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EastEnders Shirley Carter star returning to screens after ‘going missing’ from soap – as she reunites with Danny Dyer

Published on May 09, 2025 at 04:22 PM

EASTENDERS Shirley Carter star is set to return to our screens after ‘going missing’ from the soap – as she reunites with Danny Dyer.

played Shirley in the square from 2006 but she quit the role three years ago after the death of her son Mick.

Linda Henry as Shirley Carter in EastEnders holding a bottle of vodka.
EastEnders Shirley Carter star is set to return to our screens after ‘going missing’ from the soap – as she reunites with Danny Dyer
Shirley Carter and Mick Carter behind a pub bar.
Linda quit the soap three years ago after Danny’s exit

But now the pair have been reunited and are set to appear in a brand new project together again.

And what’s even better – is that other will be joining the iconic pair.

Linda and will be reuniting in the show

Which follows two polar-opposite brothers that have been estranged for a number of years.

Danny, earned his first ever BAFTA nominationfor his role as Lee Campbell, and stars alongside series creator as Glen.

Speaking to Metro, Danny said: “You can go where you want with these characters.

“They’re all very loveable, they’re all flawed, they’ve all got their issues.

“But I think this is just the beginning of this, and I’m very intrigued to see what Ryan comes up with next. No pressure!”;

Following a bombshell that their father isn’t dead, the pair navigate the news in their own, very different ways.

Meanwhile, Glen’s wife Kirsty () is blackmailed after sharing a kiss with someone other than her husband.

Linda will play Pam, a ‘no-nonsense, hands-on mechanic’ at the family haulage firm.

EastEnders’ Barry Evans ( ) – who was shockingly killed byJanine Butcher() will also guest star.

Plus, Iconplays an eccentric woman named Rita who the brothers think is connected to their dad.

Joining them will be another long gone Corrie legend,, who is best known for their part as Sunita Alahan in the street.

Fans are excited for Linda and Danny’s reunion and one said: “I genuinely stopped in my tracks and thought this was a Shirley Carter return first look.”;

Another shared: “Linda Henry is still acting.”;

“The fact our Shirl will be back on our screens omg I’ve missed her. I will have to tune in”; exclaimed a third.

Still from Mr Bigstuff season two, showing Lee and Glen sitting on a wall.
BAFTA-nominated Danny Dyer and Ryan Sampson return in series two of Mr Bigstuff

The new series of Mr Bigstuff airs July on Sky and NOW.

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