Post by Vics on Aug 6, 2006 9:10:38 GMT -5
Actor Billy Murray is to return to Walford as gangster Johnny Allen for a handful of EastEnders episodes in the autumn - only five months after he left the programme.
Exact details of the storyline are still under wraps, but what is known is that Johnny will not be returning to the Square as such, but will be seen behind bars as he serves a 27-year sentence for murder.
His brief comeback will be part of the exit storyline of his on-screen daughter, Ruby (Louisa Lytton), in which he receives a tip-off about her involvement with a new boyfriend.
Of his return, the 64-year-old actor said: “Viewers are in for a treat. I'm pleased to be back for such an exciting storyline."
An EastEnders spokeswoman told DS: “We are delighted that Billy is returning to the Square and he has an explosive storyline which will air in late autumn.”
Murray left the programme earlier this year following a disagreement over scripting which he claimed had turned his character into a softie.
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www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders/news/news_content/news_20060807.shtml
Eastenders website
Exact details of the storyline are still under wraps, but what is known is that Johnny will not be returning to the Square as such, but will be seen behind bars as he serves a 27-year sentence for murder.
His brief comeback will be part of the exit storyline of his on-screen daughter, Ruby (Louisa Lytton), in which he receives a tip-off about her involvement with a new boyfriend.
Of his return, the 64-year-old actor said: “Viewers are in for a treat. I'm pleased to be back for such an exciting storyline."
An EastEnders spokeswoman told DS: “We are delighted that Billy is returning to the Square and he has an explosive storyline which will air in late autumn.”
Murray left the programme earlier this year following a disagreement over scripting which he claimed had turned his character into a softie.
Digital Spy
www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders/news/news_content/news_20060807.shtml
Eastenders website
