Derek Martin returns as Charlie Slater
EastEnders News Team
As announced this week, Kat and Alfie make a brief return to Walford this Christmas – but there will be another resident of Walford past closely following them. Derek Martin will be reprising his role of Charlie Slater, Kat’s father, for a guest appearance in the New Year.
We're remaining tight lipped as to why Charlie Slater returns but it’s set to be dramatic as Kat and her father have always had a turbulent relationship. Will this be a happy family reunion for them all – or will Charlie and Kat’s reunion stir up more ghosts from the past?
Derek says: “I’m so excited to be coming back into such a big and important storyline and I can’t wait to get stuck in being back with the family again.”
Charlie Slater was last seen in Albert Square back in December 2013 when he came to spend Christmas with Kat and Alfie for their final Christmas in The Vic.
His return is part of the storyline that sets the scene for the new BBC One drama which will see Kat and Alfie head off to Ireland to search for answers to some very big questions…
