Pam St Clement’s return to Albert Square wasn’t as easy as fans might imagine, in fact, it was "strangely difficult".

The 83-year-old actress, who famously played Pat Butcher in the BBC soap EastEnders, is making a surprise comeback in a special Christmas episode that will air tonight (December 23.)

Her character appears as a figure in a dream sequence which is part of a storyline exploring Nigel Bates’ dementia.

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