The Australian soap celebrates its 30th anniversary on Wednesday, March
18th, with the inaugural Erinsborough Festival kicking off to mark the
occasion.
As the Erinsborough residents busy themselves with their festival duties, a distracted Harold finds his thoughts are continually returning to his soul mate Madge.
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| Harold drives into the marquee |
With Erinsborough history all around him, Harold has trouble staying
in the here and now and he even starts to believe he can smell Madge's
perfume and hear her voice.
Disturbed by this, he is uncharacteristically brusque with Susan, Karl and Lou, who all worry about his behaviour.
With
Paul in full mayoral dress, a brass band playing and VIPs assembled,
the festival is officially open. However, just as the event's quiz
winner is announced, Harold experiences more intense visions while
returning from an errand in his motorhome.
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| Will Harold be alright? |
With the out-of-control van heading towards the stage, people are forced
to leap for safety as Harold swings the wheel and spectacularly crashes
into the marquee.
As chaos ensues, a dazed and confused Harold
hears a familiar voice and as he looks across at the passenger seat, he
sees Madge sitting beside him.
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| Madge appears in front of Harold |
Later at the hospital, Harold wakes in his room to find Madge by his bedside.
Harold
learns that she has come because he needs her, and he is so delighted
to see her that he doesn't probe for further answers.The pair soon start
to reconnect, but as a number of visitors interrupt Harold, Madge
starts to slip further away.
Later, a distraught Harold is convinced that Madge is gone for good, but is relieved when she appears in his room again.
Madge is quick to reassure him that she is here for as long as he needs her, and they settle in for a good catch-up.
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| Harold sees Madge as a figment of his imagination |
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| Madge and Harold are united |
Airs Wednesday, March 18th and Thursday, March 19th
