Vicki Fowler is to return to EastEnders in order to pay her respects at her uncle Martin’s funeral.
Vicki, who will be played by Andor and Rain Dogs actor Alice Haig, will set foot in Albert Square for the first time in more than 20 years, bringing her new boyfriend, Ross, and his son, Joel, with her.
It comes after Martin Fowler (James Bye) died from a cardiac arrest in Thursday’s 40th anniversary live episode of the BBC soap, after he suffered from crush syndrome when a metal beam was lifted from his midriff that had fallen on him following an explosion in the Queen Vic pub.
Speaking about the character’s return, Haig said: “I am so excited. I have…