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Spoilers for 8-12 July 2013

June 20, 2013, 3:48 am
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Monday 8 July 2013

In this week's first visit to Walford, Dexter gives Ava an ultimatum that leaves her with an extremely difficult discussion to make.

Bianca is feeling the pressure but will she let someone who is innocent take the blame for her actions?

Ian is alarmed when the police are called but will he tell them the truth or lie to cover his back?

Tuesday 9 July 2013

In Tuesday's visit to Albert Square, Sam tries to talk Dexter round before it’s too late but will Dexter change his mind or stick to his instincts?

Kat falls out with Bianca after her actions put Jean in danger but will this be the end of their friendship?

Thursday 11 July 2013

Ian overhears some interesting information that could prove useful to him but will he decide to use it knowing the consequences could be dangerous?

Michael sets himself a mission to get back in Janine’s good books but it looks like his plans may be scuppered when a face from the past reappears.

Friday 12 July 2013

In this week's final installment, Lucy is put in a predicament when Ian asks for her help, will she be willing to assist him after everything that’s happened in their troubled past?

Bianca is left out of her mind with worry when Liam does a runner before the court hearing but help comes from an unlikely source.

Joey is furious when he finds out that Michael has moved back in but he is left in a predicament when Alice lays down the law.
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EastEnders casts Hollyoaks star Lomas

June 20, 2013, 3:53 am
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Former Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas has been cast in Eastenders, it has been revealed.

The actor, who is best known for playing villain Warren Fox on the Channel 4 soap, will take on the role of newcomer Jake Stone in Albert Square.

Lomas will begin filming later this month, with his debut scenes due to air in August.

Jake, who is described as "sexy and seductive", turns up in Walford following a run of bad luck, but is determined to turn his life around.

He is a recovering alcoholic whose fundamental weakness is his inability to resist temptation.

Lomas said of his new role: "I'm over the moon to be joining the cast of EastEnders. I have admired the show for many years and I can't wait to start working with such a strong cast of actors. Jake Stone is a great character to play and I'm really looking forward to getting my teeth stuck into the role."

EastEnders' executive producer Lorraine Newman added of the casting: "We're delighted to welcome Jamie to the world of Walford. I have no doubt he'll make a big impact on screen as Jake Stone. The show's about to enter a really exciting period which Jamie will be a huge part of, with a great storyline allowing him to truly shine."
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Pictures: Restaurant in flames

June 26, 2013, 7:43 am
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EastEnders trio Bianca Butcher, Shirley Carter and Jean Slater are set to feel the heat, after a fire breaks out at Ian Beale's restaurant.

Scarlett's goes up in flames, after Bianca and Shirley try to cheer chef Jean up after she storms out in a row with owner Ian.

When Jean realises she has left her bag at the restaurant, Shirley comes up with a plan.

The three women sneak into the closed restaurant to look for Jean's bag, but they get distracted by the free wine on offer.

Shirley accidentally smashes Ian's special bottle of brandy, and the alcohol is ignited by a naked flame. Fire quickly spreads across the floor, leaving the women terrified and they try to put it out.

This episode will be shown on the BBC One soap on July 4.
 




 
 
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Tamwar gets web series

June 27, 2013, 9:50 am
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EastEnders resident Tamwar Masood is set to get his own spin-off miniseries.

Tamwar Tales - The Life Of An Assistant Market Inspector will follow the character, played by Himesh Patel, as he goes about his daily life.

In the four weekly short films, viewers will be able to hear for the first time what Tamwar is really thinking as he endures all that life throws at him, including the excuses, teasing and daily hassles from his regular stallholders.

He averts a security incident caused by Kim Fox, encounters his dad Masood Ahmed fly-pitching, Harlem Shakes with Fatboy and then he meets Jean Slater, where things take an unexpected turn.

Himesh said: "It was really fun working on the four shorts. It was like taking a character that we know and putting him in a different genre. Viewers who are a fan of Tamwar will finally get a look inside his head."

Tamwar Tales, written by Richard Lazarus, will air from July 25 on the EastEnders website.
 
 
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Spoilers for 15-19 July 2013

June 27, 2013, 9:56 am
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Monday 15 July 2013

Ian is forced to choose between the business and family, but which way will he go?

Kat helps Jean finds some tranquillity when the pressure of her secret gets too much for her, however it is short-lived when she is soon disturbed.

Kirsty goes to extreme measures to get Max to talk to her, but how will he react when he finds out?

Tuesday 16 July 2013

The speed-dating night turns out to be a success for some of the residents of Albert Square but a nightmare for others.

The guilt weighs heavily on Ian’s shoulders, but will he crack under the pressure?

Roxy is put in a great mood when she reads a letter that is addressed to Alfie, but is soon left unsettled when she realises Alfie isn’t so keen to share the news.

Thursday 18 July 2013

Alfie seeks out Jean’s date to check he’s up to scratch. Will he pass the test?

Roxy can’t believe her luck when Alfie gives her an offer that she can’t refuse.

After Denise’s plan to help out, Ian backfires she decides to swallow her pride and asks an unlikely source to help Ian.

Friday 19 July 2013

Michael is delighted when he realises he has the upper hand on Janine, but how long will it last?

Ian uses Bobby’s birthday as a way of building bridges with his family, but it’s not long until they discover what he’s really up to.

Alfie breaks some news to Kat which turns her world upside down.
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Jacqueline Jossa: 'I wanted to do binge plot justice'

June 27, 2013, 10:15 am
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EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has revealed she did lots of research into teenage drinking because she wanted to do the subject justice.

The 20-year-old, who plays binge-drinker Lauren Branning on the BBC One soap, watched documentaries and consulted charities such as the British Liver Trust to ensure that her portrayal was accurate.

"When I was first told about Lauren's storyline, I was really excited - but also wanted to do it justice as it is an important issue that many people face. I really didn't want to let anyone down," Jacqueline told EastEnders' official website.

"Although filming was at times difficult, as an actress, it was a great experience. It was quite sad to have to take the character so low, as you really feel for Lauren. Portraying Lauren drunk was hard because every person acts differently when they've been drinking. I had to decide how she would act, and how that would change at different stages," she explained.

Andrew Langford from the British Liver Trust, who was brought in as a consultant, praised EastEnders' writers for their in-depth research and accuracy with the storyline. "It has been amazing just how professional everyone at EastEnders has been - the desire for accuracy has been outstanding from everyone," he said.

He also complimented Jacqueline and Jo Joyner, who plays her screen mother Tanya, with their performances, and hopes the plot will raise awareness of underage drinking.

"Any concerns were allayed once I'd read the draft scripts. There is nothing to glorify about teenage alcoholism or any liver disease," he said. "Having this storyline on a major British soap allows us to get a message across to millions - I hope teenagers themselves take notice and reflect on their own drinking habits."





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Pictures: Max says bye to Tanya

June 28, 2013, 8:29 am
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EastEnders' Max Branning is left broken-hearted when Tanya Cross waves farewell to Walford.
 
After finding out that wife Kirsty  had lied to him about being pregnant, the car salesman is forced to bid a tearful goodbye to his ex-wife Tanya.

"Max realises Tanya, the one real love of his life, is leaving Walford and isn't going to change her mind. Tanya is determined to do the right thing for the sake of her children but will Max be able to keep the rest of his family together or will they decide to go along with Tanya?" a spokesman for the BBC One soap said.

"As they say a tearful farewell to each other, the love between them is evident and it will never go away..." they added.

Tanya's farewell episode will be shown on June 28.

Jo has revealed she is leaving the soap, so she can spend more time with her family.

"We were renting a place that was only 15 minutes from the studio, but even then I could go three whole days without seeing my children. In years to come I wouldn't be going, 'Ooh great I've got lots more money in the bank,' I'd be saying, 'Wow, where did my children go?'" she told TV Times.

The actress admitted she would miss her screen husband the most: "Jake's a wonderful actor and I've been incredibly lucky to play opposite him. When you have a chemistry like that, it's effortless."




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Spoilers for 22-26 July 2013

July 4, 2013, 8:47 am
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Monday 22 July 2013

Ian is pushed to breaking point when he is left to run all the businesses on his own.

It’s the night of Jean’s date, and with the guilt of her recent crime playing on her mind, Jean is unsure if she can go through with it. Will she reveal all?

Denise discovers that Shirley is in trouble and is pleasantly surprised when an unlikely friend offers to help Shirley out.

Tuesday 23 July 2013

Ian is on a mission to find out who is responsible for damaging his livelihood and he won’t stop until he gets answers.

Carl manipulates Kirsty into visiting his mum with him but she is determined to let her know that they are no longer together.

Dot is fed up of Cora’s lazy behaviour and decides to take matters into her own hands, but things soon get out of control, and with neither backing down, a tussle over a frying pan ensues.

Thursday 25 July 2013

Whitney is in for a shock when a stranger arrives with a letter from someone in her past.

Bianca is scared of what Ian may do, but just as things look as though they may be resolved, Tiffany and Bobby’s love for each other looks like it may ruin it.

Friday 26 July 2013

Whitney decides to confront her demons, but what will Bianca do when she finds out?

Sharon allows Dennis some freedom, but she soon regrets it when her precious son gets himself in trouble.
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Jake Stone to stir up EastEnders

July 5, 2013, 9:45 am
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Jamie Lomas' EastEnders alter-ego is set to cause trouble on Albert Square.

The Sun reported that the soap's new bad boy, recovering alcoholic Jake Stone, "shakes things up" on the BBC One soap by embarking on an affair with Lauren Branning.

He meets Lauren, who is also an alcoholic, at a counselling session.

A show source was quoted as saying: "We wanted Jake to really shake things up and he's wasted no time doing that. There are going to be real fireworks over the next few months. He is going to ruffle a lot of feathers."

The casting of former Hollyoaks star Jamie, who is married to Coronation Street's Kym Lomas, was announced last month.

Jamie, who will be seen on screen from next month and began filming his role in recent weeks, said he was "over the moon" to be joining the soap, adding: "I have admired the show for many years... Jake Stone is a great character to play and I'm really looking forward to getting my teeth stuck into the role."
 
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Pictures: Alfie proposes to Roxy

July 9, 2013, 7:55 am
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EastEnders will see a marriage proposal on the soap next week.

Alfie will propose to Roxy after receiving his decree nisi.

Roxy finds the decree nisi and wonders why Alfie has not mentioned it, but at a candlelit dinner later in the week he gets down on bended knee and proposes.

The scenes will air on Thursday 18 July.


 
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Windsor set for EastEnders return

July 9, 2013, 8:07 am
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EastEnders legend Barbara Windsor is to return to the BBC soap for a one-off appearance in the autumn.

BBC News reports that the "very special episode" will involve her character, Peggy, coming to the aid of son Phil.

In a statement, Windsor said: "It may only be a short visit, but it's a family matter and as Peggy always said 'it's all about family'.

"It is no secret how much I have always loved EastEnders and Peggy Mitchell - and by the number of times I'm constantly stopped by the great British public and asked either 'when are you coming back' or 'please say get out of my pub', it seems they have too."

The soap's executive producer, Lorraine Newman, said: "Peggy's surprise visit is a wonderful treat for our fans, as well as the cast and crew here on EastEnders. It's great to welcome her home."
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Spoilers for 29 July - 2 August 2013

July 11, 2013, 10:17 am
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Monday 29 July 2013

Feeling the pressure, Whitney ends up making a decision that could change her life forever.

Michael and Danny go head to head in the battle for Janine, but who will come out on top?

Kat seems unfazed after hearing about Roxy and Alfie’s engagement party but is that how she really feels?

Tuesday 30 July 2013

Whitney is relieved when she manages to keep her actions a secret but can she deal with the guilt?

Ian is ecstatic and surprised when he receives a call from Lucy to arrange a meeting; however, his happiness soon turns to shock when Lucy drops a bombshell.

Tensions between Kat and Bianca are at an all-time high, causing the pair to make a rash decision which could call time on their friendship once and for all.

Thursday 1 August 2013

Whitney is left fighting for her relationship, but the situation is made even worse when Tyler and Joey come to blows.

Kat keeps up the facade that she is happy for Alfie and Roxy by flirting with Carl at the engagement party.

Lucy is frustrated when her first day at work in her new role doesn’t turn out how she expected it to, but will making her feelings known blow her big opportunity?

Friday 2 August 2013

Will Kat and Bianca be able to put their differences aside to help Whitney when she ends up in a dangerous situation?

Kat makes a pass at Carl, but will he accept her advances?
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EastEnders crash puts Phil in coma

July 11, 2013, 10:22 am
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EastEnders is set to show dramatic car crash scenes that leave Phil Mitchell in a coma and bring mum Peggy back to the Square.

The BBC soap has apparently gone all out on the stunt by hiring a helicopter to add to the drama and capture the action, said The Sun.

Walford bad boy Phil, played by Steve McFadden, is set to be thrown through a windscreen during a crash with a lorry while on his way to a dodgy deal with new character Carl White.

He is desperate to get some cash and agrees to a deal Carl will only tell him the details of on the way there - but things get even worse when Carl starts driving dangerously.

Both men are left unconscious by the smash, but Phil is in a coma which prompts the return of Peggy as she takes up a vigil at his bedside.

The helicopter has been drafted in as an air ambulance, but EastEnders will be getting its money's worth by also filming bird's eye views of the carnage.

A source told The Sun: "This is going to be the most dramatic and the most expensive stunt in EastEnders' history. No expense has been spared and show bosses are determined to make sure it is the most talked about TV moment of the year.

"Carl gets distracted from the road and swerves into the path of a lorry, resulting in a huge smash. Phil flies through the windscreen on to the road, leaving him with terrible injuries. A rescue helicopter airlifts him to hospital, filming all the while. He ends up in a coma, on life support, fighting for his life. Peggy then comes back to see Phil in hospital for a one-off special appearance."

The crash scenes, said to have cost £1 million, will be shown this autumn.


 
 
 
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EastEnders unveils 'businesswoman' Sadie

July 12, 2013, 1:47 pm
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EastEnders have announced Kate Magowan will be the latest star to join their cast.

The actress known for her roles in Stardust, Silent Witness and 24 Hour Party People will come to Walford as Sadie Young.

Kate said: "I'm thrilled to be joining EastEnders and look forward to seeing what the character of Sadie will get up to in Walford."

Sadie is a glamorous businesswoman with a great sense of humour but who is not to be crossed, and is more than able to hold her own with the men of Walford.

Her background is shrouded in mystery and the BBC soap have promised some big storylines for her over the summer.

Executive producer Lorraine Newman said: "We're delighted to have the stunning Kate Magowan joining the show. Sadie will sprinkle a little glamour over Walford and with her no-nonsense approach to life she's a great role model to those around her, she knows what she wants and will aim high. Sadie plays as hard as she works, creating friendships and admirers in her wake.

"As the autumn unfolds, we'll soon realise that there is far more to Sadie than simply meets the eye."

Other recent casting for the Square includes Gary Lucy as Danny Pennant, Mimi Keene as Cindy Beale Jr, Daniel Coonan as Carl White, and Samantha Womack is returning as Ronnie Mitchell

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Spoilers for 5-9 August 2013

July 21, 2013, 2:00 pm
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Monday 5 August 2013

Max is back in Walford and is thrown straight back into the drama when Kirsty gives him an ultimatum.

Poppy is in for a shock when she sees Booty's is being re-gutted, but who is its new attractive, no-nonsense owner?

Alfie wants to tell Kat that he and Roxy have set a date for the wedding before they go public, but how will Kat react?

Tuesday 6 August 2013

Max is in for the surprise of his life when he’s found in a compromising situation.

Michael continues to try and ruin Danny’s reputation in front of Janine, and he ropes Tyler into his plan.

Tyler tells Whitney he is leaving Walford in the hope she will try and stop him, but will his plan backfire?

Thursday 8 August 2013

Max is convinced he knows what’s best for his family but he is soon put in his place by his daughter.

Kirsty is left heartbroken when she is forced to sacrifice the thing she cares about most.

Lucy and Billy are at war at Butcher’s Joints to prove to Janine they are the better employee, but who will win this battle?

Sadie, the new owner of Booty’s, gets off on the wrong foot with the women of Walford by flirting outrageously with all the men, but will she be able to redeem herself?

Friday 9 August 2013

Janine and Michael are forced to unite for the sake of Scarlett, but will this end up bringing them closer together romantically?

Kirsty is desperate to try and salvage her relationship Max, and she is surprised when help comes from an unlikely source.

Ian is worried when Lucy finds out he’s been ripping off Janine in order to pay Carl, but will Lucy tell Janine to help her career or keep quiet for the sake of her family?
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Pictures: Joey and Tyler brawl over Whitney

July 23, 2013, 2:16 pm
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EastEnders' love rivals Tyler Moon and Joey Branning are set to slug it out over Whitney Dean's affections.

The pair come to blows in the Queen Vic pub after a guilt-ridden Whitney comes clean to Tyler about spending the night with Joey as the couple try to fix their relationship.

Whitney, played by Shona McGarty, found solace with the heartthrob after a row with her boyfriend, where she broke off their engagement.

Later in the pub, Bianca Jackson tries to convince Tyler to forgive her, but he can't hold back when he sees Joey walk in, shortly after Whitney's arrival.

Seething, Tyler flies at Joey and the two swap punches. The EastEnders hunks previously squared off after Whitney confessed to sharing a clandestine kiss with Joey.

Tony, who is dating co-star Jacqueline Jossa in real life, will leave EastEnders after two years on the show, with his exit screening later this year.

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Michael French's EastEnders return is confirmed

July 25, 2013, 1:00 am
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EastEnders bosses have officially announced that Michael French will return to his role as David Wicks later this year.

The popular character was last seen in January 2012, when he returned to Albert Square to see his mum, Pat, before she died of cancer. While back home, David reignited his romance with former flame, Carol, with whom he has a daughter, Bianca. But Carol was left angry and broken-hearted when David fled Walford alone on the night they were due to leave together. So how will Carol react when David finally shows his face again?

"It's an absolute honour to have Michael back in the show," says Lorraine Newman, Executive Producer of EastEnders. "Michael created an iconic character in David and with such rich history with Ian, Bianca and of course, Carol, there's plenty to explore in the future."

Michael starts filming his first scenes this summer and will appear on screen this autumn.

Since originally leaving EastEnders in 1996, Michael has played medic Nick Jordan in both Casualty and Holby City. He also starred in BBC1's rural drama, Born and Bred, and on stage in West End musical Chicago, in the role of Billy Flynn.
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Lorraine Newman leaves soap

July 29, 2013, 9:30 am
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Newman, who joined EastEnders as a script secretary at the age of 19 and has held every editorial role on the show, said: "I have loved every moment of my time at EastEnders but it is finally time to leave Walford."

She continued: "Over the past 23 years I have been involved in some of the best moments on British television, from 'Who Shot Phil?', to 'You Ain't My Mother!', to the 25th Live Anniversary episode and in the past year, the Olympic Torch episode has also been a proud highlight."

Newman added: "Over the past year, I have also had the pleasure of planning and implementing the revival of many of the EastEnders clans who should always be at the heart of the show.

"I am confident that I am leaving the show in a stronger place and am sure that Dominic will continue to build upon this, taking the show to a new level."

She concluded: "I am delighted to be joining BBC Drama Production as an Executive Producer and look forward to the new opportunities and projects this will bring."

Treadwell-Collins is returning to EastEnders after a three-year absence, during which he worked as Head of Development at production company Lovely Day.

He said: "You never really leave EastEnders - and for the past three years, the characters have all stubbornly stayed in my head. I'm sad to be leaving Lovely Day, especially at such a fertile time for the company - but am excited about the challenge of taking the helm of Britain's greatest drama.

"It is an honour to follow someone as talented and experienced as Lorraine and I'm looking forward to building on her work and taking this iconic and essential show into 2014 and beyond, as we look to EastEnders' 30th anniversary in 2015."

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Himesh wants Tamwar to try stand-up again

July 29, 2013, 10:02 am
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EastEnders star Himesh Patel has said he'd love his character Tamwar Masood to try stand-up comedy again - and would even have a go in real life.

Himesh plays market inspector Tamwar, who has become a comedy favourite with viewers and recently launched an online spin-off, Tamwar Tales, to give a witty insight into his work in the Square.

Talking about the character, who tried stand-up comedy while still at school, he said: "I'd like to maybe see him try stand-up comedy again because the last time he tried it was five years ago and he's got five years' worth of material from the various things that have happened. But I don't know whether that's an option, it's a discussion that needs to be had."

Himesh also said he'd like to have a go at being a real-life comedian: "I think I would [enjoy it]. I've never tried it myself but I have had discussions with friends about pursuing it, not as a main endeavour because I love acting and writing too much, but it's nice to try something new, isn't it, so it's on the list I think."

On how he'd come up with Tamwar's humour, Himesh said: "The dry sense of humour was something that came at the beginning which I didn't realise I was doing and it's all credit to the writers that they picked that up and decided to make that a facet of the character. I've just been very fortunate that we've been able to create this unique character that I love playing and the writers seem to enjoy writing for him."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/features/tamwar-tales
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Pictures: Magowan set for EastEnders entrance

July 29, 2013, 10:07 am
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EastEnders is about to welcome Kate Magowan to the cast as new beauty salon owner Sadie Young.

In scenes set to air at the start of August, Kate's new alter ego makes her entrance to the Square in a builder's outfit as she oversees the salon revamp.

Poppy Meadow, who used to work at the beauty salon with Tanya Cross before she left Walford is desperate to know the identity of the new owner and is surprised to discover it's the woman in the high-vis jacket.

But when she also meets Sadie in her more usual glamorous attire, Poppy is disappointed to hear she is expected to work hard to earn her job back at the salon.

On her casting, Kate said: "I'm thrilled to be joining EastEnders and look forward to seeing what the character of Sadie will get up to in Walford."
 
 
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