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A big week for admirers of Jason Donovan, Kylie Minogue and all things Neighbours as in this week in 1985 the first episode of the Australian TV show was broadcast. With the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes – three families living in a small street, who are friends. Throughout its run, Neighbours has featured several guest appearances from celebrities playing themselves or characters. These include: Chris Lowe of Pet Shop Boys, and Clive James, Shane Warne, former Spice Girls singer Emma Bunton, Little Britain’s Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and singers Lily Allen and Paula Abdul.
SONGS PLAYED
Adam and the Ants – Goody Two Shoes
Human League – Mirror Man
Blondie – Atomic
Sheena Easton – Morning Train (Nine To Five)
Cher – If I Could Turn Back Time
Texas – Everyday Now
Mel & Kim – Showing Out
David Bowie – Underground
XTC – Senses Working Overtime
Yazoo – Don’t Go
Spandau Ballet – Chant No 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On)
Dire Straits – Romeo and Juliet
Style Council – It Didn’t Matter
Paula Abdul – Straight Up
Janet Jackson – What Have You Done For Me Lately
Starship – We Built This City
Nik Kershaw – The Riddle
George Harrison – I Got My Mind Set on You
Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder – Ebony and Ivory
Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)
Boy George – Everything I Own
Prince – Little Red Corvette
Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA
Five Star – Rain or Shine
Paul Young – Come Back and Stay
UB40 – Red Red Wine
Go West – We Close Our Eyes
Eurythmics – Missionary Man