[jackc1806]

EastEnders will welcome back one of its most popular characters next year as Lacey Turner reprises her role as Stacey Branning.

The actress will return to filming at the BBC One soap in January after three years away from the programme.


Stacey was last seen fleeing the country after Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) exposed her as the killer of Archie Mitchell.

While exact details of her comeback storyline have yet to be revealed, show bosses are promising that Stacey's shock return will be one to remember.

Turner commented: "I may have left EastEnders over three years ago, but the show has always been in my heart, as has Stacey, and she has never really left my side.

"I am so excited about returning and seeing what the future holds for her. It's been a while since I set foot in Albert Square and I am looking forward to coming home."

EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins added: "Stacey is one of EastEnders' best-loved characters, played by one of television's finest actors and I am tremendously excited that Lacey has decided to return home to Walford.

"Stacey's last time on the Square was iconic. But that was just the first act. There is so much more to come for Stacey - and her return will send ripples of drama through the Square."


Turner's original stint as Stacey ran between 2004 and 2010, during which time she won over 30 awards for her portrayal of the character.

Stacey was also at the centre of huge storylines, including her affair with father-in-law Max (Jake Wood) and the shock reveal in EastEnders' 25th anniversary live episode that she was responsible for Archie's murder.

Since leaving EastEnders, Turner has appeared in a number of other shows including Being Human, True Love, Bedlam, Switch and Our Girl.

As well as returning to EastEnders, Turner will be filming a five-part series of Our Girl next year.


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[Me. I Am Salman]

OH MY ****IGN gOD

[jackc1806]

[Jake.]

This is amazing news, has it really been 3 years

And her bi-polar story was one of the best in recent years imo

[Smithy]

d'awww remember when everyone said she was gonna make it in hollywood

[Tom4784]

I'm guessing it's not going to be a long stay, given that her character is wanted for murder.

[HD]

**** actress..
only come crawling back 'cos no-one will have her, like Liz McDonald.

[jackc1806]

Originally Posted by G.U.Yule

d'awww remember when everyone said she was gonna make it in hollywood

[Me. I Am Salman]

Originally Posted by Snowjakes

This is amazing news, has it really been 3 years

And her bi-polar story was one of the best in recent years imo

The show has changed so much since 2009 it's crazy, things started to go bad in 2010 imo

[Jordan.]

The only person that can save EE, I may start watching again

[Iceman]

Thats me back as a viewer...such a fantastic actress....cant wait.

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Salman!

The show has changed so much since 2009 it's crazy, things started to go bad in 2010 imo

Yeah but things are on the up what with the removal of Alice and Stacey coming back

[Drew.]

when does Danny Dyers episodes start airing?

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Santi Claus

when does Danny Dyers episodes start airing?

From Xmas I believe

[Drew.]

Originally Posted by Snowjakes

From Xmas I believe

Good stuff, might consider watching again then

[Iceman]

Think DD arrives on xmas day???

[Jords]

May start watching again, love Stacey Slater.

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Santi Claus

Good stuff, might consider watching again then

Now all we need to do is get back Peggy and Pat's ghost or something

[King Gizzard]

Pat's dead??

[bbfan1991]

I am so happy about this news. Stacey Slater is my favourite ever EE character, she is a legend and I hope they have big plans for her.

Lacey Turner is an incredible young Actress and she always loves the show, she at least is not snobby towards it unlike other Actors who think they are better than the show itself.

DTC you great man for making my dream return happen and certain characters reactions will be interesting, bring on the drama in 2014.

[Me. I Am Salman]

omg bbfan you're back the Hollyoaks thread was so empty </3

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Yukon Cornelius

Pat's dead??

Yeah, she died nearly two years ago now

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I'm guessing it's not going to be a long stay, given that her character is wanted for murder.

She's back full time, it says in the article. DTC must have big plans because he is a big fan of Stacey/Lacey.

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Salman!

omg bbfan you're back the Hollyoaks thread was so empty </3

Thank you! I shall be back to resurrect it.

Been busy RL wise and enjoying work hence my absence, at least somebody missed me LOL.

[Glenn.]

Omg I love Stacey slater so much

Fantastic news