Charlie Brooks is loving life away from Albert Square as she captivates audiences in Sunderland as a star of acclaimed show The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Charlie was at the centre of one of EastEnders' biggest Christmas storylines for years a few months ago when her iconic character Janine ended up ploughing into the sea, at the end of a dramatic episode which saw her wicked lies about new husband Mick Carter's ex Linda exposed around the dinner table, thanks to her own daughter Scarlett.
Janine survived but ended up being thrown bars, leaving soap fans wondering if they'd ever get to see Janine back in Walford again. But, while Janine is banged up in prison, ex I'm A Celebrity winner Charlie is proving to be a real scene stealer in The Ocean at the End of the Lane, the National Theatre smash which is currently blowing audiences away at Sunderland Empire.
