After being introduced as the doting, if ultimately unhappy, husband of Lynne Slater (Elaine Lordan), he ended his time on the show literally sailing into the sunset with Dawn Swann in 2009.

EastEnders viewers think an off-set picture of two soap legends has teased a double character return on the BBC soap ahead of its 40th anniversary next year ...

Lynne Hobbs star Elaine was the first Slater to leave EastEnders, but after splitting from her husband Garry, she left the Square in 2004 amid her ongoing battle with alcoholism.

EastEnders aired the sensational comeback of Walford icon Zoe Slater on Monday evening (June 16), but fans of the BBC soap are convinced another return is also on the cards.

EastEnders fans gushed over Elaine Lordan's incredible transformation as she posed for a rare Instagram snap with former co-star Lucy Benjamin.

EASTENDERS legend Elaine Lordan made fans do a double take as she reunited with former co-star Lucy Benjamin in a rare snap. Elaine, who played Slater sister Lynne Hobbs in the BBC soap from 2000 ...

EastEnders has hinted at a potential comeback for two beloved Slater sisters to Albert Square. Lynne Slater, portrayed by Elaine Lordan, hasn't graced the BBC soap since 2004, despite fans longing ...

COULD there be a Slater sister reunion ahead of the BBC soap’s 40th anniversary? Alfie Moon drops the biggest clue yet. Despite not being seen on EastEnders since 2004, Lynne Slater, portraye… ...

EastEnders viewers were united in their reaction as Stacey Slater, portrayed by Lacey Turner, made the emotional decision to leave Walford. In Thursday's episode (May 22) of the BBC One soap ...

EastEnders fans were thrilled by the dramatic return of Zoe Slater on Monday evening's episode, after a jaw-dropping 20 years from the last time we saw her in Walford. Michelle Ryan made a much ...

EastEnders has had its fair share of frustrating younger characters over the years, but Kelly – loyal friend to Zoe Slater – and the hapless Spencer Moon were two of the more likeable ones.

EastEnders fans were treated to a sensational return as Walford legend Zoe Slater made her dramatic reappearance on the evening of Monday, June 16. Michelle Ryan stepped back into Zoe's shoes ...