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Charlotte Tutton

EastEnders' new family cause a stir as Phil Mitchell reveals George's true identity

EastEnders airs the arrival of three new characters next week on the BBC soap, as the new family head to Walford.

George Knight and his daughters Anna and Gina make their debut, as they join his partner Elaine Peacock after the news they were the new family in The Queen Vic.

Elaine has gone into business with daughter Linda Carter, with the pair co-owners of the famous establishment.

But it seems George has a past, and he is immediately recognised by a number of Walford characters as he makes his debut.

George will be played by James Bond actor Colin Salmon, whose other credentials include Resident Evil, Alien vs Predator, Arrow, Silent Witness and Death in Paradise.

EastEnders airs the arrival of three new characters next week on the BBC soap (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Next week George arrives and Linda is immediately rattled by her mum's new man, but George insists he wants the best future for his family.

Linda is incandescent with rage to discover that Elaine's plan all along was to invite her fiancé and his family to join them, not telling her this.

George reveals he's there to help run the pub, and his arrival certainly causes a stir.

He is instantly recognised by, Jack Branning, Phil Mitchell and Winston as they reveal George is a championship boxer.

Nish Panesar soon learns that George isn't to be messed with too, as the two men butt heads amid a tense time in Walford.

The family do not get off to the best start though, as the girls misjudge the mood at The Vic amid the tragic death of Lola Pearce.

The new family were unveiled earlier this year, with it confirmed Elaine would return to take over The Queen Vic.

EastEnders residents recognise newcomer George Knight next week (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Show boss Chris Clenshaw teased the arrival of the new family, as the soap's Executive Producer said: "The arrival of the Knights brings a new dawn to Albert Square.

"George Knight is a charming rogue and an old-school gent who dotes on his two daughters, Gina and Anna. George will take up residence in The Queen Vic when he joins his beloved Elaine, a powerhouse of a land-lady who knows just how to have fun.

"The couple will be joined by feisty, determined and demanding Gina, who is as sharp and cool as cut diamonds but with a temper that blazes like fire, whereas younger sister, Anna is fun, loveable, and big-hearted, but don’t underestimate her.

"George, Gina and Anna have been bound together for years and arriving in Walford is the fresh-start the Knights are looking for. We’re thrilled to welcome this hugely talented group of actors; Colin Salmon, Harriet Thorpe, Francesca Henry and Molly Rainford who will be immediately thrown into the heart of the Square, and we can’t wait for everyone to meet them."

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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