1. Den Watts
The ultimate Walford comeback. Having been shot by a bunch of daffodils and sent for a quick dip in the canal, a return didn't seem to be on the cards for Dirty Den. But he was back in Albert Square dirtier than ever in 2003. That was until Sam, Chrissie and Zoe finished him off once and for all (we think).
2. Sam Mitchell
Peggy's daughter has made more returns to Albert Square than the District line to Walford East. She initially left in 1993 after cheating on husband Ricky to take a job on a cruise ship. She was back in 1995 but soon departed in 1996 as actress Daniella Westbrook's cocaine addiction began to affect her work. This time she was sent to Spain hot on the heels of her latest love interest, again keeping the hopes of a comeback alive. She was back in 1999 and swiftly moved to "north London" in 2000 as Westbrook's cocaine use eroded her nasal septum. Kim Medcalf took over the role in 2002 until 2005 when she went on the run in Brazil following Dirty Den's murder. And now Westbrook is back once more...
3. Bianca Jackson
Patsy Palmer left the show in 1999 before a brief cameo detailing her hectic life in sunny Manchester in 2002. Bianca and Ricky were both brought back into the fold in 2008 as Eastenders' bosses sought to boost flagging ratings.
4. Nick Cotton
The scripted reasons for Nasty Nick's comings and goings read a little bit like Daniella Westbrook's personal life, but he keeps coming back to Albert Square and it usually spells trouble for Dot.
5. Frank Butcher
Like Walford's answer to a boomerang, no sooner was he thrown out than he was hurtling back towards the Vic once again. Mike Reid could rarely stay away for more than a year or two until his death in 2007.
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