Danny Dyer says he 'would have died' if he hadn't quit EastEnders

Channel 4's Friday Night Dinner, has died aged 90. His agent at Sharry Clark Artists took to Facebook to make the sad announcement.The agency wrote in a heartfelt Facebook post: "Sad news.

Channel 4 actor Harry Landis, who was best known for his hilarious role in Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner has passed away at the age of 90, his agent has confirmed.The star, who played Mr. Morris on the hit show, passed away on Monday, it has been announced by his agent at Sharry Clark Artists. "Sad news.

EastEnders fans praised the BBC One soap on Monday as it made a "touching" tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after she died aged 96 on the 8 September. At the start of the episode before the opening credits in a last-minute scene added, Linda Carter, Denise Fox and Kathy Beale gathered around a picture of the monarch in the famous Old Vic pub, to discuss her "selfless" life of service.The trio discussed milestones including the Queen’s coronation in 1953 and her silver and platinum jubilees, the latter of which was described as "a classy way to say goodbye". In the scene, Linda, played by Kellie Bright, adjusted a picture of the Queen to which Denise (Diane Parish) said: "God bless her, she’s been there our whole lives.

The Masked Dancer fans believe they have figured out the true identity of Pearly King after rumours of Danny Dyer being behind the mask fell flat.Initially, many viewers of the ITV series predicted it could be Mick Carter actor Danny or Alfie Moon star Shane Richie after a series of clues, which included the letter D, references to Cockney rhyming slang and being an actor. Fans now believe EastEnders Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt is tipped to be the celebrity donning the costume.

MASKED Dancer fans are convinced Pearly King is Queen star Brian May after spotting key "clues" that "reveal" his identity. The ITV show returned last weekend with a bang - and viewers are already trying to expose the celebrities behind the mask. It was tricky to make out any clues from the character's voice, which was extremely heavily disguised.

In the wake of the Queen's death, there have been massive changes to the regular TV schedules as the country observes a period of national mourning. BBC One and ITV changed their schedules to accommodate breaking news coverage of the momentous event, and a number of special programmes celebrating the long and historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II went on air in the place of the usual shows.

EastEnders will return to BBC One after days of suspended programming in the wake of the Queen’s death.The broadcaster will continue to air rolling news coverage on Monday with a BBC News special filling regular TV slots alongside HM The King: Westminster Tributes and Scotland: A Service For HM The Queen. However, fan-favourite soap EastEnders will return to BBC One at 8.30pm, having been moved from its usual channel on Friday alongside Homes Under The Hammer and Bargain Hunt which aired on BBC Two.The highly-anticipated episode will see Alfie Moon, played by Shane Richie, return to Walford on the wedding day of Kat Slater and Phil Mitchell, played by Jessie Wallace and Steve McFadden.

THE Masked Dancer fans are utterly convinced that the lion, Pearly King, is one of the stars of EastEnders. There is no question that the character is a man after a clue judge Oti Mabuse let slip on This Morning earlier in the year.

The Masked Dancer have "worked out" the identity of the show's Pearly King contestant.Pearly King took to the stage to show off his impressive dance moves and after his performance and a set of clues, fans of the programme were instantly convinced they had rumbled his identity.With the initials "DD" being all around the set, the costume being quintessentially east end, and cockney rhyming slang being used throughout - the viewers (and even some of the judges) had it sussed... supposedly.READ MORE: Davina McCall told she 'still looks 25' as she shows off ageless figure in minidressFans were instantly convinced that the Pearly King was Danny Dyer - who plays pub landlord in BBC One's EastEnders."Pearly king - Danny Dyer or Shane Richie #TheMaskedDancer," speculated one viewer.Another said: "Why do I immediately think Pearly King is Danny Dyer? Haha #TheMaskedDancer.""Pearly King has got to be Danny Dyer right? #TheMaskedDancer," asked a third.While a fourth said: "Lion is Danny Dyer.

Danny Dyer has revealed he left his role as Mick Carter in BBC soap EastEnders fearing drug binges would kill him.Dyer made his debut on the show in 2013, when his character Mick became landlord of the famous Queen Victoria pub.In 2017, Danny and his wife Joanne Mas split after having been childhood sweethearts, meeting at school at the age of 13 – although they later reconciled.READ MORE: EastEnders fans thrilled as kids' TV legend appears in special throwback episodeDanny and Jo had their children Dani, 26, Sunnie, 15 and Arty, eight, together.The destruction of his relationship saw him turn to drugs , going "down the wrong path" and eventually having to take a break from his EastEnders role.Speaking on the Greatest Night Ever podcast with host Jaime Winstone, who played Peggy Mitchell in the recent EastEnders flashback episode, Danny confessed that he told bosses he was going to die. "I turned around to the bosses of EastEnders and I said, ‘Listen, I’ve gotta go somewhere.

Emmerdale and EastEnders were cancelled on Thursday night following the sad news of Queen Elizabeth II's death aged 96. BBC One suspended its regular programming schedule earlier in the day and was replaced by breaking news updates.

EastEnders fans were thrilled to see a beloved children's TV star crop up in the BBC soap's shocking throwback episode.The one-off special aired on Monday and exposed the origins behind the long-held grudge DCI Samantha Keeble (Alison Newman) has for the Mitchell family.Starring Jaime Winstone as a young Peggy Mitchell, the episode confirmed Phil and Grant's father Eric (George Russo) had murdered Keeble's father in 1979.READ MORE:EastEnders new Mitchell family stars as BBC soap airs throwback episode set in 1979The Mitchell patriarch brutally gunned down the security guard in cold blood following Phil's refusal to do so.Keeble's murder followed the crime family's botched robbery of a warehouse which also involved Grant and Billy Mitchell.Portrayed by Christopher Pizzey, eagle-eyed EastEnders fans were quick to recognise the actor as Mr Stephen from The Basil Brush Show and shared their surprised delight in a series of online tweets.One fan wrote: "Living for Mr Stephen from Basil Brush having a career resurgence in EastEnders."Another commented: "Obsessed with Keeble's dad being Steven from Basil Brush as well as Sarah Jane Smith's dad."Meanwhile, a third said: "Omg, the security guard is Mr Stephen from Basil Brush!"A fourth fan commented: "That security guard used to hang with Basil Brush."A fifth asked: "Isn't that Steven from Basil Brush?" while another fan concluded: "Omg Christopher Pizzey."Before playing DCI Keeble's security guard father, Pizzey portrayed Mr Stephen on Basil Brush.In 2008, he also starred as Eddie Smith in the Doctor Who spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures.Pizzey's other acting credits include a role in a recent Hollywood blockbuster.The actor starred alongside Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Famke

EASTENDERS star Danny Dyer feared he would die if he didn’t get help when his life was on the brink five years ago. The 45-year-old went to show bosses and told them he desperately needed to take time out after his relationship with wife Joanne Mas hit the rocks in 2017. In a staggering interview, he admitted he had spent years being “a c*** to her" and was taking so many drugs he had to make the desperate cry for help to producers of the BBC soap.

“So I lost the plot for many years and I was a f***ing lunatic.“I became a sort of a cartoon character. I created it, don’t get me wrong.

Jeff Brazier has sweetly praised his son Bobby Brazier's EastEnders debut on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old, who is the son of the late Jade Goody, has joined the hit BBC One soap as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater and the latest episode saw his character ruffling some feathers amongst the Bridge Street market traders. And later in the episode, Freddie dropped the bombshell that his mother is Little Mo and even introduced himself as Billy Mitchell's son, leaving him speechless.Taking to Instagram, Jeff, 43, posted a sweet tribute to his son as he declared he was "so proud".

Danny Dyer has revealed he "sobbed his f***ing heart out" after an ego problem left him at rock bottom.The EastEnders star, 45, is set to bow out as Mick Carter in a dramatic Christmas storyline.Ahead of his exit from the BBC One soap, Danny appeared on Jaime Winstone's Greatest Night Ever podcast where he revealed the pressures of fame had led him "down the wrong path".READ MORE:When does Danny Dyer leave EastEnders – and what will he do next?Danny candidly admitted to abusing drugs after feeling "wounded" and "vulnerable".The actor also revealed he had sought professional help after opening up to EastEnders bosses about his struggles.Danny said: "Fame never suited me; I was always f***ing gonna be going down the wrong path. "So, I lost the plot for many years and I was a f***ing lunatic."I became a sort of a cartoon character.

EastEnders viewers have sweetly said that Jade Goody would be "proud" of son Bobby Brazier's EastEnders debut on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old, whose father is Jeff Brazier, has joined the hit BBC One soap as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater and the latest episode saw his character ruffling some feathers amongst the Bridge Street market traders.

Kacey Ainsworth, best known for her role as Little Mo in EastEnders has left fans stunned as she shows off her natural hair. The 53 year old soap star, who had previously changed her look when filming The Mallorca Files , took to Instagram to share her natural curls. She wrote: “This is my natural hair.

After winning Love Island with her former partner Jack Fincham in 2018, there’s no denying Dani Dyer now has a blossoming CV. Not only can she add fashion designer and style influencer to her list of achievements – previously working alongside online retailer In The Style – but Dani is now mum to one-year-old Santiago. It’s clear her self-confidence has grown since entering the villa, both in her style choices and in taking more risks.