Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) is about to get a blast from the previous in EastEnders this month when outdated flame Duncan Boyd (David Gillespie) waltzes again into her life unexpectedly.
Duncan, who featured within the BBC One cleaning soap again within the late eighties, was the curate of the native church the place Sharon usually sought solace, decided to flee her turbulent life over at The Vic as Den and Angie’s marriage fell aside.
With Duncan proving to be a supportive shoulder, Sharon quickly developed emotions for the reverend, a lot to Den’s dismay, with the pair subsequently changing into engaged to be married – that's, till Sharon known as off the marriage when Duncan was supplied a brand new job at a parish in Wiltshire.
The character, who was final seen in 1989, returns to screens later this month when he plans to officiate Albie’s christening, and he’s left shocked when he arrives in The Vic to understand that former flame, Sharon, is the younger boy’s mom.
Speak about a long-awaited reunion!
Duncan’s time in Walford is short-lived, however in typical Albert Sq. trend, his presence ruffles a couple of feathers, together with his previous romantic historical past with Sharon coming to mild.
Discussing his return 34 years later, actor David Gillespie stated: ‘I've to say what a pleasure it was being again in EastEnders reviving my position as Duncan after over 30 years of leaving the present – slightly unusual at first however “good unusual”.
‘The one folks I knew have been my outdated mates Letitia [Dean] and Gillian [Taylforth] however I used to be made to really feel immediately at dwelling by such a beautiful solid and nice crew – a lot of new mates. Fabulous!’
EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw, in the meantime, added: ‘It’s fantastic to welcome David again to the position of Duncan Boyd. Though we haven’t seen Duncan for over three a long time, his character shares a romantic historical past with one of many present’s iconic matriarchs, Sharon.
‘We’re delighted to have him again for a short time as he unknowingly stirs up drama between the completely happy couple.’
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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