Neighbours

Jim expects Scott to repeat a school year.

Charlene begs Madge to call Mr Bishop, Charlene thinks Paul has ruined Clive’s life but Shane tells her to not be so hard. Charlene reads Scott’s article and says if it is published it will cause a stink he will not hear the end of.

Scott and Lucy get in an argument about Basil coming to the beach with them. Scott doesn't want Basil stinking out his car. Things get saucy at the beach with Scott and Charlene and Basil put himself in a life threatening situation when he jumps off the pier.

Lucy and Mike are on the pier calling and looking for Basil. They cannot find him, Mike dives into the sea. Mike comes up from under the water and Lucy shouts if he can see Basil. Mike shouts back that he can't see him anywhere, he swims under the pier and dives down under the ocean in a vain search for Basil.

Paul suspects Mrs. Mangle about going to the Journalist and she begs for understanding, Jane tries to help as Mrs. Mangle tries to justify herself…Paul wants to know exactly what’s going on…

Paul, Des, Henry and Mike are planning Scott's stag night. Henry has an idea but Jim let’s them know he doesn’t like practical jokes. Later with the party in full swing Paul asks Scott to join him in the cellar for a toast.

Scott knows the plan and makes a run for it from the cellar and locks everyone in. There is lots of banging and shouting from Dan and Henry emerges in a chicken suit.

Dan does not see how a schoolboy can provide for his granddaughter. Hilary butts in and says at least Scott and Charlene are getting married instead of living out of wedlock like Dan and Edna!

Wedding plans are in full swing but will it be derailed with an outbreak of measles. Charlene reveals to Scott she has spots, Madge declares they my have to cancel the wedding. Scott kisses Charlene and says if you have measles then so do I - we are not calling off the wedding!

"Episode 523" is the 523rd episode of the Australian soap opera Neighbours. It premiered on Network Ten on 1 July 1987. The episode was written by Ray Harding, directed by Rod Hardy, and executively produced by the serial's creator Reg Watson. "Episode 523" focuses on the wedding of popular couple Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell. The storyline was devised by the producers after some viewers became outraged by the idea of an unwed couple moving in together. They also believed that the wedding would be "the perfect climax" to the character's long-running relationship and an instant ratings hit. The episode was filmed in secrecy and with a limited budget three months before it was broadcast. The wedding ceremony was filmed in the nave of The Holy Trinity Church in Doncaster. "Episode 523" is one of only a few Neighbours episodes to include the entire cast. A new romantic style wedding dress made from ivory silk, organza and chantilly lace was made for Minogue's character. The ballad "Suddenly", which was written and sung by Angry Anderson, was chosen as the theme to the episode. Prior to its broadcast, Minogue and Donovan promoted "Episode 523" by making several appearances at shopping centres.

Paul is talking to Henry about the Waterhole renovations, he tells Henry the objective is to give the Waterhole a real outback feel. Des comes in and wants to talk about Jamie's christening. Paul jumps the gun, thinking Des was about to ask him to be Jamie's godfather. Madge is making baked beans for Henry's dinner so Scott and Charlene won't feel so left out. Rob is at the bar talking to Madge...

Paul offers his help and support, but Jim says there is nothing he can do ), but Jim thanks Paul for offering. Rob heads off to see Gail at the office - apparently she and Paul are working late. Gail applauds Paul as she turns to face him, not saying anything. But Paul thinks he had every right to say that to Rob. Jim is steamed about Rob's behaviour - what does Rob think he's paying him for?

Madge tells Henry that the take was down by $45 and Paul thinks Henry was in on Kenny with it. Kenny insists that Madge made a mistake, but Henry says that Madge is always very good with money. She tells Helen that on no account must she invite Harold for dinner - she might end up being the main course Helen says that Madge was only joking with her comments about Harold.