With a little understanding, you can find the perfect blend

And so, farewell then, Neighbours, one of the most successful things to come out of Australia since Dame Edna Everage!

A hugely popular soap right from the beginning in the 1980s, its sunshine and wholesomeness regularly attracted viewing figures in the multi-millions, and launched the careers of stars such as Guy Pearce, Natalie Imbruglia, the Hemsworth brothers (Chris and Liam), Margot Robbie, Delta Goodrem and Jesse Spencer...

...and this pair of "one-hit wonders":

Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky

Jason Donovan - When You Come Back To Me

Thank Disco Ramsey Street It's Friday!

G'Day, Cobbers!

When nothing is new, and there's nothing doin'

The possibility - a challenge laid down by Jason Donovan - that Kylie, Guy Pearce and Jase should all make a return to the show that spawned their careers, Neighbours, to mark its 35th birthday as Australia's most successful soap is suffice to bring some warmth and cheer to us queens, in this chilly and dark season...

...and, fortuitously, Our Princess has released a most faboo "greatest hits mix" to add to the joy!

Kylie Minogue - Step Back In Time: F9 Minimix

Ah, that's better...