NEIGHBOURS famously produces A-list actors, with Kylie Minogue, Russell Crowe and Margot Robbie all starting out on the show.
But Ramsay Street has also become a celebrity hotspot for any British star who happens to be passing through Oz – with Russell Brand making his Erinsborough debut this week.
The comedian follows in the footsteps of the likes of David Walliams, Matt Lucas and even Michael Parkinson, who have all had cameos on the soap.
Here, we run down some of the big British names who found themselves propping up the bar at Lassiter’s, confronting Paul Robinson or – in Neil Morrissey’s case – popping up as a priest…
Russell Brand
Comedian and Hollywood star Russell Brand appeared on Neighbours this week – with his episode due to hit the UK on July 6.
In true wordy fashion, Russ, 45, tells Toadfish Rebecchi he is “touring the world, spreading the message – life, love, limitless. I’m a writer and I enjoy festivities… synchronicity”.
Toadie doesn’t seem quite so chatty, replying simply: “That’s awesome.”
Michael Parkinson
Back in 2007, chat show legend Michael Parkinson appeared on the long-running soap.
However, the 85-year-old was such a big draw the stars came to him, with his scenes being shot on Susan and Karl Kennedy’s holiday to London.
Star-struck Susan asks for his autograph, with Michael replying: “Give my regards to Dame Edna.” Of course.
Emma Bunton
As chance would have it, the pair also ran into Baby Spice herself, Emma Bunton.
The 44-year-old singer had a ringside seat at their engagement – after a classic moment of Neighbours comedy when Karl dropped the ring off the side of an open-top bus.
Luckily, there was a Spice Girl on hand to find it.
Janet Street-Porter
Loose Women star Janet might not look thrilled at being on the soap – but it was actually on her lifetime wish-list.
The 73-year-old flew to Melbourne last year for the special scenes, which saw her walking around Erinsborough telling off characters and causing chaos.
She even got a guided tour by Paul Robinson star Stefan Dennis who, in true Janet style, she berated for not knowing enough about Neighbours.
Jess Glynne
Singer Jess famously pulled out of the Isle of Wight festival at the last minute last year – but still got booked to headline the Lassier’s Music Fest.
The 30-year-old singer played herself in the soap alongside Stefan Dennis, Bonnie Anderson and 90s boyband Hanson.
She said: “I’ve been watching Neighbours since I was a little kid, I grew up with up it, it was always there so it’s a very surreal experience to be here on the set and be actually acting.”
David Walliams & Matt Lucas
Not only did Little Britain’s David and Matt turn up on the soap, they did it in the guise of two of their most famous characters – and didn’t say a word.
Playing wheelchair-bound Andy and his carer Lou, the pair appeared in the back of a shot at Scarlet Bar – as it was then known.
Matt’s character Andy jumped out of his wheelchair the moment David’s Lou went to chat to Harold Bishop – and was even shown clambering onto a motorbike to play a video game.
Neil Morrissey
There was a rather unlikely cameo during Karl and Susan’s star-studded wedding episode – with Neil Morrissey turning up as a priest.
Everything was going surprisingly smoothly as the 57-year-old Men Behaving Badly actor married them on a Thames cruiser back in 2007.
But, in true soap fashion, Karl’s ex turned up, said she was pregnant with his baby – and then promptly went into labour. Now that’s a cameo.