Former EastEnders star Gary Hailes discusses massive response to Colin and Barry’s return information

Former EastEnders star Gary Hailes, who performed Barry Clark within the present, has opened up concerning the massive response to the return of his character, Barry, and Colin.

In case you missed it, Gary Hailes is likely one of the many acquainted faces who will return to the present for Dot Branning’s funeral as a tribute to longtime EastEnders star June Brown, who handed away earlier this yr aged 95.

Former solid members Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning), Lord Michael Cashman (Colin Russell), Tom Watt (Lofty Holloway), Linda Davidson (Mary Smith) and Jan Graveson (Disa O’Brien) all return to Walford alongside Hailes.

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And now, in a current interview, he is opened up about returning to the present and the reactions when individuals discovered.

“I can not let you know what number of messages I’ve obtained for the reason that information was introduced – I have been inundated! I did not anticipate that. I’ve loved listening to all of the hypothesis about Colin and Barry’s return and what that may imply,” he stated.

“All I can say is that the episodes are so effectively written, and there is a actual understanding of what occurred to them up to now. I do know that they had a robust affect on the 80s.

“I get letters every so often from individuals saying they’re marrying their boyfriends, and so they can do it due to what we did again then. Apparently they used the scene the place Dot realizes Barry and Colin are sharing a mattress in faculties to teach individuals about homosexual relationships,” he added.

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He additionally talked about what it was prefer to return to the present after such a very long time.

“After I first acquired the decision I used to be over the moon, however then actuality hit and I used to be fairly nervous. It appeared daunting after 30 years. However I quickly acquired over it once I acquired there. The solid and crew had been extremely pleasant and welcoming,” he stated.

“It was particularly good to see Michael Cashman once more as we communicate, however life had gotten in the best way, and we hadn’t seen one another since earlier than the lockdown. In the long run, going again was like placing on a pair of previous snug sneakers – they match excellent, and they’re excellent,” he added.

EastEnders is broadcast on Mondays – Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The present can be streaming on BBC iPlayer.

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