In a deal with Fremantle, UKTV has acquired 420 half-hour episodes of early Neighbours content.
UKTV audiences on U will be able to head to 1985 Ramsay Street, with the deal covering the first two years of the show. The series will also be carried on U&Drama.
Emma Tibbetts, UKTV’s director of programming for scripted, remarked, “Neighbors is one of television’s most iconic and enduring dramas, and we’re thrilled to bring the back-catalog to UKTV. This acquisition further expands the breadth of scripted entertainment available on our free streaming service, strengthening our growing slate of global IP. We can’t wait for both long‑time fans and new audiences to rediscover the series in its entirety.”
Louise Toner, VP of distribution for the U.K. and Ireland, international, for Fremantle, said: “Neighbours is a truly iconic series, loved across generations. We’re thrilled to partner with UKTV to bring its classic episodes and unforgettable characters back to audiences old and new.
