EastEnders has announced that Patsy Palmer will be back as Albert Square icon Bianca Jackson "for a short stint this spring".
Announcing the news, the BBC soap said: "Having briefly returned in 2019, Patsy reprises her role as Whitney and Zack visit Bianca in Milton Keynes following her off-screen break-up with Terry, but it's not long before chaos ensues.
"Bianca first landed on our screens in 1993 as the fiery, sharp-tongued daughter of Carol Jackson and remains heavily connected to Walford through the Branning family and two of the show's much-loved characters, step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and sister Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy).
"Over her 13 collective years in Albert Square, Bianca was never far away from drama having been involved in some of the show's most iconic storylines including the discovery that David Wicks was her dad, her tumultuous relationship with Ricky Butcher and Whitney's abuse within the family storyline which [sic] aired in 2008.
"Bianca's return will premiere in a special episode focusing on Whitney and the drama she faces in Milton Keynes..."
Palmer said of her return: "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."
Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer, added: "I'm thrilled to welcome the fabulous Patsy back to the iconic role of Bianca Jackson. 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."
Palmer has begun filming her scenes.
EastEnders airs on RTÉ One and BBC One Monday to Thursday.
