Jake Moon was last seen on Albert Square in a brief appearance alongside Chrissie Watts. He will return to screens next month, with his family are still unaware that he is still alive. Mr Beckett said: "It was really lovely to step back onto the Square after all this time and revisit Jake. Ben Wadey, executive producer of EastEnders, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Joel Beckett back to the role of Jake Moon and EastEnders for this storyline. "Jake's return will be a shock for many, but the biggest shocks of all will surround Jake and what he discovers about Christmas..."