 EastEnders fans are about to get an extra helping of their favourite BBC soap, as a special spin-off show hits our screens later this year. The one-off interview special is set to be hosted by former EastEnders star Joe Swash, who played Mickey Miller between 2003 and 2008, and will see him chatting to a number of the show's stars. Legends Gillian Taylforth and Letitia Dean, who's characters Kathy Beale and Sharon Watts appeared in the very first episode back in 1985, are among those set to be interviewed, ahead of the big murder reveal this Christmas. Viewers will know that a flash forward episode in February teased a murder on Christmas day with six potential killers, and no way of knowing who is dead. The storyline has kept fans hooked ever since, with every episode being meticulously scanned for clues as to who the body on the floor may belong to. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It is thought that the one-off interview special will air on BBC3 in the coming months. Speaking about this unique spin-off show, an insider told The Sun: 'There is so much buzz around the show at the moment and with so many big stories bosses felt it was the perfect moment to give the audience an exclusive behind-the-scenes access with a one-off interview special that will be hosted by Joe Swash later in the year. The flash forward has kept viewers hooked (Picture: BBC) They went on to explain how Joe's history with EastEnders makes him a natural fit for the role of host, and promised viewers are going to love this special, given thatit is 'unlike one they've done before'. Joe is no stranger to interviewing his EastEnders co-stars, having played a big part in the EastEnders Backstage Live show which aired immediately after the final live episode in the Who Killed Lucy Beale? storyline, which celebrated the shows 30th a){kind=link}
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EastEnders fans are about to get an extra helping of their favourite BBC soap, as a special spin-off show hits our screens later this year.
The one-off interview special is set to be hosted by former EastEnders star Joe Swash, who played Mickey Miller between 2003 and 2008, and will see him chatting to a number of the show’s stars.
Legends Gillian Taylforth and Letitia Dean, who’s characters Kathy Beale and Sharon Watts appeared in the very first episode back in 1985, are among those set to be interviewed, ahead of the big murder reveal this Christmas.
Viewers will know that a flash forward episode in February teased a murder on Christmas day with six potential killers, and no way of knowing who is dead.