Overview
- Part two adds further legacy appearances, including Barry Evans, Debbie Bates and younger versions of Phil and Grant Mitchell.
- Pam St Clement, 83, says revisiting Pat Butcher felt “strangely difficult” and described being “bewildered” by the invite to return.
- The episodes were made available slightly early on BBC iPlayer before their scheduled TV broadcasts.
- Viewers reacted strongly to the nostalgia while many complained the comeback was spoiled by advance publicity.
- Producers and coverage note collaboration with Dementia UK to support an authentic portrayal of young‑onset dementia.