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Desire as persistent and intense as the sunshine on a bright summer day is what teases out madness in Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock. The objects, or goals, of these desires are disparate, though they all spiral out following the 1900 disappearance of three young women and a teacher from the Appleyard School during a trip to the small titular ridge on St. Valentine’s Day. The vanishing of these women is central to the plot, but Weir’s film is never as fascinated with the reasons for this absence as it is with the characters left in its inexplicable wake. Cliff Green’s script, adapted from Joan Lindsay’s novel of the same name, never goes about teasing what could have happened to these women at Hanging Rock, instead focusing on the wild cupidity that erupts in the surrounding community in reaction to the mystery.

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Neighbours' UK fans see Susan Kennedy's sister Carmel Tyler arrive back in Erinsborough next month. Paying a visit to Susan unexpectedly, Carmel (Kirsty Child) initially tries to pretend that everything is fine back at home, but eventually confesses that she has split from her husband and is adjusting to life as a singleton again. Spontaneous Carmel is keen to have some fun as she catches up with Susan (Jackie Woodburne), so she suggests that they should try speed dating. A reluctant Susan finds herself being dragged along to the event by Carmel, leading to an awkward atmosphere when Karl (Alan Fletcher) turns up as well! Will there be trouble ahead when Carmel finds herself falling for Karl?

Neighbours airs these scenes on Friday, December 7 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5. > 'Neighbours': Susan Kennedy's sister (more)...

Karl Kennedy faces a new decision over his love life in upcoming Neighbours episodes as Susan's sister Carmel makes a move on him. Carmel, played by Kirsty Child, has already reappeared on screen in Australia and taken a shine to the newly-single Karl, who is currently busy searching for a new life partner. Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Carmel will strike up a bond when they are united in their concern for Ajay Kapoor after he discovers his wife Priya's affair. Carmel advises Karl that Ajay should put on a brave face despite his heartbreak by going ahead with a planned Christmas performance at the community centre. (more)...

Neighbours returnee Kirsty Child has confirmed that her character Carmel Tyler will set her sights on Karl Kennedy when she arrives back in Erinsborough. Carmel is heading to Ramsay Street to visit her sister Susan (Jackie Woodburne), and will be sticking around for a two-month guest stint. Having recently separated from her husband, Carmel is looking for love again - and her search soon leads her to Susan's ex-partner. Child told TV Week: "Carmel just breezes in and thinks she'll come and stay with Susan to start a new life in Erinsborough. She gives Susan a little bit of a shock, and not an entirely pleasant one! "Carmel is very outgoing and I don't think she's entirely sensitive to the feelings of others. She's also very (more)...

Neighbours bosses have announced that Susan Kennedy's elder sister Carmel Tyler is returning to Ramsay Street. Carmel, played by actress Kirsty Child, will pay a surprise visit to Susan later this year - before sticking around in Erinsborough for a two-month stint.

Pictured: Kirsty Child as Carmel Tyler. Neighbours fans were originally introduced to Carmel in 2002, when she helped to track down Susan after the popular character had gone missing while suffering from amnesia. This time around, (more)...