EastEnders confirms another soap icon is returning to show ahead of 40th anniversary

Patsy Palmer is to reprise her role as Bianca Jackson

Patsy Palmer is to reprise her role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, it has been confirmed.

The actress, who played the character on and off from 1993 to 2014, will return to the soap ahead of its 40th anniversary in February.

It is not yet known how long Palmer will be staying on the soap, but her return is sure to be a welcome one for fans of the show.

Palmer is one of several soap icons to return to EastEnders in recent months

In recent months, a number of soap icons have returned to EastEnders, including Shane Richie (Alfie Moon), Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater), and Letitia Dean (Sharon Watts).

The returns of these popular characters have been a ratings success for the soap, and Palmer's return is likely to have a similar effect.

EastEnders is celebrating its 40th anniversary in February

EastEnders is celebrating its 40th anniversary in February, and the return of Palmer is just one of a number of special events that are planned to mark the occasion.

Other events that are planned include a live episode, a special documentary, and a number of other surprises.

The 40th anniversary of EastEnders is sure to be a memorable one, and the return of Palmer is just one of the many reasons why.