First picture of EastEnders character Sam Mitchell as she returns to Walford as soap bosses confirm date of her comeback
EASTENDERS’ Sam Mitchell returns — with plenty of baggage.
Actress Kim Medcalf, 48, is back as Phil Mitchell’s sister, who fled to Brazil on bail in 2005.
She was snapped arriving at Albert Square from the airport, and viewers will first see her again on April 19.
Sam was previously played by Danniella Westbrook.
Fans are convinced they have spotted a clue about her return already.
Could a surprise return bring better days for the Mitchells?
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While his son Ben is trying to overcome the trauma from a horrific homophobic attack, which occurred earlier this year, Phil continues to spend time behind bars.
In recent episodes, Phil's partner Kat Slater received a mysterious and dangerous package containing a gun.
The owner of Kat's Cabs managed to hide the gun from her son, troublesome son Tommy Moon, in the hopes it would be collected soon.
But for fans, this is only a sign that Sam Mitchell is back in Walford to stir up more trouble.
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