Patsy Palmer has shared how her alter ego, Bianca Jackson, will reconnect with her returning father, David Wicks (played by Michael French), when he makes his highly anticipated return to EastEnders next week. Little is known about David and Bianca's reunion, apart from a literally rubbish first encounter and a heart-to-heart between father and daughter. But in an interview shared with RadioTimes.
com and other media, Palmer reveals the mutual respect she and co-star French share for each other, and her delight at working with the actor once again. She also teases the fresh new dynamic between her alter ego and David, and her hopes for David to play the hero for B. The actress also praises EastEnders' Executive producer Chris Clenshaw for his work on the BBC soap.
Read on for the full chat ahead of a big week for Bianca. How did you feel to learn Michael French was coming back as David Wicks? " I was so happy and grateful to hear that Michael was coming back. I know he'd wanted to come back so we could work together.
Michael and I really bring out the best in each other – well, he certainly brings out the best in me. "It was a dream to work with him again. I love Michael, and I love David Wicks.
Plus, Bianca and David have a new dynamic in their relationship this time around." What can you tell us about this chapter of David and Bianca's story? "This is a whole new era of David and Bianca. I really love that EastEnders is exploring a father-and-daughter relationship like thi.
