Eastenders Jim Branning is Back Spoiler

[slater girl]

Jim's back

HERE’S a sight to cheer EastEnders fans — John Bardon back in the Square after suffering a massive stroke.

Frail John, 68, who plays Jim Branning, was written out after the attack last summer — and bosses feared he might never act again.

But he has returned to Elstree Studios, Herts, for an emotional reunion with cast and crew. And he filmed a few scenes despite having some trouble speaking.

In the storyline to be aired on August 11, he is thrown a birthday party by grandson Bradley and his wife Stacey — played by Charlie Clements and Lacey Turner. But Jim’s loving wife Dot — actress June Brown — worries that she won’t be able to cope with the fuss.

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[LostVoodoo]

aww, what a lovely photo

[Dutchgirl]

Ah thanks. He looks well. Good on him and the bosses of EE for implementing his illness.

[Xx-Vicky-xX]

Fantastic news look foward to seeing him back

[Chloe O'brien]

It's great to see the old goat back on the square after such a long time.

[di marco]

John Bardon has returned to the set of EastEnders to film a new guest appearance.

The 69-year-old actor, who plays Jim Branning, was forced to take a break from the BBC One soap after suffering a stroke in June 2007.

Bardon made his first return to the role earlier this year for a one-off episode which aired in August. He has now been spotted at the show's studios in Borehamwood, Herts, once again.

An insider told the Daily Star Sunday: "John was asked if he would come back to film scenes to do with a big autumn storyline. It's going to be massive so there was no way he was going to turn down the chance of going back.

"He's still recovering but the fact that he's been back for another stint has really helped."

A spokesperson for the programme confirmed that Bardon had made a return but kept tight-lipped about the details.

[Dutchgirl]

Maybe the Max /Jack storyline?

[di marco]

Maybe the Max /Jack storyline?

yeh i was thinking that too, cant think of anything else

[Perdita]

Could be when Nick gets back and he wants to be there for Dot

[Siobhan]

Could be when Nick gets back and he wants to be there for Dot

Oh yeah.... now that would be interesting as it is the first time they met