In November 2011 it was announced French would be returning to "EastEnders" as David Wicks after more than 15 years away, and his return was aired on New Year's Day 2012 but he departed the serial on 13 January 2012.
In November 2011 it was announced French would be returning to "EastEnders" as David Wicks after more than 15 years away for the departure of Pam St.Clement, who played his former on-screen mother, Pat Butcher. His return was aired on New Year's Day 2012 and he again departed the serial on 13 January 2012.