The actor, who plays Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap, returned to celebrate four decades of the long-running drama after a near 10-year absence

Ross Kemp has said he will be leaving EastEnders before the 40th anniversary live episode. The actor, who plays Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap, returned to celebrate four decades of the long-running drama after a near 10-year absence.

Martin Fowler first arrived in Walford on 30th July 1985, making him the first baby born in EastEnders to parents, Pauline and Arthur. Played by James Bye since 2014, Martin has been at the heart of some of EastEnders biggest storylines,

EastEnders fans were left in utter disbelief over the bombshell death in the drama-packed 40th-anniversary live episode. The BBC One soap threw a huge bash to mark its four decades on our screens this week - and my,