Neighbours perhaps lather Aida? (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

soap opera

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'neighbours perhaps lather aida?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'lather aida?' is the wordplay.
'lather' becomes 'soap' (synonyms).
'aida?' becomes 'opera' (I've seen this in another clue).
'soap'+'opera'='SOAP-OPERA'

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(Other definitions for soap opera that I've seen before include "Television serial" , "TV drama series" , "TV show" , "Everyday drama serial" , "TV serial such as Coronation Street" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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