August 1st 2023.
Freddie Slater has been getting to know his extended family since returning to Albert Square, but he remains curious about who his real father is. In upcoming scenes, he will find out more about the despicable man who fathered him as Graham Foster returns to EastEnders.
Alex McSweeney will be reprising his role as Graham, who was first introduced to the show in 2003. He befriended Freddie's mum Little Mo Slater, but his intentions soon became clear when he refused to leave the Queen Vic and went on to rape her. This resulted in her conceiving Freddie.
Mo's father Charlie Slater flew into a rage when he learned of what had happened and assaulted Graham, leading to him facing prison time. To add insult to injury, Graham then sues Charlie, forcing Mo's sister Kat Slater and her then-husband Alfie Moon to pay. He eventually gets his comeuppance when he is sent to prison.
When Billy Mitchell visited Graham in prison in 2005, Graham teased Billy about not being Freddie's real father, and said he looked forward to seeing him when he is released in four years' time. However, he has not since reappeared in the show.
Speaking about his return to EastEnders, Alex McSweeney said: ‘I was grateful to be asked back to EastEnders to reprise the role of Graham Foster as I thought it was important for Freddie Slater to be given some answers about his dad. It was great to be back in Elstree and I thoroughly enjoyed working with the talented Bobby Brazier on these scenes.’
Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer, added: ‘It’s great to welcome Alex back to the role of Graham Foster for a short stint. We felt that it was important for Freddie to find out about the circumstances relating to his conception so he can understand and process the identity of his dad.’
It will certainly be interesting to see how Freddie will react to the bombshell of who his real father is. Will he be able to forgive Graham for his cruel actions? We can only wait and see!
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