 The role of Bobby was recast to Rory Stroud and started appearing as Bobby from 1 March 2013.In April 2013, when Ben Hardy is recast as Bobby's brother Peter Beale, he said "Ian's wonderful relationship with Denise and the inclusion of Lucy, Peter and Bobby in the household will reinvigorate the clan with vibrancy and energy.I am really looking forward to seeing them all together on screen."