Charlie Brooks to reprise Janine Butcher on EastEnders

Charlie Brooks is set to return to the BBC soap opera *EastEnders* after a four‑year absence, reprising her role as the notorious Janine Butcher. The brief appearance is planned for the autumn schedule and is expected to create significant drama in Albert Square, with producers keeping storyline details secret.

Janine, who was last seen in late 2022 and subsequently sentenced to five years in prison for perverting the course of justice, is due for release soon, making her comeback timely. The show declined to comment on the casting, while Brooks hinted she would be open to returning for the right storyline.

The return will be limited to a few episodes and coincides with the actress’s upcoming theatre tour of *The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time*.