EastEnders is gearing up for one of its most emotional turns as the show prepares to bring Shaun Williamson, who played Barry, back into the picture. The beloved character hasn’t walked into Walford yet, but the upcoming storyline places him right at the heart of a deep memory unravelling. And it is connected to his mum. Keep scrolling to know more.
Barry’s Return Connects With A Heartbreaking Real Story
Shaun spoke about why he is stepping back into Walford. He said it felt heavier than he expected. Elsewhere, he also revealed that it was unexpected for him to get a call from the BBC soap. However, he was still excited as he would reconnect with something close to him. Also, when he walked into the sets of the Queen Vic, he was very nervous. However, the old faces helped him to settle.
Meanwhile, Barry isnt reappearing physically. He will appear as a part of Nigel Bates’ growing dementia storyline. Nigel will slip into the 1990s, and Barry and Pat Evans will be pulled into his memories. Shaun found it hardest because the story echoed his mum, who died in 2022. Elsewhere, during the COVID-19 social interaction had disappeared. His family supported and took care of her. However, she got a stroke, and they lost her. And because of this personal connection, he returned to Walford again.
What This Means For The Upcoming Weeks On EastEnders
Barry had the darkest death in the soap’s history. Janine Butcher had pushed him off the cliff twenty-one years ago. She even had him cremated, which made his return feel impossible. Some fans even joked that the soap deaths are reversed. It is because the soap has seen many resurrections. Not only did this even make Shaun laugh at it. He thought bringing back Barry in a literal way would be ridiculous.
However, this return makes sense. In Nigel’s mind, the pub is full of old friends, and a karaoke night brings everyone together. Shaun even said the scenes were written beautifully. Elsewhere on his first day, he faced a few problems. He couldn’t find the entrance to the new studio. And he was driving around in circles, and he reached late on the sets.
However, once he stepped inside the Queen Vic, everything felt settled. Barry’s presence will play a major part in Nigel’s journey. And Nigel will drift deeper into his memories. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.