EastEnders' characters Kat and Alfie will be taking a break from Walford later this year to star in their own spin-off drama series that will be set in Ireland.
Life has been a roller-coaster for the pair over the past few months but Kat (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie (Shane Richie) soon reunite and have the opportunity to put their past behind them. Only this time viewers can follow them as they head out of Walford to start a new life.
The six-part drama series has been created by EastEnders Executive Producer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, and it will be written and produced by the EastEnders team.
Speaking about the new drama, Treadwell-Collins said, "In the next few weeks on EastEnders, viewers will witness several huge twists for Kat and Alfie Moon that will change their lives forever.
"Now is the perfect time to take two of EastEnders’ most beloved and enduring characters out of their comfort zone as they head to Ireland to search for answers to some very big questions… My team here are very excited about creating a whole new drama that stands apart from EastEnders while taking our style of storytelling to a place of stories, myth, secrets and immeasurable beauty."
Charlotte Moore, Controller BBC One added, "Life is anything but dull for favourite EastEnders couple Kat and Alfie as they embark on a new life in Ireland in this exciting drama series. Rest assured, their roller-coaster isn't set to end any time soon."
Speaking of their new drama Richie said, "Both Jessie and I are absolutely thrilled to be given this amazing opportunity. To have a whole drama focussed around Kat and Alfie is a huge honour for us both and we just can’t wait to start filming."
Wallace added, "I have always loved working on EastEnders so when I heard of this new drama to take Kat and Alfie outside of Walford, I couldn't believe our luck. To be exploring the next chapter for Kat as well as working alongside my best mate, Shane, is a dream come true and a huge compliment."
