EastEnders confirms Thomas Law to return as Peter Beale full-time

The Beales are back.

By Helen Daly

Published: Thursday, 22 June 2023 at 12:00 am

In news no one saw coming, Peter Beale has been confirmed to be returning to EastEnders later this year, alongside mum and dad, Cindy (Michelle Collins) and Ian (Adam Woodyatt).

This time around, he will be played by Thomas Law, who is reprising his role for the first time since 2010.

Peter is the eldest living son of Ian, Walford’s longest-serving character, and Cindy, who just returned to EastEnders after 25 years off-screen.

The character has been involved in some of the Square’s biggest storylines, including “who killed Lucy”, a plot that gripped the nation when his twin sister was brutally murdered – the killer turned out to be their brother, Bobby (Clay Milner Russell).

Peter was last seen in Walford in 2022 when he was forced to escape after clearing out Kathy’s business account. It’s now been revealed he’s been living with Cindy over recent months.

Little is known about why he’s coming back to Walford, especially when relationships are strained, but EastEnders has promised he has “old wounds to mend and parents who have made an enemy of themselves” so it’s bound to be packed with drama!

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Speaking about reprising his iconic role, Thomas said: “Over the years, I had hoped for a return to the Square, although I never thought it would happen – so it’s an absolute delight to be back in Walford as Peter Beale.

“It’s been great to see familiar and new faces, and I can’t wait to explore the character again in the wake of Cindy’s return – it’s an exciting time to return!”