EastEnders casts The Bill legend as antagonistic councillor for new Ruby Allen storyline

EastEnders signs up former The Bill star for new storyline

EASTENDERS has signed up a former The Bill star for a dramatic new storyline, as an iconic Walford landmark faces the threat of closure. The addition of the new character is set to shake up the community, as tensions rise with the looming closure of a beloved local business. BBCEastEnders has cast Iain Fletcher as Walford councillor Mr. Barker[/caption] BBCIain is widely recognised for his portrayal of DC Rod Skase in ITV’s The Bill, where he ap…

EastEnders casts The Bill legend as antagonistic councillor for new Ruby Allen storyline

A former star of The Bill has been cast in a new guest role in EastEnders. The BBC One soap has cast Iain Fletcher in the role of Walford councillor Mr Barker in upcoming episodes, starting next week. Fletcher is best known for his role as DC Rod Skase in ITV continuing drama The Bill, which he starred in from 1994 to 2000. Since then, the actor has appeared on stage and screen, including roles in Band of Brothers, Waterloo Road, Casualty, and t…

Ian vows he would have killed Cindy as EastEnders legend is arrested

Cindy summoned Ian to see her in hospital (Picture: BBC) Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) made a strong vow to disgraced fiancée Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) on Monday’s EastEnders as she started to piece together the night of her attack.  The Walford icon had been in a coma since she was assaulted on Christmas night, after the truth about her affair with former stepson Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) was revealed to both of their families thanks to a …

EastEnders casts 90s star as major new enemy of Walford

Fans of The Bill might just recognise a familiar face if they tune into EastEnders next week. The BBC soap has cast one of the stars of the defunct ITV police show for a new storyline involving Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton).  Today's top videos Actor Iain Fletcher will appear as Councillor Barker in forthcoming scenes, as Ruby joins the fight to save the Bridge Street Market.   THE BILL SHOWING DC SKASE (IAIN FLETCHER) AND DS BEECH (BILLY MURRAY).…