His return is described as a ‘short but dramatic’ stintEastEnders fans are set for a blast from the past this February as Joel Beckett returns to Walford, reprising his role as Jake Moon for a short but dramatic stint. Executive Producer Ben Wadey teased that Jake’s comeback will send shockwaves through Walford:“I’m delighted to welcome Joel Beckett back to the role of Jake Moon and EastEnders for this storyline. As conflicting versions of events emerge, Jake is left questioning everything, including the woman he loves. Speaking about his return, Joel Beckett: “It was really lovely to step back onto the Square after all this time and revisit Jake. However, Jake was impatient for some alone time with Chrissie, stating, “19 years I’ve waited to get my hands on you again.