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'Enders boss wanted Simon Wicks return
Published Thursday, Feb 25 2010, 16:31 GMT | By Daniel Kilkelly
Diederick Santer
Simon, who was portrayed by actor Nick Berry, is remembered as one of the BBC show's classic characters following his five-year stay in Walford from 1985.
Santer is about to depart his position at EastEnders after three years. He will be replaced by former Hollyoaks producer Bryan Kirkwood from Monday.
Speaking to Walford Web about characters he wanted to see back on the programme, Santer commented: "Sharon [Rickman] is a great character, but I always worried about a potential overlap with Roxy and Ronnie, so we never pursued that.
"I was very keen to get Simon Wicks back at one stage, but it wasn't to be. I'd love to see Cindy and Kathy back, but I vowed never to revive dead characters!"
Simon Wicks left Albert Square in 1990 following a feud with Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt).
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