EastEnders' legend Patsy Palmer announces return to BBC soap as Bianca Jackson
EastEnders' star Patsy Palmer is making a BBC soap comeback as the feisty Bianca Jackson.
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Patsy Palmer is returning to Albert Square this year to play EastEnders' icon Bianca Jackson once again, it has been revealed.
The 51-year-old actress will reprise her role on the BBC soap for a short stint this spring after four years away from the serial drama.
Patsy has already started filming her scenes for EastEnders, telling the Press Association: "I'm so excited to be reprising the role of Bianca.
"EastEnders holds such a special place in my heart, so it's always a pleasure to be back."
Her outspoken character was last seen in Walford in September 2019 to attend Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) wedding to Callum Highway (Tony Clay).
In scenes yet to air, she will be visited by Whitney and her partner Zack Hudson (James Farrar) after her off-screen break-up with Terry Spraggan (Terry Alderton).
Bianca's return will be part of a "special episode" centred on Whitney and the dramas she has to deal with in Milton Keynes where Bianca currently resides.
Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders' executive producer, gushed: "I'm thrilled to welcome the fabulous Patsy back to the iconic role of Bianca Jackson."
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"Although the character was last seen on-screen in 2019, Bianca still remains a fan favourite.
"We know our audiences will be thrilled at her return as she is thrust into the heart of the drama alongside step-daughter Whitney."
Patsy's first appearance on the soap was in 1993 as the daughter of Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson).
The character is renowned for her turbulent relationship with Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) who she used to yell at.
Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) is Bianca's sister, and she still features on the London-based soap. However, Ricky is no longer a part of EastEnders, having left back in 2012.
Patsy's new EastEnders scenes will be airing this spring on BBC One.
EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.