Well, maybe not a ghost, but a restless spirit or two that apparently live within the props warehouse at the show’s Nunawading base.As the final ever episode of Neighbours approaches, stories from the show’s heady days continue to emerge and among those recollections have been stories of strange experiences over the years in the props bay.Kate Kendall, who was a cast member on the show before becoming a director, said she had heard of the stories from several of the show’s long-time crew members and had herself felt an unusual “vibe” in the building.“I just think it has an interesting spiritual energy out there (in the warehouse),” Kendall said.“There is so much history there, all the secret pockets, the huge studio and the massive storage area. “I just know I have felt energy out there and other people have said they have too.”One account of an unexplained experience came from a former crew member who said he was walking through the props area and saw a short man looking through some cables. The figure disappeared suddenly and when the crew member asked around as to who he was he was told no one fitting that description worked on the show.Another said he had heard voices late at night in the warehouse.And one told of seeing a female figure walk past them, that no one else saw.All very mysterious and odd. If theatres, such as Melbourne’s Princess Theatre and the story of Federici, can apparently have ghosts living in them then why can’t a TV studio that produced stars such as Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan?“A lot of people hear things upstairs, but that is because it is an old building,” Kendall said.“I know how much work and energy has gone into the place and what a living institution it has been and how many people have walked though those corridors. There is just so much history there. For me it is an incredibly special place, as it is for so many other people.” She added: “There is a lot of spiritual history there.”The last episode of Neighbours will air on Channel 10 on Thursday, July 28 with Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce appearing in the closing chapter of the drama’s 37 year, 8903 episode history. Part of the storyline for the 90 minute finale has been revealed and fans better have the tissues ready.In a twist that will delight viewers, Mike Young, played by Guy Pearce, returns to Erinsborough and embarks on a sentimental journey with Jane Harris (Annie Jones) and old feelings stir between the former couple. Friends and family return to Ramsay Street to celebrate Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) tying the knot with Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden), while Harold (Ian Smith) asks Karl and Susan Kennedy (Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne) to look after the Erinsborough history book. Meanwhile a green mini drives into Ramsay Street as Scott and Charlene (Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue) finally return home.Former cast appearing in the emotion charged finale episode include Peter O’Brien, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Olympia Valance, Ian Smith, Daniel MacPherson, Melissa Bell, Paul Keane, Bonnie Anderson, Jodi Gordon, Kate Kendall, Scott Major, Ben Hall, Lesley Baker, Nathan Borg, Sally Ann Upton, Morgan Baker, Benjamin McNair, Olivia Junkeer, Chris Milligan, Zima Anderson and James Mason.The last week of Neighbours kicks off on Monday, July 25 on 10 Peach.Former show favourites appearing in that night’s episode are O’Brien, Bassingthwaighte, McNair, Bell, Valance, Jordan Patrick Smith, Pippa Black and Zoe Cramond. The storyline sees Dr Karl face a huge, Izzy Hoyland (Bassingthwaighte) drama as Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) realises he may have to sell his hotel to Shane Ramsay (Peter O’Brien). Meanwhile Chloe Brennan (April Rose Pengilly) puts her house, Number 24, on the market.On Tuesday, July 26 fans can enjoy seeing Smith, O’Brien, Bassingthwaighte, McNair, Bell, Valance, Gordon and Junkeer in guest roles. In this episode Number 24 is officially on the market, but it seems more than one former Ramsay St resident has their eye on snapping it up.Then on Wednesday, July 27 as the end of the show looms, O’Brien, Bassingthwaighte, McNair, Bell, Valance, MacPherson, Milligan, Anderson and Mason are featured. Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) and Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) prepare for their wedding but it brings up moments from their past which they must reconcile. Meanwhile, an old friend returns to wish Toadie luck for the wedding.
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