As the love child of teen mum Michelle Fowler and Dirty Den Watts, Vicki’s life has been beset with drama from day

EastEnders has confirmed the return of Sharon Watts' sister Vicki Fowler after her uncle Martin Fowler's sad demise on the BBC soap, but she's not the only one heading to Walford

EastEnders' Vicki Fowler is returning to Walford after more than 20 years, with a new actress taking on the role - but who is she, and what brings her back to Albert Square?

Vicki Fowler to return to EastEnders for her uncle Martin’s funeral - It comes after Martin Fowler died of a cardiac arrest in Thursday’s live episode of the BBC soap.

EastEnders bosses have confirmed that Vicki Fowler is set to return to Walford after over two decades years away with the character played by actress Alice Haig instead of Scarlett Alice Johnson

Vicki has been living in Australia with Spencer where they ran a bar. So, when she arrives with a new man on her arm, it comes as quite the shock to sister Sharon (Letitia Dean) and Spencer’s brother Alfie (Shane Richie), who had no idea they had split.

Vicki Fowler is set to make her return to EastEnders after 20 years away from Walford and she'll be bringing two new family members with her to EastEnders' Albert Square

Hot on the heels of the news that Vicki Fowler will return to EastEnders for Martin’s (James Bye) funeral, it has been confirmed that his daughter Bex will also be in attendance to say an emotional goodbye.

EastEnders fans will see a character return to Walford for the first time in more than 20 years to attend Martin Fowler’s funeral. Vicki Fowler will return to the soap to pay her respects at her uncle’s funeral.