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Bouncer's Dream (1987): Inside a cult Neighbours episode

Season 4, Ep. 27
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We're back with an episode looking at Bouncer's Dream, a cult moment from Aussie soap Neighbours that sees the show's dog dream of getting married. There's also a bonus focus on the Moldovian Massacre from Dynasty in 1985.


Music comes from Slick Pete Flash with Silhouette.

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