‘EastEnders' Spoiler: Kathy Beale's Back In Walford! Gillian Taylforth's Character Makes Full Return After Live Week Comeback
'EastEnders' Kathy Is Back - For Good!
Rachel McGrath— The Huffington Post UK
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It’s been over almost 6 months since Kathy Beale made a shock return during ‘EastEnders’ live week, and now, Gillian Taylforth’s character is set to return to Walford properly.
Since meeting with Phil Mitchell in an East London car park in February, Kathy has made a series of random appearances in E20.
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She's ba-ack!
Now, Kathy is set to make her way back to Albert Square itself for the first time since 2000, taking a huge risk the residents - aside from Phil - still think she’s dead.
Kathy’s desperate to return home though, and decides to go straight to The Arches, where she comes face-to-face with Phil.
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Will Phil agree to help?
Once there, she begs the Mitchell brother to find a way for her to return home - but will he offer any help?
Kathy’s eventual big reveal is likely to cause huge shockwaves in Albert Square, and will stun Ben Mitchell and Ian Beale, who both think their mum is dead.
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Surely it won't be long before someone in the Square spots Kathy...
Watch ‘EastEnders’ from 17th August to see the Kathy’s (proper) return.
Who Is Kathy Beale?
1. Kathy first appeared in 'EastEnders' in 1985.(01 of08)
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Kathy and her husband Pete, along with their son Ian Beale, were one of Walford's original families and Gillian's character remained in the soap until 2000. (credit:Martin Leaver/allaction.co.uk /EMPICS Entertainment)
2. She's got history with Phil.(02 of08)
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In 1993, Kathy began an affair with Phil Mitchell, which was as rocky as you might expect. Despite their various troubles, the couple had baby Ben - yes, the one who murdered Heather - a year after their 1995 marriage. (credit:BBC Pictures)
3. Sharon isn't going to be happy. (03 of08)
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Sharon and Kathy's rivalry goes right back to 1993, when Kathy discovered that her lover Phil - who was married to Nadia at the time - was also having an affair with Sharon. How will Sharon feel about Kathy being back on the scene? Our guess is - NOT happy. Can we just take a second to look at Letitia Dean's hair in this photo, please? (credit:BBC Pictures)
4. Kathy starred in a number of key storylines(04 of08)
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Kathy's rape storyline was watched by over 19 million viewers in 1988, and the soap was praised for the way it handled the sensitive subject. Her domestic violence storyline was also well-received by viewers. (credit:BBC Pictures)
5. Gillian decided to leave in 2000.(05 of08)
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The actress said she needed a break, and wanted to try other things away from the world of Walford. (credit:BBC Pictures)
6. Kathy also had an affair with Grant.(06 of08)
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Those Mitchell brothers are just so irresistible, aren't they? (credit:BBC Pictures)
8. Kathy was presumed dead in 2006.(07 of08)
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It was announced that Kathy was being killed off, in order to allow her son Ben to return to the soap with his dad Phil Mitchell... (credit:BBC Pictures)
9. BUT NOW SHE'S BACK!(08 of08)
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...Yes! Little did we know, 'EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins was masterminding a return for Kathy. Phil's managed to keep her presence a secret for quite some time, but it looks like the Kat(hy) is about to be let out of the bag. (credit:BBC Pictures)