EastEnders boss teases return of string of legendary characters as soap gets set to celebrate 40th anniversary

IAN and Cindy Beale’s return to Albert Square sent EastEnders fans into a spin – but the soap’s boss Chris Clenshaw does not intend to stop there. 

He teased viewers can expect the appearance of more familiar faces in Walford during the run-up to the BBC One show’s 40th anniversary next year. 

BBCIan and Cindy Beale’s return to Albert Square sent EastEnders fans into a spin – but the soap’s boss Chris Clenshaw does not intend to stop there[/caption]

Executive producer Chris told me...