Major EastEnders character stages return – and they’re dying

Eddie Knight is back on screens next week (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

One of EastEnders’ most evil villains ever stages a return next week as George Knight’s (Colin Salmon) adopted father Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) announces he’s dying. 

The character was first introduced in 2024 along with his wife Gloria (Elizabeth Counsell), as it was revealed they had adopted George illegally through a process known as baby farming back in the 50s. ...