Christopher Fairbank to return to EastEnders for short stint

Christopher Fairbank, who played the evil Eddie Knight, and last appeared in the BBC soap in 2024, will make a return this year.

Eddie was convicted of murder after killing George Knight’s biological father in a racially motivated attack.

It took decades for Eddie to be convicted and he went to prison in 2024, reports The Sun.

Christopher Fairbank will return to EastEnders this spring (Image: EastEnders/YouTube)

The newspaper said a source had confirmed the return would see Eddie “part of a new storyline that will see George Knight at the heart of the drama.”

The source added: “Whilst it’s only a short stint, his return kicks off a bigger storyline that will spark troubling times for George and the wider Knight family.”

An EastEnders spokesperson told Newsquest that Fairbank would be returning to the soap.

They said: “We can confirm Christopher Fairbank will be returning to EastEnders for a short stint later this spring.”

The Sun says Fairbank has started filming his scenes ahead of his return.

Who is Christopher Fairbank?

Christopher has appeared in many films and TV shows over the years.

These include Guardians of the Galaxy, Batman, Orthodox, Pirates of the Caribbean and more.

He also starred in rival soap Coronation Street.

EastEnders praised by Samaritans for upcoming storyline

Earlier this month, the charity Samaritans praised an upcoming EastEnders storyline that hopes to “help tackle stigma” around people suffering with their mental health.

On the hit BBC soap, Ravi Gulati, played by Aaron Thiara, is currently considering suicide.

The story is set to climax later this month when he reaches a crisis point.

Lorna Fraser, head of the Media Advisory Service at Samaritans, said she hoped the episodes would help viewers experiencing similar issues to seek support.

She said: “Storylines responsibly reflecting experiences of mental health and suicide can help tackle stigma and encourage viewers who might be struggling to talk about how they are feeling.

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“We’re proud to have supported EastEnders with covering Ravi’s self-harm and mental health crisis sensitively and grateful for their efforts in making this as safe as possible.”

Executive producer, Ben Wadey, said: “EastEnders always takes great care when researching storylines such as Ravi’s and we’re grateful to Samaritans for the advice they have given us, helping us ensure Ravi’s story is told with the care and sensitivity it deserves.”

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