Actress Pam St Clement, who plays Pat Evans, is to leave EastEnders later this year, the BBC has announced.
Pam has played the role for more than 25 years.
“I have enjoyed 25-and-a-half wonderful years in EastEnders creating the character of Pat, but feel it’s time to hang up her earrings,” St Clement said.
“Leaving the EastEnders family will be akin to a bereavement. But I’m looking forward to the other work and life opportunities that I will have the time to pursue.”
Pat’s most famous storylines includes her rocky relationships with Frank Butcher, and with her step-daughter Janine.
John Yorke, controller of BBC drama production, said: “It’s always a sad day when one of our stars leaves EastEnders, but when those stars are as important as Pam St Clement and the character as iconic as Pat Butcher, the blow is doubly hard.”
The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest takes place from the Malmo Arena in Sweden this evening. All eyes will be on Welsh powerhouse Bonnie Tyler, who is aiming to become the first UK winner since 1997 with her country ballad Believe in Me, and Ireland’s Ryan Dolan – who made it through Tuesday’s semi-final. However, they… Read More
The second Eurovision 2013 semi-final takes place this evening, with live coverage on BBC Three TV. Radio 1′s Scott Mills and Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic will be live from Sweden’s Malmo Arena, where the likes of Norway, Finland, Iceland and Israel battle for a place in final. The UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and hosts… Read More
The first Eurovision 2013 semi-final takes place this evening, with live coverage on BBC Three TV. Radio 1′s Scott Mills and Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic will be live from Sweden’s Malmo Arena, where the acts include Ireland’s Ryan Dolan. The UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and hosts Sweden are guaranteed their spots in the big… Read More
