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In order from Summer 1976, currently up to 2003 In order from Summer 1976 on (unless otherwise noted), a different network line up each day "He's not sure how they are going to write him out yet but he's hoping that they leave the door open for Mick.Vintage Weekly Newspaper Soap Opera Recaps He's incredibly grateful to the show and the opportunities it has given him and it wasn't a decision he took lightly, but after playing Mick for nearly nine years he feels it's time to give the character of Mick a rest. "Danny has made Mick Carter an iconic character which we shall always be grateful for, however we won't be saying goodbye just yet as there's still quite some time – and plenty of explosive drama for Mick – to come before he departs Walford."Ī friend of Danny's added: "Danny loves EastEnders but as an actor he feels the time is right to explore other roles. His exit scenes will air this year, although his final storyline has yet to be revealed.Īn EastEnders spokesperson told Digital Spy: "Danny will be leaving EastEnders when his contract comes to an end later this year. More info: After a successful run in EastEnders since 2013, Danny Dyer has decided that it's time to leave his role as Mick Carter.

I can't wait to see what Ricky Butcher has been up to these past few years and how he's going to react to seeing some familiar faces, including old flames. Sid Owen added: "I'm delighted to back at EastEnders. "Ricky has so much history in the Square to explore and while a lot of time has passed since we last saw him, it's fair to say wherever Ricky goes, he always finds himself slap-bang in the middle of mayhem." Sid helped to create such an iconic character in Ricky, who became so synonymous with the show, and we couldn't be more excited to have him back for a while.

He'll be back for a guest stint which ties in with the ongoing Janine storyline.ĮastEnders' executive producer Chris Clenshaw recently commented: "It is a great pleasure to welcome Sid back to the role of Ricky Butcher. More info: Sid Owen is reprising his role as Ricky Butcher on EastEnders after 10 years away from the show.
