Super Aussie soaps : behind the scenes of Australia's best loved TV shows
Andrew Mercado, Jeffrey Hodgson (Narrator)
Australian soaps are watched and loved by audiences all over the world, particularly the phenomenally popular Prisoner, Neighbours and Home and Away. From the innocent charms of the 50s and 60s, to the sex 'n' sin sagas of the 70s, through to the decadent 80s until everything was thrown on its head with the unbelievable success of the suburban Neighbours, every soap, in its own way, led to the later successes. Now, for the first time, the complete history of all these shows is told, in chronological order from 1958 to the present. Which soap had a visit from the then-Australian Prime Minister? Which soap had questions asked about it in Moscow parliament? Which soap featured a cameo from Olivia Newton-John? Which soap featured an early performance from Nicole Kidman? Which soap was originally pitched as being about an undercover nun? Author Andrew Mercado has spent years researching Aussie Soaps, interviewing the stars and producers for a humorous, affectionate, behind the scenes look at one of Australia's most important export and cultural businesses
Computer File, English, 2006
Vision Australia Information Library Service, Sydney, 2006