Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters It looks like EastEnders' Pat Butcher , played by Pam St Clement , could be making an unexpected return for the soap's monumental 40th anniversary. The iconic character first graced Walford in 1986 and quickly became a fan favourite, establishing herself as one of the show's most memorable and enduring characters. For a quarter of a century, she was a constant presence on the show, embroiled in numerous major storylines .
During her stint in Walford, her character tied the knot four times and had many fiery clashes with her rival Peggy Mitchell. However, in 2012, Pat bid farewell to her earrings for good. Fans will remember that she was written out of the show in January after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Pat made a surprise appearance in 2016, briefly appearing in Peggy Mitchell's ( Barbara Windsor ) final episode. Pam also reprised the role of Pat's ghost in 2018 for SafeGlaze UK, forming a double act with a window salesperson (also portrayed by Pam), reports the Daily Star . Now, over a decade since her on-screen demise, fans are convinced she's set to return to the soap for its 40th anniversary next February.
This speculation has been fuelled by the recent confirmation that David Wicks , Pat's son, is set to return later this year. One Reddit user sug.