There's some big drama ahead on EastEnders as the BBC soap prepares to welcome another exciting returning character to Albert Square.
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This time, it's the turn of David Wicks (Michael French) to pop back, having been last seen in 2014.
It couldn't come at a better time for his daughter in Walford, Bianca (Patsy Palmer), who has been struggling with her health - but also with Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) currently in prison for a crime she didn't commit.
She's desperate for someone to listen to her theories about Reiss (Jonny Freeman) being responsible for the crime - will her dad be the one to do so?
In some first-look pictures from the moment of their reunion, it's not quite a normal meeting.
Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
Bianca is taking part in the Save Our Sonia campaign but trips over and falls into a pile of rubbish bags.
As she emerges from the bin bags holding her head, she is astonished – and confused – to see her estranged dad looking back at her.
Michael French as David Wicks and Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
David quickly realises his daughter needs him more than ever - but why is he back in the first place?
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer.
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Helen Daly is the Associate Editor for Radio Times, overseeing new initiatives and commercial projects for the brand. She was previously Deputy TV Editor at a national publication. She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Media & Journalism from Newcastle University.
