EXCLUSIVE: Neighbours fans can see Kylie's iconic dress in new display

EXCLUSIVE: Neighbours fans can catch a glimpse of Kylie Minogue’s iconic wedding dress as famous pieces from the legendary soap go on show in London

It was one of the moments that catapulted Kylie Minogue to worldwide fame.

More than 20 million people tuned in to watch her Neighbours character Charlene Mitchell walk down the aisle to marry Scott Robinson, portrayed by Jason Donovan.

And now fans of the soap can see the famous white dress that Kylie wore for the wedding in July 1987 after it was flown 10,000 miles from Melbourne, Australia to London to go on show at an exhibition.

The new romantic style wedding frock, which was designed by a local bridal shop, will be alongside Guy Pearce’s character Mike Young’s leather jacket which he wore throughout his three year stint on the show in the later 80s at The Neighbours Experience in Shoreditch. 

Meanwhile, Harold Bishop – played by Ian Smith – had a much talked about Salvation Army outfit which will also go on show.

Famous: Neighbours fans can see the famous white dress that Kylie Minogue wore for the wedding on the soap, after it was flown to London to go on show at an exhibition

Throwback: More than 20 million people tuned in to watch her Neighbours character Charlene Mitchell walk down the aisle to marry Scott Robinson, portrayed by Jason Donovan (1988)

There will also be a red jumpsuit worn by Ramsay Street favourite Jane Harris – played by Annie Jones.

Fans will also be able to see parts of the Neighbours set which have been recreated for an immersive experience at the Protein studios in East London, starting on Friday.

It will feature Harold’s Café, the fictional hotel Lassiters, Karl and Susan Kennedy’s living room, as well as a number of unseen scripts and photographs.

Scott and Charlene’s wedding remains one of the most iconic in television history with millions watching in Britain as they said their vows to Angry Anderson’s song, Suddenly.

Ms Minogue’s dress was made from ivory silk, organza and chantilly lace and has a slightly dropped waist with a cream silk overlay on the skirt.

It also includes apricot chiffon, and apricot and pink rosettes. The dress has a high collar that is decorated with rhinestones, which also feature on the organza puffed sleeves.

Neighbours returns on Monday after it was sensationally axed last July after nearly 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes.

A grand finale saw the return of Kylie, Jason, Guy, as well as Margot Robbie, Holly Valance and Natalie Imbruglia making appearances too.

Iconic: Fans of the soap can see the famous white dress that Kylie wore for the wedding in July 1987 

Iconic: The new romantic style wedding frock will be alongside Guy Pearce’s character Mike Young’s leather jacket and one of Jane Harris’ red jumpsuits

Wardrobe: Guy pictured in the aged leather jacket which is part of the exhibition

Get involved! Fans will also be able to see parts of the Neighbours set which have been recreated for an immersive experience at the Protein studios in East London

Not long now! It comes as the soap makes its long-awaited return to screens next week on Amazon Freevee after being axed last year

Spitting image: The experience includes replicas of the soap’s sets from throughout the years

Throwback: It will feature Harold’s Café, the fictional hotel Lassiters, Karl and Susan Kennedy’s living room

Insight: The experience also includes a number of unseen scripts and photographs

Biker: Guy Pearce pictured in Neighbours in 1985 

Characters: Annie Jones and Guy were fan favourites on the soap

They’re back! The return will air on Amazon’s Freevee streaming platform on Monday

Reunited: Mike Young (Guy Pearce) reuniting with Jane Harris (Annie Jones) in Neighbours

Inside look: Script and character pictures are on show 

Wow: Fans can step into Ramsay Street in the exhibition

Funs: The cast’s doodles over the years 

The return will air on Amazon’s Freevee streaming platform on Monday and it will feature characters including Susan and Karl Kennedy, Paul Robinson and there will also be a guest role for Hollywood actress Mischa Barton as the programme hopes to crack America for the first time.

Executive producer Jason Herbison confirmed in May that Guy Pearce would reprise his role on the soap opera, which was rebooted in April, and is being filmed Melbourne.

‘We are delighted that Guy is returning to continue Mike and Jane’s reunion, it was a highlight of last year’s finale and (there is) definitely more story to tell for these much-loved characters,’ Herbison said in a statement to The Sun Herald.

Pearce returned to Neighbours for the show’s finale in July last year.

His character, along with Jane Harris (portrayed by Annie Jones), was seen purchasing a home on Ramsay Street during the show’s last episode.

The continuation of the long-running soap series about the lives, loves, and challenges of the residents on Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, follows the finale in 2022, which was watched by millions of adoring fans.

And newcomer Mischa has previously promised that her character Reece will liven up the series and bring ‘drama’ to the plotlines.

Mischa also recently revealed it was Neighbours veteran Kylie Minogue who inspired her to accept a role on the iconic Australian soap.

The Hills: New Beginnings star admitted while she had never watched the show prior to signing on she was well aware of its significance because she is a huge Kylie fan.

‘I was familiar with it, probably the same things that most people recognise about the show, like Kylie Minogue and the fun stuff,’ she told the Herald Sun.

‘So when the producers approached me about the role, I thought the character of Reece Sinclair was a very good fit.’

Previous seasons of Neighbours, as well as many iconic episodes, are currently available to stream on Prime Video.

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