John Bardon (Jim)

[JustJodi]

it was quite poignant between Dot and Jim,, I thought every one was a bit pushy at the party,, and Peg sitting right next to Jim,,Suzy was a bit over the top,,Bianca's character is almost as immature as her youngest daughter.. Jim did not appear to reconize her ,,,I wish Jack had been there,,
I have a feeling this was the last time John Bardon will appear on EE Regardless, I thought it was just wonderful seeing him back on our screens

[sindydoll]

it was good to see him back

[Abigail]

I have a feeling this was the last time John Bardon will appear on EE Regardless, I thought it was just wonderful seeing him back on our screens

I think you may be right there. John was rushed into hospital a few weeks ago with a suspected stroke. I don't think he'll be back on a regular basis, his health just isn't what it should be.

[sindydoll]

i cant see him coming back now he has had this set back

[pinkles14]

It was good to see him back..... good episode....

[Perdita]

EastEnders veteran June Brown has hinted that John Bardon is to make a return to the soap in June as her screen husband Jim Branning.

The 82-year-old BAFTA nominee, who plays Walford's Dot Branning, yesterday spoke of her Bardon's ongoing improvement since his stroke in June 2007.

She told The Mirror: "John is coming back in June and he is improving all the time. You just keep all your fingers crossed that Jim will be back. He won’t be grumpy and he will talk as much as he can."

Bardon has since filmed three brief appearances as Jim, who has also suffered a stroke in the soap's storylines. Jim first returned to the Square for his birthday on August 11. On December 4, his son Jack (Scott Maslen) paid him a visit in the care home and later that month, he surprised Dot by turning up on her doorstep on Christmas Day.

Speaking of Bardon's potential return, executive producer Diederick Santer yesterday told DS: "I saw John last week and he's in good form. He's keen to come back and we just have to work around him to make sure that he's comfortable when he's here."

He added: "All things being equal, we'll definitely be seeing him again in the show before too long."

[parkerman]

That's really good news.

[Chloe O'brien]

Good news that John is improving all the time and it will be great to have him back with Dot as long as he is fit enough.

[Chris_2k11]

Wonder what he'll make of Dotty

[JustJodi]

Wonder what he'll make of Dotty

If I am not mistaken, they have already met at the care home Because they were talking about it I think last week.. before Nasty Nick showed up,,,