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Inside Neighbours’ Harold Bishop actor Ian Smith’s troubled life – from depression battle to shock family secret


Neighbours legend Harold Bishop has been a firm favourite on Ramsay Street since he arrived in 1987, but what do we know about the man behind the iconic character, Ian Smith?

Neighbours legend Ian Smith, who played the iconic role of Harold Bishop, will make a triumphant return to Ramsay Street after 15 years away from the spotlight. Neighbours star Ian Smith will be reprising his role of Harold Bishop (Image: Ray Messner Photography) Read MoreRelated Articles Death in Paradise spin-off with lead female detective announced after Ralf Little's shock exit He previously opened up to Daily Mail Australia in 2017 about his mental health battles and said he was "taking too much medication" to really feel the full impact of "the black dog".

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