Neighbours fans are elated after the Australian soap confirmed one of its fan favourite characters would be returning after 15 years.
Stalwart Harold Bishop, played by Ian Smith, is moving back to Ramsay Street at the age of 85. An announcement on the Neighbours X account said: “After 15 years of living away, the legendary Harold Bishop is returning to Erinsborough.
We are thrilled to welcome Ian Smith back to the show and the opening titles, where he belongs.” Smith first appeared on the show in 1987 as an old flame of Madge Mitchell (Anne Charleston).
His character was only supposed to be in a few episodes but ended up staying until 1991, when Harold was washed out to sea while on holiday. READ MORE: Paul O'Grady fans 'heartbroken' as star's final ever TV instalment airs In 1996, Smith returned to the show and remained until 2009.
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