Jane Beale actor on return to EastEnders: ‘It’s going to be intense’

Actor Laurie Brett has said her character Jane Beale’s return to EastEnders will be “intense, exciting and emotional”. During Monday evening’s episode Jane came face to face with Cindy Beale, Ian Beale’s first wife, before the famous “duff duff” sound signalled the credits. Advertisement Speaking about the scene, Brett, 55, said she thought it gave viewers “a bit of a shock”.

Laurie Brett has returned to EastEnders as Jane Beale (BBC/PA) “They’ve never met before, but Jane knows an awful lot more about Cindy than Cindy knows about Jane because of all those years she spent with the Beale kids,” she said. Advertisement “So, Jane is sideswiped by Cindy, but she’s also a bit indignant, thinking, what are you doing in my house? “Seeing Cindy is almost like seeing a ghost for Jane. Jane’s head is spinning, which is only natural, given how bizarre this situation is.

Advertisement “It’s going to be intense, exciting and emotional.” Brett’s character was forced to leave Walford by Max Branning in 2017, having previously left Albert Square in 2012 when she took up a job in Cardiff. Advertisement Cindy, played by Michelle Collins, returned to the soap last year almost 25 years after she was said to have died in prison while giving birth.

Cindy is growing increasingly suspicious about Ian’s trip away in #EastEnders , tomorrow at 7:30pm on @BBCOne and on @BBCiPlayer . pic.twitter.

com/SAomHe2HKx — BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) July 14, 2024 Adv.