Len Harker

Lonely Hearts Too

Ah, look at all the lonely ladies; where does one start? Most of the females of Walford have, at some point, been left high and dry, with only a fag and a vodka for company.

Peggy Mitchell has been a Valerie (Singleton) for too long, the last time she had a twinkle in her eyes was when Jack Edwards was around. It seems obvious that he's not scheduled to return, so who else could be a contender?

'Bill' star joins EastEnders

Former Bill star and Brighton-based actor Chris Ellison has landed a part in EastEnders.

It is reported that Mr Ellison, 60, best known as TV's toughtalking detective Burnside, will star in the BBC1 soap over the summer and that his charmer character, Len Harker will have a fling with Pat Evans.

An insider said: "It's a real coup landing Chris, he's been off our screen for too long."