EastEnders boss confirms unexpected twists as Hawkins family arrive in Walford

Jamie Bamber's bomb expert therapist will bring chaos to EastEnders after fire

Actor Jamie Bamber has joined the cast of BBC soap EastEnders as Ned Hawkins, and is set to cause quite a stir alongside the new family.

EastEnders star fumes it's a 'tragedy' that BBC is 'under-appreciated' as he launches firm defence amid controversies

New EastEnders star Jamie Bamber has delivered an impassioned defence of the BBC, sharing his bewilderment that the corporation is frequently criticised.The 53-year-old, best known for his starring role in Battlestar Galactica, recently joined the cast of the BBC soap as Ned, part of the newly introduced Hawkins family.During a Q&A alongside his new castmates, Mr Bamber declared: "Nothing gives me more of a buzz than realising I'm working for th…

EastEnders boss confirms unexpected twists as Hawkins family arrive in Walford

"Things really do get explosive."

EastEnders star Jamie Bamber: It is a tragedy that we do not appreciate the BBC

Bamber is headed to Albert Square for his role as Ned in the long-running BBC soap.

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