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After 37 years on the air, the United Kingdom's love affair with TV drama Neighbours is over and that could spell the end for the Melbourne-based program.
British broadcaster Channel 5 has confirmed it is not renewing its contract in June.
When Scott married Charlene in 1987, 20 million poms tuned in but now, barely 100,000 watch Monday to Thursdays.
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Channel 10 says it is committed to Neighbours but it must find new backers.
Filming has been cancelled on Monday.
Source: 9News
