Meet the Neighbours

55min

Documentary

Reality

Eight Australian households participate in an immersive social experiment, giving up their city lives for a chance to live in the small rural town of Maryborough, Victoria.

Production Companies

Blackfella Films

SBS

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

54min

1st Nov 2023

The participants bid farewell to their city lives and arrive in Maryborough, Victoria, where the three-month-long pilot project starts; Hector, an El Salvador-born chef, is eager to introduce some Latin American dishes to the local pub's menu.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

50min

8th Nov 2023

Claire takes on a carer role for the elderly, but her lack of fluency in English makes her job difficult; the Singhs enjoy Maryborough since it reminds them of life back in India; Eduardo and Estela host a salsa night.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

55min

15th Nov 2023

As the Pilot Project draws to an end, the participants must decide if they'd rather stay or go; as a disability support worker, Estela is a blessing for the town, but she misses her family; Akon undergoes surgery but finds a way to contribute.

First air date

1st Nov 2023

Last air date

15th Nov 2023

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks