David Bishop was a fictional character in the Australian television soap opera Neighbours, played by Kevin Harrington. He first appeared in 1988 for his father Harold's (Ian Smith) wedding to his High School sweetheart Madge Ramsay (Anne Charleston). Fifteen years later in 2003, David returned to Erinsborough on a more permanent basis with his wife Liljana Bishop (Marcella Russo) and their daughter, Serena (Lara Sacher) in tow. The character remained on the show up until his death in 2005 following the Lassiter's joyflight disaster. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Harold Wayne Bishop is a fictional character in the Australian television soap opera Neighbours,and is played by Ian Smith. ... Kerry Bishop was a fictional character in the Australian television soap opera Neighbours, played by Linda Hartley. ... Liljana Bishop (née Ristic) was a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Marcella Russo. ... Serena Bishop was a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Lara Sacher. ... Sky Olivia Mangel (previously Bishop) is a character from the Australian television soap opera Neighbours, played by Miranda Fryer from the characters first appearance in 1989 until her departure in 1991, and by Stephanie McIntosh since 2003. ... Kerry Mangel II is a fictional character in the Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by child actress Claudine Henningsen. ... Kevin Harrington as David Bishop on Neighbours Kevin Harrington (born 4 September 1959 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian actor who is perhaps best known for his role as David Bishop on the Australian soap opera Neighbours. ... For Philippine soap opera, see Teleserye. ... Neighbours is a long-running Australian soap opera, which began airing in March 1985. ... Kevin Harrington as David Bishop on Neighbours Kevin Harrington (born 4 September 1959 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian actor who is perhaps best known for his role as David Bishop on the Australian soap opera Neighbours. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Harold Wayne Bishop is a fictional character in the Australian television soap opera Neighbours,and is played by Ian Smith. ... Ian Smith as Harold Bishop in Neighbours. ... Margaret Mary Madge Bishop (née Ramsay; previously Mitchell) played by Anne Charleston was one of the matriarchs of Australian television soap opera Neighbours. ... Anne Charleston (born in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian actress who is currently based in Galway, Ireland and the UK. She is probably most famous for her role as Madge Bishop in the internationally popular Australian soap opera Neighbours. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Neighbours is a long-running Australian soap opera, which began airing in March 1985. ... Liljana Bishop (née Ristic) was a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Marcella Russo. ... Image:Neighbourhood/bio/bishop-liljana. ... Serena Bishop was a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Lara Sacher. ... Lara Sacher (right) with co-star Damien Bodie in a 2005 episode of Neighbours Lara Sacher (born 2 November 1986) is an Australian actress who plays Serena Bishop on the Australian soap opera Neighbours. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

About David

David was the eldest child of Harold and Mavis Bishop. David was every bit his father in terms of stature and principles.

David was first seen in the series in 1988 when he arrived to act as best man at Haorld's marriage to Madge. David didn't take to her at first but later welcomed her by calling her "mother". During this brief visit to Erinsborough David tried to pursue relationships with Jane Harris, and with Prue who worked at Lassiters, but failed. Soon afterwards David returned to Adelaide. Later, David moved to Perth where he met Liljana Ristic, they married and they had a daughter called Serena. 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1991 David was faced with tragedy when Madge called with the news that Harold had been swept out to sea. David briefly returned to Erinsborough to comfort Madge. Five years later, Harold was found alive and well after having suffered amnesia. Harold regained his memory but his relationship with David had dwindled to just exchanging Christmas cards. 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2003 David and his family, along with and David's niece Sky Mangel (Stephanie McIntosh), came to stay with Harold at Number 24 while their new house in Eden Hills was being renovated. This dream was not to be as David was ripped off by former friend and adversary Thomas Morgan and left penniless. The Bishops stayed permanently. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sky Olivia Mangel (previously Bishop) is a character from the Australian television soap opera Neighbours, played by Miranda Fryer from the characters first appearance in 1989 until her departure in 1991, and by Stephanie McIntosh since 2003. ... Stephanie McIntosh (b. ...

David and Liljana's marriage went through some testing times including Serena's involvement with sexual predator Chris Cousens, the constant interference from Liljana's mother Svetlanka (Deidre Rubenstein), the revelation that Liljana had a secret son Luka Dokic, and Liljana's affair with Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis). Svetlanka Ristic was a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Deirdre Rubenstein. ... Deidre Rubenstein is an Australian actress, best known for her roles in two television soap operas - as terrorist Janet Dominguez in Prisoner and the scheming Svetlana Ristic in Neighbours. ... Paul Robinson is a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Stefan Dennis. ... Stefan Dennis (born 30 October 1958, in Tawonga, Victoria, Australia) is an Australian actor most famous for playing the role of Paul Daniels in the Australian soap opera Neighbours from 1985-1993. ...

Things got back on track in late 2005 when David, Liljana and Serena were included on a joyflight to celebrate Lassiter's 20th Anniversary along with Sky and several of their neighbours. The flight ended in tragedy when a planted bomb exploded on the plane, causing it to crash in Bass Strait. A few days later, David's body was found, but Liljana and Serena's were not. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bass Strait (IPA /bæs/) is a sea strait separating Tasmania from the south of the Australian mainland (Victoria in particular). ...

Trivia

• Kevin Harrington was cast not only for his acting abilities but also his uncanny resemblance to Ian Smith (Harold).
• David ran for the Erinsborough local council and became obsessed with winning the 'Best Street' competition.
• Every year since his mother's death, David had a champagne picnic and went birdwatching as they were her favourite pastimes.
• He discovered he had won $250,000 in the lottery and donated it to the Salvation Army.
• His body was identified by his former brother-in-law, Joe (Mark Little), and Sky.

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Family tree

• Frank Bishop (grandfather) (deceased)
  • Harold Bishop (father), married to Mavis Bishop (mother) (deceased) and Madge Ramsay (stepmother) (previously Mitchell) (deceased)
    • David Bishop, married to Liljana Ristic (deceased; unconfirmed )
      • Serena Bishop (daughter) (deceased; unconfirmed)
      • Luka Dokic (stepson)
    • Kerry Bishop (sister) (deceased), Had a relationship with Eric Jensen and married Joe Mangel
      • Toby Mangel (adoptive nephew)
      • Sky Bishop (later known as Mangel) (niece)
        • Kerry Mangel, Jr. (grandniece)
    • Henry Mitchell (later known as Ramsay) (stepbrother), married to Bronwyn Davies
    • Charlene Mitchell (stepsister), married to Scott Robinson
      • Daniel Robinson (step-nephew)
      • Madison Robinson (step-niece)
    • Svetlanka Ristic (mother-in-law)