Last seen on screen in 2012, Ricky will be reunited with his sister Janine.
It’s been over ten years since he last stepped foot in Albert Square but Ricky Butcher is on his way back as Sid Owen is set to reprise his iconic role for a stint later this year.
Ricky has an extensive history in Walford after first landing on our screens in 1988 when his father, Frank, became landlord of The Queen Vic. Throughout the years, Ricky has been at the forefront of some of EastEnders’ most iconic storylines, most notably his relationship with Bianca Jackson.
However, his past with Bianca will be the least of his problems when he returns as he is set to come face-to-face with his ex-wife Sam Mitchell, played by Kim Medcalf.
Ricky has always had a way of causing trouble for himself and those around him and this time promises to be no different.
Now reunited with his troublesome sister, Janine, played by Charlie Brooks, it’s safe to say the siblings will quickly get up to no good, but viewers will have to wait and see what brings Ricky back and if he’s a changed man.
Speaking about returning to EastEnders, Sid Owen said "I’m delighted to back at EastEnders. I can’t wait to see what Ricky Butcher has been up to these past few years and how he’s going to react to seeing some familiar faces including old flames. I’m excited to see the drama unfold."
To which Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw added "It is a great pleasure to welcome Sid back to the role of Ricky Butcher. Sid helped to create such an iconic character in Ricky who became so synonymous with the show and we couldn’t be more excited to have him back for a while."
"Ricky has so much history in the Square to explore and while a lot of time has passed since we last saw him, it’s fair to say wherever Ricky goes, he always finds himself slap-bang in the middle of mayhem."
EastEnders continues Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One