EastEnders’ Peter Beale makes explosive comeback – and he’s set to cause chaos with mum Cindy
EASTENDERS’ Peter Beale is making an explosive comeback – and he’s set to cause chaos with mum Cindy.
Viewers of the BBC soap were left stunned on Wednesday night when Cindy Beale – played by Michelle Collins – came back from the dead.
Tonight, they got a further surprise when it was revealed that Cindy had reunited with ex-husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt) despite their bitter custody battle and her trying to have him killed off by a hit man.
But in a further twist, another member of the Beale family is returning to Walford, as actor Thomas Law is reprising his role as Peter Beale.
Peter’s character is cemented in Walford’s history as the eldest living son of EastEnders’ longest-serving character, Ian and the iconic Cindy Beale.
He first appeared on screens in 1993 alongside twin sister Lucy, and was played by Thomas between 2006 and 2010.
His character has been involved in some of the show’s most iconic storylines, including the gripping Who Killed Lucy Beale whodunnit in 2014 that saw younger brother Bobby (Clay Milner Russell) imprisoned for his sister’s death.
Peter left Albert Square in 2022 after clearing out his grandmother Kathy’s business account, and has been living in France with his estranged mother, Cindy, in recent months.
With old wounds to mend, and parents who have made an enemy of themselves with most of the residents of Walford, it’s safe to say that his return will be far from smooth-sailing, but viewers will have to watch on screen to find out how and why the Beale family have reunited.
On reprising the role, Thomas said: “Over the years, I had hoped for a return to the Square although I never thought it would happen so it’s an absolute delight to be back in Walford as Peter Beale.
“It’s been great to see familiar and new faces, and I can’t wait to explore the character again in the wake of Cindy’s return – it’s an exciting time to return!”
Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer added: “I’m thrilled to welcome Thomas back to the role of Peter Beale.
“Although his time away from the Square has been short-lived, the Beale family dynamics have changed immensely since he last left Walford.
“Viewers will soon learn the details relating to how he came to learn that his mum, Cindy, was in fact alive, and how he and dad, Ian, reconciled their differences.
“We’re delighted to have him back permanently, but one thing is for certain, the Beale’s comeback will be nothing less than explosive for the Square.”
After Thomas left the role of Peter in 2010, it was then played by Ben Hardy from 2013 to 2015 before Dayle Hudson took over the role from 2020 to 2022.
EastEnders airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.