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EastEnders newbie reveals gossip on Ted & Joyce Murray

Photo credit: BBC
Photo credit: BBC

From Digital Spy

EastEnders newcomer Christopher Timothy has revealed what fans can expect from his character Ted Murray in his first interview since joining the show.

The BBC soap recently announced that TV and theatre stars Christopher and Maggie Steed would be joining the cast as the Murray couple – who will be heading to Walford next week armed with a secret (we wouldn't expect anything less!).

Speaking about the Murrays, Christopher told Soaplife: "They have been married for nearly 60 years. They are very normal and I think they're hugely identifiable. A lot of people will recognise them and say, 'Yeah. My uncle so-and-so's like that! Or granddad's like that, isn't he?'

"They are quite affectionate, and they take the ride out of each other, but that's what every good marriage is like. There's a sense of humour underlying their relationship. You have your ups and downs, but actually everything's fine."

Photo credit: BBC
Photo credit: BBC

Christopher also hinted at a possible neighbourly feud with Dot Branning, who the Murrays already know from their past.

"They and Dot Branning were neighbours years ago, and in their first episode, Ted says, 'Guess who lives next door? It's Dot Cotton!' Joyce adds, 'She was always poking her nose in!'"

Christopher was also full of praise for his new co-star Natalie Cassidy – who will be returning to the show as Sonia very soon, following her maternity leave.

"There's something very special about her," he noted. "I like the way she works and her whole work ethic. Natalie takes it as seriously as you should, but she doesn't take herself too seriously. That's the answer, I reckon."

EastEnders will welcome the Murrays next week on BBC One.


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