EastEnders' Patsy Palmer, 51, is seen on-set for FIRST TIME ahead of Bianca Jackson comeback following five years off screens (and 31 YEARS after her soap debut!)

EastEnders’ Patsy Palmer was spotted on-set for the first time ahead of her brief return to screens as Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap.

The TV legend, 51, was seen filming alongside her on-screen daughter Shona McGarty, James Farrar and Natalie Cassidy alongside a police car in a move that will no doubt delight long-time fans of the show.

Her character Bianca first hit screens in 1993 before Patsy quit in 1999 to spend more time with her family. She returned to screens in 2002 for a special and made further returns in 2009 and 2019, before her upcoming comeback.

For the scenes, she was seen wearing a leather look padded jacket in an aubergine shade while she sported a bold jumper underneath.

Known for her flame red hair, Patsy scraped her famous tresses, showing two lighter streaks while she added in huge gold hoop earrings.

EastEnders ‘ Patsy Palmer was spotted on-set for the first time ahead of her brief return to screens as Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap

The TV legend, 51, was seen filming alongside her on-screen daughter Shona McGarty, James Farrar and Natalie Cassidy alongside a police car in a move that will no doubt delight long-time fans of the show

Known for her flame red hair, Patsy scraped her famous tresses, showing two lighter streaks while she added in huge gold hoop earrings

Shona was seen with her on-screen mum as they shot in front of a police car

She was showing her trademark red locks with streaks of white on either side

Her character Bianca first hit screens in 1993 before Patsy quit in 1999 to spend more time with her family. She returned to screens in 2002 for a special and made further returns in 2009 and 2019, before her upcoming comeback

Earlier this week, James, 36, took to Instagram to share a video of himself, Patsy, and daughter Shona joyfully singing Whitney Houston’ It’s Not Right But It’s OK.

James captioned his post: ‘Since returning from Nepal I’ve been leaving home for BBC Elstree at 5am and returning 8.30pm.

‘The imminent long days and other challenges in 2024 were part of the reason we decided to embark on a trek…

He continued: ‘I knew filming was going to be busy from January so the adventure was a conscious decision to gain perspective before a heavy few months on set.

’12 hour hikes and the cold nights on the mountain helped prepare me for shooting in a t-shirt in the snow last Tuesday (it’s March in story) – @aaronthiara_ you firmed it lad.

‘You’re in for a treat… @patsypalmerofficial is back on set and what a joy she is to have around the place on these long days. Tish [EastEnders’ Letitia Dean] told me Pats and I would get on. Full of life, and gratitude. And absolutely electric as Bianca.’

The actor finished: ‘There’s been no let up in my training in January. Those 5am starts are so that I can train before I get on to set. I’m still to have a day off sick in any job; having never had a day off sick from school.

Natalie is another soap icon who joined EastEnders the same years as Patsy

For the scenes, she was seen wearing a leather look padded jacket in an aubergine shade while she sported a bold jumper underneath

Fellow soap legend Natalie Cassidy was also in attendance

Bianca was last seen in Walford in September 2019 attending the ill-fated wedding of step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona) to Callum Highway (Tony Clay), who was gay

EastEnders’ Patsy Palmer has reunited with the cast of the soap after announcing she would be returning for a ‘short stint’

James Ferrar took to Instagram on Thursday to share a video of himself, Patsy, and Shona joyfully singing Whitney Houston’s It’s Not Right But It’s OK, all in full costume

‘I put that down to my training and nutrition, staying focused, journaling and setting micro goals. As well as surrounding myself with the right energy. Moving my body is essential for my mindset… but so are my people.’

Patsy announced her return to the soap earlier in the month, writing: ‘I’m so excited to be reprising the role of Bianca. EastEnders holds such a special place in my heart, so it’s always a pleasure to be back.’

Bianca was last seen in Walford in September 2019, when she attended the ill-fated wedding of her step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona).

Whitney was marrying Callum Highway (Tony Clay) oblivious to his relationship with Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden).

She was wrapped up warm in a pair of snow boots for the scenes

The group were engrossed in deep chats

James has not revealed if he is leaving the soap with Shona. The two play Zack Hudson and Whitney Dean respectively