Earlier this week it was revealed that Patsy Palmer would be returning to Albert Square to reprise her role as Bianca Jackson.  She has been away from the show for eight years, and looks set to return with a horde of children in line.  It seems that Bianca will return as a single mother struggling to survive.  The news has come as a surprise to many fans, after Palmer branded the show as ‘rubbish’ and vowed never to return in 2005.  Whilst Eastenders executives initially denied that Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher) would also be returning, the following day it was confirmed that he will be rejoining the soap.  Rumour has it that Ricky is remarried with a stunning wife, which will contrast with Bianca’s struggles.  The pair were famous for their stormy relationship, and had a child together (Liam).

The couple were last seen in a one-off special in 2002 in Manchester, when the characters went their own ways.  The pair will begin filming in January and be back on our screens by spring, so there is a little bit of time to wait yet.  However, that gives the rumour-mill plenty of time to churn out the exact surroundings of their respective returns!