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Madge Bishop made a comeback for Neighbours<\/a>\u2018 emotional finale tonight (29th July), as star Anne Charleston appeared in the role 21 years after her character passed away.<\/p>\n The beloved wife of Harold (Ian Smith), Madge was the sister of original character Max Ramsay (Francis Bell)<\/a> and the mother of Charlene Robinson \u2013\u00a0played by Kylie Minogue who also popped back for the Australian soap\u2019s farewell<\/a>.<\/p>\n Madge and Harold married in 1988 and the couple endured many hardships together, including Harold\u2019s bout of amnesia after being lost at sea<\/a>, which saw him go missing for five years. But they weathered every storm, only for Madge to pass away in 2001 after battling pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n In 2015, Charleston returned for a brief stint as Harold began to see Madge as a figment of his imagination. He was struggling to move on, but eventually they said their goodbyes once more, and Harold has shared his experience of grief as well as his treasured memories with his soulmate as he headed back to Ramsay Street in recent weeks.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>\n Now, seven years after her last visit, Madge was back \u2013\u00a0this time playing a role in Susan Kennedy\u2019s (Jackie Woodburne) closing monologue<\/a> as she remembered all those lost characters throughout the years.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat would they look like if they were still alive?\u201d Susan questioned, as the camera flicked to a glimpse of Madge sitting beside Harold at the street party.<\/p>\n Charleston\u2019s reappearance had not been officially confirmed, but there had been rumours of a ghostly presence. She was joined by fellow stars who revived their late alter egos for the occasion, including Eve Morey as Sonya Rebecchi<\/a> and Ben Turland as Hendrix Greyson.<\/p>\n Seeing Madge and Harold back together again was a joy, especially for those long-term viewers who have always hailed the Bishops as one of Neighbours\u2019 most iconic couples.<\/p>\n It was certainly the perfect time for reunions<\/a> \u2013 so however sad we are about Neighbours ending (and that\u2019s very!) at least all our favourites were seen smiling until the very end.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Neighbours\u2019 final episode premiered on Friday 29th July at 9pm\u00a0followed by\u00a0Neighbours Made Me a Star at 10:05pm and\u00a0Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More Especially For You at 11:35pm\u00a0<\/strong>on Channel 5.\u00a0<\/strong>Check out more of our\u00a0Soaps<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Laura Denby Published: Friday, 29 July 2022 at 12:00 am Madge Bishop made a comeback for Neighbours\u2018 emotional finale tonight (29th July), as star Anne Charleston appeared in the role 21 years after her character passed away. 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