Russell Brand ‘set to make cameo appearance in Australian soap Neighbours’ By Press Association March 6 2020, 9:09pm March 6 2020, 9:09pm Share Russell Brand ‘set to make cameo appearance in Australian soap Neighbours’ Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://wpcluster.dctdigital.com/thecourier/news/uk-world/1178192/russell-brand-set-to-make-cameo-appearance-in-australian-soap-neighbours/ Copy Link Russell Brand (Jonathan Brady/PA) Russell Brand is set to make an appearance in Australian soap Neighbours, according to one of the stars of the show. April Rose Pengilly, who plays Chloe Brennan in the programme, thanked the actor and comedian on Instagram for “coming and shooting a scene”. She shared the message alongside a photo of her standing next to Brand, who was wearing a dressing gown and socks with flip-flops. View this post on InstagramA hefty “thank you” to @russellbrand for coming and shooting a scene for the show today! I’m a big fan of his work, so was just a lil’ bit excited 😸 @neighboursA post shared by April Rose Pengilly (@aprilrosepengilly) on Mar 6, 2020 at 1:52am PST She wrote on Instagram: “A hefty ‘thank you’ to Russell Brand for coming and shooting a scene for the show today! “I’m a big fan of his work, so was just a lil’ bit excited.” Tim Robards, another star of the show, also shared a photo of himself with Brand, alongside the caption: “Cat’s out the bag.” "Next door is only a footstep away." pic.twitter.com/Q5M1ckL4Ye— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) March 6, 2020 Brand shared a picture of himself holding what appeared to be a script for the show. Alongside the image was a caption which quotes the show’s theme song: “Next door is only a footstep away.” Neighbours has had a number of celebrity cameos over the years, including Lily Allen, Pet Shop Boys, Spice Girl Emma Bunton and Paula Abdul.