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

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The Independent UK · May 1

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 · May 1

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 · Apr 30

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 · Feb 21

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 · Dec 21, 2025

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 · Dec 6, 2025

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 · Nov 15, 2025

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 · Nov 15, 2025

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 · Nov 13, 2025

Legendary EastEnders character to return for special episode

The soap has worked with Dementia UK for the ongoing storyline

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025