Iconic EastEnders character returns to highlight dementia after years | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
Eastenders announced that Karen Henthorn has returned as Julie Bates, who was preparing to make waves in Walford this summer. The character was last seen twenty years ago, he left the square in 1997 and raised the war with dementia of his husband Nigel Bates (played by Paul Bradley).
Last year, Nigel made a surprise return and showed that Julie separated his ways. He then confessed to the real reasons to leave; His determination to face his dementia without installing Julie.
However, Phil Mitchell just fought to look at his friend, he received a sad fee.
Kat Slater noticed the distress of Phil, and although Phil hesitated to oppose Nigel’s wishes, he called on him to contact Julie. Nevertheless, he won the advice of Kat and started Julie’s long -awaited return.
Karen has been an amazing 27 years since the decoration of Albert Square with Paul Bradley. Thinking about the experience, he said how to come together with his former star star. Reports the mirror.
He continued: “After 27 years to go back to Albert Square and work with a pleasant pleasant Paul Bradley – very surreal – scary how fast time goes!” he said.
He pointed to a rocky path in front of his character: “Julie was great after the first relief he felt that Nigel was still alive.
Executive producer Ben Wadey said his excitement that Karen Henthorn has returned to the iconic formation as Julie: “We are pleased that Karen Henthorn returned to revive his role as Julie looking for Nigel.
“Julie has not seen Nigel for almost two years and is not aware of the diagnosis and reasons for separation, so arrival will ask questions for couples.”
Approximately thirty years have passed since Julie’s last detection in the square, her voice made a surprise return when she received a voicemail from Nigel’s wife earlier this year. In the message, Julie’s voice said: “Nigel, Julie again. Is it my last message or ..
“Listen, Nigel, I promise, I promise that I haven’t passed, no matter what if you get out and get lost, I have to know if it’s really good.”
While Julie’s appearance on the screen remains under the windings, Karen is already on the set, while viewers can estimate their arrival in the coming weeks.
The big question continues: How will Nigel Julie react to the unexpected return?
