As David telephones Joe Wicks, who was he?

In EastEnders, Joe Wicks was talked about for the primary time shortly throughout tonight’s episode (Thursday, October 10) after his dad David referred to as him.

Brother to Bianca and son of David and Lorraine Wicks, Joe hasn’t been on the Sq. since 1997.

However with David rallying round Bianca, we ponder whether we may see extra of him and Joe…

EastEnders: Joe Wicks background

Joe first appeared on EastEnders in March 1996. Paul Nicholls portrayed him.

He lived in Bolton together with his mom and his sister, Karen Wicks.

Whereas the household lived away from London, he made the journey over to try to escape his troubled upbringing.

In 1995, Karen died in a automotive crash, which Joe blamed himself for. The morning it occurred, Joe and Karen had a battle for the entrance seat, which Joe received. She sat within the again and took the brunt of the crash when a lorry got here hurtling in direction of them.

Joe escaped with minor accidents, however the crash was deadly for poor Karen.

Attempting to flee his demons, he arrived in Walford in quest of his father.

David, nevertheless, was not happy to see his son and despatched him residence again to Bolton. Feeling misplaced, Joe ran away earlier than turning up at David’s door for a second time. This time, he was extra open to attending to know his son.

After a while, Joe’s mum Lorraine moved to London with him and he made the choice to maneuver in with David.

EastEnders: Joe Wicks and David Wicks

Nonetheless, he suffered a bumpy street on the Sq. and was tormented over the dying of his sister.

He developed schizophrenia. Over this time dwelling together with his dad, he tried suicide and hid Nellie Ellis’ useless cat in a field which he stored in his room.

David was shocked to be taught of this after Joe plastered his room in newspaper clippings relating to UFOs and alien abductions.

Issues considerably settled down for Joe after he acquired assist from his household and the medical doctors.

He later received engaged to Sarah Hills. Issues appeared pleased for some time, however he made a mistake which shortly modified his thoughts.

Joe had a one-night stand with Mary Flaherty, who additionally occurred to be his second cousin.

Having regrets, the act made Joe realise he was approach too younger to be getting married and referred to as off his engagement. Whereas he fell out with Sarah, it’s thought the pair reconciled a couple of years on.

Each Joe and Lorraine left the Sq. in 1997, having had sufficient of their tough run.

Will Joe Wicks return?

Joe was final talked about on the cleaning soap in 2021.

In 2012, when David visited his mom, Pat Evans, he advised her that Joe had a girlfriend who has kids and that he stayed with them for some time however it didn’t work out. Nonetheless, when David argued with Carol, he let slip that he misplaced contact with Joe.

Final we heard, he had no tackle for his son. However now it seems they’re again in touch. David acquired a video name tonight from Holly – his grand-daughter. She was excited to see David forward of her commencement. Joe Wicks then appeared on the decision.

However, may Bianca’s half-brother come again to the Sq.?

Learn extra: Who’s leaving EastEnders in 2024? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns

EastEnders usually airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One

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