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Susan Bower interview.
SPOILER WARNING: This interview contains spoilers for Australian and UK viewers - to read a spoiler free version, click here

It has been almost four years since Susan Bower took over as Executive Producer of Neighbours and over two since our last interview, here she speaks to us about the 25th Anniversary, the move to Eleven and what to expect as we head towards 2012...


Finally, what can we expect as we head towards 2012?

I wish I could tell you everything. It's all marvellous. There is a very dark secret uncovered, there is change of atmosphere on Ramsay Street where the big wide world [comes] in to mix us all up. There are new characters, there are some dramatic finishes to relationships, there is the coming together and falling apart of relationships. There is the beautiful opening of a heart and we have a wonderful odd couple. We have a surprise change in a character who is sick of being the good girl, I think you can work out who that is, and some different visuals and locations. There is so much happening, you won't be disappointed.

http://perfectblend.net/features/interview-bower3.htm

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Spoilers 12th - 16th September
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Monday 12th Sept
Michael makes a careless mistake, leaving Tash to stumble across the photo of her family at the beach. Confused, Tash doesn’t know what to make of it, but knows that she finally needs some answers about her connection to the beach as a child.

When Andrew learns Chris has left his job at the garage, he assumes it’s to do with his unsupportive father. But when Andrew learns that Chris quit of his own accord, Andrew blasts Chris for letting him down. However, when Andrew discovers the real reason, Chris opens up and shares how difficult things are for him. Determined to make amends, Andrew confronts Lucas on Chris’ behalf.

Suspecting Noah’s pulling away from her, Sophie looks for a way to reconnect with him. Prepared to go the distance she debates trading in her most prized possession, her guitar.

Tues 13th Sept
Lucas apologises to Chris but is left annoyed when Chris refuses to accept it. Lucas tries to move on, declaring Chris is no loss to the business. Seeing through his front, Sonya challenges Lucas to admit he actually cares about Chris as more than an employee but Lucas refuses to acknowledge her point. However, when he instinctively stands up to Chris’ dad on his behalf, Lucas is forced to reconsider. Lucas finds Chris and is brutally honest about his feelings, telling him he’s sorry but can’t promise that he won’t make the same mistakes in the future. Will Chris forgive him?

Sonya is forced to tell Kyle she is no longer against the shopping centre development. Kyle’s surprised and disappointed.

Not willing or ready to tell Tash the truth, Michael keeps up his lie and covers the re-emergence of the photo. Wanting to believe her dad, Tash accepts it. But Summer isn’t so convinced. They search through old boxes together only to find things that connect Tash and her dad. Tash realises that’s all she needs, however Summer believes there is more to explore. Is she about to uncover Michael’s terrible secret?

Wed 14th Sept
Summer is determined to dig up information on Tashs mother. While Andrew discourages her, Malcolm is supportive, seeing a bit of Susan in Summer’s concern for her friend. Inspired, Summer brazenly enters Erinsborough News to search their archives and successfully convinces Paul she’s there on Susan’s behalf. Finding new information, Summer’s faced with the choice of telling Tash or allowing her to be blissfully happy and unaware.

Chris decides to return to work at the garage.

Desperate to spend time with Noah, Sophie arranges to trade her guitar for a bass. She keeps her plans secret from Kate, who agrees to let Sophie join Noah’s collective. However there’s one hitch, Sophie must trade guitars in the City and she can’t find any one to drive her. What lengths will Sophie go to spend time with Noah?

Thurs 15th Sept
Furious that Sophie ditched school, Kate embarrasses her in front of Noah. However when Sophie challenges Kate about being no fun she worries Sophie may be right. Jade suggests she lighten up a bit but Kate insists this is what it takes to raise a teenager. Determined to act her age for once, she and Jade head off for a night on the town.

Chris decides to return to work at the garage, but under one condition. Andrew convinces him to place a bargaining chip on his return. Will Lucas agree to his terms?

With the council meeting fast approaching, battle lines are drawn and the growing community discontent has Toadie worried. Peter insists he’ll handle the meeting, saving Toadie until they really need him. But when Peter sees the opposition Paul and Kyle have rallied he calls on Toadie to allay their concerns. Finally learning Toadie’s representing the development, will Paul, Kyle or the community let him get away with it?

Fri 16th Sept
Toadie is forced to speak on behalf of the shopping centre development at the council meeting, however he struggles to keep it together. Toadie tries to sell the benefits. However under attack from Paul, he struggles to keep it together. Left feeling confident he’s done enough to sway the councillors, Paul suggests that Toadie was only headhunted because of this specific case and his pull with the community. When Toadie confronts his boss, Peter confirms this was a bonus, but it was his skills as a lawyer that actually landed him the job. Reassured by Peter, and then again when the Council approves the development Toadie is relieved. But will a furious Paul Robinson accept defeat?

Tired after her big night, Jade finds the kitchen in a mess and the dishes still not done. When she points out that it’s his turn on the chore roster to do them, Rhys waves off her nagging, telling her he’ll do them later. But when he doesn’t, Jade decides he needs to be taught a lesson. Copping a blast for her immaturity and pettiness after ruining his neatly ironed shirt, Jade realises that he has been desperately organising a surgical placement, and the shirt she’s ruined was for his interview. How will she make it up to him?

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[ChunkyChook]

How come the photo of Tash and her mum & dad is a secret?

[~Eyore~]

Her dad has been telling Tash that her mum didn't like the beach. Tonight Michael was reading a newspaper clipping about a woman who drowned at a beach. Michael has must of told Tash she died another way. The aunty should be showing up soon so it should all come out then.

[pollyputthekettl...]

Spoiler photo gallery for next week's episodes is up http://neighbours.com.au/photos.htm

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Spoilers 19th September - 23rd September
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Monday 19th Sept
Wanting to show his appreciation to Sonya for everything shes done for him lately, Toadie plans a surprise party for her 30th birthday. Meanwhile Rhys gets into an argument with a patron at the bar.

Tues 20th Sept
Kate is put in charge of recruiting students to the community History Wall project. Meanwhile Kyle confronts Rhys about walking out on the fight at Charlies.

Wed 21st Sept
Michaels concerned when Summer admits she thinks Tash should know more about her mum. Meanwhile Paul is determined to fight Toadie and the development.

Thurs 22nd Sept
Summer and Andrew are surprised when Malcolm is so easygoing about Andrew sleeping over. Meanwhile Tash decides she wants to find her grandparents.

Fri 23rd Sept
Paul hires the Number Twenty-Six cleaner after putting her discretion to the test. Meanwhile Tash pleads for Summers help to find her grandparents.

With thanks to Southern Cross Media

Zoe Bertram plays Lorraine Dowski a Polish cleaner.

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Spoilers 26th - 30th September
Credit: neighbours.com.au

Monday 26th September It's the day of Sonya's party, and although Toadie's busy at work he promises to be there in time for the party but he's unaware that Paul is planning a final move to halt the development for good.

Tuesday 27th SeptemberChris avoids making a decision about his future while Toadie struggles to find a way to stop Paul.

Wednesday 28th September Despite being torn about his solution, Toadie's disappointed when Sonya doesnt support him. Meanwhile, Tash practices what to say to her aunt.

Thursday 29th September Sonya tells Toadie she wants to scrap their three year plan and try for a baby sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Sophie tries to put her feelings for Noah behind her.

Friday 30th SeptemberSupported by Chris, Tash is forced to get creative in her attempt to finally meet her aunt. Meanwhile Andrew tries to keep his used car scheme from Paul.

thanks to Southern Cross Media




Kym Valentine update:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/...x-1226133476367

Kym Valentine still battling real-life dramas

* Fiona Byrne
* From: Herald Sun
* September 10, 2011 12:00AM

It is understood her Neighbours contract expires early next month. At the time of her decision to take leave for health reasons, the show's executive producer, Susan Bower, said Valentine had the support of the production and they were looking forward to her return.

This post has been edited by wilding: 12/09/2011, 09:55 PM

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A couple of hints.
Donza @ neighboursfans.com

Who discovers the secret of Brennans death and struggles to keep it?

Who is lead astray?

Why will Paul be so unhappy?

Who starts seeing ghosts?

Also, Christmas has been filmed this past week- no gossip on what happens except for something involving the hospital.
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http://www.channel5.com/shows/neighbours/c...-for-queensland

Kate Ramsay has always been Erinsborough's ultimate girl next door, but what happens when one mistake costs her everything? She'll lose her sister, her job and her friends, leaving her questioning who she really is and, more importantly, who she wants to become.

This post has been edited by wilding: 20/09/2011, 11:41 AM

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October 3rd - 7th of October
CREDIT: neighboursfans.com

Monday 3rd October 2011Toadie gets approval to make generous offers to Lucas, Kyle and Lou for their businesses but can't help feeling conflicted.

Tash tries to establish a rapport with Emilia, hoping that if she does it will make it easier to tell her the truth. Needing to move fast, Tash tries to get Emilia to open up more but, when Tash asks about siblings, Emilia shuts down the conversation. Disappointed her aunt’s as closed off as Michael, Tash is resigned to never finding out about her mother – but what she doesn’t know is Emilia’s discovered Tash’s true identity. Has Tash really heard the last from her long-lost aunt?

Confident that once Susan returns she and Karl will reconcile, Malcolm starts planning to head back to London. Summer’s unsure it will be that smooth but Malcolm insists that while it may take time, he knows his parents will sort things out. However, when Susan returns, Malcom’s shocked to discover she and Karl have decided to separate.

Tuesday 4th October 2011Malcolm doesn’t take Karl and Susan’s decision to separate well. Can they really face life without each other after all these years? He suspects Susan’s behind it but when he says as much, Karl makes it clear it was him that suggested the separation. Susan’s grateful for Karl’s support, but she knows he’s struggling with this dramatic change to their lives. And she is too. Can they really face life without each other after all these years?

Jade’s still keeping her distance from Kyle but when she witnesses his turmoil over the Shopping Centre plan, her resolve is tested. Sonya once again encourages Jade to be brave and declare her feelings but it’s a lost cause – Jade won’t be that vulnerable. But Kyle’s feeling the lack of contact with Jade keenly and when he examines those feelings, he comes to a surprising realisation. He likes her… and not just as a mate, what will Jade’s reaction be when she finally hears this from Kyle?

With the turmoil at the Kennedys’ getting her down, Summer wonders if she might move into the Robinsons’ for a while. Andrew’s fine with the plan, but Paul warns that he’d best be aware of how much Summer’s coming to rely on him. This doesn’t sit well with Andrew.

Wednesday 5th October 2011Lucas considers the offer for the sale of the garage but feels the pressure from Chris and Paul to turn it down. While Lucas’ frustration over not knowing what to do mounts, Chris worries his future as an apprentice is in jeopardy – but that’s the least of his worries when his father discovers he doesn’t plan to go to university. When George Pappas pays an unexpected visit to the garage he finds himself in an altercation with Lucas.

Despite being presented with everything she’s wanted for so long, Jade turns Kyle down, afraid of getting hurt. Both she and Kyle regret her decision but decide to move on and pretend it never happened. But is that ever possible?

Susan struggles to deal with everyone’s sympathy since the separation. Seeing this, Paul overloads her with work, knowing a distraction is what she really needs.

Thursday 6th October 2011. Like father like son After knocking back Kyle’s suggestion that they try being a real couple, Jade reports to Sonya that she’s finally sorted out her feelings for him. Jade reports to Sonya that she’s finally sorted out her feelings for him. Sonya’s frustrated with Jade’s ridiculous logic and when she learns that Jade’s been out partying with Malcolm Kennedy, Sonya fears her sister is burying her true feelings yet again. Jade dismisses Sonya’s fears, but true to form, soon propositions Malcolm – taking the safer emotional option. Malcolm politely declines - it’s clear he’s tempted.

Lucas fears he may have only made things harder for Chris by confronting George. His worries are confirmed when he learns George plans to press charges and after advice from Sonya, Lucas apologises and tries to convince George of Chris’s aptitude for mechanics. However, George reveals a deeper reason for pushing his son - seeing George’s side, Lucas cuts Chris’s shifts until after the exams. But this only leaves Chris feeling betrayed. Lucas is stuck uncomfortably between father and son.

Friday 7th October 2011Andrew worries that Summer is relying on him too much for emotional support Meanwhile, Tash fears shell never learn about her mothers side of the family. Summer tries to console her by getting interested in learning about her Serbian heritage. But when Tash spots Emilia secretly watching her, she realises she may be closer to the truth than she thought.

Malcolm spends time with Karl in an attempt to distract him from the break up with Susan. While doing so, Karl admits he doesn’t really want this separation. Malcolm decides to stick around, and delays returning to his wife in London. But with sparks flying between him and Jade, is this going to put him in temptation’s way?

This post has been edited by wilding: 27/09/2011, 06:55 PM