Doug PollardGood Neighbours
RAINBOW FLAGS OVER MARGARET COURT ARENA
Bob Morely & friend
NEIGHBOURS STARS PAST & PRESENT LEND THEIR SUPPORT
She said the storyline was a direct result of requests from young viewers in Neighbours' official online forums.
The program needed to be more representative of the community and so the Chris Pappas character was introduced to Ramsay Street.
Freemantle Media said the feedback had been nothing but positive.
Sandy & Tessa Winton
Fast forward to 2012 and expressions of intolerance, like recent statements by Margaret Court, still impact those same young viewers who want to see their reality reflected in the media they watch.
Sandy Winton, formerly of Neighbours, stressed his support of the new grassroots movement 'Rainbow Flags Over Margaret Court Arena saying "Good luck with the campaign! Please exercise mine and my wife's free speech on our behalf! Love and tolerance to all."
Bob Morley, the newest addition to the storyline, in the role of love interest for the character 'Chris Pappas' was moved by the intolerance still endured by the gay community, saying "A person is defined by their morals and values, not by their sexuality. I feel that there is no place for such prejudice in today's society."
Freemantle Media welcomed the opportunity for the actors of Neighbours to freely express their personal views.
Pics used with permission of Downstairs At Alma's
