Pat Butcher to return to EastEnders in episode about dementia

Published: 11/13/2025
Pat Butcher to return to EastEnders in episode about dementia
Beloved EastEnders character Pat Butcher, played by Pam St Clement, is set to make a one-off comeback in a special Christmas episode. Pat will return as part of a storyline about Nigel's dementia, as his memories take him back to the 1990s. St Clement expressed excitement to be back, and her character will assist Nigel as his dementia symptoms worsen. This nostalgic reunion will surely captivate fans of the long-running BBC soap opera.