'EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood has revealed that Tanya Jessop's mother, Cora Cross, will make a return to the soap later this year.
Cora, played by award-winning actress Ann Mitchell, appeared on the soap for a guest stint in April as she arrived in Walford for Tanya's wedding.
During her brief stay on Albert Square, Cora soon became known for her brash attitude and outspoken ways.
In an interview with Inside Soap, Kirkwood said: "We all love Cora here - actress Ann Mitchell could be one of the Walford greats.
"She'll be returning late in the summer and is here to stay."
Kirkwood also promised that there is more to come from Tanya's troubled sister Rainie (Tanya Franks), who has stayed in the area since returning for the wedding.
He said: "I'm really keen to establish the Cross women - Rainie completes the mix as the slightly broken sister who's one step away from a vodka bottle."
Jo Joyner, who plays Tanya, has previously said that it is "a real treat" to film scenes which focus on her character's family.
