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'EastEnders' Trail: Sam Mitchell's Return

Published Wednesday, Aug 26 2009, 20:30 BST | By Kris Green | 21 comments
It's the one we've all been waiting for since April and it's finally here - a first glimpse of Danniella Westbrook as she reprises her role as original Mitchell sister Sam.

Last month, producers released the first image of Sam back on the Square, but here's the first TV trail building up to her return.

And contrary to belief, she's back on Friday, September 4.

Ready or not, here she comes...

Click 'play' below to watch!



In case you're wondering, the backing track is Amy Winehouse's 'You Know I'm No Good'.

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Millie, England , on September 7th, 2009
Why does she look so different? x
Paul, England, on August 30th, 2009
Think Danniella going to be great. She was excellent in early 90s, really talented actress. Has overcome a lot and really proved herself. Think she looks good too. People need to congratulate her for turning her life around. Can't wait for 4th!
Simone, Scotland, on August 29th, 2009
I can't wait to see Danniella back as Sam Mitchell. Not because I like her as an actress but because it will (in my opinion) be a disaster of monumental proportions and tptb don't seem able to see that. Yet!
Matt, Manchester, on August 29th, 2009
Helen Daniels raises from the grave.
Stevo, NE Eng, on August 27th, 2009
Cant wait...Sam played by Daniella was mint. Kim played her as a soft, whining dumb blonde that everyone stepped on...Daniella played her tough, hard-faced man-eater - just what a Mitchell is supposed to be. Can't wait for another Sam / Bianca catfight!
Sam, Manchester, on August 27th, 2009
I think we just have to 'go with it'
Andy, Essex, on August 27th, 2009
She looks awful & tarty but She's a more gritty actress than than Kim Medcalf. Nowhere near as gorgeous as last time.
James, Brum, on August 27th, 2009
PS ..... thinking bout it... shes a lot more like Peggy
James, Brum, on August 27th, 2009
Was looking forward to Sam coming back, but OMG shes looks rough. Kim had class, yeah I kinda always thought of the two "Sams" as different people but Jesus, really don't think this is gonna work. We have Ronnie, Roxy and now what ever this is, the idea of Kim Medcalf's Sam getting back with Ricky was laughable, now I'd tell him to pick Bianca over this!!!!!
Alex, Essex, on August 26th, 2009
It will be interesting times ahead on Eastenders...
Jen, London, on August 26th, 2009
Oh great. Going back to the past again. How are they going to get around her not going to prison? She looks old!!
Emma, London, on August 26th, 2009
I much prefer Kim to Danniella.
Kizan, Derby, on August 26th, 2009
Well the shoes match the tan, she looks rough lol
Simon, Enfield, on August 26th, 2009
As I've said before Diederick made the wrong decision to bring Daniella back and Ricky wasn't in Eastenders for most of the time Kim Medcalf was in it but Daniella and Sid did get married in EastEnders, so Its a great storyline to introduce her back on. They should have re-cast Sam Mitchell all together. Daniella looks so Old and Dry. If they wanted to make EastEnders better bring back Ross Kemp as Grant Mitchell. Hopefully Daniella won't extend Her contract as The Ratings for EastEnders are gonna go down
Miss AP Miller, Devon, on August 26th, 2009
What will it be like at the Vic when Sam, Roxy and Ronnie get together?
Chad, on August 26th, 2009
She looks awful.
JOCKO1, London, on August 26th, 2009
Ah Bianca and co can tell her to keep her nose out - oh sorry - she doesn't really have one - does she!! Agreed - Kim was a much better actress and not trailer trash!
K, Wales, on August 26th, 2009
Brilliant! Daniella was fab - the ONLY Sam Mitchell in my opinion! Kim looked like a duck!
Nic, Ashford, on August 26th, 2009
She looks trashy as hell.... love it!!
Jamie, London, on August 26th, 2009
Oh for God's sake! When Sam was played by Kim Metcalf, she had no interest in Ricky whatsoever and Ricky had no interest in her. EastEnders scriptwriters really are the worst of the worst. And what has happened to Kim?? She was brilliant in the role. What a shame.

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