hovering at about 800,000 a night. [252], Neighbours has received a wide variety of awards and nominations throughout its run. Kate was shot dead by Victor Cleary as a revenge ploy for Paul Robinson killing Victors brother Gus Cleary. The serial went into production that November with an $8million budget. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. All that bending over backwards to make sure he's happy all the time. New episodes will be free to stream from the UK and US from the second half of 2023, and Network 10 will retain the rights to broadcast the serial first in Australia. [211] Many families, including the Alessi, Bishop, Hancock, Hoyland, Rebecchi, Scully, Timmins and Willis families have moved in and out of the street over the years. [171] During the revamp of 2007, the episode broadcast on 23 July 2007 saw the introduction of a new family, updated sets, new theme music and graphics. Jul 2022 - Present7 months. Viewers saw Bridget being injured in a car accident while travelling to Oakey. "[9] Neighbours executive producer Susan Bower defended her character's storyline stating: "I am quite sure a lot of people are not happy with this storyline. "[6] Reporters from the Herald Sun said that Watson took his idea to the Nine Network in 1982, but it was rejected. [224][225][226][227][228], The theme tune to Neighbours was composed by Tony Hatch whose then wife, Jackie Trent, wrote the lyrics. . She looks a bit more grown up in real life LOL I don't know about that but she is the spitting image of the lead singer of the band One Night Only, http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/78440581.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934508DE00CE818326B30178D624B46240284831B75F48EF45. [88] Two storylines were filmed in Geelong and the Gold Coast in 2016. As the storyline progressed, Bridget was seen considering abortion or adoption, before ultimately deciding to have the child with Declan's support. Full Name:Bridget Louise "Didge" Parker (ne Hale), Occupation:Student at Erinsborough High School (200709)Erinsborough Veterinary Clinic employee (200709) Gym Assistant (200809), SiblingsRiley Parker, Josie Hale (half same mother), Clara Hale (half same mother), Uncles/AuntsStuart Parker, Ned Parker, Nicola West. The same viewing period had shown an increase in ratings for Home and Away, which was now averaging 1.4million viewers every night. As part of this, the show's focus returned to family dynamics and the character of Bridget and her family were created and introduced. I fail to see any attraction to Bridget whatsoever, none that would justify the guys that have liked her since she came into it. These episodes were seen at 3:30pm, before moving to 11:30am. It makes me wonder if she is not intersexual or something as she looks like a young guy! Loved the FridgeFree ep yesterday, but did anyone else laugh at The Parkers words of encouragement to Rebecca? [129] Channel 5 also had a deal with YouTube, allowing viewers to watch episodes for free on the video sharing site after they have been transmitted. [85] Oakey in Queensland is also mentioned and sometimes seen. Daniel Bennett, the new head of drama at Network Ten, announced that the crux of the Ramsay Street story would go "back to basics" and follow a less sensational path than of late with the emphasis on family relations and suburban reality. Bridget is banned from seeing Declan, but she sneaks out to meet him at the park, where they argue. In February 2022, Channel 5 announced that they would be dropping Neighbours from their network and the cancellation of the show was confirmed the following month. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! They are a return to the previous style of a live-action sequence filmed on the set. [14], Steve and Miranda Parker adopted Bridget when she was 6 years old, along with her older brother Riley. Not long after, Bridget discovers that she is pregnant. Tours to the cul-de-sac run throughout the year. [3] KCOP planned to cancel the show by the end of the month due to low ratings, but brought it back due to viewer demand at a 9:30am daily time slot from 1 July to 30 August 1991. However, she cannot feel anything down the left side of her body and she is told that she could be permanently disabled. Lassiter's Hotel was given a new logo and gained a second floor with outdoor seating area. Bridget Parker Napier was a fictional character on the soap opera Neighbours . This page contains content from the copyrighted Wikipedia article "Bridget Parker"; that content is used under the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL). [266] As of October 2014, five box sets have been released. I actually think Miranda is the most tolerable of them all. [126] The last Neighbours episode to be shown on BBC One aired on 8 February 2008. [120][121] It was broadcast on BBC One for over 21 years from October 1986 until February 2008. [37][38] Network Ten and Channel 5 aired a documentary special titled Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which featured interviews with current and former cast members, including Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce, reflecting on their time on the show. [256] Two Neighbours actors have been nominated for Rose D'Or awards, once in 2004 for Ryan Moloney and again in 2005 for Jackie Woodburne. [31] Nick Spooner, the head of Ten digital media said "This is part of what we call our 'three-screen approach' broadcast, online and mobile and it is intended to build viewer engagement with a show and our brand. Upon her arrival to Ramsay Street, Bridget makes friends with Zeke Kinski (Matthew Werkmeister) and she joins his football team, despite opposition from bully Justin Hunter (Chris Toohey). In 1991, an officially licensed video game of Neighbours was created by Ian Copeland and developed by Zeppelin Games under their Impulze label for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Atari ST, and Amiga; it was re-released by Zeppelin in 1992 on budget price. I read "Bridget's Diary" on the Neighbours website yesterday and it was so cringeworthy, all the stuff about. [16] Since 1985, there have been eight versions of the theme tune. [4] Steve Bastoni and Nikki Coghill were cast as Bridget's adoptive parents Steve and Miranda Parker respectively and Sweeney Young was cast as Bridget's biological brother Riley. [23] The website announced that they had received over 5,500 votes and they added "We all love a bit of drama, and who would argue that Bridget falling pregnant at the age of 16 and Declan's rebellion against the constraints of fatherhood wasn't the juiciest story of 2008! If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Dieter Brummer Dieter Brummer, a former star of iconic Australian soap operas Home and Away and . [142] Its final timeslot was at 4:30pm on TVNZ 1. [112] Throughout 2013, Eleven had broadcast repeat episodes of Neighbours from the 2007 period, titled Old School Neighbours, during weekday mornings. [12] The Metro newspaper called the scenes "tear-jerking". http://www.neighboursfans.com/forum/index.php?act=idx, http://perfectblend.net/news/spoiler/index2.htm. [275] A speech pattern, high rising terminal, sometimes called "Australian Question Intonation", has been linked to the popularity of Neighbours in Britain, however linguists have traced its origin to California in the 1970s. [3][5] He also wanted the show to appeal to both Australian and British audiences. [8], One of Bridget's first high-profile storylines was coping with a disability, after Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) hit Bridget with her car. Registered in England. [145] The show is currently on weeknights at 8:35 pm. [1] In 2018, the show became the first Australian drama to air all year round after securing a new deal with Channel 5. Mignon said "I didn't want to defer uni forever and, to be honest, I'd had enough of the Neighbours experience". [15] In 1986, the series was bought by the BBC as part of their new daytime schedule in the United Kingdom. [132] In March 2017, it was reported that negotiations to continue Neighbours on Channel 5 had become "very fraught", and it was possible that the show could stop airing in Britain. [1] The finale was viewed by 4.02 million viewers in the UK when catchup and recordings were counted.[190]. [16] Following their arrival, Network Ten's head of drama Dan Bennett praised the new cast members saying "It's probably the strongest cast we've ever had". [80] The interior scenes are filmed at the Global Television studios in Forest Hill, the adjoining suburb in which Pin Oak Court is located. His return was confirmed on 24 November 2019. I am quite gutted that the Parkers have a big storyline at the same time Lyn comes back, I have to sit through all that just to get 2 mins of crazy Lyn. Neighbours made its debut on BBC1 on 27 October 1986 starting with the pilot episode. Erinsborough is the fictional suburb in which the Australian soap opera Neighbours is set. Episodes were also available via catch-up on RT Player. [11] The Neighbours writers took the decision to kill the character off. LOL. Bridget gives birth to a daughter at a music festival and the couple name her India. Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. [182] The show attracted 254,000 viewers for its first episode broadcast on 11 January 2011. Annoyed by their daughter's apparent disregard for their rules, Steve leaves a bitter message on Bridget's phone. Lassiter 's Hotel was given a new logo and new `` optimistic, contemporary titles... 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