Alice Haig has taken over the role of Vicki Fowler on the BBC soap and has been at the centre of some major storylines since returning to the Square earlier this year

Earlier this year, EastEnders saw the dramatic return of Vicki Fowler, who has been at the centre of constant turmoil since her reappearance, particularly involving her step-son Joel Marshall.

As avid viewers of the enduring BBC soap will recall, Vicki is the offspring of teenage mum Michelle Fowler and Dirty Den Watts, so a simple life was never on the cards for her.

Since Vicki’s arrival, three actors have portrayed the character, with Scarlett Alice Johnson taking on the role between 2003 and 2004.

In 2004, Vicki bid farewell to Walford, heading back to the US before rekindling an old romance with Spencer Moon (Christopher Parker) in Australia.

Vicki Fowler has already seen a lot of drama in Walford since returning after 20 years (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

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However, earlier this year, Vicki, now played by Alice Haig, made a comeback to Walford to attend her uncle Martin’s funeral, introducing her new boyfriend Ross (Alex Walkinshaw) and his son Joel (Max Murray), reports OK!.

She also had a fleeting reunion with her adoptive sister Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) before she departed to visit Michelle overseas.

Since her return to Albert Square, Vicki believed Zack Hudson (James Farrar) had been murdered, faced accusations of theft from the Panesars, and grappled with the threat of homelessness.

EastEnders’ Vicki returned to Walford with Ross and Joel in tow (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

She has also dealt with issues stemming from Joel after he filmed himself having sex with schoolgirl Avani (Aaliyah James) and sexually assaulted a woman on the London Underground.

In upcoming scenes, Joel is set to stir up more trouble for Vicki when he unleashes a verbal tirade on the Slaters.

As Vicki delves into the ups and downs of life in Walford, let’s take a peek at Alice Haig’s family life off-screen.

Alice Haig’s famous father

Alice’s parents, Jane Galloway and David Haig, are also both actors (Image: WireImage)

It seems that acting is in Alice’s blood, given her father is the renowned actor and playwright David Haig. The 69-year-old has amassed an impressive array of credits throughout his nearly fifty-year career.

He is perhaps best known for his role as Bernard Delaney, one of the grooms in the iconic romantic comedy Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Penned by Richard Curtis, the star-studded cast included Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Rowan Atkinson. More recently, David graced our screens in the BBC spy thriller Killing Eve, playing Bill Pargrave.

David’s other notable roles include appearances in the first Downton Abbey film and a regular spot in Sky One’s political thriller COBRA.

David Haig and Jane Galloway are pictured alongside Alice and their other children in 2004(Image: 2004 Dave M. Benett)

In 2002, David featured in the Hollywood film Two Weeks Notice as Howard Wade, alongside Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant.

His extensive television portfolio includes popular shows such as Marple, Doc Martin, My Family, Midsomer Murders, Dalziel and Pascoe, Yes, Prime Minister, The Darling Buds of May, Soldier Soldier, and Inspector Morse.

In 1980, David secured his first significant acting role as Pangol in Doctor Who.

Alice is one of five children David shares with his wife, Julia Gray, who performs under the stage name Jane Galloway.

Jane, too, is an actress and made an appearance in EastEnders back in 2006 as Dr.Weisberg. She has had small parts in Doctors, Casualty, The Bill, Bad Girls, and The Vicar of Dibley.