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EastEnders character to make return to soap after nearly three decades away

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The Independent UK

S Club star Jon Lee to reprise EastEnders role after 29 years

The singer will be back as the BBC soap says an emotional goodbye to one of its oldest characters

The Independent UK

Jon Lee says it was ‘surreal’ to return to EastEnders after almost 30 years

The singer and actor, 44, will be joined by actress Gemma Bissix as the two reunite for a short stint on the soap.

Evening Standard

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EastEnders viewers in tears as Phil Mitchell says goodbye to best friend in emotional death scene

Fans praised actors Steve McFadden, Karen Henthorn and Paul Bradley for their parts in the ‘heartbreaking’ scene

The Independent UK

EastEnders legend shares moving reason behind BBC soap return

Actor has returned sporadically over the years – but this time had deeper importance

The Independent UK

Another character returns to popular soap for dementia storyline

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The Independent UK

EastEnders character to return for ‘emotional’ storyline with estranged stepfather

‘I hope the viewers will be pleased,’ says actor

The Independent UK

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Gemma Bissix to return to EastEnders as Clare Bates for ’emotional reunion’

Bissix is set to return to the soap after almost two decades.

Evening Standard

EastEnders character Debbie Bates returns alongside Barry Evans and Pat Butcher

The character, played by Nicola Duffett, is among the shock returns to the soap.

Evening Standard

Impressionist ‘honoured’ to join cast of EastEnders

‘I hope audiences have as much fun watching Bea as I have had bringing her to life,’ says Ronni Ancona

The Independent UK

Beloved EastEnders character to return to soap 21 years after death

Barry Evans will appear alongside Pat Butcher as part of a dementia storyline

The Independent UK

EastEnders character Barry Evans to return alongside Pat Butcher

The hapless Barry Evans, played by Shaun Williamson, was killed off more than 20 years ago when he was pushed from a cliff.

Evening Standard

EastEnders legend Pat Evans set for shock return 13 years after being killed off

In a move not on anybody’s bingo card, Pam St Clement is returning to Walford in time for Christmas

Evening Standard

Legendary EastEnders character to return for special episode

The soap has worked with Dementia UK for the ongoing storyline

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Evening Standard

EastEnders’ Pat Butcher to return as part of Nigel Bates dementia storyline

The character died of cancer on New Year’s Day in 2012 and briefly returned in May 2016 as a figment of Peggy’s (Barbara Windsor) imagination.

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EastEnders spoilers: Will Jack frame Ravi for the SHOOTING?

Airs Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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EastEnders spoilers: Ravi uses copper Jack as his ALIBI!

Airs Monday 8 September 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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EastEnders spoilers: WHO will be the new owner of the Queen Vic?

Airs Monday 21 July 2025 at 8:00pm on BBC1.

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EastEnders spoilers: Will the Slater family buy the Vic?

Airs Monday 21 July 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

Evening Standard

EastEnders star Karen Henthorn reprising role as Julie Bates after 27 years

Julie has gone looking for her husband Nigel Bates, played by Paul Bradley, after he left her without explanation.

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EastEnders spoilers: WHY are the Mitchell family celebrating Christmas in June?!

Airs Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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EastEnders spoilers: Phil has a PAINFUL accident!

Airs Monday 23 June 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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EastEnders spoilers: Does someone DIE in the car crash?

Airs Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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EastEnders spoilers: WHO gets arrested on Albert Square?

Airs Monday 26 May 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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EastEnders spoilers: Lauren is stressed out with baby Jimmy...

Airs Monday 19 May 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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