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A much-loved EastEnders star has introduced their return to the cleaning soap after 10 years away from the present.
Michael French, 61, performs Pat Butcher and Pete Beale’s son David Wicks and was final seen on Albert Sq. in 2014 when he proposed to his childhood sweetheart Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) however missed the marriage after struggling a coronary heart assault. Jackson – who was left on the altar alone – subsequently dumped David for the jilt and he left Walford for America.
French will return to EastEnders for a number of episodes forward of the present’s fortieth anniversary and BBC executives have teased a dramatic storyline involving his lengthy standing character, who made his debut on Albert Sq. again in 1993.
French mentioned in an announcement: “I really feel honoured to be requested to reprise the position of David Wicks as soon as once more. It could solely be a short go to, however we all know from his previous that David by no means fails to create a variety of drama in a really brief time.”
Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders government producer added: “David Wicks is undoubtedly considered one of EastEnders’ most beloved rogues, and we’re thrilled to welcome the gifted Michael French again to the legendary position as we lead as much as the present’s fortieth anniversary.”
“David’s character was by no means shy of drama throughout his earlier stints, and I can guarantee you this return might be no totally different,” he revealed.
It has not but been revealed what’s going to carry French’s character again to Albert Sq.. Nevertheless, David Wicks has a historic feud along with his step-brother Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) as he beforehand had an affair along with his then spouse, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), which noticed Cindy rent a hitman in an try and have Ian killed.
One other storyline noticed David develop emotions for Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) solely to find she was his secret daughter.
Forward of the EastEnders’ fortieth anniversary subsequent February, Clenshaw has scheduled a gentle movement of shock plot twists for viewers.
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In current months, the present has seen comebacks from Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine), Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) and Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), with Tracy-Ann Oberman quickly to return as Sharon Watts’ stepmother Chrissie Watts.
Discussing her historic comeback, Oberman mentioned: ‘Chrissie Watts was such a fantastic character to play – a sufferer or a villain. She is an actual fan favorite so, when [boss] Chris Clenshaw requested me to come back again and re-visit her and see what has occurred within the final 19 years, I jumped on the probability.
‘The scripts are improbable and I hope the viewers take pleasure in her as a lot as I’m having fun with enjoying her once more.’
