Eastenders insiders have revealed that plans are underway for the BBC soap opera to mark the death of show veteran, Mike Reid.

Early in 2008 Albert Square residents will find out about the untimely death of Frank Butcher (previously played by Mike Reid)and a week of special episodes will mark the passing of one of Walfords most loved characters. Frank’s son Ricky Butcher will have already returned to the square and Sophie Lawrence and Charlie Brooks, who played Frank’s daughters Diane and Janine will be return for the funeral.