Albert Sq. icon Barry Evans is heading again to EastEnders this December after twenty years away from Walford, with actor Shaun Williamson admitting he was ‘shocked’
Barry Evans is again in Walford this Christmas after 21 years away. The iconic character is returning to EastEnders after twenty years as a part of Nigel Bates’ tragic dementia battle. Barry was killed off in 2004, when he was pushed off of a cliff by his spouse Janine Butcher.
However in an enormous twist, actor Shaun Williamson will likely be reprising his well-known function for a particular episode. Bazza will seem the desires of Nigel as he grows increasingly more poorly.
He will likely be again from the lifeless when he seems alongside step-mother Pat Evans in The Queen Vic when Nigel’s dementia signs intensify. Regardless of their relationship was fraught within the land of the dwelling, Pat and Barry put apart their variations to assist Nigel in his time of want.
The particular episode will air in December, and EastEnders has been working with Dementia UK on Nigel’s storyline since its inception. Shaun admitted he was ‘shocked’ to get the decision from BBC bosses to reprise his function.
Talking on his return to EastEnders, Shaun Williamson stated: “It was a whole shock getting the decision to return to Albert Sq., however so thrilling! I’ve to confess to some nerves (masses!) after I walked again onto the set of The Queen Victoria, nevertheless it was so nice to work with outdated buddies and colleagues on such an excellent episode. Simply goes to indicate, you by no means know what’s across the nook.”
Ben Wadey, EastEnders Government Producer added: “I’m delighted to welcome Shaun Williamson again to EastEnders for Nigel’s particular episode. Barry Evans was famend for being one among Walford’s unluckiest residents, most notably for his selection of sneakers, and so it was a privilege to welcome him again alongside Pat for these particular scenes in The Vic.”
When Barry final stepped foot in Walford he had a bitter feud with step-mother Pat, who he refused to forgive following her affair with Frank Butcher which he believed to be the foundation reason for his beloved dad’s demise.
And after a collection of failed romances, Barry thought he had lastly discovered his match when he married Walford’s Janine Butcher, however their relationship proved to be most fateful of all, and Barry fell to his premature demise in 2004 when Janine pushed him off a cliff.
Shaun just lately paid tribute to his on-screen father, Tony Caunter, who died on the age of 88. Tony performed Roy Evans within the cleaning soap from 1994 till 2003.
In a submit on Instagram, Williamson wrote: “RIP Tony Caunter. He was like a second father to me and taught me a lot about performing and life. An ideal actor and an amazing man. I’ll miss him a lot.”
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