Jason Donovan says his dad was in Neighbours before him
msn.comJason Donovan has shared how his DAD was in Neighbours before him. The TV star made the admission on BBC Breakfast on Thursday. "I think it’s time to celebrate Neighbours,” Jason said. “It has kept my family employed for a long time, to be honest.
My daughter’s in it, my Dad’s in it. ”He continued: "We should be grateful for what it has given Australia. [What] it’s given actors, producers, writers, directors.
My father, in the 70s, fought very hard for Australian content in television, because the governments at the time wanted to bring cheaper exports in. READ MORE Leona Lewis confirms pregnancy with adorable baby bump reveal “It’s as a result of that that we have productions like Neighbours, Priscilla, Muriel’s Wedding, Moulin Rouge. ” It comes as Neighbours is axed by Channel 5.
A spokesperson for the channel said: “Neighbours will no longer air on Channel 5 beyond this summer. It’s been a much-loved part of our schedule for more than a decade, and we’d like to thank the cast, Fremantle and all of the production team for their fantastic work on this iconic series. “We’d also of course like to thank the fans for their loyal support of Neighbours across the years.
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