kiss and soon become a serious item." Bailey reprised his role in July 2014 for one episode. Anthony returned to Walford following his father's stroke. In 2015, Bailey stated that his return in 2014 was confusing, saying, "Anthony was always a man of duty and responsibility so I don't know why he would abandon his father. It was never explained to me and it was all a bit surreal. I'm baffled myself, but then EastEnders now doesn't resemble the show I was in." In popular culture The character of Anthony Trueman has been spoofed in the cartoon sketch show 2DTV. References External links Fictional Black British people EastEnders characters Fictional physicians Television characters introduced in 2000 Male characters in television