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See EastEnders' heartthrob actor Paul Nicholls return as Joe Wicks tonight after 27yrs

The fan favourite EastEnders' heartthrob Paul Nicholls will make an appearance on tonight's episode (Thursday, 10 October), reprising his role of Joe Wicks, son of David Wicks

While he doesn't physically set foot on Albert Square, Joe is instead seen in a video call with his dad David Wicks, played by Michael French, who returned to EastEnders this week. After managing to beat his substance abuse problems, the actor went on to have a steady career in TV, and last year secured a role in a BBC children's drama series Phoenix Rise. It comes as David Wicks, played by Michael French, returned to EastEnders this week (Image: ITV screengrab)He also had a scene-stealing role in major blockbuster romcom Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.

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