September 9th 2024.
Recently, fans of EastEnders were pleasantly surprised to see a familiar face on social media. Linda Henry, who plays the iconic Shirley Carter on the popular soap, made a rare appearance on social media after spending a day out with fellow soap legend Jonathan Harvey.
The two had lunch together at a London restaurant and Jonathan shared a selfie of them both, describing Linda as "this woman I love" in a Twitter post. This may come as a surprise to some, as Linda and Jonathan are known for working on different soaps. However, they have collaborated before on the film Beautiful Thing, which was written by Jonathan and released in 1996. In the film, Linda played the role of a single mother named Sandra, while fellow EastEnders star Tameka Empson also made an appearance.
Fans were ecstatic to see Linda and Jonathan together, with many expressing their desire to see Linda back on their screens. Linda was last seen on EastEnders in 2022, when her character Shirley Carter left the show following the disappearance of her son Mick. While Linda is taking a break from the show, fans are eagerly waiting for her return to the Square.
In the meantime, Jonathan recently announced his departure from Coronation Street, where he has been a writer for 20 years. He shared on Twitter that he wanted to take a break from writing after dedicating two decades to the show. Despite this, he still has two episodes left to air and is proud of his penultimate episode, which features a night out with the lads and a heated confrontation between characters Leanne, Toyah, and Nick.
For those who want to stay updated on all the latest soap news and spoilers, Jonathan suggested joining Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community. With access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews, it's the perfect way to stay in the loop. Simply click the link and select "Join Chat" to become a part of the community.
It's clear that Jonathan has been a key player in shaping some of the most memorable storylines on Coronation Street, including Todd Grimshaw's coming-out story. After years of hard work, he felt it was time for a break and stepped back from his role in April of this year. However, with his talent and passion, it's safe to say that we haven't seen the last of him in the world of soaps.
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