January 4th 2024.
It was a big week for EastEnders fans with Louie Beale's return to the show. After mum Lauren Branning and cousin Penny decided to head home to Walford, it was time for the young lad to meet his dad again. Freddie Harrington played Louie for one episode back in June, when the character appeared in scenes set in France, but with the character officially back in Walford full-time, actor Jake McNally has taken over the part.
The trip wasn't without its hiccups, with Lauren being arrested at the airport after drugs were found in her luggage, but Louie eventually arrived in Walford with Penny, much to the delight of Peter, who greeted his son with open arms. This marked the first time Peter had seen Louie since June last year, when the boy and his mum Lauren made an unannounced appearance in a special episode set in France.
EastEnders has been full of drama over the past few months, with the festive season proving particularly eventful. Six of the show's most iconic women were involved in a murder cover-up on Christmas Day, with Keanu Taylor meeting his maker. New Year, meanwhile, dealt with the fallout of Lauren, Louie and Penny's return, in addition to George Knight finding out the truth about his adoption after parents Gloria and Eddie rocked up in the Square.
Louie's return to EastEnders has been a major talking point, with viewers taking to social media to discuss the recasting of the character. Peter and Lauren's reunion will no doubt bring some heartwarming moments for fans of the show. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One, with episodes available to stream on those respective days from 6am on BBC iPlayer.
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