Shaun Williamson is reprising his iconic role as Barry Evans in a special episode of EastEnders this December, more than 21 years after his character's death. The episode will focus on Nigel's dementia storyline, with Barry appearing alongside his step-mother Pat in The Queen Vic.
Barry was known for his bad luck and tumultuous relationship with Pat, whom he blamed for his father's death after her affair with Frank Butcher. His marriage to Janine Butcher ended tragically in 2004 when she pushed him off a cliff after he failed to wear slip-on shoes.
In the upcoming episode, as Nigel's dementia symptoms intensify, Pat and Barry put aside their differences to help him. The show has been working with Dementia UK on the storyline.
Williamson said: “It was a complete shock getting the call to go back to Albert Square, but so exciting! I have to admit to a few nerves (loads!) when I walked back onto the set of The Queen Victoria, but it was so great to work with old friends and colleagues on such a brilliant episode.”
