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PATSY Palmer is returning to EastEnders as gobby Bianca Jackson – eight years after she left.

The redhead, famed for shouting “Rick-ay” at her hubby, is at “rock bottom” when she moves back to Walford.

Bianca is now a single mum with a gaggle of children by different men – just like her mum Carol.

Her only relative in the Square is grandmother Pat.

Sid Owen, who played Ricky, is not returning in the near future.

Patsy, 35, said last night: “I’m really excited about rejoining the cast and working with old friends again. I can’t wait to explore what Bianca has been doing with her life and seeing what she is going to get up to next.”

Executive producer Diederick Santer said: “I’m delighted to welcome Patsy Palmer home to EastEnders. Bianca is one of the most popular characters the show has ever had. Millions grew up with her.”

Patsy will start filming in January and will be on screen in spring 2008.

Source - The Sun