Speaking about the decision to bring Angie back, albeit for a brief moment, producer Chris Clenshaw said: ‘Angie Watts is undoubtedly one of EastEnders most formidable and iconic landlady’s.

EastEnders spoilers follow. EastEnders star Kellie Bright has revealed that she was "blown away" by Angie Watts's shock comeback to the soap this week, confirming that even she didn't know.

Angie was one of the main cast members of EastEnders until 1988, when she left Walford for a new life in Spain. She was killed off-screen in 2002 from alcoholism, which led to cirrhosis of the liver.