It was reported in 2009 that the BBC were intending to reintroduce Richard Cole , 15 years after he last appeared .
On - screen , Richard becomes embroiled in a feud with Ian Beale ( Adam Woodyatt ) and decides to flee Walford .
Walford was reported in 2009 that the BBC were intending to reintroduce Richard   , 15 years after Richard last appeared .
On - screen , Richard becomes embroiled in a feud with Ian Beale ( Adam Woodyatt ) and decides to flee Walford .