Harold Bishop was a mainstay on Ramsay Street from 1987 until 1991, when he was swept out to sea after the character was written out.

He returned in 1996 where we learnt that he’d been rescued by a sea trawler and taken to Tasmania. He had suffered amnesia, and, with no memories of his past life, had begun a new life under the name of Ted.

He remained in Erinsborough until 2009, but has returned on several occasions since – first in 2011, then in 2015, before his more recent returns in 2022 and 2023.

Harold was temporarily staying with Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan (Jackie Woodburne) when Neighbours returned to our screens last September, but soon departed on a train trip across Australia, before returning to his home near daughter Sky and her wife Lana.

Now, he’s sold up and next Tuesday 28th May sees him make his permanent return to Erinsborough, on the eve of Eirene Rising’s grand opening.

Terese and Toadie (Ryan oloney) host a welcome dinner, and as Harold sits down alongside Karl, Susan, Jane (Annie Jones) and Nell (Ayisha Salem-Towner), he’s reminded of how loved he is by the community

The following morning, Harold moves into his studio apartment, and a familiar sense of normality returns to the suburb as he unpacks his belongings, including his trusty tuba.