Ross Kemp will be making his way back to Albert Square later this year, reprising his role as iconic EastEnders character Grant Mitchell.
First making an appearance on the soap in 1990, Grant arrived on the Square alongside on screen brother Phil (Steve McFadden), with the two instantly proving a hit with the viewers.
Barbara Windsor arrived a few years later as the incredible Mitchell matriarch Peggy and the family became one of the most recognisable on British television.
Kemp's brief return is to coincide with Peggy's final ever episodes with drama set to explode. Grant's ex-wife Sharon is currently married to his brother, whilst his brother's ex-wife Kathy whom he has slept with are all living in Walford, so an explosive reunion is expected.
Speaking about his return, Kemp says: "When I was approached about returning to EastEnders for Barbara's final episodes, it was something I could not turn down. Barbara is a very close friend so when I learned of the storyline, it felt right that the Mitchell brothers are reunited with their mother for the last time. I am really looking forward to going back to EastEnders and filming what are set to be some classic EastEnders episodes."
Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins added: "Ross Kemp is top of every EastEnders fan's return wish list. And being an EastEnders fan myself, he has been at the top of mine. Grant Mitchell is an EastEnders legend and finally he is returning home to Walford to say goodbye to his mother and be reunited not just with his old loves but also his brother. To have the Mitchell brothers come face to face again, having to face losing their mother, is an opportunity to show Ross Kemp and Steve McFadden at their very best.
"We are all so excited finally to have Ross back on the Square - and to have Ross Kemp, Barbara Windsor, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean and Gillian Taylforth all on screen together at the same time as Peggy makes an exit like no other, this promises to be something very special."
These episodes including Peggy's final appearances will come later this year in the Spring.
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