EASTENDERS - He's alive! (Although, we'd already kinda guessed!)

EastEnders bosses have confirmed the return of Nick Cotton. 

Last night we saw Carol make the startling discovery that Nick was alive and well, when she answered Charlie's phone, and - well - Nick was on the other end! 

She then stormed outside to ask Charlie when he planned on telling Dot that her beloved (god know why!) son was still alive and kicking... 

John Altman has spoken of his exciting return, saying:

"After a five-year break, I'm very pleased and much looking forward to returning to EastEnders. With the promise of some hard-hitting and gritty storylines, I'm sure the residents of Albert Square will be none too pleased to see Nick Cotton back on the streets of Walford. 

I'm also looking forward to working alongside Declan Bennett and Pauline McLynn. And of course being reunited and working once again with my 'dear old Ma', the wonderful June Brown."

Why did Nick fake his own death and is Charlie really his son? 

Are you excited for Nick's return? 

EASTENDERS - Dot Cotton films special War Scenes

EastEnders is set to screen some special, emotional, scenes to mark the centenary of the First World War.

June Brown is taking centre stage

Dot Cotton and Lee Carter are the two cast members who will take centre stage in the upcoming episode, although many other characters are present at the memorial service organised by our Dot.

Viewers met Lee, son of Mick and Linda Carter, in April when he visited his family, having taken leave from the Army.

Real life soldiers were also said to be present during the filming of the scenes.

Dot, played by June Brown, once had a stand alone monologue episode, being the only character so far to do so. The character has often spoken about her War experiences from when she was a child - having happily been evacuated to Wales and bought up by a couple she calls Auntie Gwen and Uncle Will.

Lee Carter will soon be a permanent fixture on Albert Square

Meanwhile, Lee Carter, played by Danny-Boy Hatchard, has had his own tough experience while serving, and is said to be making a full-time return to the Square in the future.

Digital Spy spoke to an EastEnders source who said:

"The show thought it was really important to mark the Centenary."

EastEnders will air these special scenes in August.

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