BARMOUTH actress Charlie Brooks is back on screen as iconic EastEnders character, Janine.

Janine has been at the centre of some of the soap’s most unforgettable storylines, most memorably pushing her husband Barry off a cliff to his death on New Year’s Day 2004.

Janine was last seen heading to Paris in 2014 to pick up her daughter Scarlett but her whereabouts have been unknown since then. With Scarlett also set to return, Janine’s sudden reappearance will likely send shockwaves around Walford.

Charlie said: “I am beyond excited to be slipping back into Janine’s shoes and returning to the square. The time feels right, and I can’t wait to find out what she’s been up to for the last seven years! She is and always has been SO much fun to play. Feels a bit like coming home. It’s good to be back.”

Executive producer Jon Sen said: “Janine is one of EastEnders most iconic characters who is loved, and often despised, in equal measure by viewers and those in Walford.

“Charlie’s portrayal of Janine has created some of EastEnders’ most memorable moments and we are all really excited to see Charlie bring her incredible portrayal. We have lots of drama in store for Janine,”