EastEnders Shirley Carter star returning to screens after ‘going missing' from soap – as she reunites with Danny Dyer
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EASTENDERS Shirley Carter star is set to return to our screens after 'going missing' from the soap - as she reunites with Danny Dyer.
Linda Henry played Shirley in the square from 2006 but she quit the role three years ago after the death of her son Mick.
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EastEnders Shirley Carter star is set to return to our screens after 'going missing' from the soap - as she reunites with Danny Dyer
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Linda quit the soap three years ago after Danny's exit
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But now the pair have been reunited and are set to appear in a brand new project together again.
And what's even better - is that other soap stars will be joining the iconic pair.
Linda and Danny will be reuniting in the comedy show Mr Bigstuff's second series.
Which follows two polar-opposite brothers that have been estranged for a number of years.
Danny, earned his first ever BAFTA nomination for his role as Lee Campbell, and stars alongside series creator Ryan Sampson as Glen.
Speaking to Metro, Danny said: "You can go where you want with these characters.
"They're all very loveable, they're all flawed, they've all got their issues.
"But I think this is just the beginning of this, and I'm very intrigued to see what Ryan comes up with next. No pressure!"
Following a bombshell that their father isn't dead, the pair navigate the news in their own, very different ways.
Meanwhile, Glen's wife Kirsty (Harriet Webb) is blackmailed after sharing a kiss with someone other than her husband.
EastEnders's Shirley Carter sobs as she realises son Mick is dead
Linda will play Pam, a 'no-nonsense, hands-on mechanic' at the family haulage firm.
EastEnders' Barry Evans ( Shaun Williamson) – who was shockingly killed by Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) will also guest star.
Plus, Coronation Street Icon Rula Lenska plays an eccentric woman named Rita who the brothers think is connected to their dad.
Joining them will be another long gone Corrie legend, Shobna Gulati, who is best known for their part as Sunita Alahan in the street.
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Fans are excited for Linda and Danny's reunion and one said: "I genuinely stopped in my tracks and thought this was a Shirley Carter return first look."
Another shared: "Linda Henry is still acting."
"The fact our Shirl will be back on our screens omg I've missed her. I will have to tune in" exclaimed a third.
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BAFTA-nominated Danny Dyer and Ryan Sampson return in series two of Mr Bigstuff
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The new series of Mr Bigstuff airs July on Sky and NOW.
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