EastEnders SPOILER: Soot-covered Charlie Brooks takes a lunch break as she shoots explosive scenes alongside a wig-wearing body double amid her return as Janine Butcher
Her character Janine Butcher was last seen on EastEnders in 2014 as she boarded a train to go to Paris - where she joined daughter Scarlett and sister Diane.
And now, following the news of her character's return to the BBC One soap, Charlie Brooks, 40, has been spotted on the Walford set at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire for the second time since her highly-publicised exit.
The actress was caught filming her secret explosive entry scenes with Kat's son Tommy, who her daughter Scarlett tried to kill by starting a huge fire with him inside of a building.
Serious: Charlie Brooks was spotted shooting explosive entrance scenes for her return as she looked glum with a face full of soot on set
Lookalikes: Wig-wearing body doubles for herself, daughter Scarlett and Tommy were also spotted, indicating that her fiery return will include plenty of action scenes
The Hertfordshire-born star cut a sombre figure in a casual black strapped top and tracksuit bottoms in the same colour for the day of acting alongside a wig-wearing body double.
Donning a pair of oversized shades, Janine was covered in soot and fire dust from being in the fictional fire and was pictured eating food between filming.
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Completing her look, the fitness DVD presenter donned a chunky leather-strapped-belt around her waist and slipped on a pair of comfortable looking leopard-print slippers to walk across the car park.
Glum: Her character Janine Butcher was last seen on EastEnders in 2014 as she boarded a train to go to Paris - where she joined daughter Scarlett and sister Diane
In character: Following the news of her character's return to the BBC One soap, Charlie Brooks, 40, has been spotted on the Walford set at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire for the second time since her highly-publicised exit
Talented: The actress was caught filming her secret explosive entry scenes with Kat's son Tommy, who her daughter Scarlett tried to kill by starting a huge fire with him inside of a building
Body doubles for herself, daughter Scarlett and Tommy were also spotted, indicating that her fiery return will include plenty of action scenes.
A fire engine spotted on set also alluded to the plot of the storyline.
The actress, who departed the soap in 2014, is set for a rollercoaster comeback, with bosses hinting she'll take centre stage in the soap's 'biggest storyline of the year'.
In black: The Hertfordshire-born star cut a sombre figure in a casual black strapped top and tracksuit bottoms in the same colour for the day of acting
Prop: A fire engine spotted on set also alluded to the plot of the storyline
Announcing the news, the bosses assured fans of the show that 'drama and scandal' are never far behind Janine, and she'll make a stormy return to the soap in the coming months.
Speaking about returning to the role, Charlie said: 'I am beyond excited to be slipping back into Janine’s shoes and returning to The Square.
'The time feels right and I can’t wait to find out what she’s been up to for the last seven years! She is and always has been SO much fun to play.
Emerging: Completing her look, the fitness DVD presenter donned a chunky leather-strapped-belt around her waist and slipped on a pair of comfortable-looking slippers to walk across the car park
Announcing the news, the bosses assured fans of the show that 'drama and scandal' are never far behind Janine, and she'll make a stormy return to the soap in the coming months
Coming soon: Announcing the news, the bosses assured fans of the show that 'drama and scandal' are never far behind Janine, and she'll make a stormy return to the soap in the coming months
'Feels a bit like coming home. It’s good to be back.'
Jon Sen, executive producer for EastEnders, added: 'Janine is one of EastEnders most iconic characters who is loved, and often despised, in equal measure by viewers and all those in Walford.
'Charlie’s portrayal of Janine over the years has created some of EastEnders most memorable moments and we are all really excited to see Charlie bring her incredible portrayal of Janine back again.'
Appearing to provide a hint for fans about future story lines, he continued: 'We have lots of drama in store for Janine, in fact it may be wise for some of the residents of Walford to invest in some slip on shoes…'
Love-hate: Jon Sen, executive producer for EastEnders, added: 'Janine is one of EastEnders most iconic characters who is loved, and often despised, in equal measure by viewers and all those in Walford
Teasing fans: Appearing to provide a hint for fans about future story lines, he continued: 'We have lots of drama in store for Janine, in fact it may be wise for some of the residents of Walford to invest in some slip on shoes…'
Experienced in the role: Plot details of her return are not yet known, but Janine has been involved in her fair share of drama during her time on the soap, which first began in 1999
The murderous character is said to be part of a 'huge' storyline planned by BBC bosses, according to The Sun.
Plot details of her return are not yet known, but Janine has been involved in her fair share of drama during her time on the soap, which first began in 1999.
Most notably, Janine married Barry Evans – played by Shaun Williamson – for his money before pushing him off a cliff.
Off to France: The evil killer, Janine, (right) was successful in ending Michael's life, but was found not guilty in court - leading to her being shunned by locals which made her eventually leave Walford
Giddy: Rumours of Charlie's return to the show had been circulating and it appeared they were confirmed when she was spotted on the set recently
Return: Charlie pictured on set as Janine in a scene from 2008
Jon Sen, executive producer for EastEnders, said: 'We are all really excited to see Charlie bring her incredible portrayal of Janine back again'
She went on to marry a rich elderly Jewish businessman called David, who died of a heart attack at the ceremony, before tying the knot with Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott), whom she also tried to kill.
Although she was unsuccessful in her murder plot against Ryan, she framed arch-rival Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) for the attempted crime.
Janine married a fourth time to Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) and had her daughter Scarlett with him, before she eventually set out to kill him too.
The evil killer was successful in ending Michael's life, but was found not guilty in court - leading to her being shunned by locals which made her eventually leave Walford.
Janine's Biggest Storylines
Janine pushes husband Barry off a cliff
Murder: Janine's most iconic storyline happened on New Year's Day in 2004
Janine's most iconic storyline happened on New Year's Day in 2004, when she pushed husband Barry Evans off a cliff, after marrying him for his money.
The villain had accepted Barry's proposal because she thought he had a life-threatening heart murmur, which then turned out to be a false alarm.
Venting her frustration on a walk, Janine told Barry she never loved him. Barry refused to believe his wife and tried to embrace her.
Repulsed, Janine pushed him away down a cliff, which caused him to fatally hit his head on a rock. She watched him die as he begged her for help.
Laura Beale's death
Laura Beale's death: Sworn enemy Laura fell down the stairs and died after a fight
Janine continued to cause chaos when she reported her sworn enemy Laura for benefit fraud and announced it in the Queen Vic.
The pair were seen fighting just before Laura died after falling down the stairs.
In the post mortem Laura had been in a fight due to bruising, and Janine's skin was found underneath her nails.
Although Janine was with Pat when Laura died, Pat sought her revenge on Barry's death by refusing to give Janine an alibi, and branded her 'pure evil'.
Wedding to Jewish businessman David
Villain: Janine tied the knot with Ryan Malloy, whom she also tried to kill
After returning to Albert Square in 2008, Janine went on to marry a rich elderly Jewish businessman called David, who died of a heart attack at the ceremony.
She then tied the knot with Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott), whom she also tried to kill.
Although she was unsuccessful in her murder plot against Ryan, she framed arch-rival Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) for the attempted crime.
Archie engagement
Shock: Archie and Janine announce their engagement, before he is murdered
Archie and Janine announced their engagement in 2009. On Christmas Day, Archie (Larry Lamb), who has realised Janine was intending to con him - threw her onto the street, leaving her distraught.
That same day, Archie was murdered by an unknown assailant.
Janine became a suspect for his murder, though she denied it, was cleared and fellow resident Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) was held falsely responsible for the murder.
Fourth marriage to Michael Moon and his murder
Wedding: Janine married a fourth time to Michael Moon
Janine married a fourth time to Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) and had daughter Scarlett with him, before she eventually set out to kill him too.
The evil killer was successful in ending Michael's life, but was found not guilty in court - leading to her being shunned by locals.
Janine then left for Paris to join Scarlett and Diane, and it is hinted that she plans to con a couple who have won the lottery.
