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Steve McFadden on Letitia Dean's return to EastEnders

Steve McFadden has praised the decision to bring Letitia Dean back to EastEnders.

It was reported earlier this month that Dean is to reprise her role as Sharon Watts, making her comeback in the summer.

Speaking to The People, McFadden - who plays Phil Mitchell - said: "We've a lot of history in the show. When Letitia was here, it was the golden era of EastEnders.

"I'm happy about her returning. I reckon they must have some good plots in the pipeline for us."

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A welcome surprise sees Sharon Rickman reappear in Walford later this year. 

EastEnders' bosses are bringing back the show’s original “Princess” – with the return of Sharon Watts.

Feisty Sharon, played by Letitia Dean, last appeared in 2006 after being one of the original 1985 cast – as the adopted daughter of Dirty Den and Angie.

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