Madge Bishop's back: Anne Charleston return to Neighbours 15 years after on-screen death
HER character might've died 15 years ago but that hasn't stopped Neighbours' Madge Bishop - played by Anne Charleston - returning to the soap.
Anne Charleston is set to return to Neighbours 15 years after her on-screen death
The 72-year-old Australian actress is preparing for a return of her most-loved character Madge, who died back in 2001 of pancreatic cancer.
Madge re-appears as a vision before her widower husband Harold Bishop's eyes after he crashes his caravan in the middle of Erinsborough festival.
The star returns to screens next week after Harold suffers a bump to the head.
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When Neighbours bosses approached me I thought 'How the hell can I come back, Madge is dead!'
Speaking to Inside Soap, Anne said: "When Neighbours bosses approached me I thought 'How the hell can I come back, Madge is dead!'
"But they found a way and I think it's clever."
Her return to the soap Down Under is coinciding with the celebration of 30 years since the programme began.
Madge was involved in some of the most talked about story lines of the soap's history, including working with Paul Robinson, Stefan Dennis, when she first arrived on the show.
Most notably, Madge was mother to one of Neighbours' most famous exports: the ever-lovely Kylie Minogue.
Madge died in 2001 after a fight with pancreatic cancer
The actress said she loved being back on set with on-screen husband Ian
Aussie pop princess won four Logie Awards for her portrayal of Charlene Robinson and is still enjoying worldwide success in the music industry.
Speaking about working with her old friend and co-star Ian Smith, Anne said: "It was fabulous [being back] and so exciting to catch up with everyone.
"It was just the same old same old [with Ian Smith] we’re good friends."
Watch Madge's return to Ramsay Street during the anniversary episode on Wednesday March 18.