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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Jamie Roberts

Ex-EastEnders star Derek Martin urges 'miserable' soap to bring back its humorous side

Former EastEnders favourite Derek Martin has again hit out at the soap for being too miserable and losing its way.

The veteran actor, 88, starred as Charlie Slater on the soap for 15 years before his character's death five years ago.

He's criticised the show for losing its focus and says the long-running series needs to stop trying to focus on bringing in younger viewers and cater for its audience at hand.

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