Dean Gaffney briefly returns to Walford

Dean Gaffney is set to return to EastEnders for a short visit.

The character of Robbie Jackson was last seen in Walford in February 2010 when he walked his sister Bianca down the aisle at her wedding. He then returned to India after revealing that his wife, Nita, was expecting their first child.

Dean Gaffney said about his return: “I am honoured that Dominic and all at EastEnders have decided to open the door and find out where Robbie's been and what he's been up to.”

He will be seen later this year as part of Lindsey Coulson’s exit storyline who plays his mother Carol on the show.