Personal Life
On 14 June 2007, Bardon was admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke. In November 2007, it was reported that he was making steady progress, when he opened a new stroke ward at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Welwyn Garden City. It was reported on 27 December 2007 that Bardon had walked for the first time in six months.
On 10 March 2008 it was announced that Bardon would return to EastEnders as Jim Branning in the summer of 2008, and confirmed by June Brown on 16 June 2008 that he had finished filming an episode that would air on 11 August 2008. It was reported he told Executive Producer Diederick Santer he is looking forward to his return. However it was stated that the "plan" would "all depend on his rehabilitation".
On 8 August 2008, Bardon was rushed to hospital with a second suspected stroke. However it was later confirmed that he hadn't had another stroke, but was suffering from continued ill health. It was confirmed on 5 October 2008 that Bardon had returned home. On 9 November, John's co-star June Brown (who plays Dot Branning) confirmed that we would see Jim again on Christmas Day. Jim was seen on screen briefly on 4 December 2008, when his son Jack went to see him in the care home. Bardon returned to EastEnders full-time in June 2009 and was on screen from 20 August 2009.
Bardon left the show on 26 May 2011, his character Jim was written to go into a care home. However, it has been hinted at that he may return if Bardon's health permits it.
Bardon is a member of the Grand Order of Water Rats and lives in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
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