5 h. ago EastEnders' original Martin Fowler actor makes sly dig as bosses reveal their secret tactics to hide the character's shock death

Former EastEnders star James Alexandrou has broken his silence after the dramatic live episode that saw Martin Fowler killed off during the soap's 40th anniversary special.

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6 h. ago EastEnders' Louisa Lytton's moving three word message for Martin Fowler actor James Bye

Martin Fowler - played by James Bye - was killed off during the live episode of EastEnders for its 40th anniversary, with Ruby Allen - played by Louisa Lytton - devastated over it

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7 h. ago EastEnders star Lacey Turner's husband 'bursting with pride' over her soap performance

On Thursday night, viewers tuned into BBC One EastEnders' live episode to celebrate their 40th anniversary special

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7 h. ago BBC reveals details of axed scenes from EastEnders live episode

EastEnders live episode featured characters like Denise Fox, Jack Branning and Ravi Gulati, with the public having voted to decide the outcome of the love triangle on the BBC show

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9 h. ago Eastenders' Lacey Turner's husband hails her 'strength' after emotional live episode

Lacey Turner's husband, has praised her for her dedication and resilience after she delivered a heart wrenching performance in EastEnders' live episode.

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10 h. ago BBC EastEnders' Jacqueline Jossa responds to unusual fan theory after knickers incident

Jac Jossa was among the EastEnders stars in the live episode this week, in which her character Lauren Branning and cousin Bianca Jackson supported Sonia Fowler in labour

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11 h. ago EastEnders legend looks unrecognisable as he celebrates the soap opera's 40th anniversary... but can YOU guess who it is?

One former EastEnders actor was feeling nostalgic on the show's 40th anniversary as he took to Instagram to fondly look back at his own days on the soap opera.

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11 h. ago BBC EastEnders bosses' clever way of keeping Martin Fowler's death a secret

James Bye and Lacey Turner led the cast of EastEnders during the live episode, with their characters Martin Fowler and Stacey Slater central to the 40th anniversary celebration

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12 h. ago EastEnders original Martin Fowler makes savage dig after explosive death

EastEnders fans were left in floods of tears on Thursday night as Martin Fowler passed away in a live episode of the BBC soap, and now the character's original actor has made a savage dig about the show

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13 h. ago EastEnders fans gasp 'did that just happen?!' as they spot VERY rude Lauren Branning moment in background of Queen Vic wreckage during live episode

Sonia, Lauren and Bianca Jackson ( Patsy Palmer ) were stuck in the Queen Vic after the huge explosion... and unfortunately Sonia had the urge to push.

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14 h. ago BBC EastEnders star breaks silence after fans spot 'naughty word' during live episode

EastEnders fans were left shocked on Thursday night after hearing a rude word being said during the soap's live episode

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14 h. ago EastEnders' Martin Fowler actor's love story with wife from Sainsbury's meeting to heartbreak

Martin Fowler, played by James Bye, was killed off in the live episode of EastEnders just after heart-wrenching proposal to his ex-wife. In real life, James is happily married

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14 h. ago BBC EastEnders star breaks silence as fans say 'was she supposed to say that' during live episode

EastEnders' Linda Carter star Kellie Bright has addressed fans' confusion after Thursday's live episode

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16 h. ago Christian Glass: Sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing man in shooting that shocked America

Prosecutors said Andrew Buen needlessly escalated a standoff with Glass, who showed signs of a mental health crisis

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16 h. ago Strictly’s Amy Dowden says she's ‘excited for what’s to come’ as she pays tribute to EastEnders Martin Fowler actor

James Bye exited the soap on its 40th anniversary live episode following a huge stunt in the Queen Vic

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17 h. ago EastEnders' Ian Beale star Adam Woodyatt 'screams at fans' following cast's live ep afterparty

EastEnders stars Adam Woodyatt and Jessie Wallace were seen leaving the Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire after the live episode, which saw Martin Fowler die in tragic scenes

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18 h. ago EastEnders fans point out glaring error in live episode that was eerie prediction

EastEnders fans were glued to the edge of their seats for the live special episode which featured the tragic death of a fan favourite, but they couldn't help but notice a big error

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19 h. ago EastEnders' Lacey Turner’s husband praises her live ep performance just 5 weeks after giving birth

Lacey Turner's husband Matt Kay has praised his wife's 'strength and resilience' following her incredible performance in the EastEnders live episode - just five weeks after she gave birth

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19 h. ago BBC EastEnders' Ian Beale 'screams get out the way' at fans during wild afterparty exit

BBC EastEnders actors were seen celebrating their success at a wild afterparty following the dramatic 40th anniversary live episode, which saw Martin Fowler die.

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19 h. ago EastEnders fans fume over 'fake' prop blunder as they claim it 'predicted' Martin's death

EastEnders fans were left fuming during the show's 40th anniversary live episode after they spotted a glaring prop blunder - which also appeared to predict Martin Fowler's death.

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