Ross Kemp is returning to Albert Square in celebration of EastEnders’ 40th anniversary.

The 60-year-old first made his debut as Grant Mitchell in 1990 and has returned to the soap a number of times over the past 35 years.

He last appeared in the show in 2016 but will reprise his role this year in what the BBC has described as an “explosive” storyline.

Kemp said: “I’m delighted to be returning to EastEnders as the show heads towards its 40th anniversary.

“EastEnders has always…