[Callum]

Former Bad Girls star Sharon Duncan-Brewster is to make a guest appearance in BBC One soap EastEnders.

The 30-something actress, who appeared as Crystal Gordon in series one to four of the now-axed ITV prison drama, will take on the role of Trina Johnson, Lucas Johnson's (Don Gilet) estranged wife.

Trina turns up in Walford unannounced, much to the shock of Lucas, who has recently become engaged to Denise (Diane Parish). Not wanting his bride-to-be learning of Trina's presence, Lucas tries to make her leave.

When Patrick (Rudolph Walker) rumbles her true identity, Lucas has no choice but to ask him for his help. Before he knows it, Patrick is tasked with breaking the news to Trina that her marriage to Lucas is over. Trina, however, is far from ready to let her husband go.

An EastEnders source told DS: "Trina arrives and surprises Lucas and she makes it very clear she wants to give things another go. Lucas tries to get rid of her but his secret is out when Patrick sees what's going on."

The insider added: "Just how willing will Trina be to let her husband walk into the arms of another woman? And more importantly, will she divorce him to enable him to marry again?"

Duncan-Brewster also previously appeared in Baby Father alongside both her current 'Enders co-stars Don Gilet and Diane Parish.

Source: DS

[katie_x]

The only thing I really want to see in eastenders atm is Danielle telling Ronnie, it cant be far off surely. Its driving me mental, Just tell her and I can get on with my life. Christ!!!!

[supernoodles!]

I agree!Its like argghhhh just tell her,our Stacey will tell her soon if she doesn`t soon I`m sure

Also when are they going to get bracey back together,now callums out the way surely its time for ANOTHER reunion,I really hope they end up together its like Ricky and Bianca they too are also made to be together.Just hurry up already EE!

[katie_x]

I think braders & stacey are never going to get back together, unless they get pregnant again or something....ooo the possiblities

[supernoodles!]

i reckon they will,i dont know what else they can do with bradley tbh

[Dom:D]

I Eastenders

[Tom4784]

I hope they don't get back together, Bradley's character is insufferable at the best of times. Keep them seperate I say, let them develope as solitairy characters for a while.

[supernoodles!]

no wayy I think there better when there together,theres not much to Bradley when hes on his own.i`d even quite like to see stacey and max together again.

[supernoodles!]

great ee eps this week!I love Heather

[supernoodles!]

when and who for?

[Ninastar]

I dont think its true * checks DS *

[Callum]

Bradley is not leaving, to be honest though I wouldn't actually be that bothered, he seems pretty pointless these days. Oh also there was a article in Soaplife last week with the header 'Shock funeral!'
There were three characters mentioned:
[spoil] Archie, Danielle or Nick[/spoil]
I really hope it's N, he is so cringeworthy, he needs to stay with panto. If it's D what a waste of a storyline.

[Callum]

Spoilers for 2nd-6th March
[spoil]Monday 2 March
Tanya urges Jane to stand up for herself and not allow Ian to control her in this week's first visit to Albert Square. Meanwhile, Charlie confides in Patrick, revealing that things are not moving as fast as he would like with Brenda.

Archie notices that someone has taken Peggy's address book from The Vic – but who is responsible?

Tuesday 3 March
Peggy receives a large donation to her campaign fund, in tonight's visit to Albert Square. However, at a photo call with the press, it's not just the cheque that's on show.

Janine receives a visit from Archie and may finally have met her match.

Mo and Charlie, meanwhile, are increasingly concerned by Stacey's chaotic approach to men and alcohol.

Thursday 5 March
Stacey and Jean appear to have reached a turning point in their relationship, in tonight's visit to Walford, but is Callum about to throw a spanner in the works?

Meanwhile, seeing Garry so loved-up prompts Minty to reach for the lonely hearts column.

Peggy and Roxy have an appointment with a dress designer, but Archie has his own ideas about how Peggy's wedding dress should look.

Friday 6 March
A shocking revelation from Callum about his upbringing leaves Stacey shaken in today's visit to Albert Square. But is it too late to help?

Darren sets up a camera to capture Billy's poltergeist and it isn't long before a mysterious, hooded figure appears.

Janine is intrigued when Billy reveals that Archie has a number of business interests and owns a yacht. [/spoil]

[supernoodles!]

Oh I don`t believe it was just interested to see where they said they`d heard it from

[Lewis.]

Anyone getting annoyed with the whole Danielle and Ronnie storyline? I just want her to be told and then they can progress the storyline, because at the moment, i am getting impatient waiting for her to tell Ronnie

[JOSHUAH!]

Well Lewis, you're not alone. Its getting on my nerves a lot too!

I mean, I just want Ronnie to find out just so we can see what develops. Will they be a proper mother and daughter partnership, what will happen to Ronnie and Roxy, will they still be as close? How will Archie take the news and how will everybody react to the news of Danielle because obviously, Archie told everyone Ronnie's daughter was dead.

A lot of questions!! But they are still making us wait

[Lewis.]

I get bored waiting

[30stone]

If they show parts of it with danielle and ronnie together i still enjoy it because it builds tension, but itswhen they dont show them for a wek that it annoys me..

Possible spoiler of when she reveals her secret
[spoil]Iv'e heard its going to be the friday before mothers day, which would be 20th of march.[/spoil]

[Lewis.]

What! We gotta wait that long!

[Angel.D]

Originally posted by Lewiis.Xx
Anyone getting annoyed with the whole Danielle and Ronnie storyline? I just want her to be told and then they can progress the storyline, because at the moment, i am getting impatient waiting for her to tell Ronnie

I agree i like Danille and Ronnie D

[30stone]

Originally posted by Lewiis.Xx
What! We gotta wait that long!

I believe thats why they have gone away from the storyline again so they can bring it up in a few weeks or so and everyone will be back into it and really want to know.

If the rumor is true.

[Callum]

Marc Elliott will join EastEnders, playing the character of Syed Masood, appearing on screen from May 2009.

Syed is the much talked about son of Masood Ahmed and Zainab Masood who turns up in Walford to be reunited with his parents – but how will he fit back into family life?

Syed Masood is the handsome, suave and sophisticated eldest child of the Masood family.

A natural charmer, a smooth talker and the apple of his mother's eye, he's learned how to get ahead in business using his persuasive charm. He can spot an opportunity a mile off, and will pursue regardless of how reckless it seems to others.

Marc Elliott says: "It is so exciting to join the cast of EastEnders and to be working with actors such as Nina Wadia and Nitin Ganatra who I have admired for many years. The Masood family have really made a name for themselves in the Square and it will be interesting see how Syed plans to stir things up!"

Diederick Santer, Executive Producer, adds: "At last he's here! The most talked-about yet unseen prodigal son in EastEnders history. Syed is a fascinating character, and I'm sure Marc will bring his many dimensions to life with great verve. Entrepeneurial, reckless, dashing and complicated, he's set to bring surprises and chaos to the Masood family."

Marc Elliott has previously appeared in Holby and The Bill.

Marc was part of the History Boys UK theatre tour where he played the role of Akthar.

Source: BBC Press Office

[Callum]

Spoilers for 9-12 March
[spoil]Monday 9 March
Jack gives Roxy his credit card so that if she needs to buy anything for Amy she has money at her disposal, in the first visit of the week to Walford.
Stacey, meanwhile, tells Danielle that she finally has to admit the truth to Ronnie.
Elsewhere, Zainab and Ian are at loggerheads over their business venture, while Masood and Jane find a real connection.

Tuesday 10 March
Peggy decides to show her face in the Square following her disastrous appearance in The Walford Gazette, in tonight's visit to Albert Square.
Following Ronnie's detective work, Roxy's escalating spending on Jack's credit card finally catches up with her, while Jay ropes a reluctant Billy into his food scam to make extra money.

Thursday 12 March
Jay tries to get through to Billy by telling him that Honey will never come home, in tonight's visit to Albert Square.
Meanwhile, Ian tries to get to know Tanya better, as she is Jane's best friend, but their evening doesn't quite go to plan. And Ronnie finally tells Roxy how she really feels, but can their rift be mended?
[/spoil]
Only 3 episodes due to Comic Relief.

[Callum]

Oh and is it me or is Pat always on holiday? Whenever we see her, she's either just got back from somewhere or off somewhere.

[Callum]

EastEnders bosses this afternoon defended claims that they deliberately avoided promoting tonight's episode, which features an all-black cast for the first time in the show's history.

This evening's instalment of the Walford-based drama revolves around the Trueman and Fox families and the secret that mysterious newcomer Theo Kelly (Rolan Bell) is keeping from Patrick (Rudolph Walker).

During the episode, Theo meets with Chelsea (Tiana Benjamin) in the hope of learning more about Patrick. As they talk in the cafe, Theo's mobile phone rings and when he heads outside, Chelsea discovers a newspaper cutting with the headline 'Negro charged with assault', relating to Patrick's arrest on assault charges during the Notting Hill riots.

The script contains references to the 1958 riots as well as iconic American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, while the terms 'coloureds', 'negroes' and the racist slogan 'Keep Britain White' are also mentioned in the dialogue.

Despite claims to the contrary, programme-makers insisted that the storyline has received the same publicity treatment as the soap's other ongoing plots.

An insider this afternoon told DS: "Everyone at Elstree has been truly shocked and surprised by the attention that an episode with an all-black cast has had, given that we live in such a diverse and multicultural society."

A BBC spokesperson said: "Tonight's episode focuses on Patrick Trueman sharing his experiences of being a young man living in 1950s Britain with the family he lives with (the Foxes) which does mean it's solely an all-black cast on screen."

They added: "Patrick and the Foxes are an integral part of Albert Square and this is no different to other episodes where we've concentrated on one particular family or storyline in the past."

It was recently announced that acting legend Edward Woodward is to join the cast of the BBC soap as part of the ongoing storyline.

Source: DS