{"id":17532,"date":"2022-06-27T13:37:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T11:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1669231"},"modified":"2022-06-27T13:54:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T11:54:09","slug":"harold-bishops-return-storyline-revealed-ahead-of-neighbours-finale","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/harold-bishops-return-storyline-revealed-ahead-of-neighbours-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"Harold Bishop\u2019s return storyline revealed ahead of Neighbours finale"},"content":{"rendered":"

He’ll be making himself useful in Ramsay Street! <\/p>

By Laura Denby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 27 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Neighbours has revealed new details on the much-anticipated return of fan-favourite Harold Bishop<\/a> (Ian Smith).<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve known for some time that the beloved character would be heading back to Ramsay Street ahead of the Australian soap\u2019s finale<\/a>. And it looks like he\u2019ll prove to be a strong support for a number of residents in the wake of recent traumatic events.<\/p>\n

Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) are thrilled to see Harold; and as they struggle to know how to help a grieving Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone), he is able to provide some comfort to the young widow.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s only been a few weeks since Mackenzie\u2019s new husband, Hendrix Greyson (Ben Turland) tragically passed away after a failed lung transplant<\/a>, and viewers will see her hiding her pain over the loss as she clashes with protective father Grant (Paul Mercurio).<\/p>\n

When Sadie Rodwell (Emerald Chan) discovers more videos from Hendrix that are meant for his beloved wife, Grant continues to intervene.<\/p>\n

But later, Harold recognises Mackenzie\u2019s despair and shares with her his own journey through grief. His words get through to her, and she finds a new strength that had previously seemed impossible.<\/p>

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Meanwhile, it\u2019s not just Mackenzie that Harold will be getting to know in Erinsborough, as Zara Selwyn (Freya Van Dyke) confides in him over the engagement of Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) and Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden).<\/p>\n

Harold doesn\u2019t seem too happy about the news, and tells Zara that while he won\u2019t be trying to break the couple up, he will be doing some digging. He then quizzes Zara\u2019s mother Amy Greenwood (Jacinta Stapleton) about Mel, who speaks up for her despite her own feelings on the situation.<\/p>\n

Will this be enough to sway Harold? It\u2019s too early to tell \u2013 but it\u2019s great to hear that he\u2019ll be fitting right back into the community. With his name still remaining very much involved in Erinsborough thanks to Harold\u2019s caf\u00e9, which is now being run by Nicolette Stone (Charlotte Chimes), fans will be looking forward to seeing the stalwart back where he belongs.<\/p>\n

His homecoming arrives as Neighbours<\/a> prepares to air its final episodes on 1st August, where several other former cast members will be reappearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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