Category: EastEnders
Date: 07.08.2005
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EastEnders today confirmed there will be some new arrivals in Walford before the end of the year.
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The legendary Frank Butcher, played by Mike Reid, will be returning for his daughter Janine's trial.
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Meanwhile, a new face will be turning up and causing a stir amongst the women of Walford.
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Deano Wicks, played by Matt Di Angelo, is Pat's nephew. He is a cocky, charismatic young lad who expects to take the world by storm.
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He has an eye for the ladies and doesn't see anyone as out of his league. It is the pursuit of these women that more often than not will land him in a bit of trouble.
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Matt said: "I can't wait to join EastEnders to play Deano. He's a combination of a young Alfie Moon and Del Boy.
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"He rates himself quite highly too so he's going to have lots of fun in the square."
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Frank Butcher's return to the square coincides with his daughter Janine's trial for the murder of Laura Beale.
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He is only back for the duration of the trial but while he is there his presence ruffles a lot of feathers as old feelings resurface and old loyalties are tested.
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Mike Reid and Matt Di Angelo join the square in December.
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Notes to Editors
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Frank Butcher was last seen in Albert Square in November 2000. He had been planning to run away with Pat but she changed her mind at the last minute. Peggy discovered Frank's plans and kicked him out anyway.
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Frank and Peggy were reunited briefly in Spain in January 2002. More recently Frank has been selling cars in the West Country.
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Peggy returns to Walford in September 2005.
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Charlie Brooks will not be returning as part of the Janine trial storyline.
