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Neighbours: Erinsborough High spin-off – Release date, cast, spoilers and everything you need to know

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From Digital Spy

Neighbours fans are about to have even more Ramsay Street drama in their lives, as the show launches an exciting five-part spin-off series titled Neighbours: Erinsborough High.

The Aussie soap is delving deeper into the lives of the teen characters with the new show, which will focus on the local school and has been tipped to have darker storylines.

Here's everything you need to know about the bonus drama series.

Neighbours: Erinsborough High release date – when is it out?

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Photo credit: Channel 5

Erinsborough High has been specially commissioned by Neighbours' British broadcaster Channel 5 for its on-demand service My5. It will be uploaded at 00.01 on Monday, November 11, with all five episodes available to watch straight away as a box-set. Irish fans have the same release date on the RTÉ Player.

Australian fans aren't missing out, as Erinsborough High will also be released on 10 Play on Tuesday, November 12. Good news all round!

Neighbours: Erinsborough High cast – who's in it?

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Neighbours: Erinsborough High will feature several of the regular cast from the main show. Yashvi Rebecchi (Olivia Junkeer), Hendrix Greyson (Benny Turland), Harlow Robinson (Jemma Donovan), Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone), Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne), Finn Kelly (Rob Mills) and Dipi Rebecchi (Sharon Johal) have all been confirmed as part of the cast.

These aren't the only characters, as we'll also see some new faces, along with some students and teachers who've previously only appeared on the main show in a guest capacity.

The full list of other characters is Richie Amblin (Lachlan Miller), Olivia Lane (Grace O'Sullivan), Jeremiah Annan (Darius Amarfio-Jefferson), Ollie Sudekis (Ellmir Asipi), Cherie Raynor (Mahalia Brown) and Marty Muggleton (Nikolai Egel).

Neighbours: Erinsborough High spoilers – what happens in the show?

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Storylines in Neighbours: Erinsborough High will run parallel to those in the main show, as the disappearance of a Year 12 student during the exam period leads to some surprising revelations among the pupils.

Show bosses have said that the series explores issues such as bullying, mental illness, sexuality, cultural diversity, and parental and peer pressure.

A full set of synopses for the episodes follows below, although be warned that it does contain some storyline detail which some spoiler-phobic readers may prefer to avoid.

Episode One

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Photo credit: Channel 5

Stress levels are through the roof during exams at Erinsborough High, but the disappearance of Year 12 student Olivia Lane has got everyone on edge. Fortunately, the task of recording a private video diary for view at the ten-year reunion is giving respite to students as they make sense of the chaos. Yashvi has finished her last exam and is determined to celebrate – but is it all just for the camera?

Meanwhile, night falls – and when Angela Lane learns Finn Kelly was the last person to see her daughter alive, she begins to fear the worst.

When Hendrix comes off second best in a feud with Physics teacher Marty Muggleton, he's determined to get him fired.

Elsewhere, Richie fails to cram for the Physics exam because he's too busy texting Mackenzie, but Richie clams up face-to-face. Could it be something to do with his ex-girlfriend Olivia?

Episode Two

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Having found the missing Olivia, Yashvi assumes she got spooked by seeing Finn Kelly on campus. Olivia doesn't deny it, and Yashvi agrees to provide her refuge on Ramsay Street. But when she spies a cryptic love text on Liv's phone, Yashvi begins to suspect she's running away from someone other than Finn. When she later spies Olivia getting into a car with a teacher, Yashvi's rocked. Could they be Olivia's secret lover?

After witnessing his tormentor's warped respect for Hendrix, Jeremiah realises an alliance with Hendrix could be a form of protection. Meanwhile, Richie feels the pressure to ace the Physics exam, and the temptation to join up with Hendrix is strong.

Mackenzie is unimpressed, warning Hendrix that his issue with authority figures clearly stems from his daddy issues. Her harsh words hit a nerve – but will he do the right thing, or continue to take Marty down?

Episode Three

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It's exam time, and Hendrix is apprehensive about the plan – but he's saved from having to pull out himself when Richie wants out. They spread the word among the other students, but Jeremiah keeps his bully Ollie in the dark. Hendrix throws a party at Lassiters to prove he's still a legend and invites Jeremiah. But Ollie gets to him first…

Mackenzie is happy to hear Richie pulled the plug on the plan, but she remains confused by his inability to talk to her in real life. Meanwhile, Yashvi comes to think the worst about Liv – especially when she finds a pregnancy test in her locker.

Episode Four

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Anonymous texts begin to circulate about the relationship between Olivia and a teacher. Humiliated, Olivia accuses Yashvi of being the source. But her stomach turns when she realises the person responsible for the rumour is the person she's in a secret relationship with.

Mackenzie's on a high after kissing Richie, but she's devastated when he yet again blanks her at school. Meanwhile, Hendrix seeks out Jeremiah to tutor him next year and is shocked to see the damage that Ollie has inflicted on him.

Episode Five

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Learning Richie and Olivia had been having sex, Mackenzie is filled with anxiety over her new boyfriend's expectations. Meanwhile, Hendrix decides to take a stand against Ollie and report his assault of Jeremiah – putting his reputation and new friendship in jeopardy.

Olivia's lover begs her to remain silent about their relationship until she's finished her exams and can leave home. Seeing Olivia's distress, Yashvi makes it her mission to help her friend, and as a result finds a career path worth pursuing post-high school.

Neighbours: Erinsborough High trailer – get a sneak peek at the series

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Photo credit: Channel 5

Erinsborough High currently has two official trailers released to tease the episodes and you can watch them both below.

Neighbours: Erinsborough High is released on Monday, November 11 on My5.


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