Why is Neighbours Struggling: Your Views

Australian soap Neighbours celebrated its 25^th anniversary earlier this week and in a few weeks it will mark another landmark; 6000 episodes. However, the celebrations of both events have been marred by the soaps poor performance in Australia where in continues to attract record low ratings. Over the past five years Neighbours has undergone several revamps to turn around its flagging fortunes with little effect. So today we are asking you for your opinions on why Neighbours is struggling to attract viewers.?

Australian soap Neighbours celebrated its 25^th anniversary earlier this week and in a few weeks it will mark another landmark; 6000 episodes. However, the celebrations of both events have been marred by the soaps poor performance in Australia where in continues to attract record low ratings. Over the past five years Neighbours has undergone several revamps to turn around its flagging fortunes with little effect. So today we are asking you for your opinions on why Neighbours is struggling to attract viewers.

 

Why is it, do you think, that Neighbours is tumbling down the ratings chart? Is it because the soap no longer appeals to the right audiences? Has Neighbours moved too far away from its original concept? Has the show not progressed with its audience who perhaps are now too *old* to watch it? Is it a mixture of poor storylines and bland characters? Whatever you think about Neighbours post your comments below!