Colin Salmon is making his EastEnders debut next week as Albert Square newcomer George Knight and turned to mentor Steve McFadden for advice — however, the Phil Mitchell star told him to quite literally get on his bike.
The incoming EastEnders star has revealed that Steve advised him to "get a bike" before filming in order to move around set more easily.
Speaking to OK! at a screening for the soap, Colin said that he was given Steve as a mentor when joining the show, describing the long-time EastEnders star as "brilliant".
When asked what advice Steve gave him, Colin said: "'Just get on with it.' Steve comes on set and Steve's ready. Steve's there and he's quietly the boss.
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