‘Beloved’ EastEnders star set to return to the soap after 10 year hiatus

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Michael French, 61, plays Pat Butcher and Pete Beale’s son David Wicks and was last seen on Albert Square in 2014 when he proposed to his childhood sweetheart Carol Jackson but missed the wedding after suffering a heart attack. French will return to EastEnders for multiple episodes ahead of the show’s 40th anniversary and BBC executives have teased a dramatic storyline involving his long standing character, who made his debut on Albert Square back in 1993. It may only be a brief visit, but we know from his past that David never fails to create a lot of drama in a very short time.” Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders executive producer added: “David Wicks is undoubtedly one of EastEnders’ most beloved rogues, and we are thrilled to welcome the talented Michael French back to the legendary role as we lead up to the show’s 40th anniversary.” “David’s character was never shy of drama during his previous stints, and I can assure you this return will be no different,” he revealed. Michael French and Lindsey Coulson in ‘EastEnders’ Another storyline saw David develop feelings for Bianca Jackson only to discover she was his secret daughter.