EastEnders star Colin Salmon confirms when new family the Knights will arrive
19.05.2023 - 16:11
/ ok.co.uk
A new family are now just weeks away from making their debut in Walford and they are set to shake things up. Recently viewers have watched as Linda Carter's mum Elaine Peacock arrived as the new co landlady of the Queen Victoria pub with her daughter.
However, what Linda doesn't know is that her mum has a new lover and he and his family are coming to join Elaine in Walford. Elaine's new man is George Knight, who is going to be played by actor Colin Salmon, 60, will bring his two daughters Gina and Anna, with him.
Francesca Henry will play the part of Gina whilst Strictly Come Dancing star Molly Rainford, 22, will play his second daughter Anna. EastEnders confirmed the arrival of the new family back in March and fans have been waiting ever since to see the drama hit the screens.
Now Colin has put fans out of their misery, telling them when to expect his Walford debut on screen after he was asked by a fan on social media.The excited fan tweeted the actor and asked: "@colinsalmon24 Hi Colin when is your @bbceastenders debut?" Colin eagerly replied to the tweet and told fans: "June 1st." When BBC confirmed the news of his role, Colin said: "I’m thrilled to be joining the cast of EastEnders to take on the role of George Knight. "I’m excited to explore the character of George, a true East End gentleman having been born in the East End myself.
"I have a great affinity and love for the show and I look forward to being part of the great legacy." Francesca, who is excited to be joining the show added: "I wish I could tell younger me that one day I would be joining the show that I watched religiously every night with my Grandma. "It’s very surreal and a true privilege to be trusted to bring Gina to the Square, and to be a part of
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