Soap arrivals and departures - April

Spring is in the air. As the heat rises, so the soap stars begin to froth and so we get a few more moves. But who is looking for that elusive ITV drama and who is back on the soap that they swore to themselves they’d never go back to? Find out here. Warning: Spoilers lie ahead.

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Departure - EastEnders - Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher)
When’s she off? Autumn 2012
Why’s she leaving? For a six month break. About the same length as it takes to film ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ which is definitely a coincidence. Definitely. She’ll be off screen after she’s had an on screen baby, apparently, so she won’t have to deal with prams on set.
How’s she leaving? Well, the most interesting thing is her relationship with Michael Moon. Will... more
Departure - EastEnders - Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher)
When’s she off? Autumn 2012
Why’s she leaving? For a six month break. About the same length as it takes to film ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ which is definitely a coincidence. Definitely. She’ll be off screen after she’s had an on screen baby, apparently, so she won’t have to deal with prams on set.
How’s she leaving? Well, the most interesting thing is her relationship with Michael Moon. Will he somehow manage to get her fortune off her?
Should we be disappointed? Yes. Janine is the best. But Charlie Brooks will be a great signing for ‘Strictly’ fans. less