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EastEnders legend‌ Mo Harris, played by Laila Morse, 78, is making a return to the BBC soap this spring to reprise her iconic role. ‌Fans will know Mo well as she first landed on our screens in 2000 as the no-nonsense matriarch of the Slater family. Due to her infamous one liners and dodgy dealings, she quickly became a fan favourite and viewers can’t wait to have her back.

If you're a long-running EastEnders fan you'll remember the friendly face of cab driver Charlie Slater who arrived in Walford with his four daughters and mother-in-law Mo Harris back in 2000.The doting father of four to Lynne, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe Slater was played by Derek Martin who became an iconic and well-loved character on the BBC soap for an impressive 15 years. During his time on EastEnders, he was found in the midst of some vast storylines often relating to his daughters, including Kat's heartbreaking abuse from his brother Harry to being charged with GBH after defending Little Mo.

EastEnders fans are coming to the realisation on the huge impact that the hair and make-up department can make when it comes to transforming a star into their character. Actress Lorraine Stanley - who has played mum of four Karen Taylor on the much-loved London soap since 2017 - has emphasised how different she is from her on-screen persona, as she showed off a hair transformation.

EastEnders’ Mo Harris is set to return to Albert Square after leaving the show in 2021 and actress Laila Morse has promised plenty of "mischief".The character first appeared in the BBC One soap more than two decades ago and became one of Walford’s most recognisable faces. She left Walford in June last year for a life of fun on a cruise ship with her beloved Fat Elvis, but will now return to the Square for a short stint later this summer. A renowned schemer, "Big Mo" is always up to something, so the question of what brings her back is sure to be on everyone’s lips.

Albert Square back in 2000. Mo had previously lived in Walford and returned after 40 years away with son-in-law Charlie Slater and granddaughters Lynne, Kate, Little Mo and Zoe. READ MORE: EastEnders Heather Trott star's toyboy husband and life 10 years after soap exit She immediately reignited her rivalry with Pat Butcher before they emotionally reconciled at the grave of Mo's ex-husband, Jimmy Harris.

EastEnders actress Laila Morse has amassed an impressive net worth thanks to her successful acting career. The star, 76, is best known for her portrayal of 'Big' Mo Harris in the hit BBC One soap, but recently we got to know Laila better when she starred in Strictly The Real Full Monty.

Eastenders star Laila Morse has delighted fans by sharing a family photo on Instagram, featuring her famous Oscar-winning brother, Gary Oldman. Mo Harris actress Laila has only recently joined social media but has already gained over 17,000 followers online.

This Morning's soap correspondent Sharon Marshall has slammed claims that Laila Morse is leaving EastEnders. Laila, 75, was reported to be leaving the hit BBC soap as bosses decided to not renew her contract due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Lorraine Stanley is best-known as EastEnders’ loudmouth Karen Taylor, joining the BBC soap alongside children Keanu, Keegan, Bernadette, Riley and Chatham in 2017. It’s not the first time she’s starred in the show either, playing character Thelma Bragg in 2016, and a young Mo Harris in a 2004 spin-off.