EastEnders airs the return of Ben Mitchell next month, now played by new actor Max Bowden.
Ben left the Square in 2018 while Harry Reid was still in the role, with new soap boss Kate Oates then confirming this year that the character would be back and he wouldn’t be alone.
Phil Mitchell’s son is heading back to Walford with Billy’s granddaughter Lola Pearce, and their daughter Lexi.
New pictures tease some of new Ben’s first scenes, as he has a business proposition for dad Phil.
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As he heads to the Arches, Ben quickly realises what his father his been up to since he’s been away.
Getting down to business, Ben wastes no time with an offer to his father – but what is he planning?
Phil has been caught up in plenty of drama recently, nearly getting Keanu Taylor killed after sending him to Spain for a mystery job.
While Keanu returns very soon, it appears trouble follows him leading to dangerous consequences.
A new trailer teased Ben’s sister Louise could become the target of an associate of Phil, as it’s revealed he’s having some financial woes.
In the trailer Phil is seen telling Keanu to protect his daughter at all costs, while it appears she’s thrown into the back of a car.
While it’s not known if Ben’s return is linked to the storyline, he’ll no doubt go to any lengths necessary to protect his younger sibling.
Viewers are no doubt set for some old school Mitchell action, as things get serious in the coming weeks.
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.
